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|race =Aberration
|race =Aberration
|type =Aberration
|type =Aberration
|HP =300
|HP = 300
|AC =15
|AC =15
|speed =0
|speed =0
|size =Huge
|size =Huge
|weight =20000 lbs
|weight = 10000 kg / 20000 lbs
|proficiency =
|proficiency =
|initiative =
|initiative = -15
|passive = {{SmallIcon|GenericIcon Intent Control.png}} [[Chains of Karsus]]<br>{{SmallIcon|GenericIcon Intent Debuff.png}} [[Against All Odds]] <br>{{SmallIcon|TadpoleSuperPower AbilityDrain.png}} [[Ability Drain|Ability Drain: Strength]] <br> {{SmallIcon|GenericIcon DamageType Psychic.png}} [[Psionic Retribution]]
|passive = {{PAS|Psionic Retribution}}
|location =  
|location =  
|faction = [[Absolute]]
|faction = [[Absolute]]
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'''The Unbreakable Will of the Netherbrain''' or '''The Netherbrain''' is the final boss of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is an [[List_of_Creature_Types#Aberration|Aberration]].
'''The Unbreakable Will of the Netherbrain''' or '''The Netherbrain''' is the final boss of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is an [[List_of_Creature_Types#Aberration|Aberration]].
== Conditions ==
* {{cond|Chains of Karsus}} - After using [[Karsus' Compulsion]] on the Netherbrain
* {{cond|Against All Odds}} - If a natural 20 was rolled while trying to dominate the Netherbrain at the [[Morphic Pool]] it will have this condition, which will give it reduced HP for the encounter.
== Attacks and Abilities ==
{{TooltipBox|{{SAI|Retributive Brainquake|w=40}}|image=Generic Psychic.webp|w=100|
* As a reaction to taking damage, do {{DamageText|10d6|Psychic}} damage to all enemies within 30m and {{cond|Mindbroken|Mindbreak}} them.
* {{Saving Throw|INT}} to halve damage.
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{{TooltipBox|{{SAI|Orb of Negation|w=40}}|image=Generic Explosion.webp |w=100|
* Summon several floating orbs which deal {{DamageText|20~200|Force}} damage to everything within range at the end of the next round.
}}
== Tactics ==
===Accessing the Netherbrain ===
* [[Dimension Door]], [[Arcane Gate]] and [[Misty Step]] are all useful spells to have assigned or distributed as scrolls for moving from the entrance to "[[Atop the Netherbrain]]", over to the Crown of Karsus.
* Stepping anywhere on the brainy surface will summon tentacles, so it may be easier to approach from the two platforms on either side. Otherwise, if intending to sprint across, using a character who can avoid [[Opportunity Attack]]s, such as one with the [[Mobile]] feat.
* [[Globe of Invulnerability]] is also useful for protecting the caster of [[Karsus' Compulsion]]. '''However''', the nearby [[Mind Flayer]]s will still be able to {{cond|Stunned|stun}} creatures inside the globe, which ends the spell prematurely.
** Tossing Mind Flayers over the edge with moves like [[Telekinesis]] will not kill them, as they will just reappear atop the Netherbrain.
* Only party members can enter the Netherbrain's Psych, so once the portal is open it is no longer necessary to continue fighting other enemies.
=== Fighting the Netherbrain ===
* With [[Tactician]], the Netherbrain will have 450 hit points.
* The Netherbrain's hit point total can be reduced initially from rolling a natural 20 for the final skill check in the [[Morphic Pool]]
* For each round, the first attack against the Brain will cause it to use [[Retributive Brainquake]] which will damage everything in range
* The Brain will use [[Orb of Negation]] to summon several orbs which cause damage at the end of the next round. These orbs will destroy the platforms beneath them, so it is important to move characters off of any marked platforms. Further, the brain should be quickly killed before all platforms are destroyed.
==Related quests==
==Related quests==
* [[Confront the Elder Brain]]
* [[Confront the Elder Brain]]
** [[Destroy the Elder Brain]]
** [[Destroy the Elder Brain]]
** [[Control the Elder Brain]]
** [[Control the Elder Brain]]
==Achievements==
==Achievements==
{{Achievement|Hero of the Forgotten Realms}}
{{Achievement|Hero of the Forgotten Realms}}
{{Achievement|Absolute Power Corrupts}}
{{Achievement|Absolute Power Corrupts}}
{{Achievement|Sins of the Father}}
{{Achievement|Sins of the Father}}
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
{{FRWiki|The Netherbrain|long}}
{{FRWiki|The Netherbrain|long}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="200px">
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
Wayne-chu-bg3-elder-brain-render-wayne-chu-3.jpg|Concept art
Wayne-chu-bg3-elder-brain-render-wayne-chu-3.jpg|Concept art
wayne-chu-bg3-netherbrain-render-waynechu-2.jpg|Illusion
wayne-chu-bg3-netherbrain-render-waynechu-2.jpg|Illusion

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