Ending explained

Every route, what unlocks it and what each final choice means.

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The final act is shaped by the Netherbrain, the Crown of Karsus and the party's relationships. The central decision is who controls the power that created the crisis, if anyone does.

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How did you resolve the Grove conflict?
What happened to the Nightsong?
Who should control the final power?

What it means

Baldur's Gate 3 treats its endings as consequences of agency: domination, sacrifice, freedom and survival are all possible, but each leaves different companions and communities to live with the result.

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Where this comes from

Every sentence above is built from facts confirmed by at least two independent sources. Sources used: Wikipedia, bg3.wiki, GamesRadar+.