The world ofBaldur’s Gate 3is rife with puzzles waiting to be unraveled. So, as you navigate the shadow-stricken Reithwin Town of Act Two, the cryptic plaques on a statue might pique your curiosity—and they certainly should! Solving this puzzle will reveal the Sharran Sanctuary, an easily-missed mini dungeon.
Though small, its rewards are fantastic—a +5 boost to every mental stat until your next long rest. This can easily be a game-changer for classes that rely on Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma, especially when confronting the act’s tough final battles. Follow this guide to unlock the dungeon’s treasure trove of extra potions, scrolls, and experience.
How To Solve The Statue Plaque Puzzle In Act Two
This puzzle can be foundnear the Mason’s Guild of Reithwin Townin Act Two of the game, at the exact coordinates of(X:-154, Y:-30). You’ll know you’ve found it when you seea huge statuein the middle of the shadow-cursed town.
Walking close to the statue will trigger a series ofDC 10 Perception (Wisdom) checks, which will reveal three plaques around the statue, each with an unfinished chunk of gibberish written on them.
If you tricked Kar’niss, the drider, intogiving you his moonlanternand walking into the shadow curse, he and his lackeyswill be found hereas mindless, shadow-cursed undead. Be ready for a fight!
In order to solve this puzzle, you’ll need to read the plaques in the right orderto form the final sentence: “OUR LADY OF LOSS MISTRESS OF PAIN WHEN NIGHT FALLS THORM SHALL RISE”.
The correct order is as follows:
The following video will show you theexact order to click on the plaques, solve the puzzle successfully and get into the Sharran Sanctuary.
Once you’re inside, head down a circular flight of stairs to find theSharran Sanctuary, a dungeon full of loot and powerful buffs.
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