The Snapping of Strings

The Snapping of Strings is a hostile Countermeasure Aberration in Baldur's Gate 3.

Involvement

The Snapping of Strings may appear during the final battle Atop the Netherbrain if the party side with the Emperor and a Bard is present.

Combat

Attacks and actions

 Bardic Inspiration ( + )

Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a +1d6 bonus to their next  Attack Roll,  Ability Check, or  Saving Throw.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Fracture Psyche ()

Invade a target's mind and disrupt its defences. The target's  Armour Class and  Saving Throws are reduced by 1.

If the target dies while its psyche is fractured, you can cast  Shatter Psyche on another target.

 INT Save

 Range: 9 m (30 ft)

 Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –  Hand Crossbow +2

Damage: 5~10

1d6 + 4⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Silence ( + )

Create a sound-proof sphere. All within are  Silenced and Immune to ⁠Thunder damage.

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 Stage Fright ()

Damage: 2~12

2d6⁠Psychic (Per missed attack)

Your targets have  Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and take 2~12⁠⁠Psychic damage each time they miss.

 WIS Save

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

 AoE: 6 m (20 ft) Radius

 Recharge: Short rest

Loot

• Arrow of Arcane Interference - 5x
• Hand Crossbow +2 - 2x