Baldur's Gate 3: Every Way To Enter The Lower City (2024)

Act Three of Baldur's Gate 3 does not take you directly into the city. You end up in Rivington first, and it's your job to find a way into Baldur's Gate. There are two checkpoints guarded by Flaming Fists that you have to find a way to pass by to get there.

This article details every possible way to get past these checkpoints so that you may reach the Lower City and the bulk of Act Three. If you thought Rivington was busy and full of quests, just wait until you get past Wyrm's Rock Fortress.

Update on August 24, 2024 by Sharnelle Earle: We have freshened up this article to ensure all information is up to date and that readers are able to understand the information clearly. Getting into the Lower City marks an important part of the Baldur's Gate 3 story and indicates you are near the finish line. Everything that players have dealt with up until now is to get to the Lower City.

How To Peacefully Pass Into Wyrm's Fortress

After the first checkpoint, you will reach a new waypoint titled South Span of Wyrm's Crossing. Once again, at the end of this road are more guards declaring that you shall not pass by order of Gortash.

You need an official pass in order to enter the Lower City. That, or persuade the guards with a dialogue skill check.

Some items in the game increase your chances of a successful dice roll. The Shapeshifter's Boon Ring increases your chances of a successful Skill Check when disguised. The Envoy's Amulet grants +2 Persuasion to the wearer.

There are a lot of dialogue check options here to convince the guards to let you pass, but some players have found that, even with a successful check, Blaze Elin will not let them through. Luckily, we have several more options for passing this section, which are listed below this entry.

How To Get A Pass

The right way to gain access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress and the Lower City is by acquiring a pass. There are multiple passes you can find in the game.

All passes will be found in Sharess' Caress, located directly beside the South Span of Wyrm's Crossing waypoint.

1. There is one pass sitting in a room on the second floor of Sharess' Caress. Enter the establishment and head to the back and up every staircase. The first door to your left will be covered in vines. Unlock this door and sneak in to reach the Archducal Coronation - Admissions Pass on the side of the tub.
2. By pursuing the Solve The Open Hand Temple Murders side quest, you will eventually be given a pass for your efforts. Initiate this quest by speaking with Valerie, the floating elephant, at the Open Hand Temple back in Rivington. Valerie can then be found in Sharess' Caress.
3. Investigate The Suspicious Toys is an interesting side quest that you can start by speaking to Arfur in front of his mansion just past the first waypoint of Act Three. He will be arguing in front of his house. Progress enough into the quest where Arfur's location will change, and he will be found inside Sharess' Caress. You will have the option to confront him here and convince him to give you a pass.

How To Sneak Into Wyrm's Rock Fortress

Flying Across The Bridge

If all else fails, make your own path. To the left of the drawn bridge and guards, you can find a ladder against some buildings. This ladder will take you to a higher level that will then allow you to access the rooftops. You will need one of the multiple special abilities that allow you to travel great distances in order to reach the rooftops and beyond.

From the left side of the drawbridge, you will need special abilities like Fly or Wildshape to access the cliffside and climb up. You will find a ladder and a door that needs unlocking. The fortress can be entered here and will lead you to Lord Gortash.

Parkouring Along The Sides

From the right side of the drawbridge, you can walk past the Steel Watcher and down a ladder to get closer to the lower cliffside. You can use Jump to access the ground, but you will probably receive a fair amount of damage. It is better to use one of the aforementioned abilities.

You can continue walking along the right side (see photo above) where there is a hole in the wall. Passing a Perception check here will grant access to the fortress prison. With this path, you will have to find a way to sneak out of the prison in order to reach the main level and meet Lord Gortash.

When entering the prison, it's probably best to have someone with the ability to sneak, disguise, and go invisible enter the prison by themselves. Once that character reaches the main floor and the entrance to the Lower City, they can get the next checkpoint for the rest of the team to teleport to.

How To Enter The Lower City Of Baldur's Gate

The hardest part is getting past the two checkpoints in Rivington and the South Span, which is easiest done by parkouring along the sides of each bridge entrance. Once you enter Wyrm's Rock Fortress's main floor, the first Steel Watcher to see you will order you to attend Lord Gortash's ceremony, and Gortash will speak directly to you through the robot.

Attending the ceremony is not immediately necessary. You can find your way upstairs (if you were in the prison) and outside where the drawbridge is. From this hall, you can walk down to find another drawbridge and the entrance to the Lower City.