Editing Gandrel

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| title = Gandrel
| description = Gandrel is a Human NPC in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a monster hunter, visiting the Sunlit Wetlands to ask for help from Auntie Ethel.
| image = Gandrel.png
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{{CharacterInfo
|name = Gandrel
|image=[[File:Gandrel.png|350px]]
|STR=16
|DEX=18
|CON=16
|INT=12
|WIS=16
|CHA=10
|level=5
|race=Human
|type=Humanoid
|HP=64
|AC=15
|speed=9m / 30ft
|size=Medium
|weight=75kg / 150lbs
|proficiency=3
|initiative=+4
|passive=
{{PAS|Extra Attack}}
{{PAS|Feller of Monsters|Gandrel's Aspiration|custom=Heavy Crossbow PlusOne Icon.png}}
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
{{PAS|Scar of Fury (Passive Feature)|Scar of Fury}}
|location = [[Sunlit Wetlands]]
|str save=Proficient|dex save=Proficient|class=Ranger|exp=75}}{{SpoilerWarning}}
'''Gandrel''' is a [[Human]] NPC in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He is a monster hunter, who can be found just to the Southwest of the [[Riverside Teahouse]] waypoint. He has come to the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] to ask [[Auntie Ethel]] for help with his current hunt.

==Act One==

If you pass a dialogue [[Ability Check|Skill Check]] or if [[Astarion]] is in your party, Gandrel will reveal he is hunting for Astarion. Gandrel believes he has information about a vampire spawn attack on a village and the abduction of a child. You can choose to give Astarion up, or protect him. Holding Astarion back from killing Gandrel will earn Astarion's disapproval. If spared, he will happily trade with you though offer little besides some [[Arrows]], [[Torch|Torches]], [[Potion of Healing|Potions of Healing]] and a [[Supply Pack]].

== Attacks and Abilities ==

=== Ranged Attack - [[Gandrel's Aspiration]] ===
{{Action}}

{{Attack Roll}}: +8
{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=10|plus=5|type=Piercing}}

* Can use [[Arrow of Fire]] and [[Arrow of Acid|Acid]]. Both can be bought off him before fighting though.
* Can use [[Weapon Actions]].

=== [[Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)]] ===
Your attack summons thorny vines that possibly [[Ensnared (Condition)|Ensnared]] your target.

{{Action}}

{{Attack Roll}}: +8
{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=10|plus=5|type=Piercing}}
{{Concentration}}

{{SavingThrow|STR|dc=14}} to resist becoming {{SmallIcon|Ensnared Condition Icon.webp}} [[Ensnared (Condition)|Ensnared]] and take{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=6|type=Piercing}}at the start of each turn.{{Duration|10}}

=== [[Hail of Thorns]] ===
Casts the [[Hail of Thorns]] spell.

{{Action}} + {{Action|Bonus}}

{{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=14}} to halve damage.
{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=10|plus=5|type=Piercing}}{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=10|type=Piercing}}
{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}

{{AOE|Circle|m=2|ft=7}}

=== [[Hunter's Mark]] ===
Casts the [[Hunter's Mark]] spell.

{{Action|Bonus}}

{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}

{{Concentration}}

* Deal an additional {{DamageInfo|count=1|die=6|type=Physical}} to the target.

=== [[Misty Step]] ===
Casts the [[Misty Step]] spell.

{{Action|Bonus}}

{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}

=== [[Summon Companion|Boar Companion]] ===
Gain a beast companion that accompanies you on your adventures and fights alongside you.

{{Action}}

{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}

{{Duration|Long Rest}}

{{Recharge|Per Combat}}

=== Tactics ===
Despite fighting alone, '''Gandrel''' is a capable combatant thanks to his high [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], [[Hit Points]], and his ability to use an [[Extra Attack]]. He can also use any arrows in his inventory to hit party members who are bunched up. These become even more effective when he is low on health, as he will deal constant [[Critical Hit|Critical Hits]] through his [[Scar of Fury (Passive Feature)|Scar of Fury]] passive.. He can also use a variety of ranger spells, which can often apply negative conditions or deal AoE damage. Regardless of the above, his pure damage potential and rate of attacks alone, make him a significant threat in combat.

Beyond killing him through a cutscene, it is best to take this monster hunter by surprise. Since he relies on ranged attacks, keeping him constantly [[Threatened (Condition)|Threatened]] will lower his attacks' chances to hit; though at lower levels he will likely land attacks anyway. If [[Astarion]] is in the party, Gandrel will focus attacks on him above everyone else, making Astarion a guaranteed distraction. Although a formidable foe, [[Ensnared (Condition)|Ensnaring]] him, or knocking him [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] are effective ways to limit his mobility and keep him in melee range. Buying up all his arrows and potions beforehand, will prevent him from using them against you.

== Notable Loot ==
* {{SmallIcon|Heavy Crossbow PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Gandrel's Aspiration]]

== Trivia and Notes ==
*If you admit you know Astarion, but refuse to reveal his location, Gandrel remarks, good naturedly, that "Astrarion has quite the friend in you".

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