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== Act One ==
The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act One]] of the game.
=== Auntie Ethel's Hair ===
{{main|Auntie Ethel's Hair}}
Gain +1 to an [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of choice. Can be raised above 20.
==== How to unlock ====
Defeat [[Auntie Ethel]] during [[Save Mayrina]] and take her deal to spare her life. {{HorizontalRuleImage}}
=== Awakened ===
{{main|Awakened}}
You can use all of your illithid powers as a [[Bonus Action]]


 
==== How to unlock ====
= [[Act One]] =
Make the Zaith'isk in the infirmary of [[Crèche Y'llek]] explode and succeed at all three saving throws. The saves are significantly easier if you are in the device rather than Lae'zel. The person that gets the buff is always the player character.
 
The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act One]] of the game's story.
 
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! Bonus !! Description !! How to Unlock
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Auntie Ethel's Hair]]
|| <!-- Description -->Gain +1 to an [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of choice. Can be raised above 20.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Defeat [[Auntie Ethel]] during [[Save Mayrina]] and take her deal to spare her life.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Awakened}}
|| <!-- Description -->You can use all of your illithid powers as a [[Bonus Action]]
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Make the Zaith'isk in the infirmary of [[Crèche Y'llek]] explode and succeed at all three saving throws. The saves are significantly easier if you are in the device rather than Lae'zel. The person that gets the buff is always the player character.


Failing any of the saving throws for the Zaith'isk inflicts permanent, stacking penalties to the [[Ability Score]]s of the character inside it: each failure will, respectively, give -2 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution.
Failing any of the saving throws for the Zaith'isk inflicts permanent, stacking penalties to the [[Ability Score]]s of the character inside it: each failure will, respectively, give -2 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution.
[[Partial-Illithid|Partial ceremorphosis]] will remove the ability debuff.
[[Partial-Illithid|Partial ceremorphosis]] will remove the ability debuff.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{Condition inline|BOOOAL's Blessing}}
=== BOOOAL's Benediction ===
|| <!-- Description -->Gain {{Advantage}} on [[attack rolls]] against {{cond|Bleeding}} targets.
{{main|BOOOAL's Benediction (Condition)}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Sacrifice a companion to [[BOOOAL]] in [[The Festering Cove]]. Effect stops working if all [[Kuo-toa]] in the Cove are killed.
Gain {{Advantage}} on [[attack rolls]] against {{cond|Bleeding}} targets.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Sacrifice a companion to [[BOOOAL]] in [[The Festering Cove]]. Effect stops working if all [[Kuo-toa]] in the Cove are killed.


This buff is granted to all present party members, and is permanently lost upon death.{{verify}}
This buff is granted to all present party members, and is permanently lost upon death.{{verify}}


You cannot use [[hirelings]] for the sacrifice.
You cannot use [[hirelings]] for the sacrifice.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Brand of the Absolute]]
=== Brand of the Absolute ===
|| <!-- Description -->Allows the benefits from [[:Category:Absolute_Equipment|Absolute Equipment]] and unlocks unique dialogue options when speaking to followers of the Absolute.
{{main|Brand of the Absolute}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Agree to let a character be branded by [[Gut]] in the [[Goblin Camp]].
Allows the benefits from [[:Category:Absolute_Equipment|Absolute Equipment]] and unlocks unique dialogue options when speaking to followers of the Absolute.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Agree to let a character be branded by [[Gut]] in the [[Goblin Camp]].


Multiple characters can receive the brand after the first character has been branded by [[Gut]] (by controlling them and speaking to [[Warlock Greez]]).
Multiple characters can receive the brand after the first character has been branded by [[Gut]] (by controlling them and speaking to [[Warlock Greez]]).
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Find Familiar: Scratch}}
=== Find Familiar: Scratch ===
|| <!-- Description -->Summon the best boy. Scratch's keen nose can discover many things hidden around the world.
{{main|Find Familiar: Scratch}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Leave [[Scratch]] with your scent so he joins your camp, then later when he offers you a ball, throw it to play fetch with him. Having [[Scratch's Ball]] in your inventory allows you to use {{SAI|Find Familiar: Scratch}}.
Summon the best boy. Scratch's keen nose can discover many things hidden around the world.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}}
==== How to unlock ====
|| <!-- Description -->Summon [[Shovel_(Familiar)|Shovel]] (or Basket, or Fork), the Cheeky Quasit.
Leave [[Scratch]] with your scent so he joins your camp, then later when he offers you a ball, throw it to play fetch with him. Having [[Scratch's Ball]] in your inventory allows you to use {{SAI|Find Familiar: Scratch}}.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Find the unique {{SmItemIcon|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} in one of the coffins of the hidden area in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]]. Wizards can learn this spell, or after summoning talk to the Quasit and they will permanently teach you the spell under [[Find_Familiar#Shovel|certain conditions]].
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=== Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit ===
| <!-- Bonus -->[[Proficiency#Instrument proficiency|Instrument proficiency]]
{{main|Shovel|Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit}}
|| <!-- Description -->You know how to play a variety of musical instruments and are able to entertain a crowd with them.
Summon [[Shovel_(Familiar)|Shovel]] (or Basket, or Fork), the Cheeky Quasit.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Pass one of two Charisma (Performance) checks while helping [[Alfira]] with her song in the [[Druid Grove]].
 
