Should You Kill or Free Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3: A Comprehensive Guide

Lae'zel is one of the first characters players meet in Baldur's Gate 3, and her fate is left entirely up to the player's decision. After the game's opening events, players have the option to kill or free Lae'zel, which can significantly impact the game's storyline and gameplay. In this guide, we'll explore what happens if you kill or free Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3.

Why Lae'zel's Fate Matters

Killing or saving a key character like Lae'zel can be a turning point in the game, locking off romance options and even quests. This guide will help you understand the consequences of your decision, so you don't need to create multiple save files to find out.

Freeing Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3

If you choose to free Lae'zel, you'll need to defend her from the Tieflings who captured her. After defeating them or convincing them to leave, Lae'zel will join your party. Her base stats are:

• Background: Soldier
• Initiative: +1
• Movement Speed: 9 Meters
• Darkvision Range: 2 Meters
• Strength: 17
• Dexterity: 13
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 12
• Charisma: 8

By freeing Lae'zel, you can work towards romancing her if you want to. By playing with her in your party and making an effort to get to know her, you can even unlock a Companion quest specifically linked to her: The Githyanki Warrior. This quest will span the entirety of the game and show Lae'zel go through a deep character arc.

Benefits of Freeing Lae'zel

Freeing Lae'zel has several benefits, including:

• Unlocking a Companion quest: The Githyanki Warrior
• Romance option: You can pursue a romantic relationship with Lae'zel if you want to
• Party composition: Lae'zel brings a unique set of skills to your party

Killing Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3

If you choose to kill Lae'zel, you'll need to persuade the Tieflings to release her from her cage with a DC5 Persuasion check and prepare for a fight. Be warned: the fight is relatively easy, but the Tieflings are powerful, and Lae'zel may die quickly.

If Lae'zel dies, you can loot her corpse for her gear, which includes slightly better armor than what some classes start with. However, killing Lae'zel has few benefits and may limit some encounters you would otherwise have.

Consequences of Killing Lae'zel

Killing Lae'zel has several consequences, including:

• No romance option: Lae'zel will not be available as a romance option for the rest of the game
• No Companion quest: You will not be able to complete Lae'zel's Companion quest, The Githyanki Warrior
• Limited party composition: You will not have access to Lae'zel's unique skills in your party

Alternative Scenarios

There are two alternative scenarios to consider:

Killing Lae'zel Aboard the Nautiloid

If you kill Lae'zel while attempting to escape the Nautiloid during the Prologue, her body will appear on the Ravaged Beach when starting the first Act. You can use a Scroll of Revivify to bring her back to life, but this will not change the outcome of her fate.

Abandoning Lae'zel

If you choose to abandon Lae'zel after freeing her, you can do so by not recruiting her into your party or leaving her at your camp. However, this will limit your access to her Companion quest and romance option.

Where to Find Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3

Lae'zel is located in the opening area of Baldur's Gate 3, where the Nautiloid crashes, to the north of where players awaken after the opening scene. You can find her at coordinates X: 242 Y: 370, near the Roadside Cliffs waypoint.