Unleashing Chaos: The Unforeseen Consequences of Auntie Ethel's Potions in Baldur's Gate 3
Experience a thrilling adventure in Baldur's Gate 3 with Auntie Ethel's intriguing potions Discover a wide range of concoctions, both beneficial and perilous, that players can freely indulge in Immerse yourself in the captivating world of potion effects and let the journey unfold
After defeating Auntie Ethel in the boss fight in Baldur's Gate 3, players will receive numerous valuable treasures and trinkets that can greatly enhance their party. Among these rewards is a wand that can assist Mayrina's husband, as well as various role-playing literature and trinkets for gamers to enjoy.
Of particular interest are the peculiarly-named potions that are prominently displayed. It is understandable for players in Baldur's Gate 3 to be cautious about consuming these potions without knowing their effects. Considering Auntie Ethel's reputation, it is advisable to sell or discard more than half of these potions as they may be cursed beverages. However, there are a few potions that are worth trying out.
Auntie Ethel's Potions
A Mother's Loathing (Good): Grants the Bite attack (2d4 piercing) until the next long rest.
Broken Promises: (Bad): Permanently grants +2 Strength but takes 1 Strength away after every lost rest.
Faltering Will (Bad): Applies disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws until the next long rest.
Heart of Stone (Good): Grants immunity to Poison until the next long rest.
Insanity's Kiss: (Bad): Makes drinker hostile to all nearby units for 4-5 turns.
Lost Time (Bad): Reduces AC by 2, disabled reactions for 50 turns.
Lover's Avarice (Bad): Permanently reduces Wisdom by 1.
Missing Pets (Bad): Applies disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks for 3 turns.
Withered Desires: Inflicts 3d6 damage on the consumer during their subsequent extended period of rest.
As anticipated, the majority of these elixirs masquerade as poisons, capable of derailing a character's development or causing the entire party to fail. A Mother's Loathing and Heart of Stone may prove beneficial under specific circumstances for a limited duration, yet neither of them bestows a lasting enhancement.
Using Broken Promises can be advantageous for some players. By assigning it to a specific character in the party for a short period of one or two days, it can assist in passing Strength checks. However, it is important to note that the drinker will eventually become the least powerful member not only in the party but also in the entire world. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the party member and refrain from using Broken Promises on them thereafter.
Baldur's Gate 3 is currently accessible on PC, while the PlayStation 5 edition will launch on September 6th, 2023. The development of an Xbox Series X/S version is still underway.
