Should You Give Your Eye to Auntie Ethel in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3 presents players with numerous challenging decisions, such as the moment when Auntie Ethel proposes to ‘kiss’ your eye in order to remove the Mindflayer parasite.

Auntie Ethel is a frequent presence in the game, often making surprise appearances and disrupting your plans with her questionable behavior.

An instance where she proves to be of assistance is when she suggests “kissing”your eye to rid you of your Mindflayer parasite issue. Should you agree to this proposal, or could it possibly be the worst decision for your character? Let’s examine and determine the outcome.

Warning: Small spoilers to come.

What Happens if You Give Auntie Ethel Your Eye?

Auntie Ethel in Baldur's Gate 3 — Larian Studios

Auntie Ethel is a hag in disguise.

If you don’t want things to go terribly wrong, you should not let Auntie Ethel kiss your eye in Baldur’s Gate 3. Despite her sweet appearance, this old woman is actually a hag and should not be trusted.

One may feel inclined to sacrifice an eye in exchange for the cure. However, this action will result in receiving Paid the Price, a permanent debuff that will affect the rest of the game. While it grants a +1 bonus on Intimidation checks, it also imposes a disadvantage on perception checks and attacks against hags.

Directions to Auntie Ethel’s House

Auntie Ethel location in Baldur's Gate 3 — Larian Studios

As you make your way to Sunlit Wetlands, you’ll come across Auntie Ethel at a tea house. She can usually be found debating with two brothers in the southern region of the map. Refer to the image above for the precise location.

If you decide to pursue her questline, she will guide you to her sunlit grove, which is later discovered to be a swampy and dark environment. There, she will present you with an opportunity to rid yourself of the Mindflayer parasite.

After learning about the Mind Flayer parasites, you can decide whether or not to sacrifice your eye to Auntie Ethel the hag. If you’re curious about the Illithids’ abilities and identity, you can research them. Additionally, you can explore the most efficient methods for leveling up if you plan on facing Ethel in a boss fight.