Act Three/Inspiration

Overview

Approval

Inspiration

This page contains all inspirations which can be earned within Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3. To unlock an inspiration the character must be in the active party.

Anywhere

These inspirations can be earned throughout the game, beyond Act One.

General

 Fate Must Wait: Resurrect anyone in the party. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Dragon's Hoard: Have at least 2000 gold among the party. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Whispers from the Grave: Glean some wisdom from speaking with the dead. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Soul for Sale: Acquire a Soul Coin. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Combat

 Killing Spree: Kill 5 enemies in a single round. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Pentacrush: Kill 5 enemies in a single turn. Soldier background. Lae'zel Varanna Sunblossom

 Unfriendly Fire: Defeat 5 neutral creatures in a single round. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 One for the Ages: Survive a fight in which the party kill ten or more enemies. Soldier background. Lae'zel Varanna Sunblossom

 Panoply of Agony: Get at least one kill with each Damage type. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Strategist: Defeat a powerful foe in one strike. Soldier background. Lae'zel Varanna Sunblossom

Dialogues

 Indulge Thine Appetites: Follow the Dark Urge. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Subdue Thine Appetites: Resist the Dark Urge. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Dark Urge choices are untagged, but are often violent and use a thinner font. Must specifically pick a choice which indulges or resists the Urge, not just ignore it.

 Eldritch Authority: Become a True Soul. Noble background Minthara Kerz

Use illithid persuasion 7 times.

 Reanimator: Correctly follow Gale's instructions to resurrect him. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Only the character interacting with the pouch gets inspiration.

 Penchant for Diplomacy: Reach a High level of Approval (45+) with a companion. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Crimes

 Escape Artist: Escape from jail after being arrested. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Blood Price: Kill an innocent civilian. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 A Fine Fortune: Steal an item worth at least 1000 gold. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Fine By Me: Use a player character's wealth to bribe a guard. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Trading

 Valued Customer: Trade with someone who has High approval. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 A Golden Masterpiece: Sell an item worth at least 1000 gold. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

Anywhere in Act Three

These inspirations can be earned throughout Act Three.

Combat

 Kicking the Rust Bucket: Destroy a Steel Watcher. Soldier background Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Down with the Steel Oppressors!: Defeat a Steel Watcher. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

This can be triggered retroactively by adding an Urchin to the party after the fact.

Dialogue

 An Apocalyptic Deal: Convince someone to aid the party during the endgame or by making a deal with Raphael. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

See Gather Your Allies.

Rivington

Arfur's Mansion

Talk to Arfur:

 Supply and Demand: Offer to kick the squatters out for a lower fee than the Rivington Rats. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Needs of the Many: Persuade the merchant to let the refugee squatters stay in his home. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

Both can be earned. The party must first persuade Arfur that the party members can do it for half. The they must deal with Zenovia in any fashion, and then speak to Arfur again and intimidate him into letting the squatters stay.

Defend the Golewits:

 Exerting Judgement: End the squabbling between the merchant and the squatters. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Any resolution triggers this.

 Securing Hospitality: Save the squatters from being kicked out. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Finders Keepers: Help the squatters keep their temporary abode. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The party must convince Arfur to let the squatters stay then speak to Ben.

Requisitioned Barn

'Talk to Nestor:

 Alms for the Unfortunate: Donate something to the refugees. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Sharing the Spoils: Donate to the refugees. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Spare What You Can: Give a donation to the big barn. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The party must donate something.

 Food for the Soul: Donate a Long Rest's worth of food to the donation chest. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

The party must donate a supply pack.

 Gifts of the Wilds: Give raw goods as a donation. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

The party must donate some food.

Explore the  Barn:

 Never Trust an Honest Person: Lie to gain entrance into the big barn. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must enter the barn without permission, then let themselves be escorted out and succeed a Deception check against Nestor.

 Donations Means 'Free': Steal donated goods from the big barn. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Give Nothing Back: Take donations from the big barn. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The party must take from the locked "Donation Chest" specifically.

 Immoral Ingenuity: Discover the booby-trapped toys. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

The party must walk up to the box with teddy bears and succeed the passive Investigation check.

Talk to Rowan:

 Personal Relations: Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

One of five disguises of Orin the Red. Only the first two whom the party meet are imposters.

