Can Volo get the tadpole out?

In Baldur’s Gate 3, Volo’s procedure to remove the tadpole ultimately ends in failure, as he is unable to successfully extract the parasite, but instead offers a unique accessory called Volo’s Ersatz Eye. This eye allows players to see invisible enemies within a 30-foot radius, providing a valuable gameplay mechanic despite the cosmetic change to the character’s appearance.

Understanding Volo’s Procedure

Volo’s Procedure Explained

To fully grasp the implications of Volo’s attempt to remove the tadpole, it’s crucial to understand the procedure itself and the consequences that follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What happens if I let Volo extract the tadpole? If you decide to let Volo try his hand at some impromptu surgery, you’ll have to pass a few checks as he stabs an ice pick into your eyeball, eventually losing an eye but gaining Volo’s Ersatz Eye.

2. Can Volo actually remove the parasite? Volo will always fail to remove the parasite, but you’ll gain the benefit of Volo’s Ersatz Eye, granting you the ability to see nearby invisible units.

3. Can you actually remove the tadpole BG3? There is currently no way to remove the Illithid Tadpole parasites in Baldur’s Gate 3.

4. Can Omeluum extract the tadpole? He will inform you that he cannot perform an extraction, but that he knows of some alchemical remedies which could aid with the issue, requiring a fresh Tongue of Madness and some Tinmask spores.

5. What happens if you allow Volo to remove Illithid Tadpole Parasite | Baldur’s Gate 3? You’ll lose an eye but gain Volo’s Ersatz Eye, which grants a permanent upgrade to see invisibility within 30 feet.

Consequences and Outcomes

6. What happens if you let Omeluum help you? The parasite will squirm around but do no lasting damage, and Omeluum provides a Ring of Mind-Shielding to help prevent the parasite from squirming around any further.

7. Should I drink Omeluum potion or not? There is actually no positive or negative benefit to drinking Omeluum’s potion, and you can convince Omeluum to give you a ring in exchange for the “damage” he has done.

8. Do I let Volo stab my eye? Yes, you should let Volo take your eye in Baldur’s Gate 3, as it rewards you with Volo’s Ersatz Eye, which grants a permanent upgrade.

9. What happens if you let Volo? Letting Volo perform the surgery results in companion disapproval, but it gives the player a prosthesis called Volo’s Ersatz Eye, which grants the effects of the see invisibility spell.

10. What happens if you don’t remove the tadpole BG3? If you never use the tadpoles, you do not get the dreams or any of their associated powers.

Character and Story Implications

11. Is Volo truly evil? In the context of Pokémon: Legends: Arceus, Volo reveals that he’s behind the strange happenings in Hisui in an attempt to conquer Arceus, but in Baldur’s Gate 3, his intentions are more aligned with aiding the player.

12. What happens if you tell Volo you’re infected? You’ll then need to convince Volo that you’re infected, and he’ll agree to examine you, leading to the procedure to remove the parasite.

13. Do you have to fight Volo again if you lose to Giratina? Yes, if you lose, you start from the beginning, fighting Volo again in a 6v6 battle before facing Giratina.

14. What happens if Volo uses the needle? He’ll panic and give you a magical prosthetic eye before fleeing, which has an enchantment that lets you see invisibility.

15. Can Volo join your party? Volo, unfortunately, won’t be joining your party, but he can be a good ally whenever you run into him in the world, offering to help with your parasite problem and providing useful items from his inventory that refreshes every night.