Mastering Baldur's Gate 3: Acquiring the Twist of Fortune

In Baldur's Gate 3, you can find a wide range of weapons to enhance the abilities of your party members. These weapons can be obtained by exploring, completing quests, buying from merchants, or looting.

One notable weapon in the game is Twist of Fortune, a Morningstar that can greatly benefit many character builds. However, this weapon is only obtainable in Act 2 after defeating a specific character. It is important to know how to succeed in this encounter to acquire the weapon.

How to Get Twist of Fortune in Baldur's Gate 3

twist of fortune - How to Get Twist of Fortune in Baldur's Gate 3

In Baldur's Gate 3, Twist of Fortune is a special Morningstar that can only be obtained in Act 2. To acquire this powerful weapon, you must face and defeat Gerringothe Thorm, a boss affected by the Shadow Curse and one of Ketheric's siblings. Gerringothe Thorm can be found at the Tollhouse near Moonrise Towers, where she still acts as the Toll Collector. If you need help finding this location, refer to the map screenshot below.

tollhosue - The Tollmaster known as Gerringothe Thorm will be located on the top floor of the abandoned Tollhouse, identified by her heavy gold-plated armor and the numerous gold coins she drops as she walks about

In Baldur's Gate 3, the Tollmaster known as Gerringothe Thorm can be found on the top floor of the abandoned Tollhouse. You can easily identify her by the heavy gold-plated armor she wears and the trail of gold coins she leaves behind as she moves. If you wish to speak with Gerringothe, simply make your way upstairs using either the staircase or by climbing the roots growing inside the building. Once she notices you, a cutscene will play out, during which she will demand a price in Gold for allowing you to pass. There are various strategies you can employ to outsmart Gerringothe and avoid combat, or you can choose to face her head-on in battle.

tollmaster - How to Beat Gerringothe Thorm Without Combat in Baldur's Gate 3

Gerringothe Thorm is incredibly strong and can be a major danger to your party. She has the ability to take down your companions in one shot in some situations. If you can manage to avoid fighting her, it will not only save you time and prevent damage, but you will still be able to receive all the same rewards and experience points.

To defeat Gerringothe Thorm without fighting, you must outsmart her during a conversation. Make her feel guilty about hoarding gold and convince her to give it back, which will make her disappear. When you come across Gerringothe, she will ask for gold. Choose the option to toss her a single piece of gold. She will keep asking for more, and you will have other choices to make. Start by saying, "I don't give away gold easily."

Next, Gerringothe will say you can pass the river but still have to pay, even though you already did. You can then try to trick or persuade her into feeling guilty and rethinking her actions. Rogues and Wizards have special dialogue options that allow them to use their skills in this conversation. If your character is not one of these classes, Astarion or Gale can take their place.

rogue tollmaster - In the case of the Rogue, select the option to tell Gerringothe that "The Toll Collector scam is old and uninspired

For the Rogue, you can choose to tell Gerringothe that the "Toll Collector scam is outdated and unoriginal." As for the Wizard, you have the option to say, "Who says? It looks like there's no one around here to supervise you."

rogue tollmaster part 2 - After this, you will need to make a successful Ability Check to convince Gerringothe of her wrongdoings, and upon doing so, she will mention wanting to pay all the Gold back, before exploding into nothingness, leaving behind her suit of gold-plated armor and various Gold coins scattered across the ground

After that, you'll have to pass an Ability Check to persuade Gerringothe that she has made a mistake. If you succeed, she will express a desire to repay all the Gold she took. Then, she will disappear suddenly, leaving behind her shiny gold armor and a bunch of Gold coins scattered on the floor.

tollmaster destroys herself bg3 - Note that failing either of these checks will automatically throw you into battle with Gerringothe, so you should try this option first before being forced into tough combat

Note that failing either of these checks will automatically throw you into battle with Gerringothe, so you should try this option first before being forced into tough combat.

How to Defeat Gerringothe Thorn Through Combat in Baldur's Gate 3

You have the opportunity to gather all the scattered Gold near the Tollhouse and search Gerringothe's empty armor for different items, such as the Morningstar named Twist of Fortune.

gerringothe defeated - How to Beat Gerringothe Thorn Through Combat in Baldur's Gate 3

If you can't talk your way past Gerringothe Thorm, get ready for a tough battle. She's tough because the damage she deals increases based on how much Gold your characters are carrying, which can lead to quick knockouts. On top of that, she has a lot of HP, so taking her down will be a challenge.

To make this fight easier for yourself, there are two things you can do. First, send any Gold your Tav and companions have to Camp before talking to Gerringothe. This will help prevent her from quickly defeating your allies.

The second tip to make this fight easier is to avoid attacking Gerringothe right away. Instead, focus on defeating all the floating skulls around the Tollhouse, known as Visage of Regret.

tollmaster fight - For each Visage of Regret that you successfully defeat, Gerringothe's maximum HP will be reduced, making her significantly easier to face in combat

Defeating each Visage of Regret will lower Gerringothe's maximum HP, making it much easier to defeat her in battle. Once all the Visages are gone, taking down Gerringothe should only take one to three more turns, especially if your whole party focuses on her.

After defeating Gerringothe Thorm, all that will remain is her empty gold-plated suit of armor, which you can now loot. Inside, you will find the Twist of Fortune Morningstar, a powerful weapon that you can add to your character's arsenal.

The Twist of Fortune Morningstar was Gerringothe's signature weapon, allowing you to deal extra damage based on the amount of gold an enemy possesses. This unique ability makes the Twist of Fortune Morningstar one of the top Morningstars in the game, making it a valuable choice for melee-focused character builds like Paladins, Barbarians, or Fighters.

Twist of Fortune Skills & Buffs

Twist of Fortune: When you roll 2 or less with this weapon's damage die, reroll it and take the new result.

Tenacity: If you happen to miss an attack, you still cause 1 Bludgeoning damage.

Blood Money: Go after your target with greed, causing extra damage based on every 300 Gold they have. The gold will be used up in the process.

Editor's P/S:

The Twist of Fortune Morningstar is a powerful weapon in Baldur's Gate 3 that can greatly enhance the abilities of melee-focused character builds. It is a unique weapon that deals extra damage based on the amount of gold an enemy possesses, making it one of the top Morningstars in the game. To obtain this weapon, players must defeat Gerringothe Thorm, a powerful boss in Act 2.

There are two ways to acquire the Twist of Fortune Morningstar: through combat or through persuasion. If players choose to fight Gerringothe, they should be prepared for a tough battle. However, if they can successfully persuade her to give up her gold, they can avoid combat and still receive the weapon. This option is available to Rogues and Wizards, or other characters with high Persuasion skills.