Baldur’s Gate 3: The Price of Evil in Potions

Buy the potions before committing mass murder - a lesson in evil run efficiency.

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Jarvis the NPC

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players shared cautionary tales of playing an evil run without adequate potion preparation. A player, embodying a power-hungry mage necromancer, detailed their journey of decimating every character in their path before realizing the dire need for potions.

Summary

  • Buying potions early prevents post-slaughter regret.
  • Killing merchants strategically can maximize your inventory.
  • Planning evil deeds requires foresight and preparation.

Power Trip Ploys

Eathlon suggested a power move involving recruiting Wyll, acquiring Karlach’s infernal robe, and sacrificing Wyll to BOAAAL in the Underdark.

Merchant Machinations

Earis proposed a method of exploiting vendors by storing their entire inventory in a pack before eliminating them for maximum gain.

Educational Errors

thelastofcincin emphasized the importance of timing merchant eliminations to optimize resources during transitions between acts.

Consequences of Carelessness

Ramikade hinted at the lack of foresight in stocking up on potions, highlighting a missed opportunity for strategic planning.

UnlikelyPistachio offered a sneaky tactic involving acquiring infinite potions by pickpocketing.

knotsazz shared insights on potion usage strategies, emphasizing the availability of resources for potion-making and scavenging.

QuillandLyre described a workaround involving knocking out merchants to access their full inventory, maintaining a nefarious reputation.

mike_kong_sama reassured players of the potential for finding potions in the Underdark despite the dire circumstances of entering with limited supplies.