Although the last recruitable character inBaldur’s Gate 3, Minsc is certainly not the least in any sense. A lovable, huggable berry with giant muscles and a bigger heart, you’ll want this hopeless hero in your camp. If not for the fists, then at least do it for the feels.

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However, getting Minsc of Rashemen is no small task. Easily the ally with the most complicated story for recruitment, it’s all too easy to miss his quest entirely or accidentally and permanently put him out of your reach. We’ll tell you all you need to know to save Minsc and his little buddy.

Getting Started: Where To Find The Harper’s Hideaway

To begin Minsc’s questline, you needto have found the secret Harper’s Hideoutin Wyrm’s Crossing. Werecommend having Jaheira in your party for thisand for the rest of this guide, though she is not necessary and her life or death has no impact on the rest of the guide.

Venture to Wyrm’s crossingand, facing north,enter the last house on the left side of the row(past Fragyo’s Flophouse).

Player Finds Harper’s Hideout Location In Wyrm’s Crossing And Stands On Balcony in Baldur’s Gate 3.

After a brief exchange with the merchant at the front door,head down the nearby ladder.

There will be an exchange downstairs whereyou’ll be ambushed by a few doppelgangers.Take them out while saving the young Harper, if you’re able to, andspeak with Jaheira after to begin Minsc’s quest.

Jaheira Tells Player Of Minsc of Rashemar Under Harper Hideout in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Where To Find The Guild And How To Start The Counting House Ambush

Under the city, the Guild (a thieving company known for the shiftier happenings of Baldur’s Gate) is your next destination. You can reach them easily byentering the underground via thesewer gratejust left of the Basilisk Gate Waypoint.

After climbing down,destroy the nearby breakable wallwith a Bludgeoning tool or Thunder spell. On the other side, cross the room andlockpicka door that is labeled “No Entry - No Exit.”

Player Finds No Entry No Exit Door To Guildhall In Lower City Sewers in Baldur’s Gate 3.

You’llenter the Guildhall, an area complete with a tavern and multiple thieves. Walk in and enter the room on thenorthwest sideto findNine Fingers' Office.

With Jaheira in your party,speak with Nine Fingersand talk about the Stone Lord.What you say here doesn’t matter so long as you don’t choose to attack Nine Fingers.

Uktar Gives Player A Hint About Minsc And Under The Counting House in Baldur’s Gate 3.

After parting ways with Nine Fingers, you’ll need totalk with the nearby members of the Guildfor more information.We recommend speaking with Uktar,a masked man you can make a deal with to gain information.

How To Enter The Counting House

The Counting House ison the far west side of the city,near the lowest part of the Lower City. It’s south of the Steel Watch Foundry and can be found easily byfollowing the road downward from the Wine Festival.

It’s an unmistakable building,one of the largest in the Lower City. A large bridge leads to it, and the dome atop it can be seen from any high point in Baldur’s Gate.

Map Location Of The Counting House In Baldur’s Gate Lower City, in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Enter the Counting House andspeak with the Head Clerk, Meadhoney, to theright of the guarded door.Tell him you’re afriend of the Stone Lord.

After Meadhoney gives you a pass,speak with the guardsat the doorand, when it has opened, step through to descend.

Counting House Head Clerk Talks About Stone Lord In Lower Vaults in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Follow the main path to the lower vaults, passing through a second set of doors after you show your pass to the guards again.Take aright when the path splits(there’s nothing for you to the left) and go straight through the hallway of vaults.

At the end of the path,you’ll be met witha large, locked vault doorwith a set of strange tiles in front of it. You’ll need tostep on these tounlock the door.

Split Image Of Lower Vault Password Code Solution 1-3-5-6 in Baldur’s Gate 3.

For purposes of simplifying this code, pretend that these numbers arethose that you would find on a standard phone dial:

After unlocking the vault door, step through.

How To Find Misc

After a brief (and frankly epic) cutscene with Minsc, the beloved hero will disappear andleave aslew of enemiesin the Counting House. These enemies are mostly thestealthy assassins from the Cult of Bhaal.

Help the Counting House guardsand the Guild members deal with these enemies quickly. After,speak to the Counting House financial chairman, Rakath Glitterbeard.

Banker States They’ll Offer A Great Reward For Return Of Stolen Lower Vault Gold in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Enter the main vaultthat has been ransacked by Minsc and the Bhaal worshippers. You’ll find some clues thatwill lead you to the Lower City sewersonce more.