Gur Camp

 Skald's Song: Witness the Gur funeral. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Solemn Farewell: Witness the Gur funeral. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

The party must visit the camp, to see Ulma give final rites, and then interact with the pyre if inspirations are not triggering; touching it causes a -5 attitude penalty.

Abandoned Windmill

Deal with the Mind flayer:

 Kill 'Em While They're Young: Execute the newborn mind flayer. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Unexpected Parenting: Feed a brain to the newborn mind flayer. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Newfound Subject: Feed a brain to the freshly turned mindflayer. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Mutually exclusive. Feeding the Mind Flayer first prevents gaining the inspiration from killing it.

Rivington General

Talk to Gyldro:

 Dream Big: Describe the player character's perfect weapon to Gyldro Angleiron. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Personal Relations: Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

One of five disguises of Orin the Red. Only the first two which the party meet are imposters.

Angleiron's Cellar

Talk to Wulbren:

 Explosive Artistry: Obtain the Runepowder Bomb from Wulbren. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Keeping Your Hands Clean: Refuse to cause collateral damage with Wulbren's plan. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Kill Wulbren:

 Buyable Loyalty: Get a payday for the head of the deep gnome's leader. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Removing Chaotic Actors: Remove the head of the deep gnome insurrectionists. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

This requires saving Wulbren from Moonrise Towers, but then killing him as part of  Deal with the Gnomes.

Circus of the Last Days

Talk to Klaus:

 The Right Oil for Any Situation: Gain access to the circus. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

This is granted upon using any method used to enter.

 Seams of Lavender and Thyme: Gain entrance to the circus by deception. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must pick any Deception roll or class specific rolls like those of Wizards, Sorcerers, Bards.

Talk to Zethino:

 A Test of Faithfulness: Ask the Master of Love to test the player character's bond. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Knowledge of the Heart: Get a fresh perspective on the player character's relationship with a companion. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

The player character must get the best possible outcome from Zethino's relationship test.

 Personal Relations: Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

One of five disguises of Orin the Red. Only the first two whom the party meet are imposters.

Talk to Akabi:

 Cheating the Cheater: Find the source of the genie's trick and take it. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 A Grand Prize!: Figure out Akabi's scheme and obtain the "grand" prize. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

The Djinni Ring must be pickpocketed from Akabi and then the party must win the jackpot.

Talk to Boney:

 Encouraging Local Artists: Commission a Statue of the player character. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 First of Many: Request a statue of the player character's mortal form. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

This costs 5000 gold. The Dark Urge is triggered no matter whose statue it is.

Near Popper:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 1/8 - The Clown's Severed Hand is nearby. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Talk to Lucretious:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 8/8 - The party must return seven (7) body parts to her.

Talk to 'Dribbles':

 Taking the Spotlight: Willingly step up to the circus' stage. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

Talk to Crimson:

 Primary Needs: Tame the dilophosaurus, making it non-hostile. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 Running Wild: Release all the imprisoned circus beasts. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

Part 1/2. The party must feed and free Crimson before the fight against Dribbles starts.

Mutually exclusive. Feeding Crimsom makes him not run when cage is opened.

Talk to Shadow-Whiskers:

 Running Wild: Release all the imprisoned circus beasts. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

Part 2/2. The party must free Shadow-Whiskers before the fight against Dribbles starts.

Open Hand Temple

Talk to Clements and Bill:

 A Scorned Closed Heart: Side with the open-minded priest. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

In the dialogue with the priests, the party must choose "Sounds like your god would be proud of Father Logan".

 A Wounded Open Heart: Side with the close-minded priest. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

In the dialogue with the priests, the party must choose "If Father Logan had been pickier, he might still been alive".

Mutually exclusive.

Talk to Yannis:

 Drama Sleuth: Take up Valeria's investigation. Brinna Brightsong

 Trusting Your Instincts: Take up Valeria's shoddily concluded investigation. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Assistant to the Extra-Planar Agent: Take up Valeria's serial killer investigation. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Talk to Tara on the roof:

 Interrupted Communications: Discover where the missing letters went. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Cat's Got Your Tongue?: Find the missing letters. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

In the Temple  Cellar:

 There's Always a Back Door: Gain access to the Open Hand Temple's hidden door. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

There are two buttons under two Heraldic Signs. Succeeding the Perception check and pressing them opens a secret door into a next-door cave.

