Arai Oblodra in Astarion in a team, when talking with a girl, it opens up additional options for remarks, but some of them can lead to a loss of trust in a companion.
In this guide, we will show the location of Arai Oblodra in BG3, tell you what happens if Astarion bites a drow, and also list a complete list of explorer potions along with their special effects and conditions for obtaining them. You can also buy a useful Risk Ring from her.
Where to find Arai Oblodra in Baldur's Gate 3
Arai Oblodra is encountered twice throughout the game - if Astarion is present in the squad, then unique phrases will open in dialogues with the drow. For the first time you will see a researcher in Lunar Towers (X: -124; Y: -192).
A new acquaintance will ask you to lend her blood for experiments and the creation of potions, for which characters with an artisan background will receive inspiration. If you successfully the dialogue check and reveal Oblodra's secret, she will offer 200 gold for silence. Please note that by siding with Arai in the dialogue, you will cause Astarion's dissatisfaction - especially if you force him to bite a girl.
You will meet Arai Oblodra for the second time already in Act 3, in the western part of the Lower City. The drow will be standing in front of the building "Carmine tinctures" (X: -88; Y: -94), dilapidated as a result of her experiments.
In the dialogue, Arai Oblodra will explain the reason for the chaos around her and offer to go into the house. If you agree and follow the drow, then you'll lose some Astarion's approval.
During the second conversation, already inside the building, Arai Oblodra will offer you a drink Gran's formula for the sake of experiment. When the potion is consumed, the surface around the character will light up.
If you refuse to drink Gran's formula and try to leave the house, Arai Oblodra will start a fight. From her corpse you can take some of drow goods:
- Invisibility potion ×3.
- Normal poison x2.
- Black powder bomb ×1.
- Nobility robe.
- Hunting hoop.
- Robe of Wonderful Concentration.
- Leather armor, a dagger and a one-handed crossbow.
Should Arai Oblodra give his blood?
If in Risk ring.
All potions Arai Oblodra
Agreeing to a deal is beneficial even with Astarion on the team, especially since you can then trade with Oblodra. At the same time, keep in mind that the researcher’s goals are far from innocent - when studying the house in Act 3, you can find some books and find out that Arai is going to go with an army of the dead to the drow city in the presence of explosive potions.
Arai Oblodra's special potion is given out once - it varies depending on the initial races the hero who donated blood (disguise will not change the type of bonus). The effect of the elixir works before the first long rest.
| Race | Name | Effect |
| Drow | Elixir of Elven Elegance | Gives resistance to charm, increases movement speed by 10 meters and teaches the skill “Night Vision” (visibility in the dark by 12 meters). |
| Tiefling | Elixir of Tiefling Vice | Grants one-time spells:
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| Human | Elixir of Human Universality | Bestows proficiency in all skills. |
| Githyanki | Elixir of Githyanki Providence | Allows you to use spells once:
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| Dwarf | Elixir of Dwarven Resilience | Adds a bonus to your next three saving throw attempts. |
| half-elf | Elixir of Half-Elven Healing | Heals the hero and his teammates according to their stamina values. |
| Halfling | Elixir of Halfling Luck | Grants advantage on all skill checks. |
| gnome | Elixir of Dwarven Ingenuity | Increases the chance of ing sleight of hand checks and teaches the Knock spell. |
| Dragonborn | Elixir of Dragonborn Mastery: Acid/Lightning/Frost/Fire/Poison | Grants resistance to the Dragonborn element, as well as advantage on Persuasion and Intimidation checks. Depending on the type, grants a spell of 3 levels from the list:
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| Half-orc | Elixir of Half-Orc Rage | If health drops to zero, then instead of dying the character survives with 1 HP. |
What will happen if Astarion bites Arai Oblodra
Arai Oblodra and Astarion have several unique interactions. When meeting in Act 2, the drow will ask the vampire to bite her, as he dreams of such a thing. If you do this, you will lose some of Astarion's trust, but you will receive a reward. In case of refusal, relations with the companion will improve, and an additional dialogue will open in the camp in which the vampire will express his gratitude.
Is Arai Oblodra worth biting?
Arai Oblodra does not offer deals for nothing, so she will give out for Astarion’s bite Potion of Eternal Vitality. Anyone who drinks it will permanently receive a +2 bonus to their strength stat. However, when romance with Astarion This choice is not recommended.
How to regain Astarion's favor after being bitten by Arai Oblodra
Astarion will categorically not want to bite Arai, but he can be convinced of this. When will I meet a vampire in the camp after the next long rest, a conversation may occur during which it is important to choose certain lines so as not to part with your companion:
- Hope you're okay.
- You can attack me whenever you want.
- And then how should I think about you?
- You are very dear to me.
- Open your mind so that he can see how much you care.
We hope our guide helped you find out where to find Arai Oblodra in Baldurs Gate 3, who she is and how she is connected to Astarion. If you have additional questions regarding drow potions or encounter any bug, write about it to comments. In the corresponding section of the site you can find other Baldur's Gate 3 guides.
In the third act, I met Arai again in Carmine Tinctures. She gave a potion that makes the Persian's blood explosive - all it takes is a spark. I haven't figured out how to use it in battle yet.
Hello. Yes, we have a table with all the potion options)