Kasador in Baldur's Gate 3: how to win

 

Cazador inblond elf. To completely free your companion from the shackles of the past, you will have to defeat his owner in an unequal battle.

In the guide we will tell you in detail where to find Kazador in BG3, how to defeat him and what items will make the battle easier, as well as how the choices you make will affect the future fate of Astarion and other captives.

Where to find Cazador

The Vampire Lord is located in the location Dungeon of Cazador, which can be reached by lift from his castle in the Lower Town. A separate guide provides more details on how how to get to Zarra's palace and open the door sealed with magic.

Coming down, move on North, without turning anywhere, and open the two large doors. The heroes will find themselves on a long staircase in front of the area where the ritual is being held. Before starting the battle, we recommend that you prepare thoroughly, especially since some weapons and consumables can be found very close by, and Kasador Zarr in Baldur's Gate 3 is a rather difficult opponent.

Dialogue options with Cazador

Before the fight starts, if you get close enough, a cutscene with a conversation will start. Dialogues will differ depending on whether Astarion is in the squad or not. In the first case, the vampires will begin to sort things out on their own and there will be no opportunity to spare Zarr.

If Astarion remained in the camp, then you can go in different ways: immediately attack the enemy, negotiate a deal and betray an ally (you will have to a persuasion check), or act as a negotiator. The response options do not greatly influence the outcome of events, especially if there is Astarion in the group - he will immediately want to get even with his old enemy and it will not be possible to avoid a fight, so we recommend that you initially think through a strategy.

How to defeat Cazador in Baldur's Gate 3

It's important to that the battle with Cazador is not limited to the boss itself. The fallen Gur hunters, led by a skeleton spellcaster, and werewolves, and even a whole cloud of bats come to his aid. There are many enemies, so they can easily surround each of the squad and kill all the heroes individually.

Find Pelor's Sunblade

The key to victory is careful preparation. It’s better to start with very rare weapons, which you can get right there in the dungeon. Pelor's Sunblade gives an advantage in the fight against the undead and will therefore be very useful in the battle. This rapier is located under the side room behind the western door.

Cast a spell "Smooth Fall", so as not to lose HP, and go down there using a jump. "Foggy Step" will also help you move to the specified point.

In the room you will find consumables that can be useful in battle, but to find weapons, cross the bridge that is located behind the door. Behind it is a smaller room, where, at first glance, there is nothing. If the character es the attention check, the earthen pile in the center will light up.

If you fail, there is no need to worry - just dig in the indicated place to find the coffin. Don’t rush to open the find: there is a hidden trap here that needs to be disarmed with a dexterity check [KS – 15]. If you fail, you will not be able to get the weapon, so it is better to save if you are not sure of the success of the die roll.

As soon as you neutralize the cache, you can get Pelor's Sunblade, having the property "Thunderstorm of the Undead" and enchantment +1. It also deals 1d4 radiant damage, which is useful when fighting risen creatures. The rapier can be equipped on Astarion, since the vampire is quite skilled with it.

To get out of the trap you fell into while searching for valuable weapons, you should carefully examine the previous room with the caustic lake. There are all sorts of poisons, potions and scrolls lying around idle in metal boxes around the area - all of this can increase your chances of winning, so feel free to collect items in your inventory. Behind the door in the northwest you will find a age to sewerage of the Lower City. It opens with the key obtained earlier at the Zarra estate.

To return to the top floor, you can use a kind of elevator, which is activated by a button nearby. Just click on it and jump onto the platform, and then make your way back the same way.

Prepare for battle

The real trump card in the fight against Casador is Shadowheart, or rather, her presence in the squad. As a priestess, she is able to cast spells such as "Moonlight", "Phantom Guardians" и "Daylight", which cause radiant damage and make undead vulnerable. Kasador has a high resistance to physical damage, and also does not hesitate to turn into gaseous form after each of his attacks, so it is important to use light magic to even the odds.

The environment can also be important: the battlefield is a platform over an abyss. If the character is strong, then the enemies from an accurate blow will fly off into a bottomless abyss and will no longer pose a threat, which will help reduce their number and focus on the main enemy.

Stop the Ascension Ritual

As soon as you finish all the preparations, go to Kazador himself. He has his back to the stairs, so before you enter into negotiations, you can disperse a couple of squad by going into stealth mode. The area is small, but placing two allies at the edges of the arena is quite possible, so as not to waste time moving during the battle.

The main thing is to make sure that everyone s the battle, and that none of the companions miss a turn after the battle begins. You can also immediately use the spell "Daylight: Sphere" and do not waste an action on this in the future, but then the battle will begin immediately, and the dialogue scene will start during Zarr's turn.