 Following the Instructions: Return the Sentient Amulet to Shirra. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

The party must bring the Sentient Amulet from Grymforge to the grave of Shirra Clarwen.

In the  Under Temple Cave Area:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 2/8 - Clown's Severed Torso on body of Penela. Return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Sword Coast Couriers

Grab the Report:

 Multipass: Use the urgent Ravengard missive to pass the Flaming Fist checkpoint. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Part 1/2. The pass behind Danzo, must be stolen and used to enter Wyrm's Rock Fortress.

Talk to Commander Lightfeather:

 Enlisted Avian: Meet Commander Lightfeather. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

The party must speak to Lightfeather using Speak with Animals.

 Reporting for Duty: Report to Commander Lightfeather. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

The party must reply with "Er, Lieutenant <name>, reporting for duty. Both Lae'zel and Jaheira get this option." ^{[Needs Verification]}

Western Beach

Talk to Dying Stone Lord Thug:

 Personal Relations: Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

One of five disguises of Orin the Red. Only the first two whom the party meet are imposters.

Talk to Farlin and Cairos:

 Stacking the Deck: Side with Farlin and the Guild against the Stonelord's smugglers. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Easy Pickings: Take out Cairos and his crew after they fight with Farlin's crew. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Cleaning up the Scum: Kill both of the opposing smuggling factions. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

South Span Checkpoint

Talk to Lens:

 Blabbermouth: Complete Lens' interview. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Free Advertisement: Complete the interview with Lens. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Press Release: Complete Lens' interview. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Personal Relations: Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

One of five disguises of Orin the Red. Only the first two whom the party meet are imposters.

Talk to Edwynna:

 New Normal: Let the player character be scanned by a Steel Watcher. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

The party must allow the Steel Watcher to scan the player character while entering.

 Not so Infallible After All: Evade being arrested by a Steel Watcher. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must avoid observation by the Absolute's Scrying Eyes during the game or refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher.

Wyrm's Crossing

Sharess' Caress

 Giving a Private Performance: Receive a service at Sharess' Caress. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Alternative Vocations: Partake in a service from Sharess' Caress Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

The party must accept a free drink from Hoots Hooligan, experience "rapture" from Naoise Nallinto, and hire either Nym Orlith or Sorn Orlith or both of them.

Talk to Naoise Nallinto:

 Carnal Rituals of Sharess: Take part in the... erm... negotiable affection provided in Sharess' Caress. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Exsanguinated Ecstacy: Accept Naoise's lewd proposition. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Talk to Arfur Gregorio again:

 Price of Freedom: Introduce Arfur to the subtleties of capitalism. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Stuffed Bears in the Closet: Blackmail the merchant. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must take the Admission Pass and demand all his gold.

 Innocence Lost: Expose the toy-maker's mischief. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Child Safety: Expose Arfur for his booby-trapped toys. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The party must arrest Arfur after discovering the explosive toys in his basement.

Mutually exclusive.

Wyrm's Rock Gate

Talk to Elin:

 Rock-Solid Alibi: Manage to convince the Flaming Fist to let the party into Wyrm's Rock. Acolyte background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 Multipass: Use the urgent Ravengard missive to pass the Flaming Fist checkpoint. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Part 2/2. This refers to the Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard, which is at Sword Coast Couriers on a cabinet behind Danzo.

 Procedures be Damned: Enter Wyrm's Rock without a pass. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Through Nooks and Crannies: Enter Wyrm's Rock without pass or invitation. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

Talk to Reynash:

 Court Marshall: Expose the Flaming Fist deserter. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Easing His Leave, and His Pockets: Blackmail the Flaming Fist deserter. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Mutually exclusive.

