It's possible to immortalize a custom character in Baldur's Gate 3, but it can be all too easy to make a mistake that will forever affect Tav's preserved legacy. Whether helping everyone in sight or going down a path of evil, it's safe to say that any Baldur's Gate 3 protagonist is going to leave a major impact on the world. Making sure that history has something to remember them by might be a touch narcissistic, but it's arguably justified as long as it ends up looking good.
The opportunity to immortalize Tav comes in Act 3 of the game, showing up in the circus parked outside the Lower City of Baldur's Gate. Stoney and Boney, an Elemental and a Mephit who are partnered both in work and life, offer to make a statue of the protagonist for the substantial price of 5,000 gold. Agreeing to this proposal will result in the statue being shipped to camp, where it can stand as a testament to Tav's glory. Someone must have the job of lugging it between camp locations, but it's easier to pretend that it magically teleports on its own.
Tav's Statue Can Get Stuck With A Helmet In BG3
The statue of Tav in Baldur's Gate 3 is made immediately upon agreeing to the purchase, making it easy to end building a legacy around an unplanned outfit. The easiest way to get caught by surprise involves helmets, as it's possible to hide them during dialogue or across the board for cosmetic reasons. An equipped but invisible helmet will still appear on the statue, however, hiding a character's luscious locks in favor of utilitarian equipment that may not look good at all. Even if the helmet has aesthetic appeal, it tends to make a character's face get a little lost when carved in stone.
Ranged Weapons Can Ruin A Baldur's Gate 3 Statue
Another thing to be careful about is having ranged weapons equipped, even if they're not Tav's primary tool in Baldur's Gate 3. The statue can default to a bow equipped in a secondary slot, making for a less dynamic or representative rendition of a character who only uses one for backup. As with helmets, it's important to check Tav's inventory and unequip unwanted ranged weaponry before agreeing to pay Boney the cost in gold, as Stoney seems to work all too fast when it comes to her specialty service.
On the other end of things, it's possible to use the statue of Tav as an opportunity to do something intentionally silly. The tasteless option is to opt for a nude monument, but there are also possible outfit ensembles that could be memorable. What's important is ensuring that any choice is made with intent, as the statue will likely outlive any Tav that it represents. Living on through history is an impressive feat for the protagonist in Baldur's Gate 3, but a moment of carelessness can ruin that opportunity forever.