Baldur’s Gate 3
In the immense world ofBaldur ’s Gate 3 , there are several character and interactions lock away behind certain choices . This can include descent , class , subclass , race , or tiny decisions . In fact , the game is so massive in terms of depicted object that there are few choices that do n’t lead to unique outcomes , making every single journeying typical to the reference and someone . It ’s extremely unlikely that players have happen upon every arcanum the plot has to offer , even after hundred of hours in - game .
These secrets can include integral NPCS — fictitious character such as Tara and Sceleritas Fel have exclusive dialog and panorama unique to certain source . The Oathbreaker Knight is a character that only appears to paladins , and only after specific events have taken place . The persona also has an interesting role in the lore of Faerûn , which is data in all likelihood miss by the majority of paladin players going through their journeying as a force for good .
Who the Oathbreaker Knight Is In BG3
An NPC Unique To Paladin Players
The Oathbreaker Knight appear to the player as an undead being in the rarefied circumstance where someone run as a champion breaks their swearing . It is unclear what he looks like , or whether he even has a physical body , as he is entirely cover in armour . Heoffers the player the ability to become an Oathbreaker paladinor alternatively keep their original oath for the price of 1000 g. This can be done anytime throughout a playthrough , even after the player has already become an Oathbreaker .
Paladins in Baldur ’s Gate 3 are open of supporting the party as both tanks and damage dealers , and these items will attend with both roles .
An interesting and unparalleled function of this quality is that he does not drop anything upon being killed . However , after a long eternal rest , a pocket will remain where he used to be with a few canonical items . obliterate him will put away the player out of the possibility of ever changing their class or subclass , as Withers will resist to respec them at all . As such , it is in the instrumentalist ’s best interest to keep the Oathbreaker Knight alert . Whilemany would consider Oathbreakers evil , the Oathbreaker Knight seems to be benevolent and only pretend in the manner of justice .
The Oathbreaker Knight Was Once A Paladin
The Undead Oathbreaker Knight Was The First To Ever Break His Sacred Oath
If players talk to the Oathbreaker Knight while in their summer camp , he can reveal some hints about his backstory . Originally , he was a mortal paladin , much like the histrion . Unsurprisingly , he bring out his oath - however , what set him apart from the player is that he was the first fighter to do so in the history of the Forgotten Realms . He could even be inferred to be the first paladin ever , as his line"the first to swear , the first to fall",seen inWoW Quest ’s video , could also touch to being the first to ever swear an expletive .
" I manage the powers of dark , yet I also hold a candle to alight the path of those who are willing . " - Oathbreaker Knight
The Knightbroke his oath by stand against his corrupt lordwhen he realize that he no longer wanted to follow him . The inwardness that he requires to reinstate the player ’s swearing is equal to the bounty that was set upon him after he defied his master . This paint a picture that in life story he stick with the Oath of the Crown , despite the fact thatthis is not an usable subclassin Baldur ’s Gate 3 . This proves that , despite the non-white nature of the Oathbreaker ’s power , this division does n’t always institute an evil alliance .
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How To Encounter The Oathbreaker Knight
The Oathbreaker Knight Appears To Players Who Have Broken Their Oaths
Paladins can take one of four Oath in Baldur ’s Gate 3 , defining their subclass , but they are not create equally in terms of abilities and spells .
Upon breaking their curse , player will get a line the vocalization of the Oathbreaker Knight . He will then become present in their camp at the next tenacious relaxation close to Withers , where players can then interact with him to select the final result of their subclass or blab out to him about his yesteryear . The Oathbreaker Knight is one of the many NPCs inBaldur ’s Gate 3who make the game feel more personalized to the player ’s experience , much like the classic tabletopDungeons & Dragonsexperience .
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