Baldur's Gate 3 - Should You Help The Emperor Mind Flayer

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Decide on what you need to do with the Emperor Illithid in Baldur's Gate 3.

By Jason Rodriguez on

You'll meet numerous interesting characters in Baldur's Gate 3. The Emperor is just one of them, and there's a particularly surprising reveal that sets the stage. Our guide discusses whether or not you should help the Emperor Mind Flayer in Baldur's Gate 3, as well as the results of your decisions. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers.

We all know that Illithids or Mind Flayers should not be trusted. But, you'll have a particular dilemma during Act 3. That's when you meet the Baldur's Gate 3 Emperor Mind Flayer, and he asks you to save him.

Upon reaching Wyrm's Crossing and resting in the outpost, your group will get attacked by Githyanki Monks. Several will spawn, and they hit hard. Worse, you have to reach the portal within three turns. Otherwise, anyone who has a tadpole in their brain will get completely controlled by the Absolute. They'll turn into a Mind Flayer, which leads to a game over.

Ideally, you'll want to take out at least a couple of the enemies to clear a path. Likewise, if you have characters with high mobility, such as a Monk, or a spellcaster with Misty Step, you need to get as close to the portal as soon as possible. Once a tadpole-infested character touches the portal, you'll be sent to the Astral Plane. You've survived… at least for now.

Upon reaching the Astral Plane, you have to eliminate a couple of hostiles. Then, once you head to the large skull in the center, the Emperor will approach you since his domain is being invaded. Now comes a choice on whether or not you should help the Baldur's Gate 3 Emperor Mind Flayer.

Long story short: it's a game over. You need the Emperor