While venturing near The Waning Moon, you will be met with a surprise as there have been Githyanki forces sent to attack you.
If you have accepted the Qua’nith Psionic Detector from Voss previously, you will be alerted, and your party will be aware of Githyanki lurking nearby.
As you approach an arch near the road to Baldur’s Gate, you will be ambushed by these forces where you must defeat the Githyanki attackers.
Githyanki Ambush Location
Your party will be ambushed by the Githyanki once you reach the waypoint near the Road to Baldur’s Gate, which is northwest of The Waning Moon.
The Githyanki will not be visible before you approach the arch and will immediately appear if one of your characters moves close enough to it.
How To Defeat The Githyanki Ambushers?
The Githyanki will appear with two Veteran Warriors beside the first party member that comes close enough to the arch while 3 others will be on top of the arch.
Above you will be 2 Veteran Raiders and all of them are led by a Githyanki named Ch’r’ai Tska’an, who is titled the Avatar of Vlaakith.
It is best to take out the closest enemies near your party and to also have a spellcaster ready for long range damage (or ranged attackers) for the enemies on the arch.
Casting spells with an area of effect can help weaken the enemies on the arch, including the Avatar of Vlaakith so you can deal with them later when their health is reduced.
Make sure you have a way to counter enemy spells if you have a caster with you as the Avatar of Vlaakith tends to cast Eldritch Blast.
Killing the two Veteran Warriors while damaging the enemies on the arch should allow you to weaken the enemies until they are nearly defeated.
Once the Avatar of Vlaakith and probably one Veteran Raider is left, you can close in on them and finish them off.
The Avatar of Vlaakith
Ch’r’ai Tska’an is a powerful enemy sent by Vlaakith herself to hunt you down, who attempts to attack you with spells from afar.
Equipped with the Psionic Ward, this Githyanki becomes resistant to Psychic Damage but does not have any other resistances.
Defeating Ch’r’ai Tska’an will allow you to loot the following from her:
- Royal Orders – Githyanki Disc with order for the group to obtain the artifact or suffer consequences dealt by Vlaakith.
- Hr’a’cknir Bracers (Very Rare) – Has Quickened Mage Hand passive, allowing you to cast Mage Hand as a bonus action. Also has Level 3 Transmutation Spell and provides +1 to Strength Saving Throws.
- Torch
- Psionic Ward Armor (Rare Medium Armor) – Provides Resistance to Psychic Damage if the wearer is a Gith. Successful Saving Throws against spells cause the wearer to regain 1-4 Hit Points.
- Githyanki Longsword (Uncommon)
Verdict
While the Githyanki Ambush consists of 5 enemies, they can be quite deadly if you are not prepared, and it would be best to do a Short Rest before the fight.
Focusing on dealing damage to the closest enemies while casting AOE spells on the Avatar of Vlaakith is a good way to prepare for fighting them after the Veteran Warriors.
Watch out for the Avatar of Vlaakith as she may use Misty Step to teleport closer to your party, which would be a good opportunity to focus your attacks on her.