Here’s how to save all the prisoners in the Iron Throne Prison in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Finding them will not be the faint of heart.
Allow us to show you the path to waking Baldur’s Gate’s one and only true dragon.
Updated April 14, 2024 by Alexis Campbell:Introduced changes to the Chamber of Strategy section.
Additionally added consequences for failing the Chamber of Strategy puzzle three times.
However, it does not tell you that there isanother secret route you could takeinstead.
Spawn back in with your group intact.
So, it’s best to at leastknock them all out beforehand.
The wall will open whenboth torches are struck with lightning and burning with a blue flame.
Continue down the main paththrough the iron gate to reach a room covered in murals.
They’re not important, but you might inspect them with a History check for added lore.
Eitherspeak with the statue or interact with the doorto force the statue’s dialogue.
To enter the Dragon’s Sanctum,state:
I am worthy.
fire up the way.
All paths to the trials are seemingly straightforward except the path to Insight.
To theleft of the Balduran statue and the grand, locked doors, there comes off as a drop-off.
This is actuallyan invisible pathyou can safely walk across.
What Happens If You Fail One Of Ansur’s Trials?
If you fail any of Ansur’s trials,several skeletal undead will appear as enemies.
The state of Balduran will not recognize you botched the trials.
However, you will have to fight the undead on your way to reach Ansur’s lair and progress.
Read them allto discern a tale about a man who stole to provide for the helpless and hungry.
Then,hover your mouse over each of the names of the paintings.
You’ll find each is a depiction of the thief’s fate.
Speak with the statueto learn the goal and begin the puzzle.
Bringing Gale with you, he’ll tell you the immediate solution.
The white-side is on the side opposite.
When you are ready to calculate your moves, remember you are white.
Press “White to Move” and follow its suggestion.
You may be tempted to catchthe flying books, but there’s no need.
You just need to be able to read their titles.
Enterand descend into the main Dragon’s Sanctum chamber.
Once again,speak with the statueof Balduran to proceed through the next doors.
+3 EnchantmentDeals 2d6 + Strength + 5.
Helm of Balduran
Legendary helmet.
Medium armor.The wearer cannot be Stunned or hit by Critical Hits.
Outside, you’ll realize you’re back at the beginning of the Wyrmway.
We recommendteleporting from here and back to Duke Ravengardin camp to tell him the truth of Ansur.
Taking the dragon out of a Dungeons & Dragons game.