Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 recognize that item collection should be limited to Faerun, but remain confused about the use of Spirit Coins against Mind Flayers. Here’s what the community had to say.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has many special items and scrolls that can be used to gain powerful buffs and skills. While many fans decide to put it to good use, some say they don’t understand the hype surrounding Spirit Coin. This item is highlighted as being especially useful for one of the most popular companions, Karlach.
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Spirit Coins are presented as rare and mysterious items. They are only found in secret hideouts or as rewards for some side quests. According to D&D, it is a form of currency in the Nine Hells, from which Karlach manages to escape due to an onslaught of mind flayers.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players quickly discover that Karlach can use Spirit Coins to gain bonus damage from her Infernal Engine, although this can consume her. As the story emphasizes the danger and uniqueness of these objects, fans admit to forgetting them immediately.
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Players find Spirit Coins useless in Baldur’s Gate 3
Recently, Reddit player u/Secret-Ad7591 addressed this topic in a post. He asked: ” Does anyone use spirit coins or am I just lazy? ” The players responded quickly.” I didn’t use it on my first playthrough because I thought something bad would happen. Like, Karlach is overheating, if using too many spirit coins melts her down or something? But, using it seems a bit evil? », one of them commented.
Many players have taken to hoarding Spirit Coins, thinking they might come in handy during Act 3. Then ending the game with an unusable deck full of them, because as hard as things are, I always convince myself that an even tougher fight could be around the corner. “
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Some fans believe that the main problem with spirit coins is that they are lit. Indeed, Larian included them in the Karlach cutscenes. This leads players to believe that they are strictly related to the main story of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Players then treat them as “one more thing”. Therefore, fans have suggested that Spirit Coins can be used specifically during Karlach quests.
“Imagine if they dissipated the stored energy from his engine. But at the cost of losing the soul in the room forever. Then you have to choose between freezing Karlach which will probably save a lot of people or the other option of finding a way to revive the souls in the room.”, one player said. suggested.
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With Larian Studios hinting that Baldur’s Gate 3 may contain DLC, some believe Spirit Coins will be more relevant.
