Abdirak Dialogue Choices in Baldur's Gate 3

Learn how to get the Loviatar's Love buff from Abdirak in Baldur's Gate 3's Shattered Sanctum. We cover the dialogue choices and consequences.

Alright, so you're heading into the Goblin Camp in Baldur's Gate 3 and you've stumbled upon a rather... enthusiastic follower of Loviatar named Abdirak. He's hanging out in the main chamber of the Shattered Sanctum, on the eastern side. You can chat with him pretty much as soon as you get there. Now, this guy offers you a choice, and it sounds like there are a bunch of ways to go, but really, it boils down to two main outcomes. You either get a sweet buff called Loviatar's Love, or you just end up losing some hit points for nothing. Either way, be ready to heal up after your chat!

The Loviatar's Love buff is pretty neat – it gives you a +2 bonus to Attack Rolls and Wisdom Saving Throws for three turns, but only when your health drops to 30% or less. Think of it as a little extra oomph when you're really in a tough spot. It's not a constant boost, but it can definitely save your bacon during a tough fight, especially with the goblin leaders around. Getting it early can give you an edge.

How to Get the Loviatar's Love Buff

When you first talk to Abdirak, he'll invite you to worship Loviatar, the Maiden of Pain. He's not super clear about what that entails, but given the name, you can probably guess it involves a bit of… self-inflicted pain. If you're up for it, tell him you're ready and then turn to face the eastern wall. Just stand there and wait for him to start.

Once you're facing the wall, Abdirak will start wailing on you with a mace. After each hit, you'll get a few dialogue options. Some might be skill checks like Constitution, Performance, or Intimidation. Depending on your class, you might also see options specific to being a Bard or something similar. If none of those fit, there's usually a generic option to just cry out in pleasure. There's also an option to stop the whole thing, but obviously, you'll want to avoid that if you're aiming for the Loviatar's Love buff.

The key here is to pick the dialogue options that make your character react strongly – think screaming, crying, howling, or anything that shows you're really feeling it. Whatever you do, don't pick the options where your character tries to hold back their pain. If you do that, Abdirak won't be satisfied, and you won't get the buff.

Should You Worship Loviatar with Abdirak?

So, is it worth going through Abdirak's little ritual for the buff? Well, besides the buff itself, there are other perks. If you've got Shadowheart and Astarion in your party, they'll actually approve of you doing this, which can lead to some more interesting conversations with them later on. If you'd rather not have your main character take a beating, but you're curious to see how it plays out, you can always have another companion talk to Abdirak instead.

Honestly, the Loviatar's Love buff is pretty situational. Since it only lasts until your next long rest, it might not always be worth the effort for every character. It really depends on whether you need that specific buff while you're hanging around the Goblin Camp, or if you're more interested in the roleplaying aspect and how it affects your companions.