Talk to Arkleia:

 Nothing's Not for Sale: Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster to trade with the player character. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

See Gortash's coronation:

 Personal Invitation: Witness Gortash's coronation. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Coronation of the Dreadmaster: Meet Gortash in Wyrm's Rock and witness his coronation. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Talk to Gortash:

 Shattering the Black Hand: Kill the would-be Tyrant. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Regicide: Execute Gortash. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Shaking Bane's Hand: Agree to an alliance with Gortash. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Always Trust a Dishonest Person: Betray a recently forged alliance. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

One of four ways to earn. The only requirement is that the party initially accept Gortash's bargain. At any point after, if Gortash becomes hostile, the Inspiration is rewarded.

 Never Trust Those Above You: Defeat Gortash without making a deal with him. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Mutually exclusive.

Wyrm's Rock Prison

Break Florrick out:

 Wrongly Convicted: Break Counsellor Florrick out of Wyrm's Rock. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Diplomatic Rescue: Save Counsellor Florrick from Wyrm's Rock. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Wyrm's Way

Meet Ansur:

 Crossing's Namesake: Find the undying sentinel underneath Wyrm's Crossing. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Wyrmslayers: Challenge and defeat Ansur, the not-so-immortal sentinel of Wyrm's Crossing. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Pick up Helm of Balduran:

 Heavy is the Head: Find the Helm of Balduran. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Great Helm of Legends: Find the Helm of Balduran. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

Lower City

Flaming Fist Barrack

Loot Gohumberry X: 123 Y: 4:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 3/8 - the Clown's Severed Pelvis can be found on the corpse of Gohumberry. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Stormshore Tabernacle

Donate to a  Statue:

 Ordinary Practises in Extraordinary Times: Offer appropriate offerings to a deity in the Stormshore Tabernacle. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

The offering is the same amount as needed to get a merchant to 100.

Rob the  Basement:

 Saving It From Collecting Dust: Steal an offering to the gods. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Weak Gifts for Weak Beings: Take the measly offerings to the gods for yourself. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Loot the chests in the basement.

Baldur's Mouth

Complete  Stop the Presses:

 Putting the Pen to Paper: Discover the inner workings of the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 Rennaissant Ingenuity: Uncover the machinery powering the printing press. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 The News of My Deeds Was Greatly Exaggerated: Rig the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 A Pressing Heist: Rig the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Making It Sing to Your Tune: Sabotage the printing press. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Defamed No More: Sabotage the printing press. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Elfsong Tavern

Talk to Alan Alyth:

 Perks of the Trade: Obtain a rebate for the party's room at the Elfsong Tavern. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 For Once, a Warm Meal: Obtain room and board at the Elfsong Tavern. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

 Proper Lodging, Finally: Obtain a room at the Elfsong Tavern. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

 Veteran's Hotspot: Purchase a room at the Elfsong Tavern. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

Talk to Dez:

 Next Generation of Pockets: Assume a contributive role in Dez's parenting. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

Suggest to Dez Kanshaw that his son should join the Guild. This option is only available to Rogues.

Talk to Lakrissa:

 A Bet Is a Bet: Meet with Lakrissa in Baldur's Gate. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Talk to Willoughby:

 A Stand-Up Adventurer: Win the comedy contest in the Elfsong Tavern. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 At Least They Didn't Throw Overripe Bananas...: Lose the comedy contest in the Elfsong Tavern. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

Mutually exclusive.

Talk to Alfira:

 Finding her Stage: Reunite with Alfira in Baldur's Gate. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Safeguarding the Songbird: Meet the unflappable Alfira in Baldur's Gate. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Peartree House

Loot  Kimmabeth:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 4/8 - the Clown's Severed Arm can be found on the corpse of Kimmabeth. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Guildhall Entrance

Talk to Tusgront:

 Friends in Low Places: Gain access to the Undercellar through Tusgront. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must persuade Tusgront to let the party in. If the party has helped Farlin at the Western Beach stand off, he lets them in immedietly.

Enter the  Undercellar:

 Back into the Familiar: Gain a way into the Undercellar. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Underbelly Diplomat: Gain access to the Undercellar. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Beneath the Gate: Enter the Undercellar. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

 Home Sweet Home: Delve into the Undercellar of Baldur's Gate. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Guildhall

Resolve  Aid the Underduke:

 The Wealth of Morality: Choose your allegiance between the Guild and the Zhentarim. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

This is obtained for picking either side during the final confrontation in the Aid the Underduke quest.