==== How to unlock ====
Find the unique {{SmItemIcon|Scroll of Summon Quasit}} in one of the coffins of the hidden area in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]]. Wizards can learn this spell, or after summoning talk to the Quasit and they will permanently teach you the spell under [[Find_Familiar#Shovel|certain conditions]].
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=== Instrument proficiency ===
{{main|Proficiency#Instrument proficiency}}
You know how to play a variety of musical instruments and are able to entertain a crowd with them.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Pass one of two Charisma (Performance) checks while helping [[Alfira]] with her song in the [[Druid Grove]].


[[Bard]]s have this automatically and this provides no additional benefit to them.
[[Bard]]s have this automatically and this provides no additional benefit to them.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{cond|Loviatar's Love}}
=== Loviatar's Love ===
|| <!-- Description -->When you have 30% Hit Points or less, you gain a +2 bonus to Attack Rolls and [[Wisdom]] saving throws.
{{main|Loviatar's Love (Condition)}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Submit to [[Abdirak]] and put on a good performance for him in the [[Shattered Sanctum]].
When you have 30% Hit Points or less, you gain a +2 bonus to Attack Rolls and [[Wisdom]] saving throws.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Submit to [[Abdirak]] and put on a good performance for him in the [[Shattered Sanctum]].


Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived.
Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Necromancy of Thay]]
=== Necromancy of Thay ===
|| <!-- Description -->Gain the {{SAI|Forbidden Knowledge}} passive feature and {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} spell once per long rest.
{{main|Necromancy of Thay}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Turn all three pages while reading [[Necromancy of Thay]], a [[Books|book]] found in a hidden area in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]].
 
Gain the {{SAI|Forbidden Knowledge}} passive feature and {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} spell once per long rest.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Turn all three pages while reading [[Necromancy of Thay]], a [[Books|book]] found in a hidden area in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] beneath the [[Blighted Village]].


Turning only 1 page will grant only [[Speak with Dead]]. The reader does not need to succeed on the Saving Throws associated with turning the pages.
Turning only 1 page will grant only [[Speak with Dead]]. The reader does not need to succeed on the Saving Throws associated with turning the pages.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{cond|Paid the Price}}
=== Paid the price ===
|| <!-- Description -->You have a +1 bonus to [[Intimidation]] checks, but {{Disadvantage}} on [[Perception]] checks. Additionally, you have {{Disadvantage}} when attacking Hags. Changes the chosen eye's appearance.
{{main|Paid the Price (Condition)}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Accept [[Auntie Ethel]]'s deal to remove the parasite at the [[Riverside Teahouse]].
You have a +1 bonus to [[Intimidation]] checks, but {{Disadvantage}} on [[Perception]] checks. Additionally, you have {{Disadvantage}} when attacking Hags. Changes the chosen eye's appearance.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Survival Instinct}}
|| <!-- Description -->Gain the additional [[Illithid Powers|illithid power]] {{Icon|Cleric Tadpole Survival Instinct.png|30|link=Survival Instinct}}[[Survival Instinct]].
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Complete the quest [[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]] with [[Omeluum]] in the [[Underdark]].


This is an unique illithid power not obtainable through regular illithid power progression.
==== How to unlock ====
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Accept [[Auntie Ethel]]'s deal to remove the parasite at the [[Riverside Teahouse]].
| <!-- Bonus -->[[Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)|Volo's Ersatz Eye]]
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|| <!-- Description -->Grants a permanent {{cond|See Invisibility}} effect. Changes the right eye's appearance. The right eye's colour is changed to "Blue 3". This {{em|cannot}} be reversed using the [[Magic Mirror]].
=== Survival Instinct ===
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Rescue [[Volo]] from the [[Goblin Camp]]. When speaking to him in the [[Campsite]] afterwards, tell him about your Tadpole infection and agree to his experimental surgery.
{{main|Survival Instinct}}
|}
Gain the additional [[Illithid Powers|illithid power]] {{Icon|Cleric Tadpole Survival Instinct.png|30|link=Survival Instinct}}[[Survival Instinct]].


==== How to unlock ====
Complete the quest [[Help Omeluum investigate the parasite]] with [[Omeluum]] in the [[Underdark]].


This is an unique illithid power not obtainable through regular illithid power progression.
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=== Volo's Ersatz Eye ===
{{main|Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)}}
Grants a permanent {{cond|See Invisibility}} effect. Changes the right eye's appearance. The right eye's colour is changed to "Blue 3". This {{em|cannot}} be reversed using the [[Magic Mirror]].


