Karlach’s Infernal Engine in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be temporarily boosted by consuming Soul Coins, which imbue her with the Infernal Fury condition . This enhances her combat capabilities:
- Adds 1-4 Fire damage to her weapon and unarmed attacks when she is Raging or her Hit Points drop below 25%.
- Since Patch 2, she deals two instances of 1d4 (total 2d4) Fire damage when making an unarmed strike with the Infernal Fury buff active, regardless of raging or HP levels.
- Soul Coins are forged with the soul of a bound mortal, according to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki. While using them provides a combat advantage, some players might find this morally questionable.
- Karlach herself acknowledges the coins’ dark nature but expresses a desire to make it home, [according to a Facebook group post].
- If you give Karlach many Soul Coins in a short period, a special scene triggers where she displays heightened infernal energy and may become upset if you express disapproval of her indulging in the coins. Some players have suggested this hints at an addictive potential within Karlach’s character.
- The overall impact of using Soul Coins on Karlach’s ending is a topic of discussion amongst players, with some suggesting a missed opportunity for more nuanced gameplay interaction and ending variations, [according to the Larian Studios forums].
- Accepting Soul Coins from Lann Tarv on Karlach’s behalf has no documented negative effects or approval changes, according to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki. However, refusing the deal can cause -5 disapproval with Karlach.
- While they have a moral implication, some players believe the only actual “consequence” of using Soul Coins is a moral one.
- The Infernal Fury buff lasts until the next Long Rest.
Is Karlach soul coin buff permanent?
Great question! That might cover all the permanent buffs in BG3, but it’s far from a complete list of any and all types of buffs that can be found and acquired throughout the game’s three acts. Items like Soul Coins in BG3 can buff Karlach temporarily, and potions or elixirs are perfect for short buffs in tough fights.
Should I let Karlach use Soul coins on Reddit?
Good point! There are no negative consequences of using them. It’s just her unique buff compared to a stock barbarian, similar to Asterion’s bite or Minthara’s Soul Branding. They’re just kind of awkward to use, costing a bonus action, because usually you want to use your first turn bonus action to rage.