 Woman of Her Word: Side with the Nine-Fingers against the Zhentarim. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 Honour Among Thieves: Side with Nine-Fingers against the Zhentarim. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 Backing the Established Players: Side with the Guild during the confrontation. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

At the conclusion of the Aid the Underduke quest, the party must support Nine-Fingers Keene.

 Winged Serpent of Gold: Side with the Zhentarim against Nine-Fingers. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

 It's Just Business: Side with the Zhentarim against Nine-Fingers. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

At the conclusion of the Aid the Underduke quest, the party must support the Zhentarim. Roah Roah or Friol must survive in the previous stage.

Mutually exclusive.

Highberry's Home

 Soured Taste: Find a bottle of poisoned wine at the wine festival. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 Wine Connoisseur: Warn Mrs Highberry of the poisoned wine. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Sorceror's Sundries

 All Knowledge Is Worth Having: Finish reading the Thayan tome of necromancy. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Facemaker's Boutique

 Culling the Imitator: Kill the wannabe assassin. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Extravagance Required: Acquire an exquisite new outfit from Figaro. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 Threads of Fame: Obtain a piece of clothing from the famous Figaro. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Updating Your Wardrobe: Obtain a sumptuous new garment from Figaro. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Elerrathin's Home

 Children of an Outlander: Convince Jaheira to let her family stay in the city. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

 Cherishing Family: Convince Jaheira to let her family stay in the city. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The Lodge

 Alien in the Big City: Have the player character meet and acquaint with Ptaris. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

 Nature of the Beast: Discover the fate of the Githyanki egg. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

The party must have given the Githyanki egg to Esther in Act One.

 Membership Admittance: Ask Havkelaag to join the Society of Brilliance. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Crimson Draughts

Talk to Araj:

 Sanguine Progress: Find out what happened to Araj and her blood experiment. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 Blood of the Covenant: Find out how Araj's blood experiments are going. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Innovations in Volatility: Give the player character's blood to Araj a second time. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

Lavernica's Home

Inside the  Basement:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 5/8 - the Clown's Severed Leg can be found on the corpse of Incontinentia Figgin. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Rainforest's Home

Inside the  Basement:

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 6/8 - the Clown's Severed Foot can be found on the corpse of Winslow Reginol. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Blushing Mermaid

Talk to Svend:

 Playing Sune: Nudge Svend to accept Siggy's proposition. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

The party must speak with them when entering the inn. Convince Sven to go out with Siggy.

Talk to Grisly:

 The Returned Cap'n: Behold the true Captain Grisly in all her piratical glory. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Child Protection Agents: Find and rescue Lora's daughter, Vanra. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Finding Vanra: Find and free Lora's abducted child. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The easiest method is to brew The Hag's Bane and throw it at Grisly while she is still in the inn. Otherwise the Bane can be thrown at Auntie Ethel in the basement as well. Alternatively the hag must be knocked out and then cut open.

Deal with Auntie Ethel:

 Re-tasting the Kill: Kill Ethel a second time - that stubborn, swampy scandal of a hag. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Double-Tap: Kill Auntie Ethel... again... Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Estrangement of Ethel: Defeat Auntie Ethel permanently. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Lady Jannath's Estate

 True Exorcism: Burn Kerri's portrait with the Torch of Revocation and banish Kerri from the Material Plane. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Flames of Passion: Burn Oskar's painting with a Torch of Revocation. Jacelyn

 Using the Proper Means: Find and use the Torch of Revocation. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Part 2/2 - The party must use the Torch of Revocation to burn Kerri's and Oskar's portraits.

 The Throes of Love: Save Oskar's life. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

Save Oskar:

 Painted Hero: Obtain the player character's portrait from Oskar. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Devil's Fee

Peruse the  Devil's Fee:

 Touring the Sights: Correctly identify all of the Devil's Fee's relics. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

Enter the  House of Hope:

 An Exotic Charter: Obtain access to the House of Hope portal. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Horizon Walker: Travel through the House of Hope portal. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

House of Grief

 Rites of Loss: Complete the Mapping of the Heart. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Knives in the Dark: Survive the confrontation in the Sharran Cloister. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

Felogyr's Fireworks

Investigate  Felogyr's Fireworks:

 Silver-Tongue's Better Than Any Key: Gain access to Avery's workshop. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The workshop is on the upper floors of Felogyr's Fireworks. The party can either sneak in or gain access with the password obtained during  Investigate the Suspicious Toys.

