In Baldurs Gate 3, killing the Emperor has significant consequences for the player and the game's storyline. Here's what happens if you choose to attack the Emperor:
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End of the game: Attacking the Emperor leads to the end of the game, as you will face off against them, the Intellect Devourer, and other enemies. This decision effectively concludes your adventures in the game.
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Loss of protection: The Emperor is actually a mind flayer, and they serve as the source of your protection against the Absolute, a powerful and corrupting force. Killing the Emperor means losing this protection and potentially being completely corrupted by the Absolute.
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Escape of the Gith: The Emperor plays a crucial role in imprisoning powerful Gith, preventing them from escaping and causing chaos. Without the Emperor's control, the Gith will break free, and you will lose control to the tadpole in your head, eventually being found by the Gith.
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Illusion of choice: Killing the Emperor may not have been your actual objective, as there are instances in the game where Vlaakith demands the players enter the Astral Prism to kill someone there, which may or may not have been the Emperor. This suggests that the choice to attack the Emperor might be an illusion, and the real consequences lie elsewhere in the game's storyline.
