Act 1 Complete Checklist - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)
Here is a Checklist for Act 1 missable or unique items in Baldur's Gate 3. This should help you follow and collect all the most powerful items to make the most out of your playthrough.
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Nautiloid
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Escape the Nautiloid | Start quest Escape the Nautiloid. | ||
| Us | Befriend Us. If he survives you will receive the ability Summon Us during Act Two. | ||
| Rune Slate | Read the Rune Slate in the first room, where you start. You will have an advantage on Intelligence check during quest |
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| Dark Mind | Take Dark Mind. You will be able to read it in the Mindflayer Colony by using |
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| Slave Mind | Take Slave Mind. You will be able to read it in the Mindflayer Colony by using |
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| Obtain Everburn Blade. Use |
Wilderness
The starting area, where you appear after the introductory section of the game - the Nautiloid ship.
Ravaged Beach
Roadside Cliffs
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| The Wizard of Waterdeep | Start The Wizard of Waterdeep companion quest. | ||
| Free Lae'zel | Start Free Lae'zel companion quest. | ||
| Collect the |
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| Interact with the Rocky Crevice to receive the |
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| Gale | Recruit Gale. | ||
| Lae'zel | Recruit Lae'zel. |
Overgrown Ruins
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Adventuring Party (Lv. 2) Encounter | Handle the Adventuring Party encounter. | ||
| Explore the Ruins | Start Explore the Ruins side-quest. | ||
| Book of Dead Gods | Read Book of Dead Gods. | ||
| Bandits (Lv. 2) Encounter | Defeat the Bandit encounter. | ||
| Take the Soul Coin in Dank Crypt trapped Sarcophagus room. | |||
| The coin is inside the sarcophagus near the |
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| Take the Soul Coin in the sarcophagus where you find |
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| Looted from the Dank Crypt chest. | |||
| Looted from a sarcophagus in Dank Crypt. |
Emerald Grove
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Goblin Raid | Defeat the Goblin Raid. Protect Berth and Aradin. If Berth survives you will be able to do the quest |
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| Return the Locket | Find the stolen locket. Available only if Berth survives the |
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| Obtained near the entrance to Emerald Grove, after you kill Za'Krug. One of the best stealing gloves | |||
| Bugbear Assasin (Lv. 3) Encounter | Save Nadira from Bugbear Assasin. | ||
| Can be stolen from |
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| Heal Pandirna | Pandirna is paralysied you can use |
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| Recruit Wyll | Recruit the Human companion to your party. | ||
| Speak with the Strange Ox | Use |
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| I would suggest avoiding picking this item, as it requires killing Strange Ox. If you kill it in Act 1, you will not be able to obtain |
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| Perform with Alfira | Speak with Alfira and perform with her, you will receive a |
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| Save Arabella |
Complete the quest Save Arabella. You will receive Note: complete this quest before |
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| Investigate the Beach |
Complete the quest Investigate the Beach. Note: complete this quest before |
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| Investigate Kagha |
Complete the quest Investigate Kagha. Player can receive these rewards:
Note: complete this quest before |
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| One of more rarer amulets as it gives direct damage increase. | |||
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| Perfect item for support builds that use spells like |
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| Steal the Sacred Idol |
Complete the quest Steal the Sacred Idol. The party will receive Note: complete this quest after |
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| Due to its defensive bonuses, the ring is useful throughout the whole game. | |||
| Save the Refugees |
Complete Save the Refugees quest. If you want to receive |
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| Rescue the Druid Halsin |
Complete |
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| The cap is relevant for the Bard class, albeit the bonus healing is minor. | |||
| Located inside the Enclave Library. | |||
| Save the Goblin Sazza | Start the quest after finishing |
Arron
This is one of the first vendors you will encounter in the game. He is a halfling trader.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Great ring for Thrower builds. | |||
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Dammon
Tiefling vendor found deeper in the Grove.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| A decent bow, that can be useful in Act 1, as there are multiple monstrosity-type enemies. | |||
| Good shield for the early game due to its saving throw bonus |
Auntie Ethel
She will stay here until you meet her at Sunlit Wetlands (
Auntie Ethel).
