Karsus' Compulsion: Difference between revisions

From Baldur's Gate 3 Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
(Updated list of 9th level spells in notes to include True Resurrection)
Line 30: Line 30:
| condition2 = Chains of Karsus
| condition2 = Chains of Karsus
| notes = * Granted by holding the {{RarityItem|Triune Netherstone}}. This spell may only be cast by a [[Mind Flayer]].
| notes = * Granted by holding the {{RarityItem|Triune Netherstone}}. This spell may only be cast by a [[Mind Flayer]].
* This is one of only three 9th Level spells featured in Baldur's Gate 3. {{verify}} The other two are:
* This is one of only four 9th Level spells featured in Baldur's Gate 3. {{verify}} The other three are:
** '''Wish''', cast by [[Vlaakith]] at the end of [[Creche Y'llek]] if the player doubts her power.
** '''Wish''', cast by [[Vlaakith]] at the end of [[Creche Y'llek]] if the player doubts her power.
** [[Power Word Kill]], a special variant of which is cast by [[Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev]] in the [[Undercity Ruins]].
** [[Power Word Kill]], a special variant of which is cast by [[Farslayer of Bhaal Ghislev]] in the [[Undercity Ruins]].
** [[True Resurrection]] cast by [[Withers]] when requesting the return of a fallen companion or via the [[Scroll of True Resurrection]].
* Unlike '''Wish''' and {{SAI|Power Word Kill}}, '''Karsus' Compulsion''' was created specifically for Baldur's Gate 3.
* Unlike '''Wish''' and {{SAI|Power Word Kill}}, '''Karsus' Compulsion''' was created specifically for Baldur's Gate 3.
| video =  
| video =  
| granted by items = Triune Netherstone
| granted by items = Triune Netherstone
}}
}}

Revision as of 01:12, 3 November 2023

Template:Up to date
Karsus' Compulsion.webp
Karsus' Compulsion is a Level 9 Enchantment Spell.

Channel the stones' magic to control the Crown of Karsus.

Description

Channel the stones' magic to control the Crown of Karsus and dominate the Netherbrain.

The caster must channel channel this spell until their next turn for it to take effect.

Ends if caster is Incapacitated Incapacitated, Stunned Stunned, Polymorphed Polymorphed, or Knocked Out Knocked Out.

Properties

Cost:
Action
Details:
 Range: 6 m / 20 ft

Condition: Channelling Karsus' Compulsion

Channelling Karsus' Compulsion Channelling Karsus' Compulsion

Duration: Until Long rest

Condition: Chains of Karsus

Chains of Karsus Chains of Karsus
  • The Netherbrain is too powerful for even the Momentary God's magic - Karsus' Compulsion could not dominate it completely.
  • The spell has instead bound the brain's will in place temporarily. To complete the domination, you must strike it down.

How to learn

Granted by items:

Notes