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'''The Netherbrain''' is the final boss of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is an [[ | '''The Netherbrain''' is the final boss of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is an [[Aberration]]. | ||
{{q|Bhaal's Chosen placed the Crown upon me in the depths of Moonrise Towers, and there I was born.|The Netherbrain}} | |||
== Conditions == | == Overview == | ||
=== Background === | |||
The Netherbrain is an empowered [[elder brain]] who was "enslaved" by the Dead Three, brought under their command by the [[Crown of Karsus]]. However, in truth, the brain was guiding events, amassing an army for itself and pitting the Chosen against each other, all the while empowered by the Crown. | |||
===Related quests=== | |||
* [[Confront the Elder Brain]] | |||
** [[Destroy the Elder Brain]] | |||
** [[Control the Elder Brain]] | |||
== History == | |||
The Netherbrain was created, unintentionally, by [[the Dark Urge]], as part of a larger plan to create an army of illithids with the Crown of Karsus, controlled by proxy of a dominated elder brain wearing the Crown. | |||
The Urge and [[Enver Gortash]] devised a plan to steal the Crown of Karsus from [[Mephistopheles]]' vault and use it to create a mind flayer army to exterminate all life as tribute to Bhaal. After successfully obtaining the Crown, it was brought to the elder brain located beneath [[Moonrise Towers]], beginning the brain's time as the [[Absolute]]. {{ref|''You brought the Crown to me, Bhaalspawn, thinking the army I amassed with it would become yours.'' - The Netherbrain to the Dark Urge}} However, while at Moonrise Towers, the Urge was betrayed by Orin, who attacked them and took their place as Bhaal's chosen of the Dead Three. | |||
Though the brain was inspired by the Urge's plan, happy to follow along and grant them their army, {{ref|''Your plan was devious, your cruelty unparalleled. I would have followed it, were your mind not destroyed by your sister.'' - Netherbrain to the Urge}} without them, the Dead Three's plans quickly fell apart. With the Dark Urge out of the picture, the Dead Three squabbled and fought among themselves, with [[Ketheric]]{{ref|[[Elder Brain Domination]] - [[Ketheric Thorm]]}} and [[Orin]] planning to betray their fellow Chosen. Unimpressed, the Netherbrain began planning its takeover, giving power to each of the Chosen enough to harm the others.{{ref|''But with you gone, the three pitiful Chosen fought like children in your wake. I gave them power to harm one another with, while I crafted my design.'' - The Netherbrain to the Urge}} | |||
While the brain could be controlled, so long all three Netherstones were separate from the Crown, it was still able to guide events to it's favour. The Netherbrain granted [[the Emperor]] its freedom so it could retrieve the Prism, and planted the knowledge of Orpheus' power. Unwittingly following a larger plan, the Emperor and his protected allowed it so that at least one Netherstone would be brought back to the brain, and it would be liberated. | |||
== Combat == | |||
=== Conditions === | |||
* {{cond|Chains of Karsus}} - After using [[Karsus' Compulsion]] on the Netherbrain | * {{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. | * {{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 | === Attacks and abilities === | ||
{{TooltipBox|{{SAI|Retributive Brainquake|w=40}}|image=Generic Psychic.webp|w=100| | {{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. | * As a reaction to taking damage, do {{DamageText|10d6|Psychic}} damage to all enemies within 30m and {{cond|Mindbroken|Mindbreak}} them. | ||
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== Tactics == | === Tactics === | ||
===Accessing the Netherbrain === | ====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. | * [[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. | * 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. | ||
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* Only party members can enter the Netherbrain's Psyche (or '''The Unbreakable Will of the Netherbrain'''), so once the portal is open it is no longer necessary to continue fighting other enemies. | * Only party members can enter the Netherbrain's Psyche (or '''The Unbreakable Will of the Netherbrain'''), so once the portal is open it is no longer necessary to continue fighting other enemies. | ||
=== Fighting the Netherbrain === | ==== Fighting the Netherbrain ==== | ||
* With [[Tactician]], the Netherbrain will have 450 hit points. | * 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]] | * 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 | * 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. | * 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. | ||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
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{{Achievement|Absolute Power Corrupts}} | {{Achievement|Absolute Power Corrupts}} | ||
{{Achievement|Sins of the Father}} | {{Achievement|Sins of the Father}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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|Cinematic | |Cinematic | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
== External links == | |||
{{FRWiki|The Netherbrain|long}} | |||
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{{NavBaldursGate}} | {{NavBaldursGate}} | ||
[[Category: Aberrations]][[Category: Bosses]] | [[Category: Aberrations]][[Category: Bosses]] | ||