= [[Act Two]] =
==== How to unlock ====
Rescue [[Volo]] from the [[Goblin Camp]]. When speaking to him in the [[Campsite]] afterwards, tell him about your Tadpole infection and agree to his experimental surgery.


== Act Two ==
The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Two]] of the game's story.
The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Two]] of the game's story.


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===Arabella's Shadow Entangle===
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{{main|Arabella's Shadow Entangle}}
! Bonus !! Description !! How to Unlock
Entangle an Undead or shadow creature until long rest.
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| <!-- Bonus -->
====How to unlock====
|| <!-- Description -->
Tell [[Arabella]] about her parents' fate during the quest [[Find Arabella's Parents]].
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->
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===Bardic inspiration===
| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Arabella's Shadow Entangle}}
{{main|Bardic Inspiration}}
|| <!-- Description -->Entangle an Undead or shadow creature until long rest.
Gain a charge of Bardic Inspiration that is stronger than usual (1d12). Usable once per long rest, and does not consume Bardic Inspiration charges.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Tell [[Arabella]] about her parents' fate during the quest [[Find Arabella's Parents]].
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}}
|| <!-- Description -->Gain a charge of Bardic Inspiration that is stronger than usual (1d12). Usable once per long rest, and does not consume Bardic Inspiration charges.


This bonus does not strengthen existing Bardic Inspiration uses (if any); they will remain at the appropriate strength for the character's Bard level.
This bonus does not strengthen existing Bardic Inspiration uses (if any); they will remain at the appropriate strength for the character's Bard level.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Available only to {{class|Bard}}s. At the end of Act 2, offer to play alongside [[Alfira]] to cheer up the children in [[Moonrise Towers]], then use the {{SAI|Perform}} action when next to her. Alfira will grant this bonus when talking to her after playing alongside her. You may need to pass the Performance check when using Perform.{{Verify}}
 
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====How to unlock====
| <!-- Bonus -->{{cond|Githzerai Mind Barrier}}
Available only to {{class|Bard}}s. At the end of Act 2, offer to play alongside [[Alfira]] to cheer up the children in [[Moonrise Towers]], then use the {{SAI|Perform}} action when next to her. Alfira will grant this bonus when talking to her after playing alongside her. You may need to pass the Performance check when using Perform.{{Verify}}
|| <!-- Description -->Gain {{Advantage}} on [[Intelligence]] [[Saving throw]]s.
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|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Insert the [[Waking Mind]] (found at {{coords|750|-139}} after the brain connect puzzle in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) into the nearby Mind-Archive Interface. Speak to the Slack-Skinned Head, and agree to purge or consume its mind.  
===Githzerai Mind Barrier===
{{main|Githzerai Mind Barrier}}
Gain {{Advantage}} on [[Intelligence]] [[Saving throw]]s.
 
====How to unlock====
Insert the [[Waking Mind]] (found at {{coords|750|-139}} after the brain connect puzzle in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) into the nearby Mind-Archive Interface. Speak to the Slack-Skinned Head, and agree to purge or consume its mind.  


Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived (as of Hotfix #6).
Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived (as of Hotfix #6).
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| <!-- Bonus -->Level 3 Shadow [[Spell Slot]]
=== Level 3 Shadow Spell Slot ===
|| <!-- Description -->An additional Level 3 Spell Slot, separate from normal Spell Slots.{{recharge|Long rest}}
An additional Level 3 Spell Slot, separate from normal Spell Slots.{{recharge|Long rest}}  
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Only available to [[Gale]] while playing his [[Origins|Origin]], and {{em|not}} as a companion.  
 
==== How to unlock ====
Only available to [[Gale]] while playing his [[Origins|Origin]], and {{em|not}} as a companion.  


Consume the Shadow Weave from the corpse of [[Gerringothe Thorm]], [[Malus Thorm]] or [[Thisobald Thorm]] after slaying them in combat. Cleansing the Shadow Weave grants [[Mystra's_Blessing_(Condition)|Mystra's Blessing]] until Long rest instead.
Consume the Shadow Weave from the corpse of [[Gerringothe Thorm]], [[Malus Thorm]] or [[Thisobald Thorm]] after slaying them in combat. Cleansing the Shadow Weave grants [[Mystra's_Blessing_(Condition)|Mystra's Blessing]] until Long rest instead.


