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| size = Large
| size = Large
| movement m = 9
| movement m = 9
| weight m = 600
| movement ft = 30
| weight kg = 600
| weight lb = 1200
| resistances = slashing resistance full, acid immunity, lightning resistance full
| resistances = slashing resistance full, acid immunity, lightning resistance full
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
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{{Q|Moo!|Strange Ox}}
{{Q|Moo!|Strange Ox}}


The '''Strange Ox''' is a mysterious ox first encountered in [[The Hollow]].{{note|The strange ox's real name is Zlorb.}}
The '''Strange Ox''' is a mysterious ox first encountered in [[The Hollow]].


== Act One ==
==Overview==
Walking past the Strange Ox will prompt a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} to notice its oddity. A character who passes the check can talk to the Strange Ox and make a {{Ability Check|Arcana|10}} to investigate further. Passing this check confirms the creature isn't what it appears to be.
===Related Quests===
* [[Help the Devilish Ox]]


The player can talk to the Ox if the player has the ability to talk to animals, which player can get by drinking a potion from a closed chest at the cart near the ox. If the player successfully passes the dice roll checks, the Ox will say that he is heading to Baldur's gate.
==Interactions==
=== Act One ===
Walking past the Strange Ox will prompt a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} to notice its odd behavior. A character who passes the check can talk to the Strange Ox via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} or {{MdRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}} and make a {{Ability Check|Arcana|10}} to investigate further. Passing this check confirms the creature isn't what it appears to be.


Attacking the Strange Ox in Act One will cause its caretaker and neighboring oxen to become hostile. The ox drops pools of [[acid]] when damaged; on death, it drops a {{SAI|Glyph of Warding: Acid}} that immediately explodes for {{DamageText|8d8|acid}} damage. Killing the ox at this point yields the {{RarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring}}.
The party must then successfully pass a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}}, {{Ability Check|Intimidation|10}}, or {{Ability Check|Deception|10}} to pressure the Ox into revealing its secret. If the roll is successful, the Ox will tell the party that he is heading to Baldur's Gate but refuse to elaborate any further.


Note that even if you choose to [[Raid the Emerald Grove]] and attack the refugees, the Strange Ox disappears along with the other oxen when the grove goes into siege preparation mode, and will survive to be encountered later.
Attacking the Strange Ox in Act One will cause its caretaker, [[Toron]], and neighboring oxen to become hostile. The ox drops pools of [[acid]] when damaged; on death, it drops a {{SAI|Glyph of Warding: Acid}} that immediately explodes for {{DamageText|8d8|acid}} damage.


== Act Two ==
Note that if you choose to [[Raid the Emerald Grove]] and attack the refugees, the Strange Ox disappears along with the other oxen when the grove goes into siege preparation mode, and will survive to be encountered later on.
 
=== Act Two ===
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|


{{Infobox creature
{{Infobox creature
| name = Strange Ox (Revealed)
| name = Strange Ox (Act 2)
| image = Zlorb Model.png
| image = Zlorb Model.png
| level = 5
| level = 6
| str = 15
| str = 15
| dex = 15
| dex = 15
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| type = Ooze
| type = Ooze
| hp = 132
| hp = 132
| e hp = 116
| t hp = 163
| t hp = 163
| ac = 12
| ac = 12
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| movement m = 9
| movement m = 9
| weight m = 180
| weight kg = 180
| weight lb = 360
| resistances = slashing resistance full, acid immunity, lightning resistance full
| resistances = slashing resistance full, acid immunity, lightning resistance full
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| t passives = Blindsight, Caustic Strikes, Darkvision, Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack
| t passives = Blindsight, Caustic Strikes, Darkvision, Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack
}}
}}
Walking towards the Strange Ox in the stables of the [[Last Light Inn]] will prompt a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} whether you've seen it before; passing this check is not necessary to talk to the Strange Ox. With [[Speak with Animals]], you continue the conversation you started in the [[Druid Grove]]. Regardless of what option you choose, you will need to pass a {{Ability Check|Persuasion, Perception, Nature|14}} to continue.
Walking towards the Strange Ox in the stables of the [[Last Light Inn]] will prompt a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} to recall whether you've seen it before; passing this check is not necessary to talk to the Strange Ox. With {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, you can continue the conversation you started in the [[Druid Grove]]. Regardless of what option you choose, you will need to pass a {{Ability Check|Persuasion, Perception, Nature|14}} to continue.


