In this guide, you will be able to evaluate whether or not you should evolve into a Mind Flayer in Baldur’s Gate 3.
As you progress, certain choices like using Tadpole or Illithid powers have consequences that may affect the storyline or the ending. While using these powers, you can either evolve as a Mindflayer or resist becoming powerful like the Emperor.
Should You Let Emperor Evolve You or Not in Baldur’s Gate 3
If you are looking for the best Illithid powers, it’s recommended to let the Emperor evolve you. Allowing the Emperor to do so will result in multiple outcomes.
When asking you to evolve for the first time, the Emperor gives you an Astral-touched Tadpole to transform into a Half-Mindflayer. This is only a partial-Illithid transformation, and the downside is that every party member will disapprove of your decision.
In terms of physical appearance, your character will grow veins all over their body due to this transformation. If you don’t want to go through this decision of using Illithid powers or evolving into a Mindflayer, you can choose to reject the tadpole. As a result, you can find the Astral-touched tadpole in your Inventory which can be used whenever it seems fit.
Although transforming into a Partial-Illithid doesn’t have any impact on the storyline, completing your Mindflayer evolution does affect the ending. Once you have evolved into a Half-Mindflayer, choose to complete the transformation by consuming the Supreme Tadpole. If you do so, you will unlock all the Illthid powers with their advanced upgrades.
If you enjoy using the overpowered Illithid powers, its recommended to let the emperor evolve you. But if are siding with the Absolute against the Emperor with your party members, it’s better not to choose to evolve.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larion Studios and released in 2023 for PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.