Defeating Malus or Thisobald via dialogue won't grant the option of consuming or cleansing the Shadow Weave (Bug as of Hotfix #16)
Defeating Malus or Thisobald via dialogue won't grant the option of consuming or cleansing the Shadow Weave (Bug as of Hotfix #16)
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Potion of Everlasting Vigour]]
===Potion of Everlasting Vigour===
|| <!-- Description -->Gain +2 [[Strength]]. Can be used to raise Strength above 20, and will remain after respeccing character.
{{main|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Convince [[Astarion]] to bite [[Araj Oblodra]] in Moonrise Towers.
Gain +2 [[Strength]]. Can be used to raise Strength above 20, and will remain after respecing character.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[File:Slayer_Class_Action.webp|25px]][[Slayer (Class Action)|Slayer]]
====How to unlock====
|| <!-- Description -->Gain the ability to transform into the [[Slayer]] once per Long Rest.
Convince [[Astarion]] to bite [[Araj Oblodra]] in Moonrise Towers.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Only available while playing the [[Dark Urge]] Origin.  
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=== Slayer Form ===
{{main|Slayer|Slayer (Class Action)}}
Gain the ability to transform into the [[Slayer]] once per Long Rest.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Only available while playing the [[Dark Urge]] Origin.  


{{SpoilerDurge|Kill [[Isobel]], your lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward you as part of [[The Urge]] [[Quests|quest]]. Alternatively, it can be acquired alongside the one-time-use spell [[Power Word Kill]] by accepting to become [[Bhaal|Bhaal's]] Chosen after defeating [[Orin]] in Act Three.  
{{SpoilerDurge|Kill [[Isobel]], your lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward you as part of [[The Urge]] [[Quests|quest]]. Alternatively, it can be acquired alongside the one-time-use spell [[Power Word Kill]] by accepting to become [[Bhaal|Bhaal's]] Chosen after defeating [[Orin]] in Act Three.  
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Refusing to become Bhaal's Chosen will result in the permanent loss of the Slayer Form.
Refusing to become Bhaal's Chosen will result in the permanent loss of the Slayer Form.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Summon Us]]
===Summon Us===
|| <!-- Description -->Allows you to summon [[Us]], an intellect devourer, as a familiar.
{{main|Summon Us}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Prevent Us from dying on the Nautiloid during the [[Prologue]], then free it from its cage in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]].
Allows you to summon [[Us]], an intellect devourer, as a familiar.
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==== How to unlock ====
Prevent Us from dying on the Nautiloid during the [[Prologue]], then free it from its cage in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]].


== Act Three ==
The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Three]] of the game's story.


= [[Act Three]] =
=== Danse Macabre ===
{{main|Danse Macabre}}
Create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the [[Remove Curse]] spell while keeping Danse Macabre


The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Three]] of the game's story.
==== How to unlock ====
Read The Tharchiate Codex (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower), then read the last page of the [[Necromancy of Thay]] (from Act 1) and pass a DC 20 Wisdom Saving Throw.
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=== Monk's Hideous Laughter ===
{{main|Tasha's Hideous Laughter}}
Gain casting of [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] per long rest.


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==== How to unlock ====
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Carry the [[Sentient Amulet]] from [[Grymforge]] to a casket under the [[Open Hand Temple]] in [[Wyrm's Crossing]], completing [[Help the Cursed Monk]]. Must choose to accept the curse yourself.
! Bonus !! Description !! How to Unlock
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Danse Macabre}}
|| <!-- Description -->Create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the {{SAI|Remove Curse}} spell while keeping Danse Macabre
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Read The Tharchiate Codex (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower), then read the last page of the [[Necromancy of Thay]] (from Act 1) and pass a DC 20 Wisdom Saving Throw.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter]]
|| <!-- Description -->Gain casting of {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter}} per long rest.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Carry the [[Sentient Amulet]] from [[Grymforge]] to a casket under the [[Open Hand Temple]] in [[Wyrm's Crossing]], completing [[Help the Cursed Monk]]. Must choose to accept the curse yourself.


Possible wisdom loss if you fail Constitution/Wisdom saves. The sentient amulet seems to lose all of its abilities after the quest completion.
Possible wisdom loss if you fail Constitution/Wisdom saves. The sentient amulet seems to lose all of its abilities after the quest completion.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[Mirror of Loss]]
=== Mirror of Loss ===
|| <!-- Description -->Gain +2 to an [[Ability Score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).
{{main|Mirror of Loss}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Successfully offer a prayer ({{Ability check|Religion|25}}) to the Mirror of Loss in the [[House of Grief]], then sacrifice one or more of your ability scores. You may receive the option to choose a permanent +2 bonus to any ability, and/or a +1 bonus to CHA. If you do not succeed on the DC 25 Religion check, the +2 buff is not available as a random reward. You can alternatively sacrifice your knowledge of the [[Necromancy of Thay]] to receive a guaranteed +2 of your choice, even without offering a prayer.
Gain +2 to an [[Ability Score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).
 
==== How to unlock ====
Successfully offer a prayer ({{Ability check|Religion|25}}) to the Mirror of Loss in the [[House of Grief]], then sacrifice one or more of your ability scores. You may receive the option to choose a permanent +2 bonus to any ability, and/or a +1 bonus to CHA. If you do not succeed on the DC 25 Religion check, the +2 buff is not available as a random reward. You can alternatively sacrifice your knowledge of the [[Necromancy of Thay]] to receive a guaranteed +2 of your choice, even without offering a prayer.