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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Volo
Will eventually leave Emerald Grove and can be found at the
Goblin Camp.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| One of the best rings for Support builds that use spells like |
Underground Passage
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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Forest Area
This area is accessible west from the Emerald Grove.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Shaft of a Broken Spear | Pick from Edowin's Body. It will be used to create the |
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| Can be looted from Edowin | |||
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Owlbear Nest
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Head of a Broken Spear | Merge it with the Shaft of a Broken Spear, to create |
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| Crafter from |
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| Inside Selune sealed chest. | |||
| Owlbear Cub | Spare the Owlbear cub. | ||
| Selûnite Rite |
The rite is found inside a Gilded chest. By reading the rite you will have an easier check to gain a Nightsong point after Shadowheart has her flashback about the black wolf. |
Blighted Village
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Scratch the Dog | Recruit the dog that is protecting his dead master. | ||
| Goblin Encounters | Defeat the goblins in the village. | ||
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| Finish the Masterwork Weapon | Craft one of the masterwork weapons. | ||
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| Decide fate of the gnome. | Decide what happens with the gnome that is captured by the goblins. | ||
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| Ogres in Blighted Village |
Deal with the ogres. There are two available outcomes:
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| Try to at least recruit the Ogres, so that you could obtain the time you needed it. | |||
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Apothecary's Cellar
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Explore the Apothecary's Cellar | You will find some unique interactions, items and an encounter here. | ||
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| Necromancy of Thay |
You can either destroy or read the book. If you successfully read it:
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You can gain a new companion named Shovel:
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Whispering Depths
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Dark Amethyst | Required to read |
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The Risen Road
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Hunt the Devil | Help paladins kill the person they are hunting. | ||
| Obtained from Anders. | |||
| Located on the roof of the tollhouse. | |||
| Recruit Karlach | Recruit the Tiefling. | ||
| Our Fiery Friend | Starts as soon as you recruit Karlach. | ||
| The Hellion's Heart | Starts as a sub-quest of |
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| One of the best stealing ring in the game. | |||
| Find the Missing Shipment |
Help find the missing shipment. Note: if you will want to successfuly complete the quest either Olly and Rugan have to bring it back or you will have to bring the whole chest without looking inside or unlocking it. |
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| Flind and Gnolls encounter | Defeat the gnolls. | ||
| Can be looted from Flind. | |||
| Can be looted from a dead caravan agent. | |||
| Can be looted from Flind. | |||
| Gain Password To Enter the Thief Hideout | Save Rugan or use |
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| Found inside a trapped and locked wooden chest inside the cave. | |||
| Located in the tollhouse basement. |
Waukeen's Rest
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Rescue the Grand Duke | To start the quest speak with the Flaming Fist soldier at |
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| Rescue the Trapped Man | Save the man stuck upstairs. | ||
| Found upstairs inside a guilded chest. | |||
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Carried by One of the best two-handed weapons in Act 1. |
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| If you save |
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| Speak With the Frightened Ox |
For some unique dialogue you can use |
Zhentarim Basement
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Enter Zhentarim Hideout | Gain entrance to Zhentarim Hideout. | ||
| Free the Artist | Start Free the Artist quest. | ||
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| Can be stolen, located inside an ornate chest. | |||
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Can only be bought if you successfully finish |
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Goblin Camp
It is recommended to enter this area peacefully. Explore, trade and finish any quests that are related to this location before completing
Rescue the Druid Halsin but do not leave to the
Rosymorn Monastery without completing the quest first.
Grat the Trader
He is found as you enter the castle area.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Solid gloves with bonus damage for Ranged builds using bows. | |||
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| The best, throwing weapon for throwing builds until Act 2 or Act 3. | |||
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| If was not obtained in Emerald Grove from Volo |
Outside Area
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Game of Chicken | If you previously spared the |
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| Recruit Owlbear Cub | You can recruit the Owlbear Cub either by winning Game of Chicken or after dealing with the goblins convince it to go to your camp. | ||
| You will have to kiss Crusher goblin's foot to obtain this ring or kill him. | |||
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Shattered Sanctum
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Participate in Abdirak's Ritual | Completing the ritual you will gain a permenant bonus: |
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| Rescue Volo | Complete Rescue Volo quest before |
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Can be acquired after inviting Volo to your camp and asking him to remove your tadpole. The surgery will fail but Volo will replace the damaged eye. With the new eye you will gain a permenant |
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| Rescue the Tortured Prisoner |
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| Brand of the Absolute |
Handle the evenet where Priestess Gut wants to give you the Brand of the Absolute. |
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| Received if |
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| Decide the Fate of Minthara |
You will have to decide what happens to Minthara:
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| The Best Light Armor in Act 1. | |
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| Carried by |
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| Located inside a gilded chest. | |||
| Deal with Dror Ragzlin (Lv. 5) |
Part of Don't forget to loot the |
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| Loot Dror Ragzlin's Vault |
It contains a few unique items: |
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| Very good gloves, specifically for martials that engage in close combat. The attack roll advantage allows them to greatly improve their average damage. | |
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| Defeat the Goblins | After exploring the whole camp including the below listed areas (Defiled Temple and Worg Pens) complete Defeat the Goblins quest. |
Roah Moonglow
