Brand Absolute in Baldur’s Gate 3: is it worth putting the mark on?

The Brand of the Absolute Baldur's Gate 3 — a sign of belonging to the Absolute faction, which can be obtained in the first act. Having made his way to the goblin camp, the protagonist will meet the priestess Kishka. She will note that “someone special” has visited and will offer to put a dark mark - this decision may, to a certain extent, affect the further plot.

We'll tell you whether it's worth putting the Absolute mark in Baldurs Gate 3, how to get the mark, what benefits it gives and what consequences it can lead to.

How to brand the Absolute in Baldur's Gate 3

Priestess Gut is in goblin camp, which is located in the east of the map. You can come to it at any time during the first act, but to do this you will have to the Extinct Village and overcome several checks in the settlement. Lie to the patrolmen and two guards to avoid bloodshed, otherwise you will face many enemies.

Once you reach the priestess, interact with her to receive an offer to place a brand.

More details about how to get an audience with the priestess were described in a separate guide “Goblin Priestess Faithful Gut in Baldur's Gate 3“, where they described all stages of checks and the exact route.

What does the mark of the Absolute give?

The Mark of the Absolute in Baldur's Gate 3 provides the following benefits:

• Access to unique equipment: Absolute Battle Shield, Faith Breaker, Gloves of Strength. If you equip this equipment without a mark, a special curse will affect the character, the effect will last until the Long Rest.
• New dialogue lines from which you can learn new information about the mark and take a different narrative path. For example, when meeting with cult followers, you will be able to avoid battles.
• Ability to open new endings that require a mark.

Is it worth putting the Absolute stamp?

The Absolute Brand does not affect the owner’s condition in any way, does not impose restrictions on elections, and does not block access to individual story branches. On the contrary, the presence of a brand simplifies the gameplay and adds variety to it: it opens up useful equipment effects and new dialogues. Therefore, you will not lose anything if you take advantage of the offer of the goblin priestess.

What consequences

The only significant drawback of the stigma is the negative reaction Astarion, the characters will not like the protagonist's decision to the cult, which will lower their approval level. However, as you progress through the game, it won’t be difficult to regain the goodwill of the heroes.

We hope our guide helped you find out whether to brand Absolute in Baldurs Gate 3 and what consequences this may entail. If you have any questions or notice anything that is not described in the manual, write to comments. Read others Baldur's Gate 3 guides in the appropriate section of the site.