Slayer

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

Slayer
Medium Monstrosity
Stats
Armour Class	16
Hit points	98; 153
Initiative	+2
Ability scores
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 20 (+5) 14 (+2) 17 (+3) 10 (0) 10 (0) 8 (-1)
Proficiency bonus	+2
Saving throws	Str +5 Dex +2 Con +3 Int 0 Wis 0 Cha -1

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

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

Violence incarnate

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.

Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

It is possible for The Dark Urge to obtain the ability 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'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.

Actions

 Slay ()

4d6 (4~24) + Strength modifier Slashing

Rake your malevolent claws across the body of your target.

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

If the target is  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.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Multiattack ()

1d4 (1~4) Slashing

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1d4 (1~4) Slashing

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1d4 (1~4) Slashing

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1d4 (1~4) Slashing

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

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

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

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: Per turn

 Sumptuous Blood Bath ()

2d10 (2~20) Slashing

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2d6 (2~12) hit points

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

CON Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Let the Slaughter Begin ()

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

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

CON Save

 Range: 12 m / 40 ft

 Relentless Lunge ()

2d6 (2~12) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

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

STR Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

AoE: 5 m / 16 ft (Radius)

Recharge: Per turn

 Piercing Growl ()

3d8 + 4 (7~28) Piercing

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

CON Save

AoE: 10 m / 30 ft (Cone)

 Dismiss: Slayer

Dismiss your Slayer form and change back to your original form.

 Range: Self

Known users of the Slayer form

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

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

• Gorion's Ward (Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Optional)
• Orin the Red (dependant)
• The Dark Urge (optional)

Previous appearances

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.

Gallery

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  Slayer model

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  Slayer transformation appearance

Notes

• Despite functioning like Wild Shape, Slayer form does not inherit the extra attacks from the Druid class's Wild Strike or Improved Wild Strike. Instead, Slayer form will inherit the character's Extra Attack or Improved Extra Attack (as available).
• Slayer Form inherits War Domain's War Priest feature.
• Slayer Form will not benefit from the additional benefits (Temporary Hit Points, damage reduction, and bonus to Armor Class) granted by the Armour of Moonbasking.
• Piercing Growl is unlocked by reading the book Regarding the Slayer as The Dark Urge.

External links

• Slayer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki