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'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]] and an optional boss during the [[Prologue]]. Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions fights with [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, the combat immediately begins. Though it's not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his unique flaming sword and extra experience.
'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]] and an optional boss during the [[Prologue]]. Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions fights with [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, the combat immediately begins. Though it's not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his unique flaming sword and extra experience.
==Attacks and Abilities==
==Attacks and Abilities==
{{Feature box|name=Main Hand Attack|Uses {{RarityItem|Everburn Blade}}


=== Main Hand Attack - [[Everburn Blade]] ===
{{Action}}
{{Action}}


{{Attack Roll}}: +8{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=6|plus=5|type=Slashing}}{{DamageInfo|die=4|count=1|type=Fire}}
{{Attack Roll}}: +8{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=6|plus=5|type=Slashing}}{{DamageInfo|die=4|count=1|type=Fire}}}}{{Feature box|name=Fly (Class Action)|image name=Fly.webp
 
|Fly using movement at a {{Range|m=16|ft=60}}.
=== Fly ===
}}
[[Fly]] movement at a {{Range|m=16|ft=60}}.
 
== Notable Loot ==
== Notable Loot ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}

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Commander Zhalk
Commander Zhalk.png
Stats
Level 8

STR

20
(+5)

DEX

18
(+4)

CON

16
(+3)

INT

14
(+2)

WIS

12
(+1)

CHA

16
(+3)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race [[Cambion|Cambion]]
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Fiend
HP Icon.png  HP 150; 195TTactician
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 18
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 9m/30ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Weight Icon.png  Weight 80kg/160lbs
Proficiency Icon.png  Proficiency Bonus +3
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative +4
Passive features
Resistances
Resistant to Non-Magical SlashingResistant to Non-Magical PiercingResistant to Non-Magical BludgeoningResistant to all FireResistant to all LightningResistant to all ColdResistant to all Poison
Character information
Location Nautiloid
Experience on kill 75
Model
Commander Zhalk Model.png

Commander Zhalk is a cambion in the service of Zariel and an optional boss during the Prologue. Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions fights with Mind Flayers. When the party enters the helm, the combat immediately begins. Though it's not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his unique flaming sword and extra experience.

Attacks and Abilities

Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()
Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Fly.webp
Fly Fly ()
Fly to a target position
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable Loot

Related Quests

Tactics

Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions fights with Mind Flayers. Despite his impressive stats and powerful weapon, he is not aggressive to the party so long as the Mind Flayer he is fighting is alive. However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact Cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be beaten or bypassed hastily.

If you simply wish to gain his Everburn Blade, there is a simple way to get it without killing him. Before starting the fight, have Shadowheart or any other Cleric prepare Command and use Drop to disarm the Cambion. Alternatively, you can give Command to a Warlock during character creation as one of their known spells, and swap it out during the level up to 2nd level. He won't even bother to pick up his sword, giving you plenty of time to do so. If possible, use Command during the first time, while he is stunned by the Mind Flayer. Else he has a chance of succeeding his save against the spell.

As for killing him, it is far harder considering his large amount of Hit Points, AC and being resistant to most Damage Types you can deal. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), Nautiloid Tanks that are powerful explosives. While he is resistant to fire damage, all 3 to 4 tanks can take down half his health if the rolls are in your favor on both his Saving Throw and the damage rolled. It is recommended to only blow up the tanks once the Mind Flayer he is fighting has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using Caustic Bulbs, Spiked Bulbs, Magic Missiles (If running as a Wizard or Sorcerer) and normal attacks to finish him off. Do keep in mind when he dies, the Mind Flayer will become hostile to you.

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