What are the risks of using the Astral tadpole?
The primary risk of using the Astral-Touched Tadpole in Baldur's Gate 3 is a permanent, unsightly cosmetic change to your character's appearance (black veins, dark eyes) and, for companions, potential resistance or story variations, but it grants powerful Illithid abilities with no penalty to the main ending or stats, offering a trade-off between power and aesthetics. The final Astral Tadpole is the one that offers permanent transformation into a Mind Flayer (Illithid) if used at the very end, but normal tadpoles and the Astral Tadpole itself don't force this unless you choose the final, definitive option.Is there any downside to using the special tadpoles?
No downside. Only one that has an effect is a special tadpole you get at the end of act 2 heading into act 3. This tadpole will make you Half Illithid and with allow you to use high tier illithid powers.Is there a downside to consuming tadpoles in BG3?
Eating tadpoles doesn't affect the ending at all. Only means you have a skill check to do to refuse taking the astral tadpole, which doesn't matter if you're happy to save scum, and even using the astral tadpole doesn't affect the ending at all either.Are there risks with astral tadpoles?
However, there's no real downside to using the tadpole to awaken your characters' potential. For all these reasons, using the Astral-Touched Tadpole in Baldur's Gate 3 is simply a good decision.Can you refuse to use the Astral tadpole?
You can refuse if your character has not used them prior to that encounter. If you have used tadpoles, you need to make the check. I just politely refused.Astarion reacts to you crushing the Astral tadpole
Does becoming half illithid affect romance?
No, becoming half-illithid in Baldur's Gate 3 generally does not ruin or end romances; companions react with some unique dialogue about your new look and powers, but they stick with you and the romance continues as normal unless you choose the full illithid transformation or make other story-ending choices. It's mostly flavor and an unlock for powerful illithid abilities, not a romance-killer for most companions.What is the most evil thing you can do in Baldur's Gate 3?
What are some of the most evil things you can do?- handing over shadowheart to Viconia (can you do this even if she chose Shar?)
- saving scratch but handing him over to the evil dog lady.
- choosing Kagha's side.
- Ascendant Astarion.
- Sacrifice a companion to BOOAAL (who to sacrifice?)
What happens if you give minthara the astral tadpole?
Good playthrough by the way. You can actually give it to every party member that has a tadpole if you convince them. No, nothing game changing if you give it to Minthara.Can you become a true soul in bg3?
To become a Baldur's Gate 3 True Soul, you'll need to use Illithid Wisdom in specific dialogue conversations at least seven times.What are the downsides of evolving in BG3?
The key consequence of using the Astral: your appearance becomes ugly half-illithid. Oh and Lae'Zel and some others will chide you for doing so, then go on to basically ignore the choice. It has no big impact, not even on their approval.Does BG3 actually have 17000 endings?
So, while BG3 doesn't really have 17,000 completely unique endings, there are at least 17,000 variations on the endings it has.Is there a limit to how many long rests you can take in BG3?
Worth stressing that while there's no particular limit to how many long rests the player can take, people should absolutely be wary of WHEN they take these long rests, because there's plenty of "skippable" content if you rest at the wrong moment.Should I use the illithid powers?
Yes, you should use Illithid powers in Baldur's Gate 3 for powerful advantages in combat and dialogue, but use them strategically, as overuse in Act 3 leads to major story consequences (potentially a bad ending) and minor cosmetic changes, though companions can be convinced to support you. The powers offer unique buffs, like enhanced accuracy or powerful crowd control, and unique dialogue options, making the game easier and richer, but you must manage the narrative impact, especially around the pivotal Act 3 decision.What happens if you become half illithid?
Becoming partial-illithid changes only the character's appearance, access to illithid powers, and a small set of companion comments; it does not consequentially affect story choices.Can multiple people use the astral tadpole?
Eating or communing with the tadpole results in the party member receiving its powers; however, if it is eaten, it cannot be communed with by other members of the party.Are there consequences to using the tadpoles in BG3?
In Baldur's Gate 3, using tadpole powers offers significant combat/dialogue benefits but has surprisingly few mechanical downsides, mainly a mandatory, permanent visual change (dark eyes/veins) and a challenging Wisdom saving throw in Act 3 if you've used many, forcing you to risk becoming a half-illithid; otherwise, story reactions and companion opinions are the main "consequences," making it a risk/reward choice about resisting temptation vs. power, despite the game's warnings of severe corruption.Can I become a god in BG3?
Yes, you can become a god in Baldur's Gate 3 through specific endings, primarily by helping Gale gain the power of Mystra and ascend, or by becoming the "fish god" Makhluk, though the former is true godhood within the narrative while the latter gives you followers. The most prominent way is by romancing Gale and choosing to ascend with him at the end of Act 3, becoming a deity alongside him.Who is the most romanced character in Baldur's Gate 3?
Shadowheart is the most romanced character in Baldur's Gate 3, with Larian Studios reporting over 51% of players reaching the final stage of her romance arc, followed by Karlach and Lae'zel, due to her initial mystery, crucial role, and relatable struggles with faith and identity, though other companions like Astarion and Gale are also highly popular for different reasons.Will I become a mindflayer if I free Orpheus?
What the Emperor says is partially true: there are variations in who will become a mind flayer, but freeing Orpheus can mean that at least one member of the party becomes a mind flayer eventually, although it doesn't have to.Can gale be revived?
Yep you can revive him with anything. A normal scroll, by companion or by Withers. Keep the scroll for truly important stuff.Will Shadowheart get mad if I sleep with someone else?
Shadowheart demonstrates this 'possessiveness' when you try to romance other companions and you are already with her, and will even end your romantic relationship, as she does not want to share you.Can you become a devil in BG3?
No, you can't become a devil as a player character in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) (unless you're Wyll or Karlach with specific choices!), but you can make deals with them (like Raphael), play as a Tiefling (devil-blooded), use Illithid powers, or get transformations like Werewolf, but full devil transformation is mostly for NPCs or requires mods, though Wyll can become one permanently as part of his story.Who is the most evil companion in BG3?
Minthara is the obvious 'evil' companion. But the other ones I found satisfying are Shadowheart, Astarion and Gale, because all 3 have 'darker' paths you can lead them down, to see a story different from the ones you already would have. Shadow heart, laezel, minthara, and gale are the only ones who won't leave so.
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