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{{ up to date | 2023-08-23 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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| description = Commander Zhalk is a Cambion in the service of Zariel and final boss of the Prologue section of Baldur's Gate 3.  
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Commander Zhalk.png|In-game
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'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[Cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]]. He is an optional boss during the [[Prologue]].
 
{{DiQ|Take this ship or Zariel will have your head!|Commander Zhalk}}


{{SmallIcon|Fiendish Blessing Icon.png}} [[Fiendish Blessing]]}}
== Involvement ==
'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]] and final boss of the [[Prologue]] section of [[Baldur's Gate 3]].
=== Prologue ===
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions are fighting several [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, combat immediately begins. Although it is not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} and extra experience.


== Passive Features ==
== Combat ==
* {{SmallIcon|Attack Of Opportunity Icon 64px.png}} [[Attack of Opportunity]]
=== Attacks and abilities ===
* {{SmallIcon|Darkvision Icon.png}} [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]]
{{Feature box|Fly (class action)}}
* {{SmallIcon|Fiendish_Blessing_Icon.png}} [[Fiendish Blessing]]
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Everburn Blade}}


== Notable Loot ==
===Allies===
* {{SmallIcon|Everburn Blade.png}} [[Everburn Blade]]
====Wave 1====
* {{CharLink|Lesser Hellsboar}}
* 2x {{CharLink|Lesser Imp}}
====Wave 2====
* {{CharLink|Lesser Hellsboar}}
* 2x {{CharLink|Lesser Imp}}
====Wave 3====
* 2x {{CharLink|Cambion}} (When the countdown reaches 11 (Balanced/Tactician) or 8 (Explorer))


== Related Quests ==
===Encounter Details===
* [[Escape the Nautiloid]]
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions are fighting [[Mind Flayer]]s. Despite his impressive stats and powerful weapon, he is not aggressive to the party so long as the mind flayer he is fighting is alive (he has an 80% chance of hitting it). However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact that cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be bypassed hastily or defeated in combat.


== Prologue ==
=== Tactics ===
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions fights with [[Mind Flayer]]s. When the party enters the helm, the combat immediately begins. Though it's not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed for extra loot and enough XP to reach Level 2.
It is possible to obtain his {{SmRarityItem|Everburn Blade}} without killing him. Before starting the fight, have {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}, a [[Cleric]] player character, or a [[The Fiend|Fiend]] [[Warlock]] player character prepare {{SAI|Command}} and use {{SAI|Command: Drop|Drop}} to disarm the cambion. Zhalk will not pick up his sword, giving the party plenty of time to do so. If possible, Command should be used on the first turn to significantly decrease the speed at which Zhalk damages the Mind Flayer.


== Notes ==
Killing him is far harder considering his large amount of [[Hit Points]], high [[Armour Class|AC]], and resistances to many [[Damage Types]]. Equipping his Everburn Blade on Lae'zel will help, as its magical slashing damage bypasses his slashing resistance and Lae'zel's Great Weapon Fighting style applies and boosts its average damage. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), {{SmRarityItem|Nautiloid Tank|Nautiloid Tanks}} that are powerful explosives. While he is resistant to fire damage, all 3 to 4 tanks can take down half his health if the rolls are in favour of the party on both his [[Saving Throw]] and the damage rolled. It is recommended to only blow up the tanks once the Mind Flayer he is fighting against has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using {{SmRarityItem|Caustic Bulb|Caustic Bulbs}}, {{SmRarityItem|Spiked Bulb|Spiked Bulbs}}, {{SAI|Magic Missile|Magic Missiles}} and normal attacks will finish him off. When he dies, the Mind Flayer becomes hostile to the party.
The stats currently* shown on this page are for [[Difficulty#Tactician Difficulty|Tactician]] [[Difficulty]]. <sup>*(2023-08-23)</sup>


==== Helpful Tips ====
On Explorer and Balanced difficulty levels, Zhalk cannot make {{SAI|Opportunity Attack|Opportunity Attacks}}. As such, party members can run in, attack him, and run back out of his reach safely.
Commander Zahlk hits very hard, but he can be beaten. One of the easiest ways to beat him is to make sure you recruit Shadowheart, and change one of her prepared spells to Command. Command: Drop will cause Zahlk to drop his very strong sword, and force him to resort to unarmed attacks which deal nowhere near as much damage. You can also immediately retrieve the sword, which is the best reward from the encounter itself.


After about 6 or 7 rounds, Cambions will reach you from further in the ship. They will target your Party over the Mindflayer, unless the Mindflayer engages them.
=== Notable loot ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}}


Be aware! If you choose to kill Zahlk, the Mind Flayer fighting him will immediately turn on you once Zahlk is dead. As soon as he is dead, make sure you have taken his sword and run to the helm! You won't be able to take on the Mind Flayer and the Cambions.
== Related quests ==
* {{Quest|Escape the Nautiloid}}


==External Links==
==External links==
[https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3/maps/nautiloid?locationIds=63728| Link to interactive map location]
* {{FRWiki|Zhalk|long}}
* [https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3/maps/nautiloid?locationIds=63728| Interactive map location] on mapgenie.io


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Latest revision as of 21:53, 19 November 2024

Commander Zhalk is a Cambion in the service of Zariel. He is an optional boss during the Prologue.


Portrait Commander Zhalk.png
“
Take this ship or Zariel will have your head!
„
— Commander Zhalk

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Prologue[edit | edit source]

Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions are fighting several Mind Flayers. When the party enters the helm, combat immediately begins. Although it is not required to kill Zhalk to end the fight, he can be killed and/or disarmed for his Everburn Blade and extra experience.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Fly.webp
Fly Fly ()
Fly to a target position
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Main Hand Attack.webp
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()   –  Everburn Blade
Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Allies[edit | edit source]

Wave 1[edit | edit source]

Wave 2[edit | edit source]

Wave 3[edit | edit source]

  • 2x Cambion Cambion (When the countdown reaches 11 (Balanced/Tactician) or 8 (Explorer))

Encounter Details[edit | edit source]

Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the Nautiloid, where he and his minions are fighting Mind Flayers. Despite his impressive stats and powerful weapon, he is not aggressive to the party so long as the mind flayer he is fighting is alive (he has an 80% chance of hitting it). However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact that cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be bypassed hastily or defeated in combat.

Tactics[edit | edit source]

It is possible to obtain his Everburn Blade without killing him. Before starting the fight, have Shadowheart Shadowheart, a Cleric player character, or a Fiend Warlock player character prepare Command Command and use Drop Drop to disarm the cambion. Zhalk will not pick up his sword, giving the party plenty of time to do so. If possible, Command should be used on the first turn to significantly decrease the speed at which Zhalk damages the Mind Flayer.

Killing him is far harder considering his large amount of Hit Points, high AC, and resistances to many Damage Types. Equipping his Everburn Blade on Lae'zel will help, as its magical slashing damage bypasses his slashing resistance and Lae'zel's Great Weapon Fighting style applies and boosts its average damage. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), Nautiloid Tanks that are powerful explosives. While he is resistant to fire damage, all 3 to 4 tanks can take down half his health if the rolls are in favour of the party on both his Saving Throw and the damage rolled. It is recommended to only blow up the tanks once the Mind Flayer he is fighting against has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using Caustic Bulbs, Spiked Bulbs, Magic Missiles Magic Missiles and normal attacks will finish him off. When he dies, the Mind Flayer becomes hostile to the party.

On Explorer and Balanced difficulty levels, Zhalk cannot make Opportunity Attacks Opportunity Attacks. As such, party members can run in, attack him, and run back out of his reach safely.

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Related quests[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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