Introduction
The Tharchiate Withering Curse in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ is a significant affliction that players may encounter during their adventures. Originating from the Tharchiate Codex, this curse can have detrimental effects on a character’s abilities, particularly their health. However, players need not despair as there are reliable methods to remove this curse and even turn the situation to their advantage. This introduction will briefly outline the curse’s impact and preview the removal techniques available to players.
Understanding the Tharchiate Withering Curse
The Tharchiate Withering Curse is a malevolent spell that players become subjected to upon reading the Tharchiate Codex found in the Elminster’s Vault. This dark magic is a double-edged sword, offering knowledge to control the dead at a significant cost to the reader’s vitality.
- Reduction of the character’s Constitution by five points
- Decrease in maximum health, compromising survivability in combat
Methods to Remove the Tharchiate Withering Curse
There are two primary methods to lift the Tharchiate Withering Curse from your character in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’. Players can either take matters into their own hands or seek assistance from the companion Shadowheart, who is adept at dispelling such curses.
| Self-Removal Method | Shadowheart’s Assistance |
|---|---|
| Available to Clerics, Paladins, Warlocks, and Wizards | Shadowheart knows the Remove Curse spell by default |
| Requires casting the level five Abjuration spell Remove Curse | No need for the player to level up or learn the spell |
| Player must target themselves or the afflicted character | Simply switch to Shadowheart and cast the spell on the cursed character |
Gaining the Tharchiate Vigor Buff
Upon successfully removing the Tharchiate Withering Curse, players are rewarded with the Tharchiate Vigor buff. This passive bonus is a welcome reversal of the curse’s effects, granting the previously cursed player +20 Temporary Health Points. This newfound resilience not only compensates for the initial health reduction but also provides a strategic advantage in subsequent battles. With the curse lifted and the vigor buff secured, players can confidently proceed with the Necromancy of Thay quest, unlocking the potent Danse Macabre spell to summon six ghouls to aid in combat.
