How To Enter Wyrm’s Rock Fortress In Baldur’s Gate 3
Upon reaching Act Three in Baldur’s Gate 3, your party will be met with several obstacles to get around. Your goal is to enter Wyrm’s Rock Fortress, and Gortash’s forces are in no rush to let you in. You’ll either need to be direct or creative to gain access to the fortress.
Moving through Wyrm’s Crossing is a breeze if you know what to do, but with so many options available at this point in the game, it can be tricky to know where to go. You can enter the fortress using all the skills you’ve learned thus far.
How To Get Past The South Span Checkpoint
The first step to getting into Wyrm’s Rock is to pass through the South Span Checkpoint. While there are several ways to do this, some of which are creative and magical, all that matters is getting to the other side in one piece.
You can take a detour to climb around. Follow the path to the east of the checkpoint and jump onto the platform.
From there, climb the ladder and boxes to reach the other side. You’ll have safely snuck around the guards (just don’t go back until you’ve entered Wyrm’s Rock, or the guards will stop you again).
Once you’re on the other side, you’ll need to find a way to enter the fortress itself.
How To Enter The Fortress
Now that you’re through the Southern Checkpoint, you’ll have access to new establishments before entering the Lower City.
You have several routes ahead of you that can grant access to the city. Whether you choose to help others, sneak your way inside, or cheat a little bit, you’ll be well on your way to leaping into Act Three.
Bribe Or Persuade The Guards
If you pass a persuasion check, you can bribe the guards to let you in. The cost is incredibly high, coming in at 20,000 gold for clearance. You don’t have to pay, but you’ll need to find another way into the fortress.
You can opt to fight the guards as well, though it’s a tough battle. If you manage to bring everyone down, the drawbridge will still be raised, and you’ll need to find another way into the fortress.
You can also try to pass a Deception Check of 30 to trick the guards into thinking you’re protecting Ulder Ravengard or Gortash, though it will be a tough check to pass.
Open Hand Temple Murders Pass
If you investigate the murders at the temple, you can earn a pass into the city for further investigation. To start this quest, speak to Sister Yannis inside the temple. You’ll find her talking to a flying elephant with a monocle.
She’s quite hard to miss, and she can play a vital role in getting you into the Lower City.
Investigate The Suspicious Toys Pass
If you’ve been following Arfur Gregorio and his Investigate The Suspicious Toys Quest, you can find him in Sharess’ Caress enjoying the show. Speak to him, and you can blackmail him into giving you his pass into the city.
This will allow you to convince the guards to lower the drawbridge so you can enter Wrym’s Rock.
Sharess’ Caress Pass
If you’re feeling stealthy or prefer to commit illegal acts to make your way into Baldur’s Gate, you can steal a pass from the Sharess’ Caress. Head up the stairs, turn into the hallway, and go up the next set of stairs to reach the balcony. There, you’ll find a locked door.
Pick the lock and steal the pass by the bathtub. If you disrupt Naoise and Jara, a cutscene will start where Jara becomes a mind flayer, and you must slay her.
After the battle, you can have a small moment with Naoise, where you earn the Rapture condition until your next long rest.
Break Into Prison
Alternatively, you can sneak around the guards (potentially for the second time) if all else fails or if you’d rather save time. Head to the right of the drawbridge to where there’s a break in the railing. Cast Feather Fall on the party and leap down to the path below.
Follow it around the side of the fortress to where you’ll reach a cliff. Before descending the rope ladder, you can face the stone wall and pass a perception check to notice the entrance. Climbing through will grant you access to Wyrm’s Rock.
Dimension Door Or Wild Shape
Additionally, you can use Wild Shape if all else fails. At just the right angle, you can fly past the drawbridge as a raven and enter Wyrm’s Rock without having to deal with anyone.
You can also use the spell Dimension Door to bypass the guards and step directly into the fortress, though this method can be a bit finicky.
Get Invited To Gortash’s Inauguration
Once you enter Wyrm’s Rock Fortress, talk to a member of the Steel Watch. You’ll be invited to Gortash’s ceremony, and the drawbridge will be lowered for the rest of the party to follow–in case you had to leave them behind to get in.
