You’ll be confronted with your first d20s just a few minutes into Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here’s a breakdown of what it actually is.

Here’s what you gotta know about the various outcomes of this little event.

A player standing beside Edowin’s corpse in Baldur’s Gate 3.

‘to learn more about Edowin and his two siblings, Brynna and Andrick, asattempting to resist is pointlessanyway.

Keep things amiable, and then decide what to tell them, or just up and leave.

What Should You Do With True Soul Edowin’s Body?

A D20 being rolled for a skill check in Baldur’s Gate 3

Choosing either option will allow the parasite to flee.

You shouldchoose ‘Let your body guide you - welcome the tadpole’s influence.

‘to receive theMind Flayer Parasite Specimenas an item.

A map showing the location of Edowin’s body and the Owlbear nest in Baldur’s Gate 3.

This little worm sells for 100G, but don’t sell it!

You’ll need this later on as it’s used as a special currency.

you could use Speak with the Dead on Edowin’s corpse to get him to answer some more questions.

A player character beside Edowin as he lies dying in Baldur’s Gate 3.

you’re able to take a left or right path upon entering the Owlbear Nest.

We have a complete guide on how toopen the Gilded Chest here.

Approaching will trigger a cutscene.

The parasite leaving Edowin’s body in Baldur’s Gate 3.

If you want the decent loot on offer, you musttake down the beastin battle.

You will have the option to kill the cub if you wish to afterward.

We recommend leaving it alive so you canadd it to your camp later.

The player and party outside the owlbear nest cave entrance in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Loot the Owlbear to retrieve theHead of a Broken Spear.

There are several lootables nearby here.

Using the terrain to your advantage is the key to success and battlefield control in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The player and party near the statue of selune in the owlbear nest in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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A player character approaching an Owlbear in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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