In the Lower City sewers, progress northward until you reacha large chamber with several lootable stoneson the ground and a set of stairs. This room can be found justsouth of the Ancient Sigil Waypoint.

Player Finds Door To The Ancient Cistern In Lower City Sewers To Find Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Your destination is alarge set of wooden doors on the west side(Coordinates: X:-146, Y:878).

If you’re having problems finding this room, we recommend checking out our guide to enter the Bhaal Temple for its helpful video on navigating the sewers.

Player Highlights Enemy Waiting On Pipeline In The Ancient Cistern in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Enter this room to see several enemies on the pipework ahead. You’ll need todefeat these enemies to progress.

Take caution during the fight here. They’re capable of spawningswarms of annoying crowsthat use Rend Vision. Additionally, the ground is covered in a damaging, Acid-based Caustic Brine you should avoid touching.

Behind the enemies is a strange contraption withtwo wheels and meters.This isa mini-puzzle you’ll need to solve to open the gate to reach Minsc below.

Turn both wheels once, and let thembuild up two levels until they reach the perfect temperature and water level. When they do,turn the wheels a second time to shut them off,and the large door below you will open for you to enter.

How To Save And Recruit Minsc

As you walk through the sluice gate, you’ll have another cutscene with Minsc before you’re thrown into battle. If Jaheira is with you, she’ll plead for you to find another way than killing him, butshe won’t be able to convince Minsc to calm down.

To calm Minsc down,you’llhave to do this the hard way.

Additionally, if you don’t want consequences with the Guild later on, we recommend having someone withMisty Stepin your party. This will allow you to teleport and catch up to Roah Moonglow.

Defeat all the enemies around Minscas quickly as possible. Large area spells here, especially Cold or vine spells that leave terrain effects, will work wonders here.

Keep someone at the Sluice Gateto tank the attacks, keeping any squishy units behind them. Any units withMisty SteporDimension Doorcan leave and teleport into the wider, open area.

If you want to cut off Roah Moonglow, we recommend usingtwo turns ofMisty Step to place yourself at the top of the ladder exit.This will prevent her from retreating while you use the high ground to cast spells on the group.

If you kill Roah Moonglow, you cansteal back the ten thousand gold stolen from the CountingHouse. You may return this gold to the banker in the Lower Vault or keep it for yourself.

Returning it can give you a key to the vault for a special armor, but you’re able to also pickpocket the key or lockpick the vault yourself to keep the gold and get the armor.

Deal damage to Minsc in any way you wish, but to prevent killing him,you’ll need to do two things:

TheNon-lethal Damage toggle can be added to your hotbarby entering a character’s “Spellbook” andgoing down to “Common Actions.“Drag and drop Non-lethal Damage onto your hotbar and press it.

While Non-lethal is turned on, it should appearas astatus condition for your party on the leftand in the hotbar,as a swirling white indicator.You can turn it back on by pressing the button again.

The final blow against Minscmust not be a magic attack.Attacks like Firebolt will incinerate an enemy, regardless of the toggle, therefore, you mustbonk poor Minsc with your non-magic weapons.

Be cautioned that this also applies to weapons with unique magical effects. Weapons like theThe Joltshooterbow or theEverburn Bladecan lethally kill the enemy despite the toggle being on due to their magical properties and additional damage.

When you’ve killed all other enemies and Minsc is knocked out,speak with Minsc. He’ll awake,but he’ll be under the control of the parasite in his head.

Convince your Guardian, the Emperor,to extend his protection to Minsc.Although he’ll put up an argument against it,be firm in demanding protection and side with Jaheira at every opportunity.

Your dialogue should look something like this:

“Extend your protection to him.”

“He’s Jaheira’s friend. Do it.” / “His unpredictability saved the city thusfar. We need him.”

“I don’t think you want to find out.” / “It doesn’t matter - help him.”

Once Minsc is recovered, he’ll run off to find his partner, “Boo.“Follow Minsc,going up a set of stairs and through a fresh hole in the wall on the north side of the room.

After a very amusing scene with Minsc and Boo, you’ll be able torecruit themso long as you don’t choose to outright deny them.Any dialogue optionexcept “I don’t need your help,” will successfully bring Minsc into your group.

Find him at camp, if your party is full. A new dialogue with Jaheira at camp can be seen, and you’re able to bring Minsc into your party at any level or class you so choose. Enjoy!