{"id":35897,"date":"2023-08-17T18:05:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T16:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1875191"},"modified":"2023-08-18T02:50:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:50:19","slug":"baldurs-gate-3-alfira-guide-all-encounters-with-the-bard-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/baldurs-gate-3-alfira-guide-all-encounters-with-the-bard-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Alfira guide: All encounters with the bard explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Help, dispose of or save Afira with our handy guide. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 16:05 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>You\u2019ll meet many folks on your travels across Faer\u00fbn \u2013 some good, some evil and some who are perhaps the sort who would play Wonderwall at a party. This is where Alfira might fit in (depending on your tastes), and so to best navigate her story we have our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a> Alfira guide \u2013 with all encounters with the bard explained, including how to save Alfira from the Dark urge.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of ways it can all go down, with some being more disturbing than others, depending on the origin story you chose. If you play your cards right, you might just be able to learn an instrument yourself, but you need to be careful how you do it because otherwise, you\u2019ll end up being the type of busker a town\u2019s community group page will lament on the daily.<\/p>\n<p>There are tunes to be played and chords to be strummed so we shan\u2019t keep you any longer, read on to find out just what\u2019s in store for Alfira.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to help Alfira the Bard in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Alfira is located just east of the Druid\u2019s Grove, on a dirt track leading to a lookout point that overlooks the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Before talking to Alfira, we cannot recommend enough that you use Speak with Animals to listen to what the squirrels in front of her have to say. We won\u2019t spoil it, but it\u2019s very funny.<\/p>\n<p>Alfira is trying to write a song but can\u2019t quite figure out what to do. After talking with her, you will eventually be able to offer a lending hand to her by going for the option \u201cLet me see if I can help\u201d, but make sure to save before the next section as it\u2019s quite a difficult Performance Check.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be presented with three options after this:<\/p>\n<ul><li><strong>\u201cFirst things first\u2014what\u2019s the song about?\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cHand me that lute. We can perform together.\u201d (Charisma check)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can either go for the first option, where Alfira will tell you about her old teacher. From here, you can encourage her to keep going and a cutscene will play out with her performing the song.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can opt for the second option if you roll a 15 or higher on a Charisma Check. If you fail at first, there is another chance with a Charisma Check requiring you to roll only a 10 this time.<\/p>\n<p>If you pass either of these Checks and aren\u2019t overtly nasty to her, she will gift you Lihala\u2019s Lute which, when equipped, will grant you Bard Class Actions. You\u2019ll even be able to play a number of songs, which you can perform at any time and earn gold by busking with the songs being the following:<\/p>\n<ul><li><strong>Bard Dance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Old Time Battles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Power<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sing for Me<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Queen\u2019s High Seas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Of Divinity and Sin<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain proficiency with musical instrument,s but only if you keep the lute equipped, otherwise your character won\u2019t learn properly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Baldur\u2019s Gate 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 review<\/a> \u2013 our final verdict<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-best-builds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 builds<\/a> \u2013 create your character<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-cast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 cast<\/a> \u2013 all voice actors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-mods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 mods<\/a> \u2013 best hacks and cheats<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-multiplayer-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 multiplayer<\/a> \u2013 co-op explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-all-companions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 companions<\/a> \u2013 recruit them all<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-classes-subclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 classes<\/a> \u2013 best class and sub-class<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-change-appearance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 change appearance<\/a> \u2013 can it be done?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-early-game-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 early game tips<\/a> \u2013 get an epic sword<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><b>Alfira and The Dark Urge in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you selected The Dark Urge as your origin, you will be able to experience a unique plot point regarding Alfira. Even if you didn\u2019t help her, once you have spoken with Kagha in the Druid\u2019s Grove, Alfira will show up at your camp and ask if she can join you and your party.<\/p>\n<p>After falling asleep, you\u2019ll come to and find blood all over your hands and a brutally murdered Alfira lying at your feet. There are a number of options available to you at this point.<\/p>\n<p>You can take a moment to appreciate the murder, perform a Stealth Roll to attempt to move the body, or wash the blood from your hands. If you don\u2019t wash your hands then a party member can pin the crime on you and you can admit or deny it. If you were able to wash your hands, when you deny it you can pass a Deception Check to blame it on a boar.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the outcome, your character will become Inspired, awarding you The Haunted One: Snipping the Chords.<\/p>\n<p>The next time you rest, a mysterious Goblin Butler will appear to gift you the Deathstalker Mantle, a very rare cloak with the following feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Shadow Itself<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You gain expertise in Stealth Checks. Once per turn when you kill an enemy, shroud yourself in primeval darkness to become invisible for 2 turns.<\/p> <h2><strong>How to save Alfira from the Dark Urge in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re doing a Dark Urge playthrough but can\u2019t bear for Alfira to come to any harm, players have figured out a clever way to keep her alive \u2013 at the expense of another hapless innocent.<\/p>\n<p>YouTuber Sizzle has a great video explaining this down below and credits Redditor \/u\/<span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">Icy-Confusion-5653 for the find:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<iframe title=\"How to save Alfira as the Dark Urge and get The Deathstalker Mantle - Baldur's Gate 3\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s0ZOrqsDG30?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Essentially, what you need to do is ensure that you\u2019ve spoken with Kagha or have helped her complete her song and then switch to non-lethal damage, knock her out and immediately go to camp.<\/p>\n<p>In her place, Dragonborn Quil Grootslang will arrive at the camp seeking refuge.<\/p>\n<p>After this, the encounter plays out the same way with you finding yourself standing above their dead body.<\/p>\n<p>Once you leave camp, you can find Alfira in her usual spot and when you speak to her she\u2019ll simply say: \u201cIt\u2019s still rough, but my song is getting there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the next Long Rest, you will still recieve the Deathstalker Mantle.<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6332232107112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Gaming Newsletter<\/a> for weekly insights, and <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest updates.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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