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{{hatnote|For the class action to transform into this creature, see [[Slayer (Class Action)]].}}
{{hatnote|For the class action to transform into this creature, see {{SAI|Slayer (Class Action)}}.}}
{{SpoilerWarning}}
{{Infobox creature
 
{{Infobox character
| name = Slayer
| name = Slayer
| image = Baldurs-Gate-3-Slayer-Form.webp
| image = <gallery>
| imagesize = 200px
Slayer model.png|Model
Portrait Slayer.png|Portrait
Portrait Slayer (player).png|Portrait (player)
</gallery>
| race = Monstrosity
| race = Monstrosity
| modules =
{{Infobox statistics
| child = yes
| size = Large
| size = Large
| type = Monstrosity
| type = Monstrosity
| armour_class = 16
| faction = [[Bhaal|Cult of Bhaal]]
| hit_points = 98; 153 (level 10+)
| ac = 16
| movement_speed_meters = 14
| hp = 98
| movement_speed_feet = 45
| movement m = 10.5
| weight_kg = 400
| weight kg = 400
| weight_lb = 800
| initiative = +2
| str = 20
| str = 20
| dex = 14
| dex = 14
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| wis = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 8
| cha = 8
| str_save_proficiency = yes
| str save prof = yes
| con_save_proficiency = yes
| con save prof = yes
| condition1_name = Slayer Form
| conditions = Slayer Form
| condition1_description = Affected entity has embraced its savage compulsions, allowing it to assume its Slayer form.
| passives = Slayer's Extra Attack
| feature1_name = Slayer's Extra Attack
}}
| feature1_description = You can make an additional attack after attacking with your main-hand weapon. (levels 5-9)
 
| feature2_name = Slayer's Improved Extra Attack
| feature2_description = You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon. (level 10+)
}} }}
'''Slayer''' is a unique form that especially dedicated [[Bhaalspawn]] may assume in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].
'''Slayer''' is a unique form that especially dedicated [[Bhaalspawn]] may assume in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].
{{Q|My Chosen. My Slayer. Violence incarnate. You will become a testament in blood.|[[Bhaal]] awarding a dedicated Bhaalspawn for their unwavering favor.|image=Bhaal_Icon.png}}


{{Q|My Chosen. My Slayer. Violence incarnate. You will become a testament in blood.|[[Bhaal]] awarding a dedicated Bhaalspawn for their unwavering favor.}}
==Involvement==
The Slayer form is a powerful ability granted to the most dedicated follower of Bhaal. It usually appears as a form {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}} takes during her boss battle, and functions very similarly to {{SAI|Wild Shape}} or being {{Cond|Polymorphed}}. The user of the form takes on all the statistics of the Slayer, and all of their actions are replaced by the Slayer's own. With a powerful multiattack, a distance-closing leap, a devastating single attack, as well as an action that can inflict bleeding, the Slayer is an especially powerful form allowing the user to tear through their enemies with ease.


==Violence incarnate==
It is possible for {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} to obtain this form during [[Act 2]] by either killing {{CharLink|Isobel Thorm|Isobel}}, their lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward them. Alternatively, they can obtain this form during [[Act 3]] by defeating Orin and accepting to become {{CharLink|Bhaal|Bhaal's}} Chosen.
The Slayer form is a powerful ability granted to the most dedicated follower of Bhaal. It usually appears as a form [[Orin the Red]] takes during her boss battle, and functions very similarly to [[Wild Shape]] or being [[Polymorphed]]. The user of the form takes on all the statistics of the Slayer, and all of their actions are replaced by the Slayer's own. With a powerful multiattack, a distance-closing leap, a devastating single attack, as well as an action that can inflict bleeding, the Slayer is an especially powerful form allowing the user to tear through their enemies with ease.


{{SpoilerDurge|It is possible for [[The Dark Urge]] to obtain this form during [[Act 2]] by either killing [[Isobel]], their lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward them. Alternatively, they can obtain this form during [[Act 3]] by defeating Orin and accepting to become [[Bhaal|Bhaal's]] Chosen.<br /><br/>If they had already acquired the Slayer form before Act 3, The Dark Urge will be given the option to transform into it during their dialogue with Orin before their duel, in which case she will fight against them in her standard humanoid form. Conversely, access to the Slayer form will be permanently lost if The Dark Urge refuses to become Bhaal's Chosen after defeating Orin.}}
If they had already acquired the Slayer form before Act 3, The Dark Urge will be given the option to transform into it during their dialogue with Orin before their duel, in which case she will fight against them in her standard humanoid form. Conversely, access to the Slayer form will be ''permanently lost'' if The Dark Urge refuses to become Bhaal's Chosen after defeating Orin.


