Baldur’s Gate 3’s New God of Ambition Explained

Baldur’s Gate 3‘s newly implemented epilogue varies greatly depending on players’ choices throughout the game. Set six months after the defeat of the Absolute, it features some companions having gone in drastically new directions with their life – and, in one particularly extreme case, adding a new god to Faerun’s pantheon. Sadly, Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t let players see the new God of Ambition in full action, but Larian Studios has provided a few hints about the powers and portfolio of this god who was once a beloved companion.

Who Is The God Of Ambition In Baldur’s Gate 3?

The God of Ambition is Gale Dekarios, one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s origin characters. In one possible ending of the game, Gale can use the Netherstones to reforge the Crown of Karsus, a powerful magical artifact once used to control the Netherbrain in BG3. Should Gale confront Mystra, Goddess of Magic, with the Crown, he can choose (with the player’s input) to give it to her or keep it for himself.

While Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Mystra will strike Gale down should he challenge her for rule over the domain of magic, she will consent to his ascension should he choose another domain: Ambition. Should this occur, Gale will appear during the epilogue in a new form, with silver skin and glowing eyes. He describes how he is now worshiped by those striving to reach their full potential, and that worship of him is especially popular in Thay and Amn. Players can choose to chide Gale for his decision or praise him; supportive players are invited to become one of his followers or perhaps someday even his Chosen.

God Of Ambition Stats and Abilities

Although Gale’s God of Ambition form only appears during the peaceful epilogue, examining him reveals his high stats and powerful BG3 spells. He can inspire allies, do large amounts of damage in combat, and even access his own unique version of the magical Weave, which he calls the “Galerian Weave.” His new stats and abilities are:

• STR 12, DEX 20, CON 18, INT 30, WIS 14, CHA 13
• Aura of Possibility: All allies near Gale gain +10 to all Ability Checks.
• Power Word: Ruin. Level 9 Transmutation spell. Fires three projectiles, each dealing 10d6 + 40 Force damage.
• Formsculpt: Tressym. Level 9 Transmutation spell. Turns target into a copy of Gale’s pet tressym, Tara, for five turns.
• Divine Revelry. Level 9 Enchantment spell. Conjures magic ale that applies the Irresistible Dance condition to all creatures within a 40-foot range.

It is possible that Larian Studios created these spells as a fun Easter egg to show off Gale’s power. However, it could also be a hint that the God of Ambition will appear in combat in the future – perhaps as a playable character or an opponent in future Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC.

The God Of Ambition’s Personality And Relationships Change

As a god, Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Gale is different than the wizard who once traveled with the party. He is still confident and talkative, but is now completely sure of himself and his own power. He will even proudly boast that the party is “improved” due to his godly presence and that others should appreciate him because it is not often that divine beings attend parties – especially when he now finds Faerun horribly dull.

While Gale is certain that his ascension was a good thing, others aren’t so sure. Tara, his tressym companion, dislikes the new Gale, and mentions that his mother mourns her son as though he were dead. BG3‘s Elminster Aumar, Gale’s mentor, writes a letter to the new god expressing that he misses the old Gale. These responses could be definite hints that the God of Ambition is headed in a villainous direction in future Baldur’s Gate 3 material.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired RPG developed and published by Larian Studios. Featuring both a single player and cooperative element, players create their character by selecting a starting class, take on quests, level up, and engage in turn-based combat using the D&D 5th edition rule set.

Franchise

Baldur’s Gate

Platform(s)

PC, Stadia, macOS, PS5

Released

August 3, 2023

Developer(s)

Larian Studios

Publisher(s)

Larian Studios

Genre(s)

RPG

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

30 Hours

Metascore

96

Split Screen Orientation

Vertical Only

Number of Players

1-4

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Local Co-Op Support

1-2 Players