Commander ZhalkFiend Level 8 |
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| Location | Nautiloid |
| Act | Act 1 |
| Quests | Escape the Nautiloid |
Commander Zhalk is an optional Boss in Baldur's Gate 3. Commander Zhalk can be found near the end of the Prologue, fighting against a Mind Flayer. Bosses in BG3 are powerful enemies that have increased health and pose a bigger challenge for players.
Where to find Commander Zhalk
Act I
Commander Zhalk Quests
Commander Zhalk Dialogue Options
Players can't talk to Commander Zhalk, he is fighting a Mind Flayer when first found and won't bother with the player until it manages to kill it. Although players can avoid Commander Zhalk and not fight it, if you have a Fighter or plan to have Lae'zel in your party, he drops a powerful Greatsword called Everburn Blade that makes the confrontation worthwhile.
Note that if the Mind Flayer facing him is killed, Commander Zhalk will focus his attention on your party.
Commander Zhalk Boss Fight Guide
Commander Zhalk Boss Tips
Commander Zhalk isn't paying attention to the player once you stumble upon him, he is fighting a Mind Flayer exclusively.
Commander Zhalk general information
Race: Fiend
Health: 150
AC: 18
Base speed: 9m
Size: Medium
Weight: 50kg
Attitude
Passive Features
DarkvisionCommander Zhalk Abilities
Strength: 18
Dexterity: 18
Constitution: 16
Intelligence: 14
Wisdom: 15
Charisma: 16
- Proficiency Bonus: +2
- Initiative: +4
Command Zhalk Attack & Spells
Main hand attackCommander Zhalk Resistances
Slashing: Resistant
Piercing: Resistant
Bludgeoning: Resistant
Fire: Resistant
Lightning: Resistant
Cold: Resistant
Poison: Resistant
Commander Zhalk Rewards
- Experience: 75
- Loot: Everburn Blade
Commander Zhalk Notes & Tips
- Zhalk and the mind flayer on the bridge will be preoccupied fighting each other. The survivor will turn on you when one of them is dead. Use the first few turns to clear the bridge of minor demons and pile nautiloid tanks next to him. Move to a safe distance and detonate the tanks with a fire spell when the mind flayer is close to death.
- Shadowheart can cast Command: Drop to force Commander Zhalk to drop his flaming greatsword on the floor. This will completely neuter him in combat; have Lae'zal or a martially inclined PC pick it up and use it against him.
- Keeping the mind flayer alive is your best chance to defeat Commander Zhalk. You can buff the mind flayer with spells and throw potions to heal him.
- Note that a second set of minor demons will spawn after you move past Zhalk.
- When only 11 turns remain on the timer, 2 powerful Cambions will spawn and rush you down. They have over 100 hp and hit almost as hard as Zhalk himself at range and in melee. If you're playing on balanced or tactician difficulty, you're best off activating the bridge before they close the distance and cut your party to pieces.
AnonymousThere is no need to fight this dude at all, just to to prepare spells before combat and give Shadowheart "Command" spell.. than in combat when you're close to him moving towards the helm just have her command him to drop the sword and pick it up with someone else and run to the helm.. done and done lol
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Shadowheart can potentially deal massive damage to this guy with an Inflict Wounds crit, if you really want to kill him and don't mind save-scumming.
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Playing on tactician. He has 195hp very very difficult to kill b4 his friends show up. You can however use command to make him drop the sword so thats all i wanted anyhow.
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Blocking the door with a chest is pretty crucial. Be sure to dip everyone's weapon in the fire near the entrance. Shoving the mindflayer away is easier that pushing this guy. Lae'zels mage hand is super helpful here. Shadowheart doesnt start with command like all prior notes say so be sure to give the mindflayer her armour boon instead (and remember to drop con if he survives and turns on you). The mindflayers going to be doing most of the damage.
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Killing this guy is definitely worth it.
It might seem like just cut and run after getting the sword but the XP nudge gets you to level 2 as soon as you land.
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You can delay the first 2 Cambions, by Blocking the entrance behind you. Pick up all 3 chests from the previous areas and stack them on top of each other, in the first doorway - Before entering the bridge.
Instead of using Rush, they will instead try to break the chests. This could buy you enough extra time in Balanced or Tactician to kill him.
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As some people have noted, use the cleric you rescue from the pod (Shadowheart)'s Command spell. You may need to equip it.
When you enter the room with Zhalk, save, then use Command to make him drop the sword. Try again if it fails. You can escape afterward.
The sword is an excellent starting option if you have a fighter, paladin or barbarian in the party.
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I think he is much tougher in full release. On Tactician difficulty he has 195 HP and he has no trouble killing the MF.
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Use Shadowheart and cast command on him, so he will drop his weapon, then grab it and leave/ kill him.
In general, always try to buff and heal the mindflayer, instead of attacking yourself. For example with the bards cutting words, or shield of faith, or...
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If your a wizard, use thunder damage. Clarics can use holy as well.. guiding bolt is doing a ton.
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Pretty sure he’s also resistant to lightning damage for whatever reason. Witch Bolt is only dealing 1-6
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Worth killing these days, he drops the flaming sword he uses in place of a normal great sword
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Patch 5 - drops an awesome flaming great sword. It is a tough fight but it is doable.
Full cheese mode:
- Get all three large chests.
- Block the first sphincter with two large chests and the last sphincter before the battle.
- Command drop weapon on this guy.
- the devils won’t enter the battle.
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