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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.  
| description = Commander Zhalk is a Cambion in the service of Zariel and final boss of the Prologue section of Baldur's Gate 3.  
| image = Commander Zhalk.png
| image = Commander Zhalk.png
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{{CharacterInfo
{{Infobox creature
|title =
| image =  
|name =Commander Zhalk
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|image=[[File:Commander Zhalk.png|350px]]
Commander Zhalk.png|In-game
|STR=20|DEX=18|CON=16|INT=14|WIS=12|CHA=16
Commander Zhalk Model.png|Model
|level=8
Portrait Zhalk.png|Portrait
|race=[[Cambion]]
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|type= Fiend
| name = Commander Zhalk
|HP=150
| full name = Commander Zhalk
|AC=18
| va = Matt Addis
|speed=9m/30ft
| size = [[Medium]]
|size=Medium
| race = [[Cambion]]
|weight=80kg/160lbs
| type = [[Fiend]]
|proficiency=3
| ac = 18
|initiative=+4
| hp = 150
|location = [[Nautiloid]]
| t hp = 195
|slashing=Resistant
| e hp = 105
|piercing=Resistant
| movement m = 9
|bludgeoning=Resistant
| weight kg = 80
|fire=Double
| level = 8
|lightning=Double
| str = 20
|cold=Double
| dex = 18
|poison=Double
| con = 16
|alt-name=Model
| int = 14
|alt-image=[[File:Commander Zhalk Model.png|350px]]
| wis = 12
|str save=Proficient|con save=Proficient|int save=Proficient|cha save=Proficient|passive={{SmallIcon|Darkvision Icon.png}} [[Darkvision]]
| cha = 16
 
| str save prof = Yes
{{SmallIcon|Fiendish Blessing Icon.png}} [[Fiendish Blessing]]|exp=75}}
| con save prof = Yes
'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]] and an optional boss during the [[Prologue]]. 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 and/or disarmed for his unique flaming sword and extra experience.
| int save prof = Yes
==Attacks and Abilities==
| cha save prof = Yes
 
| resistances = Slashing resistance nm, Piercing resistance nm, Bludgeoning resistance nm, Fire resistance full, Lightning resistance full, Cold resistance full, Poison resistance full
=== Main Hand Attack - Everburn Blade ===
| passives = Darkvision, Fiendish Blessing
{{Action}}
| t passives = Darkvision, Extra Attack, Fiendish Blessing, Opportunity Attack
}}
'''Commander Zhalk''' is a [[Cambion]] in the service of [[Zariel]]. He is an optional boss during the [[Prologue]].


{{Attack Roll}}: +8{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=6|plus=5|type=Slashing}}{{DamageInfo|die=4|count=1|type=Fire}}
{{DiQ|Take this ship or Zariel will have your head!|Commander Zhalk}}


=== Fly ===
== Involvement ==
[[Fly]] movement at a {{Range|m=16|ft=60}}.
=== 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.


== Notable Loot ==
== Combat ==
* {{SmallIcon|Everburn Blade.png}} [[Everburn Blade]]
=== Attacks and abilities ===
* {{SmallIcon|Scale Mail Icon.png}} [[Scale Mail]]
{{Feature box|Fly (class action)}}
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Everburn Blade}}


== Related Quests ==
===Allies===
* [[Escape the Nautiloid]]
====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))


== Tactics ==
===Encounter Details===
Zhalk is encountered at the helm of the [[Nautiloid]], where he and his minions fights with [[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. However, considering the 15 turn time limit along with the fact Cambion reinforcements will eventually arrive, he must either be beaten or bypassed hastily.
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.


If you simply wish to gain his [[Everburn Blade]], there is a simple way to get it without killing him. Before starting the fight, have [[Shadowheart]] or any other [[Cleric]] prepare [[Command]] and use [[Command: Drop (Condition)|Drop]] to disarm the Cambion. Alternatively, you can give Command to a Warlock during character creation as one of their known spells, and swap it out during the level up to 2nd level. He won't even bother to pick up his sword, giving you plenty of time to do so. If possible, use Command during the first time, while he is stunned by the Mind Flayer. Else he has a chance of succeeding his save against the spell.
=== Tactics ===
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.


As for killing him, it is far harder considering his large amount of [[Hit Points]], [[Armour Class|AC]] and being resistant to most [[Damage Types]] you can deal. However, there are three (or four if you picked it up in the last room), [[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 your favor 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 has softened him up first. Also, disarming him as stated above will greatly lower his lethality. If he is still alive, using [[Caustic Bulb|Caustic Bulbs]], [[Spiked Bulb|Spiked Bulbs]], [[Magic Missile|Magic Missiles]] (If running as a [[Wizard]] or [[Sorcerer]]) and normal attacks to finish him off. Do keep in mind when he dies, the Mind Flayer will become hostile to you.
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.


== Notes ==
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.
The stats currently* shown on this page are for [[Difficulty#Tactician Difficulty|Tactician Difficulty]]. <sup>*(2023-08-23)</sup>


==== Helpful Tips ====
=== Notable loot ===
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.
* {{MdRarityItem|Everburn Blade}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}}


When 11 rounds remain, two Cambions will reach you from further in the ship. They will target your Party over the Mindflayer, unless the Mindflayer engages them. If the Mind Flayer is still alive after Zahlk is dead, the Mind Flayer will turn on you.
== 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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{{Nautiloid}}
[[Category: Cambions]]
[[Category:Bosses]]
{{NavWilderness}}
[[Category:Cambions]]
[[Category:Fiends]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters in the Nautiloid]]
[[Category:Characters in Act One]]
[[Category:Bosses]]

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

Prologue

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

Attacks and abilities

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

Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

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

Encounter Details

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

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

Related quests

External links

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