== Attacks and Abilities ==
{{Infobox creature
| name = Level 10 differences
| image =  


{{Feature box|Slay}}
| race = Monstrosity
| size = Large
| type = Monstrosity
| faction = [[Bhaal|Cult of Bhaal]]
| ac = 16
| hp = 153
| movement m = 10.5
| weight kg = 400
| str = 25
| dex = 14
| con = 17
| int = 10
| wis = 10
| cha = 8
| str save prof = yes
| con save prof = yes
| conditions = Slayer Form
| passives = Slayer's Improved Extra Attack
}}


==Combat==
=== Attacks and Abilities ===
{{Feature box|Dismiss: Slayer}}
{{Feature box|Let the Slaughter Begin}}
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Slayer)}}
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Slayer)}}
 
{{Feature box|Piercing Growl}}
{{Feature box|Relentless Lunge}}
{{Feature box|Slay}}
{{Feature box|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}
{{Feature box|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}
{{Feature box|Let the Slaughter Begin}}
{{Feature box|Relentless Lunge}}
{{Feature box|Piercing Growl}}
{{Feature box|Dismiss: Slayer}}


== Known users of the Slayer form ==
== Known users of the Slayer form ==
{{SpoilerBox|A few characters within the history of Baldur's Gate have gained the ability to use the form of the Slayer.
A few characters within the history of Baldur's Gate have gained the ability to use the form of the Slayer.


* {{FRWiki|Gorion's Ward}} (Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Optional)
* {{FRWiki|Gorion's Ward}} (Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Optional)
* {{FRWiki|Jon Irenicus}} (Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, within the Abyss. The only user of the Slayer who is not a Bhaalspawn)
* {{FRWiki|Jon Irenicus}} (Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, within the Abyss. The only user of the Slayer who is not a Bhaalspawn)
* [[Orin the Red]] (dependant)
* {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}} (dependant)
* [[The Dark Urge]] (optional)}}
* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} (optional)