For each ability you sacrifice, you'll receive the ''Stolen Vigour'' curse, giving -2 to that Ability. This can be cured via {{SAI|Remove Curse}}, or (as of v4.1.1.4251417) performing a long rest. Either method of removing the curse allows you to retain the stat buff(s) you may have received.
For each ability you sacrifice, you'll receive the ''Stolen Vigour'' curse, giving -2 to that Ability. This can be cured via {{SAI|Remove Curse}}, or (as of v4.1.1.4251417) performing a long rest. Either method of removing the curse allows you to retain the stat buff(s) you may have received.
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As of v4.1.1.4251417, all bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are retained when you sacrifice its knowledge, along with the Ability Score increase - this is likely a bug.
As of v4.1.1.4251417, all bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are retained when you sacrifice its knowledge, along with the Ability Score increase - this is likely a bug.


You will receive the ''Patriar's Memory'' (+1 CHA) if the Narrator tells you the following after sacrificing an ability score: "Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." You can continue to reload until you receive this specific memory, though be aware that this outcome becomes significantly less likely to occur for characters who have completed the DC 25 Religion check, due to the mechanics of how the various outcomes are chosen (described in detail on the Mirror of Loss page).
You will receive the ''Patriar's Memory'' (+1 CHA) if the Narrator tells you the following after sacrificing an ability score: "Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." You can continue to reload until you receive this specific memory, though be aware that this outcome becomes significantly less likely to occur for characters who have completed the DC 25 Religion check, due to the mechanics of how the various outcomes are chosen (described in detail on the Mirror of Loss page).{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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=== Partial Ceremorphosis ===
| <!-- Bonus -->[[Partial-illithid|Partial Ceremorphosis]]
{{main|Partial-illithid}}
|| <!-- Description -->Gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_Powers|tier 3 illithid Powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character.
Gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_Powers|tier 3 illithid Powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Consume the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] offered by [[the Emperor]].
 
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==== How to unlock ====
| <!-- Bonus -->[[Slayer Knowledge]]
Consume the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] offered by [[the Emperor]].
|| <!-- Description -->Grants {{Advantage}} against Slayer abilities.
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|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Rescue [[Volo]] while he is tied up to explosives near the [[Steel Watch Foundry]]. Talk to him after the fight that ensues, and he will return to your camp.
=== Slayer Knowledge ===
{{main|Slayer Knowledge}}
Grants {{Advantage}} against Slayer abilities.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Rescue [[Volo]] while he is tied up to explosives near the [[Steel Watch Foundry]]. Talk to him after the fight that ensues, and he will return to your camp.


Back at the camp, talk to him again and he will explain that he was targeted by the Lord of Murder [[Bhaal]] and his Chosen. You can then ask him about the [[Slayer]] and he will offer you a [[Regarding the Slayer|guidebook]] written by the wizard Irenicus. Read this book and you will gain a passive feature that gives you and your party an edge against any of Bhaal's Chosen.
Back at the camp, talk to him again and he will explain that he was targeted by the Lord of Murder [[Bhaal]] and his Chosen. You can then ask him about the [[Slayer]] and he will offer you a [[Regarding the Slayer|guidebook]] written by the wizard Irenicus. Read this book and you will gain a passive feature that gives you and your party an edge against any of Bhaal's Chosen.
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| <!-- Bonus -->{{cond|Sweet Stone Features}} and [[True Hero of Baldur's Gate]]
=== Sweet Stone Features ===
|| <!-- Description -->Gain a {{DieIcon|d4|Slashing}} '''+1d4''' bonus to {{Attack Roll}}s and {{SavingThrow}}s.
{{main|Sweet Stone Features (Condition)|True Hero of Baldur's Gate}}
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Pay [[Boney]] in the [[Circus of the Last Days]] 5000 gold to construct a statue of yourself or a companion. The effect goes to whoever is depicted.
Gain a {{DieIcon|d4|Slashing}} '''+1d4''' bonus to {{Attack Roll}}s and {{SavingThrow}}s.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Pay [[Boney]] in the [[Circus of the Last Days]] 5000 gold to construct a statue of yourself or a companion. The effect goes to whoever is depicted.


Can only construct a statue for a single character. The effect begins once you long rest.
Can only construct a statue for a single character. The effect begins once you long rest.


This effect will be overwritten if the character is affected by {{SAI|Bless}} or is healed by a character wearing [[The Whispering Promise]]. Once the Bless effect expires, they will not regain Sweet Stone Features until completing another long rest.
This effect will be overwritten if the character is affected by [[Bless]] or is healed by a character wearing [[The Whispering Promise]]. Once the Bless effect expires, they will not regain Sweet Stone Features until completing another long rest.
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| <!-- Bonus -->[[The Tharchiate Codex]]: Blessing
=== The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing ===
|| <!-- Description -->After a long rest, gain 20 temporary hit points. Remains active if [[The Tharchiate Codex]] is also used to obtain {{SAI|Danse Macabre}}.
After a long rest, gain 20 temporary hit points. Remains active if [[The Tharchiate Codex]] is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.
|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Read [[The Tharchiate Codex]] (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in [[Ramazith's Tower]]).  
 
