What happens if Volo examines you?
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If Volo examines you, your character will lay down on a bench and Volo will peer into their eye, before jumping back in shock, and then he will be incredibly flustered and tell you that he needs more time to research before he can help you further. This interaction is a crucial part of the game, and it can lead to Volo offering to perform surgery to remove the parasite from your eye, which can have significant consequences for your character.
Understanding the Consequences of Volo’s Examination
To better understand the implications of Volo’s examination, let’s delve into some frequently asked questions that can provide more insight into this aspect of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Should you let Volo try his surgery in Baldur’s Gate 3?
You should let Volo try his surgery in Baldur’s Gate 3, as it can lead to significant benefits, including the ability to see nearby invisible units.
2. What happens if I let Volo try to remove the parasite?
If you let Volo try to remove the parasite, he will always fail, but you will gain the benefit of Volo’s Ersatz Eye, which grants you the ability to see nearby invisible units.
3. Should I let Volo perform surgery on me?
Yes, you should let Volo perform surgery on you, as it can lead to significant benefits, including the ability to see nearby invisible units.
4. Is there a downside to letting Volo take your eye?
The downside to this is purely cosmetic, in that it will change the color of your affected eye, and players who used the heterochromia option in the character creator may no longer have two distinct eye colors after the surgery.
5. Can Volo join your party?
Volo won’t be joining your party, but he can be a good ally whenever you run into him in the world, and he offers to help with your parasite problem.
6. Why does Volo betray you?
Volo betrays you because he is revealed to be a selfish cultist that seeks to find Arceus, so he could absorb its powers in order to destroy the world and create the one he deems perfect.
7. Do you have to fight Volo again if you lose to Giratina?
Yes, if you lose to Giratina, you will have to fight Volo again, as the fight against Volo and Giratina is a consecutive battle.
8. Where does Volo go after you defeat him?
After you defeat Volo, he disappears, and you don’t see him again, but you can continue to explore the world and complete other quests.
9. Should I let Volo come to camp?
You can let Volo come to your camp, and he will offer to pay for his stay with gold, scrolls, potions, and camp supplies.
10. Can you catch Giratina after Volo?
Yes, you can catch Giratina after defeating Volo and completing the main story, but it will require significant preparation and a strong team.
11. Can you catch Arceus before beating Volo?
No, you cannot catch Arceus before beating Volo, as Volo must be defeated first in order to access Arceus.
12. Can Auntie Ethel remove the parasite?
Yes, Auntie Ethel can remove the parasite, and she is one of the possible cures for the parasite in the game.
13. Should you give Astarion the parasite?
You can give Astarion the parasite, but many companions will dislike you doing this, and it may have negative consequences for your relationships with them.
14. Can you actually remove the parasite in BG3?
Currently, there is no way to remove the Illithid Tadpole parasites in Baldur’s Gate 3, and players must find other ways to deal with the parasite.
15. Is Volo related to Cynthia?
Yes, Volo is related to Cynthia, as they are revealed to be ancestors of the Ginkgo Guild merchant-turned-villain, Volo, and Cynthia is a Pokémon League Champion.