The Rarest Baldur's Gate 3 Ending: Adopting Lily Aurora with Wyll

Hey everyone! So, Larian Studios just dropped another one of those surprise community updates, and let me tell you, the stats are wild. We're talking 4,647 absolute legends who've beaten Honour Mode at level one. That's insane! But honestly, what really caught my eye was something even rarer. Something only 598 players have managed to see in the last two years since launch. We're talking about the ultimate domestic bliss ending for our boy Wyll, the Blade of Frontiers. That's right, only 598 players have managed to build a family and adopt a child with him. My heart! ❤️

Parenthood, At a Price

So, what's the deal with this ultra-rare epilogue? It's not just about romancing Wyll, though that's step one. You've gotta guide him down a very specific political path. After you deal with the dragon Ansur in Act 3, you need to encourage Wyll to step into his father's shoes and become the new Duke of Baldur's Gate. The cool part? You can get this ending even if you broke his pact with Mizora or if, you know, things didn't go so well for Duke Ulder Ravengard. The key is that Wyll needs to stay and rule.

Then, fast forward to the epilogue party. If you romanced him and pushed for this duke life, you get this incredibly sweet dialogue option. You can talk to him about your new daughter, Lily Aurora Ravengard. Here's the heartwarming story: Shortly after Wyll takes charge, the followers of the Open Hand Temple find a crying baby with heterochromia—one grey eye, one brown eye—left at their entrance. They see it as a divine sign and immediately call for the new Duke.

The narrator just nails the feeling: "Your soul warms thinking of Lily Aurora Ravengard, your adopted daughter. A treasure of a girl, found at the entrance of the Open Hand Temple - one grey eye, one brown. The Crying God's faithful thought it a sign. They summoned Wyll the very next day."

And Wyll's response? Pure dad energy. He says, "Ah, the girl could melt the staunchest heart. She might even have brought a smile to old Withers' face. But tonight is for us - and Lily's only four months of age, besides. I promise, the Temple will keep her in good care." I mean, come on! How adorable is that?

The Heartbreaking Trade-Off

But here’s the catch, and it’s a massive one. This cozy family future in Baldur's Gate comes with a terrible cost. To get this ending, both your character and Wyll have to stay in the city. This means you cannot go to Avernus with Karlach. And we all know what that means for our favorite fiery tiefling... without someone there to help maintain her infernal engine, she will perish. 😭

This is the primary reason this ending is so obscenely rare. Let's be real, Karlach is one of the most beloved companions in the game. Her story is a tragedy waiting for a solution, and most players (myself included on my first run) will drop everything to try and save her. Choosing a quiet life with Wyll and an adopted daughter directly means sacrificing Karlach's chance at survival. It's an agonizing role-playing decision.

Now, you might be thinking, "Wait, is there a way to save everyone?" Technically... yes, but it's arguably worse. The only path to adopt Lily Aurora and have Karlach live is if Karlach herself becomes the Mind Flayer to defeat the Netherbrain. She survives, but at the cost of her very soul and identity, slowly erased by the illithid transformation. So your choice becomes:

• Option A: Happy family with Wyll + Lily, but Karlach dies.

• Option B: Happy family with Wyll + Lily, Karlach "lives" but loses herself completely.

Neither feels like a true win. It's classic Larian, giving us these beautifully crafted, emotionally devastating trade-offs.

Why It's More Than Just a Stat

Looking at this from a 2026 perspective, with the game's legacy firmly cemented, this stat tells us so much about the player base.

1. Karlach's Popularity is Undeniable: The sheer number of players who prioritize her survival over a unique character ending speaks volumes. She's the heart of the party for many.

2. The Weight of Choice: This ending is a masterclass in consequential RPG design. It's not about picking a "good" or "evil" button; it's about choosing between two deeply personal, positive outcomes for characters you care about. There's no meta-gaming your way to a perfect save file here.

3. The Allure of the Rare: For completionists and hardcore fans, this has become a holy grail. Knowing that fewer than 600 players have seen this specific future for Wyll makes it a coveted badge of honor, even with its heavy cost.

In the end, that tiny number—598—isn't just a fun fact. It's a testament to the emotional bonds we form with these digital characters. It represents the thousands of players who, when faced with the choice, simply couldn't leave Karlach behind. And honestly? I get it. Every time I see that option pop up, my heart aches a little. Maybe on my tenth playthrough I'll finally make that choice... but probably not. For now, I'll just admire those 598 players who had the strength to build a home in Baldur's Gate, even if it meant saying a forever goodbye to a friend.

What about you all? Have you ever gone for this ending, or is saving Karlach an absolute non-negotiable in your runs? Let me know in the comments! And as always, thanks for reading.