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==== How to unlock ====
| <!-- Bonus -->{{SAI|Unstable Blood}}
Read [[The Tharchiate Codex]] (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in [[Ramazith's Tower]]).  
|| <!-- Description -->Gain the passive {{SAI|Unstable Blood}}. Your blood is now highly flammable and will explode on contact with fire.  
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|| <!-- How to Unlock -->Give your blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give you a potion that grants this feature once drunk.
=== Unstable Blood ===
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Gain the passive {{SAI|Unstable Blood}}. Your blood is now highly flammable and will explode on contact with fire.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Give your blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give you a potion that grants this feature once drunk.


Tip: Give to a [[Tiefling]] or [[Dragonborn|Red/Gold/Brass Dragonborn]] or equip an item that grants [[Resistance|Fire Resistance]] to minimise the damage you yourself take from the explosions.
Tip: Give to a [[Tiefling]] or [[Dragonborn|Red/Gold/Brass Dragonborn]] or equip an item that grants [[Resistance|Fire Resistance]] to minimise the damage you yourself take from the explosions.
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=== Vampire Ascendant ===
||<!-- Description -->Gain class actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}, as well as an extra {{DamageText|1d10|Necrotic}} damage to weapon and unarmed attacks.  
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Gain class actions [[Ascendant Bite]] and [[Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape]], as well as an extra {{DamageText|1d10|Necrotic}} damage to weapon and unarmed attacks.
 
==== How to unlock ====
Only available to [[Astarion]] (companion or origin).


Defeat [[Cazador]] without killing any of his [[vampire spawn|spawn]] whilst having [[Astarion]] in your party. Afterward, allow Astarion to complete the ascension ritual.
Defeat [[Cazador]] without killing any of his [[vampire spawn|spawn]] whilst having [[Astarion]] in your party. Afterward, allow Astarion to complete the ascension ritual.
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Revision as of 08:30, 4 February 2024

Permanent bonuses are special conditions, character enhancements, or other abilities, which will generally remain permanently after obtaining them. Some permanent bonuses will, however, be removed if the character dies.

There are many different permanent character enhancements or bonuses that can be obtained throughout Baldur's Gate 3. See below for details on these bonuses and how they can be obtained.

Act One

The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in Act One of the game.

Auntie Ethel's Hair

Main article: Auntie Ethel's Hair

Gain +1 to an Ability Score of choice. Can be raised above 20.

How to unlock

Defeat Auntie Ethel during Save Mayrina and take her deal to spare her life.
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Awakened

Main article: Awakened

You can use all of your illithid powers as a Bonus Action

How to unlock

Make the Zaith'isk in the infirmary of Crèche Y'llek explode and succeed at all three saving throws. The saves are significantly easier if you are in the device rather than Lae'zel. The person that gets the buff is always the player character.

Failing any of the saving throws for the Zaith'isk inflicts permanent, stacking penalties to the Ability Scores of the character inside it: each failure will, respectively, give -2 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution. Partial ceremorphosis will remove the ability debuff.

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BOOOAL's Benediction

Main article: BOOOAL's Benediction (Condition)

Gain Advantage Icon.png Advantage on attack rolls against Bleeding Bleeding targets.

How to unlock

Sacrifice a companion to BOOOAL in The Festering Cove. Effect stops working if all Kuo-toa in the Cove are killed.

This buff is granted to all present party members, and is permanently lost upon death.[Needs Verification]

You cannot use hirelings for the sacrifice.

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Brand of the Absolute

Main article: Brand of the Absolute

Allows the benefits from Absolute Equipment and unlocks unique dialogue options when speaking to followers of the Absolute.

How to unlock

Agree to let a character be branded by Gut in the Goblin Camp.

Multiple characters can receive the brand after the first character has been branded by Gut (by controlling them and speaking to Warlock Greez).

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Find Familiar: Scratch

Main article: Find Familiar: Scratch

Summon the best boy. Scratch's keen nose can discover many things hidden around the world.

How to unlock

Leave Scratch with your scent so he joins your camp, then later when he offers you a ball, throw it to play fetch with him. Having Scratch's Ball in your inventory allows you to use Find Familiar: Scratch Find Familiar: Scratch.

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Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit

Main articles: Shovel and Find Familiar: Cheeky Quasit

Summon Shovel (or Basket, or Fork), the Cheeky Quasit.

