Of course, as with most choices inBG3, these choices can also result in some pretty tough fights.

The loot received from killing Glut is more substantial than what can be lifted off of Spaw’s corpse.

I found some success castinginvisibilitybefore looting him.

Gale with Wyll and Dribbles The Clown from Baldur’s Gate 3.

Approval results here are the inverse of siding with Spaw:Astarion approves, Karlach and Lae’zel disapprove.

The Gekh Coal fight can be tough.

In addition, all the climbing can stifle your movement around the arena.

Gale Minthara and Alfira are ready for adventure in act one of Baldurs Gate 3

There is, however,the possibility that Glut may dieduring this fight.

The loot players collect from Spaw’s body actually matches what can be found on Glut.

However, do note thatyou can still access Spaw’s secret treasure room after killing himby casting spellslikemisty step.

Gekh Coal, the white-haired duergar, with a wary expression. At right, a player character hangs off a cliff and descends into the Underdark.

From a practical standpoint,it’s easier to refuse and fight Glut instead of Spaw.

It’s also possible toemploy some help in killing Glut.

Heres what happens if you do or dont, and what you’ve got the option to miss.

Glut and Spaw beside each other in Baldur’s Gate 3

Thebiggest narrative impact of siding with Glut or Spaw might lie in its influence on the opinions of companions.

Considering the ethics of these characters, this isn’t surprising.

It isn’t necessarily a completely evil choice, but it is the more underhanded of the options.

Auntie Ethel, an elderly woman with her hands clasped together, in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Developed and published by Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an upcoming role-playing game set to release in August of 2023. Players will create a character to embark on a large-scale journey and can do so solo or cooperatively with a friend. Combat is a turn-based style this time around.

Combat is a turn-based style this time around.

A close-up of luminescent Baldur’s Gate 3 myconid Sovereign Spaw.

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Fungus-like Myconid Sovereign Spaw talking to a player character in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Myconid Soverigns Glut and Spaw facing off in the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Developed and published by Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an upcoming role-playing game set to release in August of 2023. Players will create a character to embark on a large-scale journey and can do so solo or cooperatively with a friend. Combat is a turn-based style this time around.

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