The Snapping of Strings

The Snapping of Strings is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration character in Baldur's Gate 3 who may appear during the fight on Atop the Netherbrain if the player sides with the Emperor. It will appear if a bard is present in the party.

The Snapping of Strings
Medium Aberration
Level 12 Bard Aberration
Stats
Armour Class	18
Hit points	87 (Balanced) 113 (Tactician)
Movement speed	9 m (30 ft)
Weight	75 kg (150 lb)
Initiative	+2
Ability scores
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 22 (+6)
Proficiency bonus	+4
Saving throws	Str +1 Dex +6 Con +2 Int 0 Wis +1 Cha +10
Resistances
Resistant	Psychic
Features
Bardic Inspiration	Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 to their next attack roll, ability check or saving throw.
Font of Inspiration	Regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a long or short rest.
Improved Bardic Inspiration	Bardic Inspiration increases to +1d10.
Opportunity Attack	Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.

Attacks and abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Silence (+ )

Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are  Silenced and Immune to Thunder damage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

• Hand Crossbow +2 x2
• Arrow of Arcane Interference x5