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Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen is a Rare Quest Item in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about the Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen, how to get it, as well as its price and effects, and more!

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Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen Overview

Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen Type Quest Item
Rarity Rare
Weight Price
0.2
100
Description Hanging suspended in murky slime, the living tadpole looks like some hideous cousin to the slug, only gorged and slick with remnants of of brain fluids.

How to Get Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen

Various Locations

Mind Flayer Parasite specimens can be looted from different key enemies throughout your adventure. Collecting these specimen and using them will unlock a variety of Illithid powers at your disposal, for a price.

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