 Cunning Code Crackers: Discover the secret passphrase and enter Avery Sonshal's secret workshop. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The passphrase can be learned from File:Arfur Gregorio Unfaded Icon.pngArfur Gregorio.

Bloomridge Park

Protect Edenosa:

 Urban Jungle: Survive the Bhaalist ambush at the park. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

 Urgent Communications: Commune with the Netherbrain. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

The party must speak with Edenosa after the ambush in the park.

Philgrave's Mansion

Talk to Mystic Carrion:

 An Overdue Slaughter: Pull off a long-overdue climax to the life of Mystic Carrion. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Always Trust a Dishonest Person: Betray a recently forged alliance. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

One of four ways to earn. To unlock this inspiration the party must enter combat against Mystic Carrion after obtaining the quest  Find Mystic Carrion's Servant. The only prerequisite for the party is to engage in hostilities by attacking Mystic Carrion directly; it does not count if the undead is already hostile (e.g. because his heart is destroyed).

 True Exorcism: Burn Kerri's portrait with the Torch of Revocation and banish Kerri from the Material Plane. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Flames of Passion: Burn Oskar's painting with a Torch of Revocation. Jacelyn

 Using the Proper Means: Find and use the Torch of Revocation. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

Part 1/2. The party must acquire the Torch of Revocation from the Mystic Carrion. It can be used in Lady Jannath's Estate.

Szarr Palace

 Chained, Unfortunate Souls: Rescue the vampire spawns from Cazador's lair. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Rudolph Van Richtover My Dead Body: Defeat the Ascended Cazador. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

Ramazith's Tower

Deal with Lorroakan:

 Never To Be Chained Again: Defeat Lorroakan and let the Nightsong execute her vengeance. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 How High They Fall: Kill the egotistic would-be immortal. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Stopping the Repetition of History: Defeat Lorroakan. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 The Karsus of Our Times: Give Nightsong to Lorroakan. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

 Always Trust a Dishonest Person: Betray a recently forged alliance. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

One of four ways to earn. Betray Nightsong to Lorroakan.

Lower City Graveyard

Talk to Nina:

 What Remains of the Dead: Guide Nina to acceptance or prowess. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Good Intentions: Help Nina with her ritual. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

Either helping her resurrect her brother or convincing her counts.

Talk to Ulkov:

 Empathy for the Fallen: Convince the coffin-maker Ulkov Sully to make an exception. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Part of Life: Convince the coffin maker to make an exception. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

The party must speak with the grieving parents in front of the house to learn about their daughter. Then Ulkov must be convinced to make them a coffin.

Take Bugthimble's Crate:

 Grave Prospector: Retrieve the grave's gold from Bugthimble. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The Counting House

Break into the  Counting House Vaults:

 Key to the Vault: Obtain a way to enter the lower vaults. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

 What Do We Have Here?: Open one of the additional vaults in the lower levels of the Counting House. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

The vaults must be opened via lockpicking.

 These Belong in a Museum!: Open any of the special vaults in The Counting House. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

Lower City Sewers

Ally with Orin:

 Grinning with Bhaal: Agree to an alliance with Orin. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Written in Blood: Accept Orin's proposition of alliance. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Undercity Ruins

 Forgotten, Bloodied, Halls: Discover the Temple of Bhaal. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Homecoming: Discover the Temple of Bhaal beneath Baldur's Gate. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 The Face of Evil: Reach the Temple of Bhaal. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

Dribbles' head

 Macabre Enigma: Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Guild Artisan background. Jacelyn

 Macabre Hunt: Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Outlander background. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Luthrinn Sina'zith

 The Dismemberment of Dribbles: Collect all the pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Acolyte background. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Trail of Blood Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Haunted One background. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

Part 7/8 - the Clown's Severed Head can be found on the corpse of Wilting Alex. The party must return to Lucretious with all pieces.

Grey Harbour Docks

Save Volo:

 Saving a Fellow Tale-Spinner: Save Volo from an untimely death. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

The party must rescue Volo from the angry mob in front of the Steel Watch Foundry.

