r/BG3 • u/TheJoshArchives • 2d ago

What is Withers saving up for? Spoiler

I never understood why Withers requires money for his support, is there any Lore to justify this?

I always thought it would be better if his payment method was soul coins, then we would have to prioritise buffing Karlach or restrictions.

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u/Aeroshe 2d ago

I think it's because of who he actually is. He's technically forbidden from directly interfering with mortal affairs, so by "selling" his services it can be seen as an equal exchange instead of directly aiding mortals.

And I use selling in quotes, because his services are insanely cheap for what he offers, and you have 0 penalty for stealing your money back from him.

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u/FormeldaHydes 2d ago

5e revivify also expressly requires specifically “300 gold” worth of diamonds. Seems like resurrection is really just a rich man’s game

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u/KaiG1987 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yeah, and that's Revivify. What Withers is doing for us is more like Resurrection (1,000g) or even True Resurrection (25,000g).

Edit: I have been notified that the combat log confirms that it's True Resurrection, which makes sense. I never noticed myself because I don't really use Withers for resurrection.

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u/Brilliant-Expert3150 1d ago

So? It's still OUTRAGEOUS!!

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u/KaiG1987 1d ago

Lol, "only" a discount of 99.6%!

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u/Brilliant-Expert3150 1d ago

Ik, that makes it really funny when I tell him it's outrageous, which is every time. 😁