[Warning: This article contains spoilers for a possibleending of Baldur’s Gate 3.]
Raphael is a little suspicious from the start, buthe doesn’t waste time in revealing his true identity.
Raphael is a cambion, a half-fiend creature born of an unholy union between human and devil.
What Happens If You Take Raphael’s Deal In Baldur’s Gate 3?
This isn’t the worst of all possible outcomes, though.
It is possible to regain some of that affinity later, even though every point counts.
They do, Raphael says his farewells, and he disappears.
Other than that, though,there are no immediate effects to taking Raphael’s deal.
There, inside Sharess' Caress, they encounter Raphael once again.
He gives them theOrphic Hammer, a weapon they can eventually use to break Orpheus' chains.
However, it also means the Emperor will side against them.
The party needs a Mind Flayer on their sidefor the game’s final chapters.
This can either be The Emperor, the imprisoned Orpheus, or a tadpole-infested party member.
Karlach will volunteer, or Tav can take one for the team.
However, it’s not the most pleasant transformation.
A DC 30 Persuasion check talks her down; otherwise, the party will have to kill her.
Either way, using the Orphic Hammer leads to a pretty big sacrifice.
In it, Raphael addresses Tav directly, describing the intoxicating feeling of his growing power.
What Happens If You Don’t Accept Raphael’s Deal In Baldur’s Gate 3?
All companions present approve of this decision.
Raphael also keeps his offer open for far longer than expected.
That’s difficult enough on its own, but they’ll then have to navigate its treacherous halls.
Raphael keeps both objects close at hand, inside his House of Hope.
Either of these items will be sufficient to scare Helsik into helping the party.
If they succeed, Hope will give them disguises that allow them to avoid battle.
Otherwise, this Debtor’s Attire can be looted from the house’s many wardrobes.
They then have to travel to the house’s archive, where they see an Impervious Sphere.
Otherwise, you’ve got the option to pickpocket it off of him.
The item in the Impervious Sphere depends entirely on the party’s interactions with Raphael thus far.
They can thenreturn to the archive, destroy the Sphere, and obtain the contract or the hammer.
Heres how to tell, and the story implications.
While here,I personally recommend picking up everything that isn’t nailed down.
But it’s not over yet:the party will be ambushed by Raphael on their way out.
This is a terribly difficult boss fight, but still winnable.
Raphael has an Armor Class of 25, and 666 HP.
Target the four Soul Pillars at the corners of the room first, as they make Raphael more powerful.
Turning him down initially has no negative consequences.
He’s a powerful ally to have, so his potential contribution to that fight shouldn’t be understated.
The only ending it completely prevents is the worst one available.
It’s also worth noting that rejecting Raphael leads to approval from every single Origin character.
Still, the final decision is entirely up to the player.
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