In Baldur’s Gate 3, an unusual occurrence has been found involving tiefling refugees appearing as zombies in Act 3. In a surprising twist, these undead resemble their living counterparts and retain their usual behaviors as if saved by the player. This phenomenon is revealed in a deep dive by YouTuber SlimX into the game’s mechanics.
How to Trigger the Scenario
To witness this bizarre scenario, several specific actions need to be performed during the game:
- Save the tieflings in Act One.
- Do not save the Moonrise Tower prisoners in Act Two.
- Hand over the Nightsong to Balthazar.
- Avoid killing hostile tiefling zombies in the Mind Flayer Colony.
Once these conditions are met, players will find the zombified versions of characters like Lakrissa and Danis in their usual haunts in the game, albeit looking bloodied and acting strangely.
SlimX’s investigation reveals BG3 secrets
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Context of the Mechanic
This mechanic displays Larian’s unique approach to NPC management in the game, ensuring that each NPC is represented consistently throughout the gameplay rather than spawning new instances in different scenarios. Therefore, even if they appear as zombies, they’re considered the same entities as their living versions, providing a quirky aspect of gameplay.
In conclusion, engaging with this peculiar zombie scenario might lead to narrower quest rewards but adds a humorous flair reminiscent of films like Shaun of the Dead. It represents the inventive storytelling for which Baldur’s Gate 3 has become well-known.
