Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3): Side With Karlach Or Anders?

Ashia Bente Rabbani
By Ashia Bente Rabbani
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Choosing a side with Karlach or Anders can be a little difficult thing to do. Don’t worry; we are here to save you from this dilemma. Kindly review this guide until the end, and you can choose BG3!

Become a part of the good people and create a stronger bond with your people, or turn into a monster with unlimited power but no love in BG3. Experience the coolest D&D-themed RPG video game with your friends and fight against powerful enemies together to change the fate of the world of Faerun.

As players start the story in Baldur’s Gate 3, they will experience the Mind Flayer parasites getting the hang of their brains and slowly turning them into terrifying evils. To eliminate these parasites, always search for the cure and complete missions and quests profoundly.

As you complete the quests, there are different side quests as well. One of the interesting ones is Hunt The Devil. This is where you will meet Karlach, an escape from literal hell, and Avernus, who wants to help with the cure. And on the other hand, players will meet Anders, who is on his way to get Karlach to kill her. Now, the choice is yours to make. Choose your side correctly, as it makes the ending different.

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Side With Karlach Or Anders in BG3?

Karlach is a one-horned devil-like creature who has escaped from Avernus. But the people around her now want to make her go there again. Moreover, Karlach is a part of the Absolute Faction, whereas Anders is a member of the Anti-Faction group. However, after meeting Karlach, you will learn she has been infected with Lillith’s Tadpole.

As you enter the village, you will meet Anders, a Paladin, and getting close to him will open up new challenges for you. Anders has a huge hatred for Karlach and wants to kill her. But if you choose to be with Karlach, the fighting with the enemies will be much more aggressive and straightforward.

In a broader sense, please take your side with Karlach, as she is good from within. And Anders, players can use Speak to The Dead Amulet on the dead refugees and then learn about the horrifying attack of the Paladins on them.

Both choices’ endings will be different, but you will get to complete your quest.

Side With Karlach

If you choose this side with Karlach, she can be a valuable friend and help you in your journey to beat evil. She will also help you find the Mind Flayer cure to save yourself from destruction.

Kill Anders and his Paladin members to save Karlach from the evil Anders.

However, if you want your character to become a powerful evil, maybe taking Karlach’s side won’t be an option.

Side With Anders

If you want to take sides with Anders, killing Karlach will be your ultimate option. Fighting and eating her won’t be hard. After killing Karlach, use the head of the corpse and send it to Anders for free Gold and other lucrative rewards.

Choose your side wisely, and you are good to go in BG3!

Check out more Baldur’s Gate 3 guides and look at the game’s Complete Character Creation GuideBest Rogue BuildBest Sorcerer BuildBest Barbarian BuildBest Wizard Build, and more.

By Ashia Bente Rabbani Roblox Writer
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