Illithid Powers as Bonus action

[Grim]

Spoilerish!
So I just finished Act 1 and ofc when Emperror offered the free power I took it, but while my MC can use the illithid powers as a Bonus action my companion have to use an Action, even though they also became Illithid. Does anyone know why? What did I miss?
https://imgur.com/a/BwhFqsj

[Genya]

The character that uses the healing device in the githyanki creche is able to use illithid powers as bonus actions, I believe it's one of the abilities you get that you can see in your character sheet

[Grim]

Originally posted by Genya:

The character that uses the healing device in the githyanki creche is able to use illithid powers as bonus actions, I believe it's one of the abilities you get that you can see in your character sheet

thanks for letting me know!

[Wundwasser]

Is there anny other way to get the ability to use the powers as an bonus action later in the game? I dont wannt to play like 25 hours again xD

[Moonbane]

No, its an one shot, and you have to succeed 3 saving throws to succesfully get it. Save it for next game.

[Moonbane]

I am reminded, you can eventually get an alike illithid ability.
https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Mind_Sanctuary
Allows you to mix and match ability use with actions and bonus actions. Think of it as while within the area of effect, you have omniactions that can be used for whatever.

Especially noticeable if you have an additional bonus action from 3 levels in thief. Meaning that you could fire 3 full actions in a round without dipping into haste.