Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player has used the game’s character creator to design human versions of Karlach and Lae’zel, and the results are getting lots of responses online. Larian Studios' RPG was released last year, but gamers are still raving about it and experimenting with different builds, strategies, and choices during playthroughs. The scope ofBaldur’s Gate 3, along with all the different paths one can take, is certainly bringing fans back for more.
The choices in the game start before the game has even truly begun, with the character creator. Players have the chance to control pretty much everything about their in-game avatar, from fantasy race, appearance, class, and stats. Many players try to design their characters to maximize power in the game or create interesting narratives, and there are lots oftips for character creation inBaldur’s Gate 3. One fan, however, chose to use the options available to generate alternate versions of other characters in the game.
On Reddit, aBaldur’s Gate 3player going by Makverus has shared images of characters they built that look like human versions of the companions Karlach and Lae’zel. In the game, Karlach is a Tiefling while Lae’zel is a Githyanki, which makes for interesting results once they’ve been converted to humans. Both characters are fan favorites, being recruitable early in the first act and amongthe strongest companions inBaldur’s Gate 3. Players are split, however, on how they feel about these results.
Gamers Don’t Know What to Make of Human Karlach and Lae’zel
Regarding Karlach, some Redditors were delighted by the change and thought the human version of the Tiefling looked great. Some, on the other hand, seemed to think being a Tiefling contributed to her mystique and fit her fiery personality. Human Lae’zel got similar results, with most fans finding the change cool and amusing, but being split on whether it made the character look better. Overall, it seems that human Karlach had more supporters, with her image prompting calls for the Lae’zel version that Makverus posted later.
It may be surprising to some that the Karlach version is getting more love, but it may reflect that Karlach appears to be a more popular character overall. Karlach is certainly a favorite of many, a top romance option for some, and even ranks among thebest female characters of 2023.
The disparate receptions could also be because human Lae’zel looks a bit more strange in general. Being a Tiefling, Karlach was born to human parents and looks much like a human but with red skin and horns. Thus, her transformation looks more natural. As a completely different species, however, changing a Githyanki to a human results in something that some may see as crossing into the uncanny valley.
These aren’t the first strange characters to come out of the game’s character generator. Last year,aBaldur’s Gate 3player made a funny “your dad” characterthat looked pretty ridiculous. These new creations aren’t funny, but they certainly offer interesting looks at some beloved characters in a game that’s full of them.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
