Psionic Overload is one of the Illithid Powers you can get and use in the game. Check out this guide to learn how Psionic Overload works in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3).

Psionic Overload Illithid Power Information

Psionic Overload Overview

Power	Effect
Psionic Overload	Your attacks deal an additional 1~4 Psychic damage, but you take 1~4 Psychic damage every turn.
Type
Class Actions
Skill Tree Location	Nodes Unlocked
First Rim	Stage Fright Ability Drain

How to Use Psionic Overload

Uses of Psionic Overload
Deal Additional Psychic Damage to Your Attacks Ideal for Physically-Adept Classes Should Be Used as Last Resort

Deal Additional Psychic Damage to Your Attacks

Your attacks gain an additional 1-4 Psychic Damage, which helps when finishing off enemies with a single attack. Just make sure the fight doesn't last longer so you could avoid incurring the 1-4 Psychic Damage to yourself.

Ideal for Physically-Adept Classes

Psionic Overload is a useful ability for classes that specialize in dealing physical attacks. It's recommended to have this equipped if your character or companion has a high Strength stat or knows how to dish out the pain through melee or range combat.

Should Be Used as Last Resort

Psionic Overload comes with a disadvantage when the fight drags on, as you receive 1-4 Psychic Damage for your every turn. To prevent accumulating its penalties, be sure to only use this ability when nearing the end of the fight.

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