== Previous appearances ==
== Previous appearances ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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* The Slayer form will gain [[Slayer's Extra Attack]] at level 5, and [[Slayer's Improved Extra Attack]] at level 10. This will not stack with the normal [[Extra Attack]] of most martial classes or the [[Druid]] class's [[Wild Strike]].
* At character level 10, the Slayer becomes more powerful. It gains {{SAI|Slayer's Improved Extra Attack}}, its hit points increase to 153, its [[Strength]] increases to 25, and {{SAI|Slay}}, {{SAI|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}, and {{SAI|Relentless Lunge}} all deal more damage.
* {{SAI|Piercing Growl}} is unlocked by reading the book {{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer}} as [[The Dark Urge]]. This book can be acquired by saving [[Volo]] outside the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and meeting him back in your camp.
* The Slayer form gains {{SAI|Slayer's Extra Attack}} at level 5, and {{SAI|Slayer's Improved Extra Attack}} at level 10. This does not stack with the normal {{SAI|Extra Attack}} of most martial classes or the [[Druid]] class's {{SAI|Wild Strike}}.
* Similar to [[Wild Shape]], the player cannot speak while in Slayer form, but unlike Wild Shape they will not be able to temporarily shapeshift into their normal form to talk to [[companion]]s. They are also unable to take certain actions that require the ability to speak, such as activating the {{MdRarityItem|Filigreed Feywild Bell}}. This can also cause certain cutscenes to 'break'. (E.g. the cutscene that plays upon witnessing the army on the Road to Baldur's Gate before defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]] will be skipped, resulting in the entire party being thrown in prison without the dialogue option to retreat).
* {{SAI|Piercing Growl}} is unlocked by reading the book {{SmRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer}} as {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}}. This book can be acquired by saving {{CharLink|Volo}} outside the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and meeting him back in your camp.
* Unlike the Druid's [[Wild Shape]], Slayer form does change the character's mental stats (Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma), which become 10, 10, and 8 respectively.
* Similar to {{SAI|Wild Shape}}, the player cannot speak while in Slayer form, but unlike Wild Shape they will not be able to temporarily shapeshift into their normal form to talk to [[Companion]]s. They are also unable to take certain actions that require the ability to speak, such as activating the {{SmRarityItem|Filigreed Feywild Bell}}. This can also cause certain cutscenes to 'break'. (E.g. the cutscene that plays upon witnessing the army on the Road to Baldur's Gate before defeating {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} will be skipped, resulting in the entire party being thrown in prison without the dialogue option to retreat).
* Unlike the Druid's {{SAI|Wild Shape}}, Slayer form does change the character's mental stats (Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma), which become 10, 10, and 8 respectively.
* The Difficulty Class (DC) of the Slayer's {{SAI|Relentless Lunge}}, {{SAI|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}, and {{SAI|Let the Slaughter Begin}} is based on its 8 Charisma. This makes it incredibly hard to successfully use their effects.
* The Difficulty Class (DC) of the Slayer's {{SAI|Relentless Lunge}}, {{SAI|Sumptuous Blood Bath}}, and {{SAI|Let the Slaughter Begin}} is based on its 8 Charisma. This makes it incredibly hard to successfully use their effects.
* The Slayer's attacks are not considered 'magical' for the purpose of ignoring [[Resistance|resistances]]. This means a player-controlled Slayer will deal half damage to enemies with non-magical resistance to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage (e.g. [[Wraith|Wraiths]]), and no damage to enemies with non-magical immunity to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage (e.g. [[Werewolf|Werewolves]]).
* The Slayer's attacks are not considered 'magical' for the purpose of ignoring [[Resistance|resistances]]. This means a player-controlled Slayer will deal half damage to enemies with non-magical resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage, such as [[Shadow]]s).
* Like [[Druid]]'s {{SAI|Wild Shape}}, most equipment, many feats, and some class passives will not work while transformed into the Slayer. See [[List of features that work in Slayer Form]] for a comprehensive list.
{{noteend}}
{{noteend}}
== What works in Slayer Form ==
Unfortunately, just like the [[Druid]] class's [[Wild Shape]], many items, feats, and class passives do not work while in the Slayer form. This is an inexhaustive list of what does and does not work:
===What works===
* Most racial passives of [[Races|the player's race]] (e.g. Dwarves' {{SAI|Dwarven Resilience}}).
* Permanent stat bonuses such as those provided by {{MdRarityItem|Hag hair}}, {{MdRarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}}, or [[Mirror of Loss]].
* Permanent conditions (e.g. {{Cond|See Invisibility}} from [[Volo's Ersatz Eye]]).
* Passive Illithid abilities (e.g. {{SAI|Charm}}, {{SAI|Ability Drain}}, {{SAI|Cull the Weak}}).
* The {{SAI|Defence}} [[Fighting Style]] (if you were wearing armour before transforming).
* [[Barbarian]]'s {{SAI|Rage}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
** [[Berserker]]'s {{SAI|Frenzy}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
** [[Wildheart]]'s {{SAI|Rage: Bear Heart}} feature (must be activated before transforming).
* [[Ranger]]'s {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Cold}}, {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Fire}}, and {{SAI|Wasteland Wanderer: Poison}} features.
* [[Thief]]'s {{SAI|Fast Hands}} feature.
* [[War Domain]]'s {{SAI|War Priest}} feature.
* [[The Fiend]]'s {{SAI|Dark One's Blessing}} feature.
* [[The Great Old One]]'s {{SAI|Mortal Reminder}} feature.
* {{MdRarityItem|Shapeshifter's Boon Ring}}
* Most spells cast before transforming (e.g. {{SAI|Enlarge}}).
===What partially works===
* [[Circle of the Spores]]'s {{SAI|Symbiotic Entity}} feature (The temporary hp persists but the additional {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage does not work).
* The attack roll bonus of [[Tavern Brawler]] does work but the damage roll bonus does not.
===What does not work===
* Almost all equipment in the game.
** {{MdRarityItem|Armour of Moonbasking}}
* Racial passives that reduce movement speed (e.g. [[Shortened Stride]]).
* [[Barbarian]]'s {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}} feature.
* [[Draconic Bloodline]]'s {{SAI|Draconic Resilience}} feature.
* [[Monk]]'s {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence}} feature.
* [[Monk]]'s {{SAI|Ki-Empowered Strikes}} feature.
** [[Way of the Open Hand]]'s {{SAI|Manifestation of Body}}, {{SAI|Manifestation of Mind}}, and {{SAI|Manifestation of Soul}} features.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250px">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250px">
Slayer model.png|Slayer model
Baldurs-Gate-3-Slayer-Form.webp|Slayer transformation in progress
File:Slayer sprite.png|Slayer transformation appearance
Slayer sprite.png|Slayer transformation appearance
Maxime-ponslet-slayer-color-rough-lowrez.jpg|Concept art by Tan Burci
Maxime-ponslet-slayer-f.jpg|Render by Maxime Ponslet
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 07:48, 11 November 2024

For the class action to transform into this creature, see Slayer (Class Action) Slayer (Class Action).

Slayer is a unique form that especially dedicated Bhaalspawn may assume in Baldur's Gate 3.

