Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Does Knock Out actually do anything?

I went out of my way not to kill Mayrina's brothers in the scene with Granny Ethel, but the characters are all acting like they're dead. Does the "Knock Out" action actually change anything?

I don't think the functionality is complete yet... I got into a fight with the Tiefling trying to kill the imprisoned goblin at the Druid camp, and went out of my way to knock her out. After I long rested and went back to the camp, they were walking around with 1 hit point... And immediately started a battle with me, meaning EVERY Tiefling in a 3 mile radius also started a battle with. Hoping the knock-out mechanic is fleshed out more for the full release.

I agree. I had the exact same problem. Also with the Tieflings outside of Lae'zel's cage, except they just were dead after a long rest. At the very least there should be someone from their faction to talk to that can drag their comatose bodies back where they came from and maybe talk them down from their silliness.

I haven't tried it yet, but it was suggested to me when I made a thread of not wanting to kill nettie.


Now though I kill everyone I can for their sweet loot and XP.

I've tried it as well - seems to have no effect and doesn't change a damned thing currently.

To be fair, you can loot them if they are KO'd. I don't recall getting xp though.
Could end up being a balance issue, as Murder hobos and thugs that run around knocking everyone out and robbing them, aren't that far apart.