Water Queen's House

Talk to Allandra Grey:

 Offerings to the Waves: Make an offering for the dead waveservant. Folk Hero background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Sea Memorial: Offer something during the Water Queen's funeral procession. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

The party must offer something during the funeral.

Steel Watch Foundry

Eavesdrop on Tamia Holzt:

 The Means of Coercion: Find the true reason the Gondians are cooperating with Gortash. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

Protect the  Gondians:

 In Need of a Hero: Successfully rescue all of the Gondians from the Steel Watch Foundry. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

The party must prevent all Gondians from dying. This is granted once the foundry is destroyed.

Disable  the Steel Watch:

 Catastrophic Structural Failure: Blow up the Steel Watch Foundry. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

 A Dish Served Cold: Destroy the Steel Watch Foundry. Urchin background. Maddala Deadeye

 The Art of Destruction: Use the Runepowder Bomb to destroy the Steel Watch Foundry. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 A Massacre Beyond Imagining: Annihilate the Steel Watch Foundry with Wulbren's secret weapon. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Love That Smell: Aid the deep gnomes and use the Runepowder Bomb to blow up the Steel Watch Foundry. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 A Foul and Awesome Display: Use Wulbren's runepowder bomb. Sage background. Gale Sir Fuzzalump

The party must specifically use the Runepowder Bomb.

Flymm Cargo

Talk to Redhammer:

 Lantanna Marvel: Take control of the Submersible. Guild Artisan background Jacelyn

 Down to the Depths Below: Enter the Iron Throne. Outlander background. Karlach Halsin Eldra Sina'zith

The Iron Throne

Protect the  Gondians:

 Against All Odds: Rescue all thirteen captured Gondians' family members before the turn limit expires. Outlander background. Wyll Minsc Danton

The Difficulty setting decides how many turns the party members have: 8 turns on Explorer, 6 turns on Balanced, and 5 turns on Tactician or Honour.

The party can use  Haste for more actions and movement, cast  Misty Step, and drink Elixirs of Peerless Focus to help characters maintain concentration.

House of Hope

Free Hope:

 Freeing the Preyed: Free Hope from captivity. Outlander background. Wyll Minsc Danton

Deal with Raphael:

 Hot Exit: Escape the House of Hope. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna Sunblossom

 Interplanar Cat Burglar: Burgle and escape the House of Hope. Criminal background. Ver'yll Wenkiir

Bhaalist Crypt

Deal with Sarevok:

 Death of Innocence: Become an Unholy Assassin of Bhaal. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Liturgy of Blood: Embrace Bhaal and complete the Murder Tribunal. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

 Spawn Cleanup Crew: Defeat Bhaal's wretched legacy. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Titles for the Collection: Become the Unholy Assassin of Bhaal. Noble background. Minthara Kerz

 Villain of the Ages: Encounter Sarevok, wretched spawn of the dark God Bhaal. Entertainer background. Brinna Brightsong

Free Valeria:

 A Step Too Far: Save Valeria, rejecting Bhaal's gifts. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 End of the Tribunal: Save Valeria and end the Murder Tribunal. Folk Hero background. Wyll Minsc Danton

 Revulsion of Blood: Free Valeria during the Murder Tribunal. Acolyte background. Shadowheart Zenith Feur'sel

Bhaal Temple

Kill Orin:

 Always Trust a Dishonest Person: Betray a recently forged alliance. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree

One of four ways to earn. The party must Face Orin in the Bhaal Temple without killing Gortash, after agreeing to kill him first.

 Securing Your Line: Become the primary descendant of Bhaal. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Putting the Past to Rest: Execute Orin. Soldier background. Lae'zel Jaheira Varanna

The Dark Urge:

 Return of the Bhaalspawn: Embrace your legacy. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

 Bhaalspawn No More: Reject your legacy. Haunted One background. Dark Urge

The player character must either accept or reject Bhaal.

Mutually exclusive.

Astral Plane

Betray the Emperor:

 Always Trust a Dishonest Person: Betray a recently forged alliance. Charlatan background. Astarion Kree Derryck

One of four ways to earn. The party must refuse the Emperor and release Orpheus.