A Baldur's Gate 3 player found a funny way to kill the final boss, and the community is loving it.
Final bosses in video games are usually some of the hardest opponents to beat, but they also offer some memorable fights, and Baldur's Gate 3 is no different.
Typically, games have a linear path to defeat a boss that players must follow, but Baldur's Gate 3 allows for some unique and creative encounters, such as when trusty companion Scratch accidentally manages to ruin the player's Honor Mode by obliterating the entire party.
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One player used his creativity and the game's limitless possibilities to his advantage to take down the final boss in a fun and completely unexpected way.
Warning: Spoilers ahead
The Baldur's Gate 3 player exploits the mechanic to defeat the Netherbrain
The player shared this exploit in a post that went viral, likely defeating Netherbrain's final boss A unique and unexpected way is possibleSo much so that it surprised the player: “Maybe I accidentally found a small loophole in the final boss.”
In the post, the player detailed how Dark Displacement Gloves has the ability: “You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls when throwing and may Swap positions With the target if they fail a dexterity saving throw.
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The player was not surprised when they swapped positions with Netherbrain, resulting in the player being in the “Reject Designated Zone”. But what happened next is what really confused the Baldur's Gate 3 community. After switching back with the boss, when it came time to destroy the platform, the final floating boss “somehow fell to its death.”
Other fans of the game couldn't believe what was described, and others were keen to 'take notes' about the extremely difficult Honor Mode 'exploit': 'New Honor Mode Strat Unlocked'.
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But for others who didn't find the encounter difficult in the first place, this exploit was more funny than anything else.
“This is hilarious. However, I never lost in the second stage of that battle. It is a difficult first stage,” said one veteran player. “This amazing“I wish I was able to record it omg,” said another person.
However, if you're having a really hard time with the final boss fight or other encounters and don't want to use an Exploit, you may find it useful to check out our guides on the best tips and tricks to help you on your journey through the game.
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