Baldur's Gate 3: Vlaakith Guide (Should You Obey?)
Vlaakith, the undying Lich Queen of the Githyanki, is a potentially deadly adversary in Baldur’s Gate 3, depending on whether the party obeys or disobeys her commands. The leader of the Githyanki is just one of the many gods and goddesses players can encounter. However, the decisions made when interacting with Vlaakith can shape the fate of your companion, Lae’zel, and the game's ending.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3.]When journeying through Act One of , the party will have the opportunity to visit the Githyanki Crèche Y’llek in Rosymorn Monastery. The Githyanki may have a cure for mind flayer parasites, and players can opt to negotiate with them to find out more. However, it’s also possible to skip Creche Y’llek entirely and miss out on an encounter with Vlaakith herself.
After failing to find a cure at Crèche Y’llek, players can seek out Inquisitor Ch’r’ai W’wargaz, who is visiting the Crèche to further his search for the Mysterious Artefact. The artefact in question is the Astral Prism in the party’s possession, which protects them from being dominated by the Absolute. When meeting the Inquisitor, you can try to hand over the Prism or battle to keep it for yourself.
The battle against the Githyanki Inquisitor can be challenging, so make sure to take a Short or Long Rest before continuing.
Regardless of what you do, Vlaakith will appear as a massive projection and demand that the party enter the Prism to slay its inhabitant: the Dream Visitor and Guardian. You can greet her and show deference or wave (although doing so earns disapproval from Lae’zel). In summary, you should obey Vlaakith’s command to enter the Prism. At this stage, disobeying Vlaakith by refusing or asking her to do it herself or showing her too much disrespect will cause her to cast a spell that kills the whole party instantly. This leads to a Game Over screen.
This is one of the worst decisions you can make in 's Honor Mode, as it’s guaranteed to end your
