The Emperor certainly doesn’t seem like a normal Mindflayer, and he urges you to “evolve” and become more Illithid, but should you let the Emperor evolve you? The answer is yes, you should let the Emperor evolve you in BG3—here’s why.
Should You Let the Emperor Evolve You in BG3?
As you follow the questline Embrace Your Potential and barrel ahead to the end of Act 2 in BG3, you’ll learn the true potential of the tadpole, and eventually be given a choice to go even further.