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Great bow that can be used as a stat stick to improve initiative, even if you do not use ranged attacks. | |||
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Worg Pens
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Deal with Beastmaster Zurk & Wargs | - | ||
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Defiled Temple
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Deal With Polma | You can either deal with her peacefuly or defeat her in battle. | ||
| Great amulet, as it can be useful for almost any character. Having a safe movement spell can save you from dying or allow you to gain a better vantage point. |
Sunlit Wetlands
The Swamp
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Handle the Druid Sanctuary Encounter |
Don't forget to loot: |
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| Talk With Gandrel | - | ||
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Gnarled Teahouse & Overgrown Tunnel
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Speak With Auntie Ethel | - | ||
| Investigate People in the Entrance Gallery | Find out what happened to the people trapped here and continue to talk with the door and gain further access to the tunnel. | ||
| Deal With the Hags Pawns | - | ||
| Defeat the Hag | - | ||
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| Mayrina (if saved from The Hag) | You will have a small interaction with Mayrina if you save her from the Hag. |
Mountain Pass
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Speak With Kith'rak Voss | - | ||
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Underdark
There are multiple ways to reach Underdark:
From Defiled Temple to the Selunite Outpost
From Zhentarim Hideout to Storehouse in Underdark
Fall from Whispering Depths to Underdark - don't forget to cast
Feather Fall in order to survive the fall.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Defeat the Minotaur (Lv. 4) | The Minotaur can be found in one of two locations. You can loot |
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| Defeat the Bulette (Lv. 5) |
Can appear in multiple locations. You will be able to loot the |
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Stuck inside a rock Extremely powerful weapon that can be used to empower your party member damage and other stats. |
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| Investigate the Petrified Drow |
You will find some important loot including a quest item: |
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| Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft |
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| Although this may not seem as very powerful item, it can be given to Gale, without sacrificing other good unique gear. | |
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| Defeat Spectator (Lv. 5) | Will drop |
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| Defeat the Hook Horrors (Lv. 4) and Filro the Forgotten (Lv. 5) | You will be able to loot the |
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| Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft |
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| Required item for |
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Selunite Outpost
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| One of the best Cleric armor in the game. |
Ebonlake Grotto/Myconid Colony
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Gain Access to Ebonlake Grotto | - | ||
| Defeat the Duergar Intruders |
As a reward you will gain access to the locked room with some important loot:
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| Is one of 3 parts that are used to craft |
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| Cure Thulla | Cure Thulla to receive |
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| Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite |
After completing the quest you will be able to buy from Omeluum the following items:
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| Find the Mushroom Picker | You will receive |
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| Deliver Nere's Head |
Depending to who you deliver the head reward will be different:
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| Avenge Glut's Circle |
Depending with who you side with, you will receive different rewards:
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Burg
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| The best caster weapon in Act 1, can easily be used till Act 3 | |||
| Relevant amulet for any caster that greatly uses the |
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Omeluum
He can be pickpocketed or you can access his wares after you finish
Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite quest.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| It's one of the best boots in the game for any build that applies status effects or uses control spells. | |||
| Great amulet to restore a spell slot when needed. It can be unequipped after use. | |||
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Derryth Bonecloak
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| The ring is useful throughout the whole game due to its consistent and easy-to-apply damage rider. | |||
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| Excellent throwing gloves that are useful till Act 3. | |||
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Decrepit Village
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Handle the Duergar Ambush | If you decide to fight them you will be able to loot the |
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| Found on an executed Deep Gnome. |
Arcane Tower
For an indepth guide checkout The Full Arcane Tower Guide.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Deal with the Arcane Turrets | It is possible to either defeat them or bypass them. | ||
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| Loot the Chest of the Mundane | To get some mundane items. | ||
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| Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part One: Betrayal | Take and interact with the githyanki slate in the third floor or bring it to Lae'zel. | ||
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| Deal with Bernard (Lv. 4) |
You can either have a peaceful resolution or defeat him in battle. For the peaceful resolution read You will be able to loot |
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| Used to unlock the secret basement in the tower. | |||
| Check the stool at the top of the tower, it is easy to miss. By breaking it, you can get the item. | |||
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The Festering Cove
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Festering Cove Encounter | - | ||
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Underdark - Grymforge
Duergar Encampment
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Acquired during the encounter before arriving to the |
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| Return the Sergeants Boots |
You will have to choose one of these rewards: |
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| The best robe for casters in Act 1. | |||
| Defeat the Mimics | - | ||
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| The Bullied Gnome | Either bully or protect the gnome name Skickpit. | ||
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| Speak With Philomeen About the Runepowder | - | ||
| Decide the Fate of True Soul Nere | If you will want to complete |
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| One of the best boot options throughout the game. Amazingly, you can get them this early. | |||
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Greymon
The Druegar can be encountered on a skiff when traveling to Grymforge or later at the area where Nere is being dug out.
