The Mind-Blowing Revelation: Unveiling the True Identity of Withers in Baldur's Gate 3

Highlights

Baldur's Gate 3 features an undead NPC named Withers who has powerful abilities like reviving dead party members and changing character classes.

Withers' location in the catacombs and his sarcastic remarks towards The Dead Three hint at a potential connection to Jergal, the forgotten god of death.

Withers possesses unparalleled resurrection abilities in the game, suggesting a strong affiliation with or close ties to the gods.

Baldur's Gate 3 continues to captivate players despite being released just a few weeks ago. This CRPG has set a new standard for others in the genre, as highlighted by its positive reception from both critics and the gaming community. As players progress further into the game, they are discovering its hidden secrets.

Among these secrets is the enigmatic undead NPC known as Withers. After rescuing him from a catacomb, Withers offers valuable services such as reviving deceased party members and altering a character's class. While players can attempt to unravel his true identity and nature through questioning, Withers remains evasive and easily irritated. However, a post-credits scene following certain endings potentially sheds light on his extraordinary power.

Baldur's Gate 3 Might Have Had Players Travel with Jergal the Entire Time

After the credits, assuming players didn't end the world, a brief scene unfolds where Withers is seen visiting a mural depicting The Dead Three, a trio of gods known as Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul. These deities conspired to seize control of the Absolute through their Chosen. Withers proceeds to ridicule them disdainfully, exposing flaws in their plan, such as the disappearance of souls in the event of people turning into Mind Flayers, and questioning their assumption that the other gods would remain oblivious.

Continuing his scathing commentary, Withers highlights how he overestimated The Dead Three while the player's party did not, culminating with him deriding them as vermin before departing. This scene serves as a captivating ending to the game and provides a crucial clue to Withers' true identity.

Jergal, a god of death in Dungeons and Dragons, lost popularity when the Dead Three gained prominence. He is potentially mentioned in the catacombs where the player finds him. If a character passes a religion check and recognizes the deity depicted on a statue there, they will express surprise that anyone still worships Jergal.

Due to Withers' location and his ability to defy death, some players may assume a connection to Jergal, although not necessarily a direct one, especially considering the condition of his resting place. The comparison might not cross the minds of many players as Jergal is not heavily discussed in Baldur's Gate 3. His only significant appearance in the game occurs a few hours into the gameplay.

His ability to resurrect companions at full health, for a small cost, surpasses that of even the most skilled clerics in Baldur's Gate 3. Unlike the game's clerics who can only revive players with a single hit point, he has the power to bring them back fully restored. The post-credits scene hints at his close connection or even membership with the gods, as he shows awareness of what they notice.

Withers' reluctance to share his past and consistent mentions of the gods' lack of involvement could suggest that he was the solution to the conflict, albeit not necessarily by his own choice. He mentions that he is not with the player of his own free will. Despite his moody demeanor, his presence is greatly appreciated, particularly when players face numerous unfavorable outcomes during combat.

Baldur's Gate 3 offers little information about the identity of Withers, leaving players to rely on sparse details about Jergal. However, clues provided throughout the main storyline strongly suggest that Withers is the long-forgotten deity of death. Even if players are unable to uncover the true identity of Withers, the game presents an undeniable and significant hint.

Currently available on PC, Baldur's Gate 3 is set for release on PS5 on September 6, with an Xbox Series X/S version currently being developed.