Succeeding results in the Ox telepathically showing you images of disfigured corpses with the sound of screaming in the background. Failing the check causes the conversation to end, but you are still able to continue speaking with the Ox, essentially skipping the check.  
A successful roll results in the Ox telepathically showing you images of disfigured corpses with the sound of screaming in the background. Failing the check causes the conversation to end, but you are still able to continue speaking with the Ox, essentially skipping the check.  


Pushing it further results in the Ox threatening you. You can choose to either end it here, or continue questioning him. Questioning him further will result in the Ox turning hostile, deforming into a cyan version of an [[Ochre Jelly]] and entering combat with your party. Before doing so he tells the player he was only looking for a simple life of hay and a clean stable to live in. Killing the Ox here will cause it to drop the {{RarityItem|Hat of Fire Acuity}}. Alternatively, telling the creature that its secrets are safe with you will end the conversation peacefully ({{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}).
Pressuring it to reveal its true identity results in the Ox threatening you. You can choose to either end the conversation here, or continue asking questions. Questioning the Ox further will result in it turning hostile, deforming into a cyan version of an [[Ochre Jelly]] and entering combat with your party. Before doing so he tells the player he was only looking for a simple life of hay and a clean stable to live in. Alternatively, telling the creature that its secrets are safe with you will end the conversation peacefully ({{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}).


If the player character is [[The Dark Urge]], they will relate to the ox's revelations and have the option to tell it about their own murderous nature, to which it will remark that the player may be a kindred spirit, but it only wishes to be an ox. The player can either respect it or chastise it for not giving in to its bloodlust - the latter option will cause the player to brutally attack the creature mid-dialogue, killing it without initiating combat as it struggles to retain its ox form until the very end. Note: If you kill it using the the [[The Dark Urge]] option, you will not get any EXP aside from inspiration.
If the player character is [[The Dark Urge]], they will relate to the ox's revelations and have the option to tell it about their own murderous nature, to which it will remark that the player may be a kindred spirit, but it only wishes to be an ox. The player can either respect it or chastise it for not giving in to its bloodlust - the latter option will cause the player to brutally attack the creature mid-dialogue, killing it without initiating combat as it struggles to retain its ox form until the very end. Note: If you kill it using the the [[The Dark Urge]] option, you will not get any EXP aside from inspiration.
===Attacks and Abilities (Act 2)===
{{Feature box|Ochre Sputum}}
}}
}}


== Act Three ==
=== Act Three ===
{{SpoilerBox|act=3|nograd=1|
{{SpoilerBox|act=3|nograd=1|
{{Q|Hail Cyric!|The real meaning of 'Moo'}}
{{Q|Hail Cyric!|The real meaning of 'Moo'}}
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Just like in Act Two, you can question the Ox about his true nature and just like the last time, this will trigger him to become hostile and deform into his natural shape. Any other conversation path will lead to you obtaining the quest [[Help the Devilish Ox]]. If you decide to actually help the Ox, he will turn into an apple on the stable floor that can be picked up. The moment you enter the [[Lower City]] with him inside your inventory the quest ends and he disappears, leaving behind his [[Shapeshifter's Boon Ring|ring]] and a [[Slightly Slimy Note]].
Just like in Act Two, you can question the Ox about his true nature and just like the last time, this will trigger him to become hostile and deform into his natural shape. Any other conversation path will lead to you obtaining the quest [[Help the Devilish Ox]]. If you decide to actually help the Ox, he will turn into an apple on the stable floor that can be picked up. The moment you enter the [[Lower City]] with him inside your inventory the quest ends and he disappears, leaving behind his [[Shapeshifter's Boon Ring|ring]] and a [[Slightly Slimy Note]].


