Killing Baldurs Gate 3s Most Annoying Character Shows Larians Attention To Detail

Good-aligned parties might rarely kill innocents in Baldur's Gate 3, but there can sometimes be uniquely memorable outcomes for attempting to do so.

Summary

Baldur's Gate 3 features memorable NPCs, including Naaber, who has a surplus of incessant dialogue.
Engaging in conversation with Naaber can reward a party with the Absolute Confidence Amulet, which boosts Performance and lowers Intimidation.
Killing Naaber leads to humorous interactions and reveals that he is related to other annoying characters from previous Baldur's Gate games.

Baldur's Gate 3 has its fair share of memorable characters, but there's one in particular whose resilience can extend beyond the pale to cement a tirelessly annoying presence. It can be all too easy for games to focus on the characters who move the main story and neglect the rest, filling out a world with NPCs who do nothing more than parrot the news or make trite remarks. Baldur's Gate 3 avoids this pitfall with ease, and some of the most interesting figures can be found idling in the streets or waiting behind shop counters.

Although the whole game is filled to the brim with fun interactions, the ultimate destination for extroverts is definitely the city of Baldur's Gate itself, which can be reached in Act 3 of the game. While Act 1 and 2 mostly take place in areas with sparse populations, Act 3 plunges into the bustle of a cultural capital, featuring everything from a circus side area on the outskirts to the spectacular emporium known as Sorcerous Sundries. Speaking to every NPC in Baldur's Gate can take a lot of time, but it also brings unique rewards of all sorts.

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Naaber Is Baldur's Gate 3's Most Persistent NPC

One NPC that's well worth talking to in Baldur's Gate 3 is Naaber, who can be found in the Carm's Garm clothing store in the Wyrm's Crossing area outside the city. It's hard to miss Naaber when entering the shop, as he'll chase down any party that's ignoring him. Speaking to Naaber reveals that he's on a personal mission to find out what class of adventurer would suit him, quickly turning the conversation into something reminiscent of an overlong Dungeons & Dragons planning session.

What isn't always as immediately obvious is just how much of a fount of dialogue Naaber can be, as he has far more lines to work through than most minor characters in Baldur's Gate 3. Re-entering conversation with him will continually spur his consideration of a new class, which the party can either encourage or disparage. Even picking hostile options won't necessarily dissuade Naaber, however, as his enthusiasm doesn't know normal human limits. While party companions might be quick to take offense to perceived slights, Naaber is more than willing to gloss over them in favor of fellowship.

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The good news regarding Naaber is that there's a reward for engaging him in conversation, although it might take some dedication to achieve it. Talking to him enough to let him work through all of his class considerations will lead to Naaber offering the party an Absolute Confidence Amulet, which provides a +1 to Performance and a -1 to Intimidation. Although this isn't a game-changing item in Baldur's Gate 3, it can be nice for specific characters or situations where the value of Performance ultimately ends up outclassing the utility of Intimidation.

For those who don't have the patience for Naaber, it's possible to simply pickpocket the Absolute Confidence Amulet off of him.

Killing Naaber Can Be Memorable In Baldur's Gate 3

Attempting to kill Naaber might be a bit of an overreaction to a seemingly well-meaning character, but it can actually have interesting results in Baldur's Gate 3. Reddit user thirdcoast96 exhibited this by attempting to shove him off a height in the Wyrm's Crossing area into the waters below. Rather than either drowning or realizing he might be better off leaving the party alone, Naaber will enthusiastically greet them if they come down to check on his demise, rejoicing in the swimming prowess that has saved him from an untimely death.

It's possible to kill Naaber outright via more direct means, although barraging him with eldritch blast inside of Carm's Garm might attract the attention of some guards. Taking this tack has some humorous potential of its own, however, as casting speak with dead on Naaber's corpse shows just how supernaturally persistent he can be. Naaber is all too happy to keep discussing potential class choices after his death, and he even breaks the basic rules of speak with dead, willingly answering more than the five allowed questions.

Naaber Builds On A Running Baldur's Gate Joke

Naaber's appearance in Baldur's Gate 3 is part of a joke that originated in the original Baldur's Gate from 1998, giving the chatterbox something of an impressive pedigree. The first incarnation of the concept came with Noober, who appeared in the town of Nashkel and would incessantly bother the party. Noober was even more committed to following the party around than Naaber is, making killing him an unfortunately appealing option. Putting up with his talk until it finally ceased would earn a party 400 XP, though, so it ended up being a test of mettle more than anything else.

Baldur's Gate 2 followed up Noober with Neeber, a more forgiving incarnation that had fewer lines and granted greater rewards for sitting them out. Like Noober, however, Neeber could still be killed with impunity. It wasn't originally clear if there was any specific relation between Noober and Neeber aside from the nature of the running gag itself, but Baldur's Gate 3 finally answers that question. One line of inquiry after killing Naaber leads to him explaining that his loquaciousness is a trait inherited from his father and grandfather, implying that the annoying figures all share the same lineage.

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It's generally not necessary to have experience with the other Baldur's Gate games to enjoy Baldur's Gate 3, but Naaber is one example of the connections and Easter eggs that can be especially rewarding for series veterans. Despite the infamous nature of his lineage, Naaber can also genuinely be pleasant to talk to, as his over-enthusiasm has the potential to be endearing. From one perspective, it's a bit unfortunate that attempts to kill Naaber lead to some of his funniest interactions, but it's also the perfect payoff to a Baldur's Gate 3 gag that's been 25 years in the making.

Source: thirdcoast96/Reddit

Baldur's Gate 3

Developed and published by Larian Studios, Baldur's Gate 3 is an upcoming role-playing game set to release in August of 2023. Players will create a character to embark on a large-scale journey and can do so solo or cooperatively with a friend. Combat is a turn-based style this time around.

Released August 31, 2023 Developer(s) Larian Studios Publisher(s) Larian Studios Related Topics About The Author

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