The Darkening Hunt

The Darkening Hunt is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration in Baldur's Gate 3 which may appear during the final battle Atop the Netherbrain if the player sides with the Emperor. It will appear if a Ranger is present in the party.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Longbow +2

Damage: 9~16

1d8 + 8Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Ensnaring Strike (Ranged) (+ + )

Damage: 1~6

Normal weapon damage

+ 1d6Piercing

Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly  Ensnare your target.

Ensnared creatures cannot move and take 1d6Piercing damage at the start of each turn. An ally can use their  Help action to try and tear away the vines.

STR Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

• Longbow +2
• Trident +2
• Arrow of Darkness x3
• Arrow of Ice x3
• Arrow of Many Targets x1