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If you’ve been exploring the Sword Coast inBaldur’s Gate 3, chances are you’ve met the Strange Ox. There are plenty of odd and eccentric characters to run into while you play, and many of them have their own secrets, but the Strange Ox in particular is a mystery. Unlike the other cows, he’s different and quiterudeto you.
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If you’ve spoken to him, you know something is off, but he won’t tell you what. As you make your way through the story, he keeps appearing, and eventually, you’ll meet him again outside the city of Baldur’s Gate. This time, however, he’s more willing to talk - he needs your help.
Where To Find The Devilish Ox
In the Druid’s Grove, you canencounter the Strange Oxfor the first time. He’ll continue to make appearances, remainingominous and vagueas to his true identity no matter what you do. Instead, you’ll have towait for Act Threeto start before you can make progress on uncovering who or what the Strange Ox is.
Upon reaching Rivington, you’ll learn that you have topass through a checkpointto reach the lower city. Rather than head straight for the checkpoint, detourtowards the Requisitioned Barn. On the cliff overlooking it, there’s another barn where theStrange Ox is located.
The ox needs toget into the city, but it’s hard to get past the guards when you’re as large as he is. Agree to help, and the ox willmagically transform into an applefor you to pick up. You’ll need to interact with the apple, or it will remain on the ground.
Youcannot eat the applewhen you consume provisions.
How To Smuggle The Apple Into The City
To complete the quest, you’ll need tosmuggle the apple into the Lower City. This meansgetting past the checkpointin one piece. If you’re a druid, you canWildshape into a catand sneak on by. you’re able to also usePolymorphto turn into a sheep and waltz past the guards. There are many ways to get past the checkpoint without being arrested.
Once you’re past the checkpoint, headpast Sharess' Caressto reach the Lower City. Once you enter, you’ll receive a notification that thequest is complete. You’ll receive anote of thanksand theShapeshifter’s Boon Ring. It grants the wearer a+1d4 bonus to all checkswhile disguising or shapeshifting.
You would also receive this ring if you killed the ox in any of the previous encounters with it!
