How to hire Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3

In Baldur's Gate 3, you can meet a lot of companions. However, few of them are as ferocious (or likable) as Karlach. This tiefling grew stronger after years of battling the denizens of infernal Avernus, yet she retained her playful nature.

Where to find Karlach

You can recruit Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3 at the beginning of the first act. After taking out the reconnaissance party attacking the Druid Grove, continue west. Cross the stone bridge and head north without entering the Infested Village. Soon you will come to a clearing with a dog that you can pet and send to your camp.

To the north is the river. Cross the river over rocks and head east. You will see how Karlach burns with hellish flames. Coordinates X:-104; D: 520.

Please note that you must have a free slot in your party in order for Carlach to join. If you don't, she will run towards the battlefield and become an AI-controlled NPC in combat.

How to beat Anders

Before you talk to Anders, we suggest changing your group's position. Make sure everything is ungrouped and do the following:

• While still outside, climb to the top of the building and enter the balcony. Don't make Karlach come down too early.
• Have one melee character stand next to Anders.
• Place another melee character next to the half-fing ranger.
• Your caster should be farther in one corner of the room.

Let Karlach come down the stairs only after you have finished preparing. As soon as Anders notices her, a dialogue will start and you will have to attack. Since you've placed your characters, you should be able to take out Anders and his cohort fairly easily. In this fight, you will receive the Sword of Justice, Anders' weapon. There is also a soul coin on a shelf in the next room.

Fire line Karlach

Now that you've officially recruited Carlach in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll be able to use her abilities. As a barbarian, she relies on rage generation to boost her DPS, with heavy hits that can deal a ton of damage.

Moreover, after the fight, Karlakh will start running around. Hellfire is burning her and she needs to blow off steam. To make this easier, you need to look for infernal iron as well as a tiefling who might know a thing or two about engineering.