How to unlock

Find the unique Scroll of Summon Quasit in one of the coffins of the hidden area in the Apothecary's Cellar beneath the Blighted Village. Wizards can learn this spell, or after summoning talk to the Quasit and they will permanently teach you the spell under certain conditions.

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Instrument proficiency

Main article: Proficiency#Instrument proficiency

You know how to play a variety of musical instruments and are able to entertain a crowd with them.

How to unlock

Pass one of two Charisma (Performance) checks while helping Alfira with her song in the Druid Grove.

Bards have this automatically and this provides no additional benefit to them.

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Loviatar's Love

Main article: Loviatar's Love (Condition)

When you have 30% Hit Points or less, you gain a +2 bonus to Attack Rolls and Wisdom saving throws.

How to unlock

Submit to Abdirak and put on a good performance for him in the Shattered Sanctum.

Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived.

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Necromancy of Thay

Main article: Necromancy of Thay

Gain the Forbidden Knowledge Forbidden Knowledge passive feature and Speak with Dead Speak with Dead spell once per long rest.

How to unlock

Turn all three pages while reading Necromancy of Thay, a book found in a hidden area in the Apothecary's Cellar beneath the Blighted Village.

Turning only 1 page will grant only Speak with Dead. The reader does not need to succeed on the Saving Throws associated with turning the pages.

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Main article: Paid the Price (Condition)

You have a +1 bonus to Intimidation checks, but Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Perception checks. Additionally, you have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage when attacking Hags. Changes the chosen eye's appearance.

How to unlock

Accept Auntie Ethel's deal to remove the parasite at the Riverside Teahouse.

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Survival Instinct

Main article: Survival Instinct

Gain the additional illithid power Survival InstinctSurvival Instinct.

How to unlock

Complete the quest Help Omeluum investigate the parasite with Omeluum in the Underdark.

This is an unique illithid power not obtainable through regular illithid power progression.

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Volo's Ersatz Eye

Main article: Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)

Grants a permanent See Invisibility See Invisibility effect. Changes the right eye's appearance. The right eye's colour is changed to "Blue 3". This cannot be reversed using the Magic Mirror.

How to unlock

Rescue Volo from the Goblin Camp. When speaking to him in the Campsite afterwards, tell him about your Tadpole infection and agree to his experimental surgery.

Act Two

The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in Act Two of the game's story.

Arabella's Shadow Entangle

Main article: Arabella's Shadow Entangle

Entangle an Undead or shadow creature until long rest.

How to unlock

Tell Arabella about her parents' fate during the quest Find Arabella's Parents.

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Bardic inspiration

Main article: Bardic Inspiration

Gain a charge of Bardic Inspiration that is stronger than usual (1d12). Usable once per long rest, and does not consume Bardic Inspiration charges.

This bonus does not strengthen existing Bardic Inspiration uses (if any); they will remain at the appropriate strength for the character's Bard level.

How to unlock

Available only to Bard Bards. At the end of Act 2, offer to play alongside Alfira to cheer up the children in Moonrise Towers, then use the Perform Perform action when next to her. Alfira will grant this bonus when talking to her after playing alongside her. You may need to pass the Performance check when using Perform.[Needs Verification]

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Githzerai Mind Barrier

Main article: Githzerai Mind Barrier

Gain Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Intelligence Saving throws.

How to unlock

Insert the Waking Mind (found at X: 750 Y: -139 after the brain connect puzzle in the Mind Flayer Colony) into the nearby Mind-Archive Interface. Speak to the Slack-Skinned Head, and agree to purge or consume its mind.

Effect is permanently lost if the character dies and is revived (as of Hotfix #6).

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Level 3 Shadow Spell Slot

An additional Level 3 Spell Slot, separate from normal Spell Slots. Recharge: Long rest

How to unlock

Only available to Gale while playing his Origin, and not as a companion.

Consume the Shadow Weave from the corpse of Gerringothe Thorm, Malus Thorm or Thisobald Thorm after slaying them in combat. Cleansing the Shadow Weave grants Mystra's Blessing until Long rest instead.

Defeating Malus or Thisobald via dialogue won't grant the option of consuming or cleansing the Shadow Weave (Bug as of Hotfix #16)

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Potion of Everlasting Vigour

Main article: Potion of Everlasting Vigour

Gain +2 Strength. Can be used to raise Strength above 20, and will remain after respecing character.

How to unlock

Convince Astarion to bite Araj Oblodra in Moonrise Towers.

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Slayer Form

Main articles: Slayer and Slayer (Class Action)

Gain the ability to transform into the Slayer once per Long Rest.

How to unlock

Only available while playing the Dark Urge Origin.

Background HauntedOne Icon.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

Kill Isobel, your lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward you as part of The Urge quest. Alternatively, it can be acquired alongside the one-time-use spell Power Word Kill by accepting to become Bhaal's Chosen after defeating Orin in Act Three.

Refusing to become Bhaal's Chosen will result in the permanent loss of the Slayer Form.

