Baldur's Gate 3: Unveiling the Ultimate Choice – Rugan's Assistance or Zhentarim Chest Loot: Which Will Shape Your Fate?
After a triumphant battle against Gnolls in Baldur's Gate 3, players face a pivotal choice: assist the missing character or seize the Zhentarim chest for their own gain
Players in Baldur's Gate 3, after defeating a group of Gnolls, will encounter Olly and Rugan, two Zhent employees responsible for transporting a chest to the Zhentarim Hideout. Players have the option to volunteer for the delivery themselves.
Alternatively, in Baldur's Gate 3, players can choose to loot the Caravan Strongbox. The repercussions of either choice are considerable but may not be easily understood, particularly for gamers who are unfamiliar with the hideout or the Zhentarim.
This article divulges consequences within the game and reveals information the player's character may not know. Gamers committed to role-playing may wish to stop reading and find these things out for themselves.
Opening The Chest
Unveiling the Game's Consequences and Hidden Information
Rugan, Olly, and all Zhentarim characters will become unfriendly or hostile.
Certain quests related to the Zhentarim will be automatically failed or never given.
The Caravan Chest contains gold and the Iron Flask.
Opening the Iron Flask will trigger a boss encounter with a Beholder named Spectator. It is important to note that simply opening the chest, regardless of whether the contents are taken or left untouched, will still be considered as opening the chest. So, when playing with friends, it is crucial to ensure that everyone is aware of the ramifications that come with opening the chest. Moreover, an incredibly exciting boss fight awaits gamers who dare to open the Iron Flask.
Delivering The Chest
While Rugan and Olly may not find this news favorable, it is important to note that in the game, the Zhent represents the equivalent of a mafia. Therefore, providing assistance to them raises concerns regarding alignment. However, completionists may still opt to deliver this chest. On the other hand, characters with a good alignment will need to grapple with the decision of aiding the Zhent. If the team wishes to proceed with this, it would be advisable to switch party members to someone skilled in lock picking.
Opens up quest options for the Zhentarim if delivered there.
If the players choose to deliver the chest to Baldur's Gate, Rugan will face torture while Olly meets his demise. These different outcomes hinge on the two delivery options available. Opting to split the money with the Zhent agents will bring Rugan and Olly some measure of contentment, but it will also result in the closure of the Zhent plotlines, much like opening the chest.
Sending it to the right place will unlock additional quests and rewards, despite the involvement with a questionable group. Those with good intentions may still choose to proceed, as Rugan and Olly, who are of lesser authority, are not the main issue.
Early Access for Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available on PC, with the full release on August 3rd, 2023. The PlayStation 5 version will be released on September 6th, 2023. An Xbox Series X/S version is currently being developed.
