Why is Karlach on Fire?
Karlach is on fire because she has an Infernal Engine planted in her chest by the archdevil Zariel, which is slowly killing her and causing her to overheat, making it impossible to touch her without finding a way to cool her off. The Infernal Engine is a result of Karlach’s past servitude under Zariel, and it prevents her from being in a physically intimate relationship with others, making her condition a central aspect of her character and storyline in the game Baldur’s Gate 3.
Understanding Karlach’s Condition
Karlach’s Infernal Engine is a unique aspect of her character, and it plays a significant role in her storyline and relationships with other characters. To better understand Karlach’s condition and how to interact with her, let’s address some frequently asked questions about her character.
FAQs
1. Why does Karlach keep burning?
Karlach keeps burning due to the Infernal Engine in her chest, which causes her to overheat and makes it impossible to touch her without finding a way to cool her off.
2. Why isn’t Karlach immune to fire?
Karlach is immune to Fire Damage when Infernal Fury’s conditions are met, but she’s not immune to Burning, and won’t take damage from it if Infernal Fury’s conditions are met.
3. How do you stop a Karlach fire?
To stop Karlach’s fire, you can either throw water at her, cast a water or ice spell, or shoot an ice arrow.
4. Does Karlach take fire damage?
Karlach is immune to Fire Damage, Burning, and Hellfire, and also has a toggleable Infernal Fury passive that doesn’t require soul coins.
5. Should I put armor on Karlach?
The Bracers of Defense are a must for Karlach, as they provide a +2 to AC while not wearing armor or a shield and stack with unarmored defense.
6. How do you save Karlach from dying?
Karlach can be saved from dying by taking her to Avernus, one of the Nine Hells, where she won’t burn up, or by finding an alternative solution to her Infernal Engine.
7. What happens if Wyll kills Karlach?
If Wyll kills Karlach, he will receive the Infernal Robe, a unique item that can be very useful with the right Eldritch Invocations.
8. Can you get the Infernal Robe without killing Karlach?
Yes, it is possible to get the Infernal Robe without killing Karlach, by following a specific set of steps and quests.
9. Why can’t I kiss Karlach?
You can’t kiss Karlach without first finding a way to cool her off and completing her Companion Quest, which requires finding Infernal Iron and interacting with the Tiefling blacksmith Dammon.
10. Is there a cure for Karlach?
Currently, there is no cure for Karlach’s Infernal Engine, but there are ways to mitigate her condition and prevent her from dying.
11. Who can fix Karlach?
Karlach’s condition can be mitigated by the Tiefling blacksmith Dammon, who can use Infernal Iron to create a solution for her Infernal Engine.
12. What did Gortash do to Karlach?
Gortash traded Karlach into servitude under Zariel, which led to her receiving the Infernal Engine and her current condition.
13. How do you cool off Karlach?
To cool off Karlach, you can either throw water at her, cast a water or ice spell, or shoot an ice arrow, which will allow you to interact with her and progress her storyline.
14. Can you ever touch Karlach?
Yes, you can touch Karlach after finding a way to cool her off and completing her Companion Quest, which requires finding Infernal Iron and interacting with the Tiefling blacksmith Dammon.
15. Can you save Karlach without turning her into a Mind Flayer?
Yes, it is possible to save Karlach without turning her into a Mind Flayer, by taking her to Avernus or finding an alternative solution to her Infernal Engine, which will allow her to survive and continue her storyline without undergoing a significant transformation.