Baldur's Gate 3 player decodes the Infernal writing tattooed on Karlach's horn and finds a cruel reminder of her backstory

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A Baldur's Gate 3 player has figured out what's scribbled on Karlach's big horn - and no, it's not a warranty.

"We have been trying to reach you about your Infernal engine’s extended warranty," is initially what one Baldur's Gate 3 player proclaimed to be written on Karlach's horn. That would be quite funny, but thankfully it's not the case - it's more intreresting than that.

"My champion, the Demonsbane. My blood is her strength!" is what's actually written on Karlach's big horn, allegedly. This sure sounds like it's written from the perspective of Zariel, and if we know anything about Zariel, it's that she bloody loves controlling and manipulating Karlach to her own ends. 

I finally figured out what is written on Karlach’s horn… from r/BaldursGate3

So, in short, Zariel has scrawled Karlach's purpose into her horn with infernal writing. That's cruel, but not as cruel as tattooing her own name on Karlach's body, which is sadly what the Tiefling apparently has etched into her skin on several parts of her body.

Zariel is up there with one of the most sadistic people in the D&D world that underwrites Baldur's Gate 3, and considering the sort of competition she's up against, that's no small feat. If anything, it just makes us all the more determined to help out Karlach, Baldur's Gate 3's best girl, and help her escape the clutches of the villain for good. 

And if you really, really want to help out Karlach in a big way and transform her into an absolute force of nature on the battlefield, you might want to be aware of Baldur's Gate 3's most elusive merchant, who's hiding out in Act 3 and will only sell you an elite greataxe under very specific circumstances. 

You'll want to read up on our Baldur's Gate 3 Dammon Infernal Iron guide if you're looking to progress Karlach's story.

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.