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Summon Us

Main article: Summon Us

Allows you to summon Us, an intellect devourer, as a familiar.

How to unlock

Prevent Us from dying on the Nautiloid during the Prologue, then free it from its cage in the Mind Flayer Colony.

Act Three

The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in Act Three of the game's story.

Danse Macabre

Main article: Danse Macabre

Create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the Remove Curse spell while keeping Danse Macabre

How to unlock

Read The Tharchiate Codex (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower), then read the last page of the Necromancy of Thay (from Act 1) and pass a DC 20 Wisdom Saving Throw.

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Monk's Hideous Laughter

Main article: Tasha's Hideous Laughter

Gain casting of Tasha's Hideous Laughter per long rest.

How to unlock

Carry the Sentient Amulet from Grymforge to a casket under the Open Hand Temple in Wyrm's Crossing, completing Help the Cursed Monk. Must choose to accept the curse yourself.

Possible wisdom loss if you fail Constitution/Wisdom saves. The sentient amulet seems to lose all of its abilities after the quest completion.

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Mirror of Loss

Main article: Mirror of Loss

Gain +2 to an Ability Score of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).

How to unlock

Successfully offer a prayer ( DC 25 Religion check) to the Mirror of Loss in the House of Grief, then sacrifice one or more of your ability scores. You may receive the option to choose a permanent +2 bonus to any ability, and/or a +1 bonus to CHA. If you do not succeed on the DC 25 Religion check, the +2 buff is not available as a random reward. You can alternatively sacrifice your knowledge of the Necromancy of Thay to receive a guaranteed +2 of your choice, even without offering a prayer.

For each ability you sacrifice, you'll receive the Stolen Vigour curse, giving -2 to that Ability. This can be cured via Remove Curse Remove Curse, or (as of v4.1.1.4251417) performing a long rest. Either method of removing the curse allows you to retain the stat buff(s) you may have received.

Buffs granted by the Mirror can raise the affected ability score up to 24.

As of v4.1.1.4251417, all bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are retained when you sacrifice its knowledge, along with the Ability Score increase - this is likely a bug.

You will receive the Patriar's Memory (+1 CHA) if the Narrator tells you the following after sacrificing an ability score: "Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." You can continue to reload until you receive this specific memory, though be aware that this outcome becomes significantly less likely to occur for characters who have completed the DC 25 Religion check, due to the mechanics of how the various outcomes are chosen (described in detail on the Mirror of Loss page).
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Partial Ceremorphosis

Main article: Partial-illithid

Gain access to tier 3 illithid Powers, and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character.

How to unlock

Consume the Astral-Touched Tadpole offered by the Emperor.

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Slayer Knowledge

Main article: Slayer Knowledge

Grants Advantage Icon.png Advantage against Slayer abilities.

How to unlock

Rescue Volo while he is tied up to explosives near the Steel Watch Foundry. Talk to him after the fight that ensues, and he will return to your camp.

Back at the camp, talk to him again and he will explain that he was targeted by the Lord of Murder Bhaal and his Chosen. You can then ask him about the Slayer and he will offer you a guidebook written by the wizard Irenicus. Read this book and you will gain a passive feature that gives you and your party an edge against any of Bhaal's Chosen.

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Sweet Stone Features

Main articles: Sweet Stone Features (Condition) and True Hero of Baldur's Gate

Gain a D4 Slashing.png +1d4 bonus to Attack rolls and Saving throws.

How to unlock

Pay Boney in the Circus of the Last Days 5000 gold to construct a statue of yourself or a companion. The effect goes to whoever is depicted.

Can only construct a statue for a single character. The effect begins once you long rest.

This effect will be overwritten if the character is affected by Bless or is healed by a character wearing The Whispering Promise. Once the Bless effect expires, they will not regain Sweet Stone Features until completing another long rest.

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The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing

After a long rest, gain 20 temporary hit points. Remains active if The Tharchiate Codex is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.

How to unlock

Read The Tharchiate Codex (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower).

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Unstable Blood

Main article: Unstable Blood

Gain the passive Unstable Blood Unstable Blood. Your blood is now highly flammable and will explode on contact with fire.

How to unlock

Give your blood to Araj Oblodra in Moonrise Towers in Act 2, then meet her again east of The Blushing Mermaid in Act 3 and help her again. She will give you a potion that grants this feature once drunk.

Tip: Give to a Tiefling or Red/Gold/Brass Dragonborn or equip an item that grants Fire Resistance to minimise the damage you yourself take from the explosions.

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Vampire Ascendant

Main article: Vampire Ascendant

Gain class actions Ascendant Bite and Misty Escape, as well as an extra 1d10Damage TypesNecrotic damage to weapon and unarmed attacks.

How to unlock

Only available to Astarion (companion or origin).

Defeat Cazador without killing any of his spawn whilst having Astarion in your party. Afterward, allow Astarion to complete the ascension ritual.

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