Should you make the deal with Auntie Ethel?

Choosing to have your eye taken out can greatly impact your game. For our run, we decided not to go along with Auntie Ethel's plan. It's important to note that most players have reported that not letting Ethel take your eye will leave the quest incomplete in your journal until you head to Act Two.
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What happens if you make a deal with Auntie Ethel?

So, what do you get if you agree? First off, your character will visually get a whited out eye. This will give you the Paid the Price condition, meaning you have +1 on Intimidation checks but disadvantage on Perception checks or when you're fighting Hags.
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Is Auntie Ethel's deal worth it?

Baldur's Gate 3 is all about making choices, and some decisions are certainly worse than others. However, siding with Auntie Ethel is a decision that just doesn't make sense because the drawbacks far outweigh the benefits.
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Can you make Auntie Ethel an ally?

Re: What happens if you don't attack Auntie Ethel in Act 1 at all? If you help her in act 3, letting her keep the child, then she will be an ally in the final battle.
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Can you save Auntie Ethel's victims?

Yes it is quite possible and easy to save them all. You cannot save any of the prisoners in her lair prior to the fight as removing the mask will kill them since she is actively holding the spell on everyone. So you have to fight and kill Ethel to break the spell.
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Baldur's Gate 3 - Why You Should Spare the HAG (Act 1 & 3)

How do I save the girl from Auntie Ethel?

Ethel will start the fight by lighting Mayrina's cage on fire, so players will need to head for the control orb on the far side of the room to lower the cage and let her out before it kills her. Players can tell the real Ethel from the fakes because only the real Ethel can receive debuffs.
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How do you know which Auntie Ethel is real?

Use the jar of water or Create Water spell to douse the cage when Auntie Ethel sets it on fire. When Auntie Ethel splits into illusions of herself, look for the one with the debuff on it to find the real boss.
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Can Auntie Ethel help you in the final fight?

In a rather villainous playthrough, the green hag, Auntie Ethel, is a great ally to have heading into the final battles. Unsurprising for a hag, Auntie Ethel can whip up some extremely powerful magic to turn up to five nearby creatures invisible. This grants a huge edge in combat.
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Does Astarion become evil if he ascends?

If Astarion ascends, he loses all that character development and goes back to how he was when players first met him after the Nautiloid crash, but with the added evilness, hunger for power, and controlling demeanor.
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Should I save Wyll or his father?

If you're not willing to take on the challenge of having it both ways, then the best option is unfortunately to sacrifice Wyll and save his father.
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What happens if you let Auntie Ethel remove the tadpole?

so there are several NPCs in the game that claim to be able to remove the tadpole (e.g. auntie ethel, volo). In these two examples in particular, if we choose to throw all caution out of the window and agree to the removal, we get severe debuffs due to the procedure.
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What can I do with Auntie Ethel's hair?

Auntie Ethel's Hair is a common item that can be used to permanently increase a character's Ability Score of your choice by 1.
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How do I get Astarion approval with Auntie Ethel?

If Astarion has revealed being a vampire spawn to you, let him kill Gandrel. Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole if not already done so in the Druid Grove. Speak to Lorin and roar at him. When Auntie Ethel's true form surrenders, accept the deal to let her go, with or without Mayrina.
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How strong is Auntie Ethel?

Once the mirrors are gone, you can focus on Auntie Ethel herself. She is a powerful enemy, but she is not invincible. If you can deal enough damage to her by round 2, you should be able to defeat her.
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How to trade with Auntie Ethel?

  1. Visit Auntie in the Druid Cove (she is selling potions, next to an old lady making soup)
  2. Sell all your stuff exclusively to her.
  3. Visit her in her Tea House.
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Should you let Astarion finish the ritual?

If you allow Astarion to complete the ritual, he'll become much more abrasive, though he gains an improved bite and extra necrotic damage on his spells.
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Can you get a good ending with Astarion?

You can convince Astarion not to go through with the ritual with a Persuasion check, leading him to simply kill Cazador. This route results in a more benevolent and "good" Astarion.
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Should I let Astarion bite me?

You should probably let Astarion bite you in Baldur's Gate 3 if you want to advance your relationship, but also make sure he stops before he gets too enthusiastic about it.
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What level should I be at Auntie Ethel?

I fought her again at level 4, and was prepared, and she went down pretty quickly. Remember, you can kill her clones really easy with Magic Missle. She is nowhere near as hard as the first Gith patrol you encounter. Got her easy at lv4.
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Should you let Volo take your eye?

Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Let Volo Remove Your Eye? Letting Volo perform the surgery in Baldur's Gate 3 results in companion disapproval, but it gives the player a prosthesis called Volo's Ersatz Eye. The Ersatz Eye grants the effects of the see invisibility spell, but also comes with a temporary debuff.
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What happens if you let the hag live?

If you get the Hag down to low health, she will plead for her life. She will offer you a deal, she gives you power, and you let her keep Mayrina. You can use Intimidation or Deception to convince Ethel to give you both the power and Mayrina.
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Where does Auntie Ethel go?

Entering the teahouse

Next, make a quicksave and enter the teahouse. Here you find Auntie Ethel and her captive, Mayrina - the sister from before. Regardless of how your interaction with the brothers played out, Ethel will offer to help with the parasite in your head.
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What do Auntie Ethel's potions do?

Auntie Ethel's Potions

A Mother's Loathing (Good): Grants the Bite attack (2d4 piercing) until the next long rest. Broken Promises: (Bad): Permanently grants +2 Strength but takes 1 Strength away after every lost rest. Faltering Will (Bad): Applies disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws until the next long rest.
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How do I get Mayrina's husband back?

If you use the wand, Connor will be revived as a zombie. You can allow Mayrina to take him, and she resolves to find someone to help her in Baldur's Gate. You can also claim Connor for yourself, using the wand to summon him whenever you need an extra pair of hands for combat.
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