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| title = Illithid Powers | | title = Illithid Powers | ||
| description = Illithid powers are special abilities tied to the | | description = Illithid powers are special abilities tied to the mind flayer tadpole that the player character and Origin companions are infected with. | ||
| image = Illithid_Powers.webp | | image = Illithid_Powers.webp | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{SpoilerWarning}} | {{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
[[File:Tadpole_Pool.png|right|140px|link=Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] | [[File:Tadpole_Pool.png|right|140px|link=Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] | ||
'''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with | '''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with. | ||
Notably, [[Halsin]], [[Jaheira]], and [[Hirelings]] cannot get illithid powers. | |||
Once the player attempts to cross the bridge leading to the [[Goblin Camp]] in [[Act One]], a cutscene involving the [[Mysterious Artefact]] will trigger. During the next [[long rest]], they will be visited by the [[Dream Guardian]] who encourages the player to accept and wield the power the tadpole gives. This dream starts the [[Embrace Your Potential]] quest and enables the party to consume tadpoles in exchange for illithid powers. | |||
Once the quest has started, consuming [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]]s, such as from the corpses of other infected, will allow the player to unlock new powers. [[Karlach]], [[Wyll]], [[Lae'zel]], and [[Shadowheart]] will initially refuse to use illithid powers, but can be convinced to use them through [[Persuasion]] checks. The opportunity to convince these party members to partake in illithid powers will be provided again in early [[Act Three]], if they remain reluctant early on. | |||
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=== Elite powers === | === Elite powers === | ||
{{see also|Partial-illithid}} | {{see also|Partial-illithid}} | ||
When you first gain access to illithid powers, the outer ring of abilities will be locked. At the very end of [[Act Two]], on the road to [[Baldur's Gate]], you will be given the opportunity to unlock these powers by agreeing to absorb the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] and become a [[partial-illithid]]. Doing this will automatically unlock [[Fly (Illithid Power)]] and the 5 powers of the innermost ring, i.e. | When you first gain access to illithid powers, the outer ring of abilities will be locked. At the very end of [[Act Two]], on the road to [[Baldur's Gate]], you will be given the opportunity to unlock these powers by agreeing to absorb the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] and become a [[partial-illithid]]. Doing this will automatically unlock [[Fly (Illithid Power)]] and the 5 powers of the innermost ring, i.e. {{SAI|Concentrated Blast}}, {{SAI|Favourable Beginnings}}, {{SAI|Force Tunnel}}, {{SAI|Psionic Overload}}, and {{SAI|Transfuse Health}}. Any regular [[tadpoles]] the character might have already spent to unlock these abilities will be refunded. Absorbing the Astral-Touched Tadpole will also permanently mark your character's face with dark veins and darken their eyes. | ||
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=== Full ceremorphosis === | === Full ceremorphosis === | ||
{{see also|Full-illithid}} | {{see also|Full-illithid}} | ||
During the final quest, [[Confront the Elder Brain]], | During the final quest, [[Confront the Elder Brain]], the player character will have the option to undergo full ceremorphosis and become a [[full-illithid]]. At this point, they will automatically unlock most illithid powers and gain access to more powerful versions of a select few. | ||
These abilities are not available through the "Illithid Power" screen, but are instead granted automatically after transformation. | These abilities are not available through the "Illithid Power" screen, but are instead granted automatically after transformation. | ||
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| Deal {{DamageText|3d10+5|Psychic}} melee damage, and possibly {{cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target. | | Deal {{DamageText|3d10+5|Psychic}} melee damage, and possibly {{cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target. | ||
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| {{SAI|Levitate|w=40}} | | {{SAI|Levitate (Illithid Power)|w=40}} | ||
| Class Action | | Class Action | ||
| Float to a destination using {{Action|Movement}} speed. | | Float to a destination using {{Action|Movement}} speed. | ||
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* [[Manip Edenosa]] around [[Bloomridge Park]] | * [[Manip Edenosa]] around [[Bloomridge Park]] | ||
* [[Churg Elvek]] around the [[Grey Harbour Docks]] | * [[Churg Elvek]] around the [[Grey Harbour Docks]] | ||
==== Minthara ==== | |||
Becoming a [[Partial-illithid]] refunds all [[tadpoles]] spent on unlocking any of the 5 "inner circle" Illithid Powers, i.e. {{SAI|Concentrated Blast}}, {{SAI|Favourable Beginnings}}, {{SAI|Force Tunnel}}, {{SAI|Psionic Overload}}, and {{SAI|Transfuse Health}}. Since Minthara starts with some of these Illithid Powers already unlocked, transforming her into a Partial-illithid will net the party 2 tadpoles. | |||
==== Loot ==== | ==== Loot ==== | ||
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* Found on a barrel {{Coords|-225|108}} at the docks in Rivington. | * Found on a barrel {{Coords|-225|108}} at the docks in Rivington. | ||
* Two are found in Storage {{Coords|-212|129}} on the ship at the [[Western Beach]] in Rivington. | * Two are found in Storage {{Coords|-212|129}} on the ship at the [[Western Beach]] in Rivington. | ||
* Found in a locked Gilded Chest {{Coords|-32|219}} on the top floor of [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]. | * Found in a locked Gilded Chest {{Coords|-32|219}} on the top floor of [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]], near a bed, where Gortash goes after his coronation. This can be found along with the [[Helldusk Boots]]. | ||
The [[Lower City]]: | The [[Lower City]]: | ||
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* Six are found in Cargo Shipment {{Coords|-202|-125}}, disguised as Wooden Trunks, on a ship just east of the [[Steel Watch Foundry]]. | * Six are found in Cargo Shipment {{Coords|-202|-125}}, disguised as Wooden Trunks, on a ship just east of the [[Steel Watch Foundry]]. | ||
* Found on a table {{Coords|-1937|447}} in the Steel Watch Foundry - Lab Level. | * Found on a table {{Coords|-1937|447}} in the Steel Watch Foundry - Lab Level. | ||
==== Quest rewards ==== | ==== Quest rewards ==== | ||