Completing [[Help the Devilish Ox]], allows you to summon him using [[Gather Your Allies (Class Action)]] during [[Confront the Elder Brain]]. Here he reveals his true form as an [[Ooze]] named '''Zlorb''', and can shift into a variety of different monsters with unique abilities during combat.
Completing [[Help the Devilish Ox]], allows you to summon him using [[Gather Your Allies (Class Action)]] during [[Confront the Elder Brain]]. Here he reveals his true form as an [[Ooze]] named '''Zlorb''' who can shift into a variety of different monsters with unique abilities during combat.
 
{{Infobox creature
| name = Strange Ox (Act 3)
| image = Zlorb Model.png
| level = 9
| str = 18
| dex = 10
| con = 14
| int = 16
| wis = 15
| cha = 14
| race = Ooze
| type = Ooze
| hp = 212
| e hp = 196
| t hp = 243
| ac = 12
| size = Large
| movement m = 9
| movement ft = 30
| weight kg = 600
| weight lb = 1200
| resistances = slashing resistance full, acid immunity, lightning resistance full
| passives = Blindsight, Darkvision, Opportunity Attack
| t passives = Blindsight, Caustic Strikes, Darkvision, Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack
}}


==Attacks and Abilities==
===Attacks and Abilities (Act 3)===
{{IconLink|Generic Acid Icon.webp|Ochre Sputum|w=40}}
{{Feature box|Ochre Sputum}}
* Spit out an acidic substance and create an Acid surface on impact.
{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=6|type=Acid}}
{{Range|m=12|ft=24}}


{{IconLink|Generic Damage Icon.webp|Pseudopod|w=40}}
{{Feature box|Pseudopod}}
* Lash out with a slimy grey tentacle.
{{DamageInfo|count=3|plus=2|die=6|type=Bludgeoning}}
{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=6|type=Acid}}


{{IconLink|Polymorph Icon.png|Alternate Form: Minotaur|w=40}}
{{IconLink|Polymorph Icon.png|Alternate Form: Minotaur|w=40}}
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* In [[Act 2]], the Strange Ox will be level 5 and have 163 maximum health.
* In [[Act 3]], the Strange Ox will be level 9 and have 196 maximum health. The Ooze form will have 212 maximum health instead.
* The Strange Ox has a hidden passive that generates a {{c|3m / 10ft}} radius {{Area|Acid (surface)}} surface when struck.
* The Strange Ox has a hidden passive that generates a {{c|3m / 10ft}} radius {{Area|Acid (surface)}} surface when struck.
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}


{{Emerald Grove}}
{{Emerald Grove}}

Revision as of 03:25, 11 June 2024

“
Moo!
 „
— Strange Ox


The Strange Ox is a mysterious ox first encountered in The Hollow.

Overview

Related Quests

Interactions

Act One

Walking past the Strange Ox will prompt a DC 10 Insight check to notice its odd behavior. A character who passes the check can talk to the Strange Ox via Speak with Animals Speak with Animals or Potion of Animal Speaking and make a DC 10 Arcana check to investigate further. Passing this check confirms the creature isn't what it appears to be.

The party must then successfully pass a DC 10 Persuasion check, DC 10 Intimidation check, or DC 10 Deception check to pressure the Ox into revealing its secret. If the roll is successful, the Ox will tell the party that he is heading to Baldur's Gate but refuse to elaborate any further.

Attacking the Strange Ox in Act One will cause its caretaker, Toron, and neighboring oxen to become hostile. The ox drops pools of acid when damaged; on death, it drops a Glyph of Warding: Acid Glyph of Warding: Acid that immediately explodes for 8d8Damage Typesacid damage.

Note that if you choose to Raid the Emerald Grove and attack the refugees, the Strange Ox disappears along with the other oxen when the grove goes into siege preparation mode, and will survive to be encountered later on.