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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Ancient Forge/Abandoned Refuge
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Get Infernal Alloy |
Speak with Stonemason Kith and pass three checks (Investigation, Perception and History DC 5-10). For Bards only 1 check is required (either History or Deception). |
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| Get Past the Rubble | Completely optional quest. This is one of the ways to the |
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| You can gift it to Shadowheart. Grants one Nightsong point. | |||
| Found on the catwalk. Used to craft |
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| Found on a pile of rubble. Used to craft |
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| Defeat Merregon Legionnaire and Hellsboar | - | ||
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| Defeat the Ochre Jelly (Lv. 5) | Can either be reached from the lower level or upper. If trying to access from the upper level you can use |
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| Found on a skeleton. Used to craft |
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| Defeat the Animated Armors (Lv. 4) | - | ||
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| Used to craft |
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| Used to craft Adamantine items. | |||
| Defeat the Magma Mephits (Lv. 3) | - | ||
| Used to craft Adamantine items. | |||
| Defeat the Fire Element | - | ||
| Help the Cursed Monk | Starts by taking the |
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| One of the best amulets for Monk builds until Act 3. |
Adamantine Forge
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Defeat Grym (Lv. 10) | Will drop |
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| Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield. | |||
| Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield. | |||
| Although the weapons might sound impressive, compared to other options in Act 1, they underperform, and it's better to get armor or a shield. | |||
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Rosymorn Monastery Trail
The Trail
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Check Your Quests Before Entering the Rosymorn Monastery Tail | Double check if you have done quests you wanted as certain quests will be closed if you leave to the trail (e.g. |
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| Avoid Going to Shadow-Cursed Lands | For now avoid going to the Shadow-Cursed Lands as it will finish Act 1 and start Act 2. | ||
| Defeat the Undead Army (Lv. 3-6) | You can use |
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| Speak With Elminster Aumar | - | ||
| Steal a Githyanki Egg | You can either steal the |
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| Talk With the Blue Jay | Use the spell |
Lady Esther
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| If not obtained from Sovereign Glut in Ebonlake Grotto. | |||
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Rosymorn Monastery
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Find the Blood of Lathander |
In this part of the quest you will need to bring these item to the specified tables:
After you complete the puzzle you you will obtain a note which you have to read to progress the quest and |
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Obtained after completing the above mentioned puzzle. |
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| Deal With the Giant Eagles |
You can either deal with them peacefully or defeat them in combat. |
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| Defeat the Guardian of Faith | - | ||
| Defeat the Kobolds (Lv. 5) | - | ||
| Excellent helmet to be used together with |
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| Defeat the Githyanki Fighters (Lv. 5) | - |
Creche Y'llek
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Can either be acquired by convincing |
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| Steal the egg to bring it to |
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| Obtain the Second Githyanki Disc | The second part is carried by |
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| Explore Crèche Y'llek | Before continuing, explore and trade. | ||
| Talk With Ghustil Stornugoss |
She will attempt to remove the Illithid Tadpole from your head. You can gain
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| Take Mind Flayer Parasite Specimens | You can find 3 Illithid Tadpoles in the Doctor's Office. |
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| Gain Access to the Inquisitors Chamber | You will either need to defeat |
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| Speak With the Inquisitor | - | ||
| Go to the Astral Plane | - | ||
| Collect Loot at the Inquisitors Chamber | |||
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| Excellent ring providing an easy psychic damage rider. | |||
| One of the best headwear for Paladin builds. | |||
| Excellent gloves that work well with builds aiming to control enemies via various damage effects. | |||
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| Complete Find the Blood of Lathander |
If you have acquired the You will need to solve the After approaching the altar the party has to place the If the party doesn't have the crest will have to risk the whole monastery being destroyed. To avoid this when the event starts you have to destroy the four Lathander Solar Machines. |
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| The ring has some niche uses with Martial builds. |
A'jak'nir Jeera
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| These gloves can serve as an improvement to get higher Dexterity and improve attack rolls. | |||
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| Highly in-demand item that is perfect as a stat stick for many ranged builds. | |||
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Late Game Camp
| Found | Name | Information | Location |
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| Speak with Kith'rak Voss | Speak with Kith'rak Voss at you camp the first long rest after you are done and left |
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| It can be obtained from Voss, if you decide to kill him. |
Conclusion
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