Should I Kill Auntie Ethel?
In Baldur’s Gate 3, killing Auntie Ethel is usually the right call for heroic parties who want loot, quest closure, and protection for characters like Mayrina. However, it means giving up the hag’s unique bargains, including a potential permanent ability boost. If your party is pragmatic, underleveled, or interested in rare rewards, you may want to spare her or negotiate instead. Save your game, weigh companion reactions, and decide which outcome fits your playthrough.