How to save Astarion from Cazador

During the battle, Kasador Zarr will try to complete the Ritual of Ascension, so keep in mind that the captured Astarion is a three-turn timer, after which the battle will end automatically if you do not have time to save him. In order not to lose an ally, try to either force the vampire lord to hide in a sarcophagus during this time, or protect Astarion, constantly rescuing him from prison. Kasador will grab the elf at the very beginning of the battle, so be prepared to dash or use a spell "Foggy Step"to quickly rescue a teammate and not lose a squad member.

Saving an ally counts as a full action, so prioritize attack and assistance depending on the situation. Then, during the battle, make sure that Astarion’s health does not drop to one. It is in this case that Cazador will be able to again seize power over the vampire, making him a component of the ritual and begin the three-turn countdown again. An important point is that you can only save your ally; the rest of the abominations cannot be rescued during the battle. They can only be helped with the help of Kasador’s staff, after the battle.

How to kill Casador Zarra

There are two options for killing a vampire lord: by cunning or by force, in a fair fight. The first method is simple, but there is a possibility that cut scenes will play incorrectly or not appear at all. If you don’t want to suffer with Casador and want to get out of the dark dungeon as quickly as possible, use this method.

The secret of success is that without starting the battle, you can drive Zarr into the coffin, and only then deal with his retinue. To do this, use a spell "Daylight: Item" on the sarcophagus, on his ally, or even on Cazador himself. From such impudence, the vampire will be confused and will receive 20 units of damage from sunlight every couple of seconds until he loses all his HP. All that remains is to calmly watch as the difficult boss turns into smoke and retreats to his home, and then engage in battle with the rest of the creatures of darkness.

The second method is a matter of technology. In addition to the spells already mentioned "Phantom Guardians" и "Moonlight", can also be used "Guiding Beam", "Branding Punishment" or "Exorcism of the Undead". When using the latter, it is worth ing that not all opponents fit into this category. With a boss, most problems are solved thanks to status "Hypersensitivity to the sun", so it is very important to weaken the enemy before dealing the main damage.

When you defeat everyone, do not forget to visit Kasador again in the sarcophagus and decide his fate. If there is Astarion in the squad, then the following scenarios will be possible.

Help carry out the ritual

The Cazador Ritual can be turned around by allowing Astarion to ascend to become a High Vampire. To do this, he will need the help of the protagonist to see the runes on his back. As a result, the companion will receive a bonus of 1-10 necrotic damage and new abilities: "Bite of Ascension" (6d6 melee attack, +6d6 heal and necrotic damage on short rest cooldown) and "Fogy Escape" (gaseous), but will return an insatiable thirst for power.

If the game experience corresponds to the villainous path or there is a need to sacrifice the redemption of an ally for the sake of gameplay features, feel free to contribute to his desire to become stronger. To help Astarion complete the Kazador ritual, select the following answer options: "OK. What exactly do you need? и "Allow the ritual to continue". Keep in mind that if you interfere with Astarion already during the ritual, he will become hostile and will have to be killed.

Refuse help

There is another way: to dissuade Astarion from carrying out the ritual, which will doom him to eternal wanderings in the shadows and hiding from the sun, but will allow him to start a new life. To do this you need to answer: “I want a life for you that you can be proud of.» and a persuasion check [KS – 20]. If you have a romantic relationship with Astarion, there will be another opportunity to talk him out of his cruel decision.

To reduce the difficulty of the throw, you should choose the answer option: “Look into the eyes of your lovero”, cast insight with the advantage of the situation [KS – 20] and only after that try to convince him - “I know you think that this way you will find freedom"by beating a pure Persuasion check without any buffs [KS – 15].

If successful, the captives of Kazador will be alive, but the decision about their further fate will remain with the main character. You can free, kill, or keep the vampires locked up if you don't want to make difficult moral choices. All scenarios will affect the attitude of the companions and the opinion of Ulma, although she will still the heroes in the decisive battle in the quest "Gathering of Allies", regardless of the choice made. However, keep in mind that if you leave the prisoners prisoner, Astarion will break the staff Misfortune, which could go to the squad as a reward.

Awards

For defeating Cazador you will receive:

• Dagger Rhapsody (from the remains of the vampire lord). Deals 5-8 piercing damage, enchantment +1. Has the abilities “Sweet Bloodletting” and “Scarlet Payment”;
• Staff of Misfortune. Deals 3-10 units of crushing damage, enchantment +2. Has the abilities: “Mystical Enchantment” and “Mystical Vampirism”. Makes it possible to additionally use the “Wither” enchantment of the 4th circle;
• Zarra family ring;
• Key to specially protected vault No. 3 (located in the sarcophagus, used to open one of the safes in the ing chamber).

We hope this guide helped you understand where Kasador is located in Baldurs Gate 3 and how to defeat him. If you have any questions, ask them comments — the author or players will try to help. In the corresponding section of our website, follow other articles on Baldur's Gate 3.