Bhaal Icon.png “
My Chosen. My Slayer. Violence incarnate. You will become a testament in blood.
 „
— Bhaal awarding a dedicated Bhaalspawn for their unwavering favor.


Involvement[edit | edit source]

The Slayer form is a powerful ability granted to the most dedicated follower of Bhaal. It usually appears as a form Orin Orin the Red takes during her boss battle, and functions very similarly to Wild Shape Wild Shape or being Polymorphed Polymorphed. The user of the form takes on all the statistics of the Slayer, and all of their actions are replaced by the Slayer's own. With a powerful multiattack, a distance-closing leap, a devastating single attack, as well as an action that can inflict bleeding, the Slayer is an especially powerful form allowing the user to tear through their enemies with ease.

It is possible for The Dark Urge The Dark Urge to obtain this form during Act 2 by either killing Isobel Thorm Isobel, their lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward them. Alternatively, they can obtain this form during Act 3 by defeating Orin and accepting to become Bhaal Bhaal's Chosen.

If they had already acquired the Slayer form before Act 3, The Dark Urge will be given the option to transform into it during their dialogue with Orin before their duel, in which case she will fight against them in her standard humanoid form. Conversely, access to the Slayer form will be permanently lost if The Dark Urge refuses to become Bhaal's Chosen after defeating Orin.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]

Dismiss Slayer.webp
Dismiss: Slayer Dismiss: Slayer
Dismiss your Slayer form and change back to your original form.
 Range: Self
Let the Slaughter Begin.webp
Let the Slaughter Begin Let the Slaughter Begin ()

Brand nearby creatures with a sinister mark so that their deaths make you harder to kill.

Marked targets are Dazed Dazed, and when they die, you gain +1 bonus to Armour Class Armour Class.

CON Save
 Range: 12 m / 40 ft
Multiattack Slayer.webp
Multiattack Multiattack ()
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing

Lash out with your claws, rending foes to screeching slivers.

If the target is Bleeding Bleeding, you deal an additional Strength or Dexterity modifier damage per hit.

If the target is Dazed Dazed, the attack will be a Critical Hit.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Recharge: Per turn
Piercing Growl.webp
Piercing Growl Piercing Growl ()
D8 Piercing.png 3d8 + 4 (7~28) Damage TypesPiercing

Fierce howls rise from your guts and wound nearby foes, possibly inflicting Bleeding Bleeding and Fear Fear.

CON Save
AoE: 10 m / 30 ft (Cone)
Relentless Lunge.webp
Relentless Lunge Relentless Lunge ()
D6 Bludgeoning.png 2d6 (2~12) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning

Leap sinuously and smash into your foes, possibly knocking them Prone Prone.

STR Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 5 m / 16 ft (Radius)
Recharge: Per turn
Slay.webp
Slay Slay ()
D6 Slashing.png 4d6 (4~24) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing

Rake your malevolent claws across the body of your target.

If the target is Bleeding Bleeding, they are afflicted with Contagion Poisoned Contagion Poisoned at Stage 1.

If the target is Prone Prone, the attack will be a Critical Hit.

If the target is Bleeding and Prone, the attack will be a Critical Hit and the target will possibly become Stricken With Flesh Rot Stricken With Flesh Rot.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Sumptuous Blood Bath.webp
Sumptuous Blood Bath Sumptuous Blood Bath ()
D10 Slashing.png 2d10 (2~20) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D6 Healing.png 2d6 (2~12) hit points

Slash open a foe's vital arteries. They start Bleeding Bleeding, and the ensuing gush continuously heals your wounds.

CON Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Known users of the Slayer form[edit | edit source]

A few characters within the history of Baldur's Gate have gained the ability to use the form of the Slayer.

Previous appearances[edit | edit source]

The Slayer Form is a returning ability present in Baldur's Gate 2. It first appeared in Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn as an ability granted midway through the game.

The Slayer is only one of three avatars of Bhaal: a shapeshifting one called Kazgoroth, a human-sized one named the Slayer, and a giant named the Ravager. While only the Slayer appears within Baldur's Gate 3, the Ravager appears in Baldur's Gate 2: Throne of Bhaal as the protagonist's "taint" due to being a Bhaalspawn, while Kazgoroth is a separate creature, described as either a minion or Avatar of Bhaal in some circumstances.

Notes[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Slayer transformation in progress

    Slayer transformation in progress

  • Slayer transformation appearance

    Slayer transformation appearance

  • Concept art by Tan Burci

    Concept art by Tan Burci

  • Render by Maxime Ponslet

    Render by Maxime Ponslet

External links[edit | edit source]

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