Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Let Volo Remove the Mindflayer Parasite?
Baldur’s Gate 3 forces you to make a pivotal choice with the dubious Volo. The questionable bard-turned-surgeon proposes to remove the mindflayer parasite from your brain, but is it worth trusting him with such a critical procedure?
Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of tough decisions, and this one is no exception. Your trusty guide has a solution to the mindflayer parasite, but his previous antics, like harassing a bear, may make you skeptical. Weighing the pros and cons, we’ll tell you what happens if you let Volo remove the mindflayer parasite in BG3.
What happens if you let Volo remove the mindflayer parasite?
After rescuing Volo, he’ll go to your camp. If you confess about the parasite, he’ll pledge to research a solution. He’ll reveal his fix after a long rest, but, of course, he’ll still offer to attempt the extraction immediately.
Using a needle and then an ice pick, Volo attempts to remove your mindflayer parasite. If you allow the process to continue, he accidentally blinds you. Your companions aren’t too pleased with Volo’s method, but he gives you a magic eyeball as compensation.
The magic eyeball grants the ability to see invisibility, which is useful for battles against fey creatures. While you might miss the ability to detect invisible enemies, it’s better than being blind.
That’s what happens if you let Volo remove the mindflayer parasite in Baldur’s Gate 3. You’ll want to keep an eye out for other decisions that affect your playthrough, and you can start by checking out all the companions in the Baldur’s Gate 3 companions guide. If you’re looking for other ways to pass the time until the next installment in the series, we’ve got you covered with the Baldur’s Gate 3 mod list.
