Youre promised a powerful reward in return for the completion of this task, but is it worth it?
It is possible toacquire this shapeshifting reward without murdering Isobel, but it will require a different sacrifice.
Scroll down to the end of this guide to find out what this is.
While its possible to keep the battle stealthy and out of sight, you dont need to.
With such low AC, a few characters making concentrated attacks directed at her will down her quickly.
Even more so, if your martial characters have reached Level 5 and obtained theirExtra Attacks.
Ideally, youll be able toignore every other combatantin this fight and burst Isobel down as soon as possible.
Shes instantly suspicious of you, but you have some options to deal with this.
Dialogue Option
Effects
[DC 16 Deception Check] Convince Jaheira that there was a terrible accident.
Success: Jaheira will believe or agree with you and will be friendlier to you after the fight.
It will be possible to recruit her to your campsite with this option.
Failure: Jaheira will be antagonistic to you after the fight and may attempt to kill you herself.
[DC 18 Persuasion Check] Convince Jaheira that an enemy infiltrated the inn.
[DC 18 Persuasion Check] Convince Jaheira that there’s no time for argument.
Admit to Jaheira that you fought with Isobel and killed her.
Jaheira will be antagonistic to you after the fight and may attempt to kill you herself.
If you fail (or simply admit to your actions), the conversation is destined to go poorly.
Treat this encounter as a marathon rather than a sprint - conserve your resources.
Jaheira will be fighting alongside you for this fight, and will likely useIce Stormearly on.
These only have eight hitpoints and go down easily.
After beating yet more foes, you’ll again be beset by more enemies.
This time,two Shadow Creepers and two Giant Shadow Creepers.
If she believes you to be Isobel’s killer, she’ll confront you angrily.
Don’t feel too bad if you have to kill her - you might loot two niceScimitarsfrom her body.
If you get too close for too long, she’ll fight you anyway.
If she believes you to be innocent, however, a different conversation will play out.
You’ll encounter her on the overworld again when it’s time tostorm Moonrise Towersand confront Ketheric Thorm.
He will grant you a new power:the Slayer form.
you’ve got the option to use the Slayer form once per Long Rest.
If you manage to kill that target within four turns, the Slayer gains +1 AC.
Sumptuous Blood Bath
A strong melee attack that causes the target to Bleed.
This will heal the Slayer.
Relentless Lunge
A leaping attack that consumes your Bonus Action and 3m of Movement Speed.
It deals damage in a radius around your landing and may knock enemies prone.
Not too shabby a reward, but is it worth Isobel’s life?
Instead, Scelaritas Fel will visit you at camp and scold you.
He warns you ofa different sacrifice: your lover.
Whichever companion you are romancing (or are closest to), will be lying in a blissful sleep.
You’ll beginrolling saves to stop yourselffromkilling your companion.
If you fail, you’ll have to face your remaining companions.
Weigh your options carefully.
Gerringothe Thorm is one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s more tricky gimmick encounters.
Luckily, she’s not that hard to take down once you figure things out.