Act Two

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Walking towards the Strange Ox in the stables of the Last Light Inn will prompt a DC 10 Insight check to recall whether you've seen it before; passing this check is not necessary to talk to the Strange Ox. With Speak with Animals Speak with Animals, you can continue the conversation you started in the Druid Grove. Regardless of what option you choose, you will need to pass a DC 14 Persuasion, Perception, or Nature check to continue.

A successful roll results in the Ox telepathically showing you images of disfigured corpses with the sound of screaming in the background. Failing the check causes the conversation to end, but you are still able to continue speaking with the Ox, essentially skipping the check.

Pressuring it to reveal its true identity results in the Ox threatening you. You can choose to either end the conversation here, or continue asking questions. Questioning the Ox further will result in it turning hostile, deforming into a cyan version of an Ochre Jelly and entering combat with your party. Before doing so he tells the player he was only looking for a simple life of hay and a clean stable to live in. Alternatively, telling the creature that its secrets are safe with you will end the conversation peacefully (Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion approves +1).

If the player character is The Dark Urge, they will relate to the ox's revelations and have the option to tell it about their own murderous nature, to which it will remark that the player may be a kindred spirit, but it only wishes to be an ox. The player can either respect it or chastise it for not giving in to its bloodlust - the latter option will cause the player to brutally attack the creature mid-dialogue, killing it without initiating combat as it struggles to retain its ox form until the very end. Note: If you kill it using the the The Dark Urge option, you will not get any EXP aside from inspiration.

Attacks and Abilities (Act 2)

Generic Acid.webp
Ochre Sputum Ochre Sputum ()
D6 Acid.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesAcid

Spit out an acidic substance and create an Acid Acid surface on impact.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Act Three

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

“
Hail Cyric!
 „
— The real meaning of 'Moo'

If you didn't kill the strange ox during Act Two, then you can find him again at the beginning of Act Three in Rivington X: 36 Y: -149 on a hill west of the requisitioned barn. Approaching him will again trigger a DC 10 Insight check check to confirm his likeness. This time, the Ox is glad to see you. He was worried about your mental health since your last encounter with him, but perhaps he's just faking it because he needs something from you.

Just like in Act Two, you can question the Ox about his true nature and just like the last time, this will trigger him to become hostile and deform into his natural shape. Any other conversation path will lead to you obtaining the quest Help the Devilish Ox. If you decide to actually help the Ox, he will turn into an apple on the stable floor that can be picked up. The moment you enter the Lower City with him inside your inventory the quest ends and he disappears, leaving behind his ring and a Slightly Slimy Note.

Completing Help the Devilish Ox, allows you to summon him using Gather Your Allies (Class Action) during Confront the Elder Brain. Here he reveals his true form as an Ooze named Zlorb who can shift into a variety of different monsters with unique abilities during combat.

Attacks and Abilities (Act 3)

Generic Acid.webp
Ochre Sputum Ochre Sputum ()
D6 Acid.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesAcid

Spit out an acidic substance and create an Acid Acid surface on impact.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Generic Damage.webp
Pseudopod Pseudopod ()
D6 Bludgeoning.png 3d6 (3~18) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning
+
D6 Acid.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesAcid

Lash out with a slimy grey tentacle.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Alternate Form: Minotaur Alternate Form: Minotaur

  • Assume the form of a minotaur. (100 turns)
  • Gain abilities of a minotaur.

Bonus action

Alternate Form: Shadow Mastiff Alternate Form: Shadow Mastiff

  • Assume the form of a shadow mastiff. (100 turns)
  • Gain abilities of a shadow mastiff.

Bonus action

Alternate Form: Dire Wolf Alternate Form: Dire Wolf

  • Assume the form of a dire wolf. (100 turns)
  • Gain abilities of a dire wolf.

Bonus action

Alternate Form: Phase Spider Alternate Form: Phase Spider

  • Assume the form of a phase spider. (100 turns)
  • Gain abilities of a phase spider.

Bonus action

Notable Loot

Notes

  • The Strange Ox has a hidden passive that generates a 3m / 10ft radius Acid Acid surface when struck.
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