Baldur’s Gate 3: Should You Help He Who Was?

Helping He Who Was in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a major dilemma, as there are both pros and cons to aiding the mysterious character. He Who Was is a Shadar-kai elf who practices the gloom weaving arts. He is, essentially, a necromancer of sorts, who thinks of himself as a judge and a paragon of righteousness. The character appears for the first time during Act 2 of the game, provided that players explore a sufficient amount of the Shadow-Cursed Lands. Approaching him will trigger a special side quest called “Punish the Wicked”, which will prompt players to make a difficult decision, especially considering the rewards that can be obtained.