Baldur's Gate 3 Player Beats Honour Mode Final Boss in Unexpected Way

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A Baldur's Gate 3 player has defeated the Honour Mode final boss using an unexpected tactic: throwing a helmet. The feat showcased the many possibilities the game offers and the ingenuity of players in overcoming Baldur’s Gate 3's toughest challenges.

Since its debut in 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 has solidified its status as a pinnacle of immersive role-playing experiences. Developed by Larian Studios, the game has garnered widespread acclaim for its expansive world, intricate storytelling, and challenging gameplay. The Honour Mode setting in Baldur's Gate 3 is an experience reserved for those eager to test their skills with an even tougher challenge. In this mode, players confront permadeath if their party is wiped out, are restricted to only one save slot, and face bosses with legendary actions, making victory an elusive prize.

A player called justalurker70 shared on Reddit their experience of defeating Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode final boss by throwing a helmet. They described the whole scene where this happened: in the culminating moments of their Honor Mode run, the player found themselves embroiled in the final confrontation against the Netherbrain. Having completed every task, including the House of Hope, House of Grief, and navigating the challenges of the Iron Throne, the party stood on the brink of triumph. Despite initial setbacks, the party surged forward, decimating the Emperor and his guardians, leaving only the Red Dragon at half health.

But things took a bad turn when Baldur's Gate 3's important companions, like Karlach and Jaheira, were hit hard by the brain's attacks. Left with only Tav, Lae'zel, and Illithid Orpheus, the player faced dwindling options against this resilient foe. Despite their efforts, including a desperate last-minute barrage of spells and scrolls, victory seemed out of reach. In a moment of desperation where they had no actions left, the player stumbled upon an unexpected solution within Orpheus's inventory: a superior healing potion, a