Q: Which are the top-tier illithid powers in Baldur's Gate 3?

A: The S Tier illithid powers, which are considered the best, include Favorable Beginnings, Luck of the Far Realms, Mind Blast, Freecast, and Perilous Stakes. These abilities offer a significant advantage in battles, from granting extra chances to hit to being able to cast spells without any resource cost.

Q: Why are Luck of the Far Realms and Perilous Stakes especially powerful in combinations?

A: Luck of the Far Realms and Perilous Stakes are powerful when combined because the former makes a hit an auto-crit, while the latter ensures that an enemy receives double damage automatically. When both are used together, they can significantly enhance the damage output, making it challenging for enemies to withstand your party's attacks, especially when paired with abilities like paladins' divine smites or rogues' sneak attack.

Q: How does Psionic Overload benefit barbarians in the game?

A: Psionic Overload is beneficial for barbarians, such as Karlach, as it helps them maintain rage. The ability inflicts 1-4 psychic damage per round, ensuring that barbarians won't lose their rage even if there are no nearby enemies. Given the high HP of barbarians, they can easily absorb these minor psychic damages without significant consequences.

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