How to Defeat Commander Zhalk & Get the Everburn Blade in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)
Upon awakening from your slumber during the opening of Larian Studios’ threequel, you’ll soon become embroiled in a battle of conflicting loyalties. On the one hand, you have the Mind Flayer who abducted you, and on the other, you have the devil-like Commander Zhalk and his minions laying waste to everything in sight. Thing is, this optional boss wields a pretty valuable weapon. So, for those wonderinghow to defeat Commander Zhalk and get the Everburn Blade in Baldur’s Gate 3, here’s everything you need to know. Let’s go!
How to Beat Commander Zhalk
Truth be told, defeating Commander Zhalk during the opening tutorial is not exactly an easy task, but here are some pointers to help put this Fiend six feet under.
If your RNG goes poorly, we’d suggest reloading your save and giving it another go. Be patient, as it can be done! It took us a few tries, but we managed to do it. If all else fails: save scum. Simply save when your party or the Mind Flayer delivers a critical hit, and reload if things take a turn for the worse.
Is the Everburn Blade Worth It?
In short,yes — the Everburn Blade is worth the trouble. Not only does it boast excellent damage potential, but it’s easily one of the most powerful early game weapons you can acquire. Here’s a breakdown of the Greatsword’s stats:
In addition, Commander Zhalk also drops some rudimentary Scale Armor, which offers 14 AC.
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