Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player has revealed their phenomenal cosplay of Lae’zel, the Sword Coast’s most fearsome Githyanki Fighter. Not only has Larian Studio’sDungeons & DragonsRPG won all five major Game of the Year Awards, butBaldur’s Gate 3has inspired fans to make some truly amazing creations.
From outcast vampires to pact-bound warlocks,Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with fascinating characters. Heralding from Crèche K’liir, Lae’zel is a fearsome Githyanki warrior honed by years of battle against her kin’s mortal enemies, the Illithid mind flayers. One of the game’s six playable origin characters, Lae’zel is one ofthe strongest women inBaldur’s Gate 3. However, Lae’zel is arguably also one of the game’smost complex and well-written characters. Torn between her duty to Vlaakiith, the domineering Githyanki queen, and the need to purge the mind flayer parasite from her head, Lae’zel’s character arc is one of the most intriguing stories in the entire game. As the narrative unfolds, players begin to unravel the many emotional layers of this fan-favorite character, discovering a surprisingly tender personality beneath her brusque exterior.
Since its release in August 2023,Baldur’s Gate 3has inspired countless players to create costumes of their favorite characters. However, likeall Githyanki inBaldur’s Gate 3,Lae’zel’s characteristic yellow-green skin tone, long pointed ears, small nose, and mottled facial markings make her one of the game’s more difficult looks to emulate. Redditor Frau_Haku has just defied all these challenges by sharing a picture of their stunning Lae’zel cosplay. Clad in the fighter’s iconic Githyanki Half-Plate armor and wielding a massive 2-handed Githyanki Greatsword, the outfit’s attention to detail is so precise that at first glance the image almost looks straight out of the game.
Lifelike Lae’zel Cosplay Leaves Fans Awestruck
The ensemble is so impressive that the post quickly became the most popular post on the entire r/BaldursGate3 subreddit, gathering almost 62,000 upvotes after only one day – over 20,000 more than the previous highest post. The extremely talented Redditor is no stranger to making costumes fromBaldur’s Gate 3, having previously posted their take on Mizora in both her human and demonic forms andAstarian in his eccentric camp clothes.
OtherBaldur’s Gate 3players have been inspired to make some similarly skillful creations. One fan recently spent five months making aworking Xbox controller in the shape of Shadowheart’s mysterious artifact, complete with 20 buttons and motion sensors to simulate thumbsticks. WithBaldur’s Gate 3’s deluxe editions finally starting to ship, fans can only hope to see more projects and labors of love like these in the future.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
