The Whispering Mask in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a common helmet that appears during your fight with Auntie Ethel in Act One. This ominous mask is extremely tempting to adorn, but you should know the potential consequences before you do.
When picking up the Whispering Mask it’ll prompt you to either wear the mask or leave it be. If you are unsure of what to do, this guide will help you come to a choice with the Whispering Mask in BG3.
What happens if you put on the Whispering Mask in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Do not put on the Whispering Mask in BG3 because the character that holds the mask will be under control by Auntie Ethel.
Part of the Flock is a passive feature that on The Whispering Mask that allows Auntie Ethel to control you in battle.
“Soft, unintelligible whispers seep from the dark wood, ringing in your ears and resounding in your skull.”
The Whispering Mask will make your fight against Auntie Ethel more difficult now that she has you under her control. This might compromise your teammates, putting them in danger by your hand, or have you fail when trying to save Mayrina.
Here are more occurrences that happen if you wear The Whispering Mask in BG3:
- Auntie Ethel’s minions will not attack you.
- Player wearing The Whispering Mask will have the ability to pass through the illusory door without getting killed.
- Auntie Ethel has the ability to control the wearer whenever she wants.
Players can use the mask to pass through the gnarled door in the Overgrown Tunnel. Please remove the mask once you pass through the door or the hag will be able to control you.
All those who wear the Whispering Mask will have the “Hag’s Pawn” status effect which is a condition where Ethel will take control. It will only be released upon the character or Auntie Ethel’s death. If you have all four members of your party wear the mask, then you will automatically receive a game over screen, as the Green Hag will have assumed complete control over every party member.
