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. Should You Help the Emperor Mind Flayer in Baldur’s Gate 3?
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.
The Githyanki Ambush
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 possible. Once a tadpole-infested character touches the portal, you’ll be sent to the Astral Plane. You’ve survived… at least for now.
It’s imperative that a character reaches the portal within three turns. The Astral Plane: Help the Emperor or Not?
If you choose to help the Emperor Mind Flayer, you’ll be rewarded with a powerful item. However, if you don’t help him, he’ll turn into a Mind Flayer and you’ll have to start the game over. So, it’s a tough decision.