Master the Plaque Puzzle in the Shadow-Cursed Village of Baldur's Gate 3 with These Expert Strategies!

In Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3, players may encounter a sizable statue in the Shadow-Cursed Lands. To progress, they must solve a connected puzzle by correctly activating the plaques. This will grant access to the hidden monument built by the followers of the Shar cult under the leadership of Ketheric Thorm.

Upon entering, players will discover the Shar Altar. It is crucial to proceed with caution in this Sharran Sanctuary, as incorrect actions will prompt an attack by Sentinels.

How to Solve The Plaque Puzzle In The Shadow-Cursed Lands

In the Cursed Village, located at X coordinate -155 and Y coordinate -32, players of Baldur's Gate 3 will come across a massive statue. Flanking this statue are three plaques displaying incomplete inscriptions. Upon interacting with them, the character must undergo a Perception check. If successful, they will discern a sound of movement emanating from a nearby mechanism. To activate the mechanism, players must correctly sequence the activation of the plaques. This entails sequentially reading a single line from each plaque to compose a poem:

"Our lady of loss"

Mistress of pain

When night falls

Thorm shall rise

To complete this poem, players must activate the plaques in this order:

“OUR - L/ MISTR / WHEN - NI / THORM -”

“ADY - O / ESS - OF / GHT - F / SHAL”

“F - LOSS / - PAIN / ALLS / L - RISE”

After that, the statue will open, and players can enter inside to discover the Sharran Sanctuary.

How to Get to The Shar Altar

In the Sanctuary, players will encounter a trio of statues. Upon interacting with them, the character must complete Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom checks.

The Difficulty Class for each check is 14. However, the Cleric of Shar is exempt from rolling the dice and automatically succeeds each check. Failing a check results in a -5 penalty to the corresponding ability, while also triggering an attack from three Sentinels. Conversely, succeeding a check grants a +5 bonus to the ability. These enhancements and hindrances persist until the affected character takes a long rest.

Upon successfully completing all the tests, a gateway to the sacred Shar Altar will be unveiled. In order to offer a sacrifice, characters must either pass a Religion check or hold the esteemed title of Cleric of Shar. With the presentation of blood to the altar, players will be bestowed the following rewards:

- Potion of Angelic Reprieve

Elixir of Necrotic Resistance

Scroll of Revivify

Scroll of Blight

If players choose to acquire the Ritual Dagger of Shar, they will face an immediate attack, simulating a failed check. Although this weapon lacks strength, it holds little value and is therefore not worthwhile.

Baldur's Gate 3 is available now on PC and PS5. An Xbox Series X/S version is currently in development.