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How to Free Orpheus in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

How to Free Orpheus in Baldur's Gate 3

Learn how to free Orpheus in Baldur's Gate 3, including obtaining the Orphic Hammer, making critical decisions, and understanding the consequences for your game's ending.

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Learn how to free Orpheus in Baldur's Gate 3, including obtaining the Orphic Hammer, making critical decisions, and understanding the consequences for your game's ending.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Acquire the Orphic Hammer:
    • Option 1: Deal with Raphael: Accept his offer in the Sharess Caress for the hammer immediately.
  2. 2
    Option 2: Steal the Hammer: Obtain it from Raphael's possession.
  3. 3
    Option 3: Final Battle: Raphael offers the hammer during the final confrontation if you don't have it.
  4. 4
    Encounter Orpheus: Reach the point where Orpheus is chained.
  5. 5
    Make a Decision:
    • Hand Orpheus to The Emperor: Team up with The Emperor to defeat the Elder Brain.
  6. 6
    Team up with Orpheus: Either your character or Orpheus must become a Mind Flayer to use the stones against the Elder Brain.
    • If your PC becomes the Mind Flayer, they can defeat the Elder Brain, allowing Orpheus to lead the Githyanki against Vlaakith.
  7. 7
    If Orpheus becomes the Mind Flayer, he can use his invulnerability barrier ability to protect your PC during the final fight against the Elder Brain.
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    Consider Companion Reactions:
    • Lae'zel: May become an ally of Voss and Orpheus. If you side with The Emperor, she might defend Orpheus, potentially leading to a difficult persuasion check or combat.
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    Karlach: Can become the Mind Flayer if she doesn't have a working heart, allowing your PC to remain as they are and Orpheus to lead the Githyanki rebellion.
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    Other Companions: Reactions vary, with some supporting your decision to become an Illithid and others encouraging it (e.g., Minthara).
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    Consequences and Endings: Your choice significantly impacts the game's ending. Becoming an Illithid grants all Illithid Powers and affects your character's fate and cutscenes.
Tips
  • If you killed Raphael instead of dealing with him, ensure you bring the Orphic Hammer to the Morphic Pools. Forgetting it will prevent you from freeing Orpheus.
  • Orpheus's invulnerability barrier is a powerful tool against the Elder Brain, protecting your Player Character during the crucial channeling turn.
  • Choosing to become the Mind Flayer offers various micro-endings, including living freely, choosing how Orpheus remembers you, or ending your life.
  • Access to unique ending scenarios.
  • Potential to gain powerful Illithid Powers.
  • Influence on companion storylines and approval.
  • Orpheus's assistance in the final battle, if freed and not a Mind Flayer.

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