Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with hidden, tucked-away locations that players might miss as they explore the game’s vast world. One of these is the graveyard in the city of Baldur’s Gate. While it is not required to visit for any quest, this graveyard features tons of secrets, including valuable items and unique interactions with some ofBaldur’s Gate 3’scompanions.
Some of the interactions present in the graveyard are more obvious, such as meeting a young child trying out necromancy or visitingAstarion’s gravestoneshould he be romanced. However, others are much more hidden and can only be discovered if the entire graveyard is thoroughly explored.
The Four Mausoleums
There are four mausoleums that players can enter in the Lower City Graveyard. Each is locked, but can be unlocked with a DC 10Sleight of Handcheck. The Hhune, Durinbold, and Gorion Mausoleums are connected by holes in the wall.
Durinbold Mausoleum
Opening any of the coffins in the Durinbold Mausoleum will trigger a battle against the ghosts of Houndmaster Pol and the family’s hounds. Inside the coffins are several helpful potions and arrows, most notably anElixir of Cloud Giant Strength.
Gorion Mausoleum
The Gorion Mausoleum does not have much exciting loot, but it is a nice reference to Gorion, the foster father ofBaldur’s GateandBaldur’s Gate 2’sprotagonist. A single Elixir of Heroism can be picked up from Gorion’s sarcophagus.
Grand Mausoleum
The Grand Mausoleum, also known as the Ancient Mausoleum, is filled with traps that cast Hunger of Hadar on the party if triggered. Behind these traps are locked chests filled with gold. Books scattered around this mausoleum contain some surprising information about themysterious Withers.
Hhune Mausoleum
The Hhune Mausoleum is filled with tripwire traps, so bringing along aRogueto disarm them is recommended. At the base of the sarcophagus inside the mausoleum is a highlighted tile. If 400lbs / 180kg of weight is placed on the tile, it will unlock a secret room. Inside the room are two chests containing alchemy ingredients, potions, and gold.
Hidden Interactions With Party Members
Astarion isn’t the onlyBaldur’s Gate 3party member with a connection to the Lower City Graveyard. If both Shadowheart and Karlach are brought into the graveyard, they can find the graves of people they know.
Karlach’s Parents
In the center row of the graveyard are two side-by-side graves belonging to Karlach’s parents, Pluck and Caerlack Cliffgate. IfKarlachis in the party, she will stop and talk to the graves in a unique cut scene. She tells them “Taters,” a special phrase meaning “I love you” in the Cliffgate family.
Shadowheart’s Mentor
Shadowheart will feel a surprising sense of sadness near the grave of Allister Marnley. Due to Shar’s meddling with her memories, she can’t remember Marnley clearly, but believes that he was a mentor to her. If the player puts a Night Orchid,Shadowheart’s favorite flower, on the grave, the cleric will thank them.
The Graves Of Branwen And Eldoth
One tombstone near the Durinbold Mausoleum marks the resting place of “Mighty Branwen” protected by “The Foehammer.” This easy-to-miss grave belongs to a companion from the originalBaldur’s Gategame. Branwen, a cleric of Tempus the Foehammer, was turned into stone by an evil mage and displayed as a carnival attraction. Should players free her, she would join the party as a companion.
Another grave, this one near the Grand Mausoleum, belongs to Eldoth, a bard who could also join the party inBaldur’s Gate.Eldoth was a sleazy fellow with few morals. Another companion, duke’s daughter Skie Silvershield, was in love with him, but he used her for her money and did not have genuine feelings.
Digging Up Graves For Treasure
Some graves can be dug up and contain treasure or unique interactions. These graves are marked by a pile of dirt that can be interacted with if the player has a Shovel in their inventory. However, Mortarch Gracie Scyre, who protects the graveyard, may prevent the player from digging them up if she is not killed or knocked out. The following can be found in dug-up graves:
Finally, players can enter the Mortuary and interact with its keeper, Valmorba. Players who want to do a good deed can convince Valmorba to make a coffin for the child of two grieving parents outside the mortuary. Those who just want loot can also break into the Mortuary Cellar to discover alchemy ingredients, clothing dyes, and the preserved lungs of necromancerMystic Carrion. Several NPCs in the graveyard can also be interacted with, including Strange Beggar Morbus, one of Carrion’s experiments, and the flower vendor Maude, who sells flowers that can be placed on graves.
This fairly small, out of the way location is absolutely filled with things to explore and discover. Every tomb has a name on it, and so many graves have a story.Baldur’s Gate 3players should definitely take a little bit of extra time to check out the Lower City Graveyard while in Baldur’s Gate - particularly with Karlach and Shadowheart in tow for their unique dialogue. PerhapsLarian Studioshid even more secrets in the graveyard that players have yet to find and may be discovered in the future.
