Baldur's Gate 3
54 Achievements
1,000
Xbox Series
Absolute Power Corrupts
Reigned with terror: took control of the Netherbrain and bent the world to your will. Details for this achievement will be revealed once unlocked
25
3.27%
How to unlock the Absolute Power Corrupts achievement in Baldur's Gate 3 - Definitive Guide
"The Wizard of Waterdeep" objective should be Claim the Crown of Karsus. Once you descend underneath the city and confront the netherbrain, proceed with the story as usual. When the emperor says he wants to absorb Orpheus, let him. Continue proceeding until you get to the netherbrain boss battle. Once defeated, you should be presented with a dialogue option to betray the emperor. Do so, and watch the cinematic until you earn the achievement.
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In the end, we subjugate the brain to ourselves.
If you play as the Dark Seducer, then after killing Orin you need to reject Baal.
This trophy is mutually exclusive with " Sins of the Father ".
You can free Orpheus and ask him to turn into Ilythid and then betray him when he takes control of the brain. You can do the same with the Emperor or Karlach. You can also turn into Ilythid yourself. There are plenty of options.
If you play as the Dark Seducer, then after killing Orin you need to reject Baal.
This trophy is mutually exclusive with " Sins of the Father ".
You can free Orpheus and ask him to turn into Ilythid and then betray him when he takes control of the brain. You can do the same with the Emperor or Karlach. You can also turn into Ilythid yourself. There are plenty of options.