Who are the Githyanki in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Githyanki race in Baldur’s Gate 3 is characterized by hostility and aggression. But what is the source of their aggression? Dive into an extensive exploration of the Githyanki’s role in the game.

Drawing from the vast lore of Dungeons and Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers an intricate world where each race brings its history and outlook, enriching the player’s experience.

One such race you’ll face in the game is the Githyanki – but some companions show instant hostility towards this race. Why is that? Well, here’s everything you need to know about the race in Baldur’s Gate 3 to help explain.

Guide to the Githyanki in Baldur’s Gate 3

Githyanki is a warrior race in Baldur’s Gate 3. These are often evil warriors from the Astral Plane, descending regularly onto the material plane to cause chaos and raid cities. During these raids, they are recognizable by their Silver Blades and Red Dragon Mounts.

The only thing that the Githyanki care about is the destruction of the Mind Flayers, which is likely why they’re so prolific in BG3. This is because the ancient empire of the Mind Flayers enslaved the Githyanki for millennia.

This is the reason why other races are not very fond of the Githyanki. In fact, you will come across a Githyanki named Lae’zel as a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3 Prologue. After interaction, you’ll get a rough idea of why they are hated by simply talking to the NPC.

The Githyanki are extremely rude as well in how they speak. They do not trust others as much and they often have a dominating personality. This is why other races are hostile toward the Githyanki.

The Githyanki have Base Racial Speed Trait, +1 Intelligence, +2 Strength, Light Armor Proficiency, Medium Armor Proficiency, Shortsword Proficiency, Longsword Proficiency, and Greatsword Proficiency. Apart from that, Githyanki can function really well as Eldritch Knights, Warlocks, and Wizards on account of the stats they possess.

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