Should you let Abdirak hurt you?
You should let Abdirak hurt you as it provides a permanent buff called Loviatar’s Love, which gives a +2 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws for the next three turns every time your health drops below 30%. This combat bonus is a powerful advantage in combat and is not removed by rest or time, making it a worthwhile decision to undergo Abdirak’s lesson and receive the benefits of Loviatar’s Love.
Understanding Loviatar’s Love
Loviatar’s Love is a rare permanent buff that can be obtained by allowing Abdirak to hurt you, and it provides significant benefits in combat. To obtain this buff, you must pass a series of three rolls, which can be done using Intimidation, Performance, or Constitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Abdirak give you?
Abdirak gives you the permanent buff called Loviatar’s Love, which provides a +2 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws for the next three turns every time your health drops below 30%.
Is Loviatar’s Love worth it?
Yes, Loviatar’s Love is worth it as it makes you significantly stronger when your health is low, and it is a permanent buff that is not removed by rest or time.
Can you lose Loviatar’s Love?
Loviatar’s Love is a permanent buff, but it can be lost if your main character dies and for some reason, it doesn’t stick, or if there is a bug in the game.
Does Loviatar’s Love last forever?
Loviatar’s Love is one of the rare permanent buffs that you can obtain with one character per playthrough, and it lasts forever unless you lose it due to death or a bug.
Why did I lose Loviatar’s blessing?
You may have lost Loviatar’s Love if your character died and was resurrected, which might be a bug in the game.
Should I get Loviatar’s blessing?
Yes, you should get Loviatar’s Love as it provides a significant combat bonus and is a permanent buff that is not removed by rest or time.
Can multiple people get Loviatar’s Love?
No, Loviatar’s Love is one of the rare permanent buffs that you can obtain with one character per playthrough.
How do you get the buff from Abdirak?
You can get the Loviatar’s Love buff by speaking to Abdirak, who will explain that he is a priest of Loviatar, and then undergoing a series of flagellations and passing three rolls using Intimidation, Performance, or Constitution.
What happens if Astarion kills you?
If Astarion kills you, you can always use a Scroll of Revivify the next morning or pay 200 to have Withers bring you back to life.
Should I let Astarion turn me into a vampire?
There is a risk of death, but the risk is small, and the player character can still be revived if Astarion inadvertently kills them, so there’s no reason not to let him go ahead with it.
Can you romance Astarion without letting him bite you?
Yes, you can romance Astarion without letting him drink your blood, as all that seems to matter is having his approval high enough.
What is the love condition for the Loviatar?
The Loviatar’s Love condition provides a +2 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws for three turns when you have 30% hitpoints or less.
How do you get the Loviatar’s Love buff?
You can get the Loviatar’s Love buff by speaking to Abdirak, who will ask you to go through a series of flagellations, and then passing three rolls using Intimidation, Performance, or Constitution.
What is the ritual of the Loviatar?
The followers of Loviatar celebrate each season with the Rite of Pain and Purity, a ritual that involves dancing on glass, thorns, or barbed-wire while being whipped by higher-level Loviatar followers.
Who is Abdirak in BG3?
Abdirak is a Human NPC in Baldur’s Gate 3, worshipping Loviatar, and can be found at the Bloodied Shrine inside the Goblin Camp.
Should you get branded in BG3?
It is highly recommended to get the Mark of the Absolute as it opens up new dialogue choices and provides access to exclusive gear.
Should I let the Goblin brand me?
Yes, you should get the Mark of the Absolute as it does not affect the player’s mind or control the character’s actions and provides several benefits.