What happens if you spare Karlach?
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If you spare Karlach, Wyll is transformed into a Devil, and you will not receive the really cool armour piece that you would have gotten if you had killed her. This decision has significant implications for the storyline and character development, particularly in regards to Wyll and Karlach’s relationship and future interactions.
FAQs about Sparing Karlach
General Questions
- Can you kill Karlach then revive her?: After speaking with Wyll, his dialogue about Karlach being killed should trigger, and then you can head back to Karlach and resurrect her.
- Will Karlach leave if you raid the Grove?: Karlach will leave your party immediately if you decide to raid the Grove, and she will not join your party if you’ve done this before recruiting her.
- Is there a way to keep Karlach and Minthara?: You can still recruit Minthara without losing Wyll and Karlach if you simply skip the entire Goblin Grove raid quest and head straight for Moonrise Towers.
Relationship and Romance
- Can you have both Karlach and Wyll?: To watch the full joint ending, both Wyll and Karlach need to be companions, and they also need to have considerable approval to prevent leaving the team.
- What happens if you let Wyll kill Karlach?: If Wyll kills Karlach, his conviction falters, and his celebration is a muted one, and he is rewarded with an Infernal Robe.
- Can you romance Astarion and Karlach?: While Karlach is incapable of being in a physically intimate relationship with players, she is open to players having intimate relationships with others, such as Astarion.
Character Development and Storyline
- What is the best subclass for Karlach?: The Berserker Barbarian is the best subclass for Karlach, as it provides some of the most powerful damage actions by a melee class.
- Can Karlach have a happy ending?: Karlach can have a happy ending, but it depends on the player’s choices throughout the game, and she can have a downside, such as still having Zariel chasing her.
- Is Karlach worth it?: Karlach’s openness and broken heart make her one of the best romance options in the game, but serious concessions must be made in order to win her over.
Gameplay and Mechanics
- Should I give Karlach armor?: The Bracers of Defense are a must for Karlach, and Medium Armor will be better for her until she gets a combined +7 or so in her Dex+Con modifiers.
- Is Karlach a good companion?: Karlach is a good companion, and many players consider her to be the best character in the game due to her unique personality and abilities.
- Can you fix Karlach without Dammon?: It’s imperative you don’t kill Dammon during the Act, as he’s the only person who can stabilize Karlach’s Infernal Engine.
Endgame and Spoilers
- Does Karlach survive BG3?: Karlach is getting a new ending in Baldur’s Gate 3, and she has an Infernal Engine in her chest that is slowly killing her, and the only options she has in the endgame are to either return to Avernus or die.
- What is the best ending for Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3?: The final, and saddest, choice is unfortunately probably the best ending for Karlach, where players can fight alongside her to defeat the Netherbrain, but after the battle is over, Karlach will go out onto a dock and accept her fate, dying right there.
- Is there a cure for Karlach?: As the game stands now, there is NO cure for Karlach, and going back to Avernus in order to stop her engine from burning up is akin to a person having to change their lifestyle and/or location to control their disease.