Unveiling the Hidden Path: Conquering Baldur's Gate 3's Ancient Temple (The Chosen of Shar)

Baldur's Gate 3: Reach the Ancient Temple

Players currently undertaking the Chosen of Shar quest in Baldur's Gate 3 will eventually receive instructions to journey to the ancient temple. This guidance will be provided during the game's initial Act, and some enthusiasts might assume that completing it is mandatory before progressing to Act 2. However, that is not the case. This guide elucidates the optimal approach for players to successfully reach the ancient temple in Baldur's Gate 3.

For players seeking a spoiler-free guide on how to reach the ancient temple, it is important to note that it only becomes accessible in Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3. Any attempts to reach the temple through Grymforge will prove futile and should be abandoned.

The path to the ancient temple is closely intertwined with the main quests of this section. Therefore, players who follow the story will naturally progress to the desired location and advance the Chosen of Shar questline.

For those fans who are seeking more specific details about this process, the initial step to reach the ancient temple involves entering the Thorm Mausoleum. The entrance can be found at coordinates X:-118 Y:112. To provide complete clarity, this location is situated to the north of the House of Healing within Reithwin Town in Baldur's Gate 3 (north of the Moonrise Towers). Additionally, a main quest will guide players directly to this point.

Upon entering the Mausoleum, players must proceed in a northern direction to access a room adorned with numerous paintings on the walls. In order to unveil a way forward, enthusiasts must diligently press the buttons beneath these paintings in the following sequential order:

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Grief

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After leaving the painting room, players can engage with a Traversal Gem to activate a lift that will take them to the Gauntlet of Shar. Upon arrival, fans will come across a room featuring a statue at its center. In order to progress, they must interact with the eight Mystic Thuribles hanging around the perimeter of the room.

To interact with the Mystic Thuribles, players will need to lower them by flipping the four levers located in the alcoves extending from the statue room. Once fans have interacted with the statue, they will be able to pass through the door at the north end.

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To complete the remaining task, simply proceed towards the northern direction and engage with the Pedestal of Reckoning located at X:-715 Y:-776. This action will initiate a cutscene centered around Shadowheart, resulting in the replacement of the Chosen of Shar's objective to "reach the ancient temple" with a new one.

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently accessible on PC, and a PS5 version will be launched on September 6.