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(+Page Stub add, not sure how we want to describe combat encounters just yet, so that will probably change. I noticed this enemy during the High Hall fights, as well as on top of the crown itself. Not sure where else in the game it shows up, but I assume there are places I did not see it.)
 
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{{CharacterInfo
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| race = [[Mind Flayer]]
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| size = Medium
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| type = [[Aberration]]
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'''Illithid Arcanist''' is a type of hostile Aberration character in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'', many of which appear during several combat encounters at the [[High Hall]] and [[Confront the Elder Brain#Atop the Netherbrain|Atop the Netherbrain]].


'''Illithid Arcanist''' is a type of hostile Aberration character in [[Baldur's Gate 3]], multiple copies of which appear during several combat encounters during the finale of [[Act Three]].
==Attacks and Abilities==
{{Feature box|Tentacle Whip (Illithid)}}


==Gameplay==
{{Feature box|Magic Missile}}


==Encounters==
{{Feature box|Shield}}
''This enemy has been observed to appear in the combat encounters listed below.''
* Act Three, Finale - The [[High Hall]], and "Atop the Netherbrain"


{{NavBaldursGate}}
{{Feature box|Counterspell}}
 
{{Feature box|Mind Blast}}
 
{{Feature box|Mind Flayer Domination}}
 
{{Feature box|Levitate (Illithid Power)}}
 
==Notes==
* Illithid Arcanists have 2 variants: one with [[Fire Shield: Chill]] and Fire resistance, and another with [[Fire Shield: Warm]] and Cold resistance.
* Their version of [[Magic Missile]] deals more damage, fires more missiles, and has a significantly longer range. This makes them dangerous if not dealt with quickly.
* If pushed or thrown off the top of the [[Netherbrain]] during the final battle, Illithid Arcanists will simply teleport back to their former position.
 
==Loot==
*Random gemstone or alchemy ingredient
 
{{Creatures}}

Latest revision as of 19:12, 25 June 2024

Illithid Arcanist is a type of hostile Aberration character in Baldur's Gate 3, many of which appear during several combat encounters at the High Hall and Atop the Netherbrain.

Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]

D10 Psychic.png 2d10 + 4 (6~24) Damage TypesPsychic damage

Lash out with your tentacles and possibly Stun your target.
INT Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
D4 Force.png 1d4 + 1 (2~5) Damage TypesForce damage

Create three darts of magical force, each dealing 1d4 + 1Damage TypesForce damage to its target.

The darts always hit their target, and can each be targeted individually.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Shield Shield ()

When you are about to be hit by an enemy, use your Reaction to increase your Armour Class Armour Class by 5. You also take no damage from Magic Missile Magic Missile. These effects last until the start of your next turn.
 Range: Self

Try to stop a spell being cast.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
D8 Psychic.png 4d8 (4~32) Damage TypesPsychic damage

Spew forth a conical wave of psychic energy and possibly Stun Stun targets within.
INT Save
AoE: 14 m / 47 ft (Cone)

Dominate a nearby humanoid. Allies are unaffected.

Each time the dominated creature takes damage, it may repeat the Saving throw against your domination.

INT Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Float effortlessly to a destination.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Illithid Arcanists have 2 variants: one with Fire Shield: Chill and Fire resistance, and another with Fire Shield: Warm and Cold resistance.
  • Their version of Magic Missile deals more damage, fires more missiles, and has a significantly longer range. This makes them dangerous if not dealt with quickly.
  • If pushed or thrown off the top of the Netherbrain during the final battle, Illithid Arcanists will simply teleport back to their former position.

Loot[edit | edit source]

  • Random gemstone or alchemy ingredient
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