Araj Oblodra is a Drow that players can meet while exploring Moonrise Towers in Act 2 in Baldur's Gate 3. She is an alchemist and is particularly interested in experimenting with True Soul blood. She will ask the protagonist for some of theirs, but not everyone is ready to trust her, given the sometimes severe consequences of such actions in Baldur's Gate 3.
Still, sometimes it can be very beneficial to go against one's instincts, so this guide will help players figure out whether they should give Araj Oblodra their blood or not.
BG3: What Happens if You Give Araj Oblodra Your Blood?
In short, the decision to give Araj Oblodra blood has only positive consequences. Araj Oblodra will bring some benefits if players trust her, and this can be seen even before the protagonists agree to part with their blood. If players choose the line "And what exactly are you planning to do with your share?" in a conversation with her and pass a History check, they will find out that Araj is interested in the blood of the Illithids. If the protagonist tells her about it, she will offer 200 gold for staying quiet.
If players agree to give Araj their blood, she will make a useful potion from it. It is unique for each race and half-race, and fortunately, players have the opportunity to get most of them. Each companion can offer her their blood once, which allows fans to get plenty of different potions. By the way, companions can also pass the History check, which will allow them to get additional gold.
Another reason to give Araj some blood is that it will open up new opportunities to interact with her in Act 3. There, she will offer the player a Mysterious Potion, which will give the characters a passive ability, making their blood flammable, which can be used very creatively.
Should Astarion Bite Araj Oblodra?
If protagonists agree to give their blood to this Drow, she will say that she has wanted to feel what it is like to be bitten by a vampire since her youth. For this, Astarion is needed, but he will sense that something is wrong with Araj's blood.
If one convinces Astarion to bite Araj, he will not approve of it, which is something to consider for players who want to romance him. But if Astarion grants Araj's request, she will reward the party with the Potion of Everlasting Vigour, which will permanently increase Strength by 2.
Baldur's Gate 3
- Platform(s)
- PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
