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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Items/Tadpoles
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / ITEMS

Tadpoles

Narrative and progression-related objects tied to illithid ability choices.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
Original fantasy schematic (not a gameplay screenshot)Original illustrated category diagram
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Recommended approach: Read the consequences and role-play preference before consuming.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
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How it works

Narrative and progression-related objects tied to illithid ability choices.

02

Practical strategy

Read the consequences and role-play preference before consuming.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Tadpole decisions are not simply a mandatory stat upgrade.

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Related Baldur’s Gate 3 topics.

items · spoiler-lightAlchemy Ingredients

Gatherable components used in the alchemy system.

items · spoiler-lightCamp Supplies

Food and supply resources consumed for long rests at appropriate thresholds.

items · spoiler-lightElixirs

Long-lasting consumables with strong effects and specific replacement behavior.

items · spoiler-lightGold

Primary trading currency for equipment, services and supplies.

items · spoiler-lightInfernal Iron

Material connected to certain companion storyline requirements.

items · spoiler-lightInspiration Points

Resource allowing retries on some ability checks after satisfying background goals.

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Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Larian Studios. Editorial review: 2026-10-27. Category diagrams are original schematic artwork, not gameplay screenshots or character portraits. Baldur’s Gate 3 names and characters belong to their respective owners. Research provenance is maintained in the technical editorial registry; obligatory artwork credits are preserved.

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