Baldur’s Gate 3: 6 Hidden Secrets In Act 3 (2024)

Even though Act 3 of Baldur's Gate 3 seems to cover the smallest amount of space compared to the wilderness of Acts 1 and 2, the city and its environs have some of the most details and hidden secrets in the whole game. Even experienced players who have the patience to search every shack and crate can still miss them.

The wide variety of hidden locations and interesting secrets are packed into a much smaller area in Act 3 than in other parts of the game. Many of the obscure side quests and NPCs in Act 3 of Baldur's Gate 3 are hidden in plain sight, and players might need some extra help finding them.

6 The Windmill

Hiding An Extra Tadpole

It's easy to get distracted in Rivington by killer clowns and exploding toys, so not everyone finds the abandoned windmill, and even if they do, it doesn't look very intriguing. Those who do venture inside might not see the shabby trapdoor that leads into the basem*nt and to a newborn mind flayer.

The party has the option of sneaking away or killing the mind flayer, and those who aren't using their Illithid powers can walk away. There's some interesting information here for those who at least want to poke around, such as a letter identifying the newborn as a fervent believer in the Absolute who was waiting to be turned. If players wish to appease this Mind Flayer, they will need to bring a body to the windmill so that it can feed.

5 The Missing Pigeons

The Reason Those Letters Were Never Delivered

Nobody was shocked to discover that the most-played Origin character was Gale, and everyone knows why: because he has a cat. Not just any cat, either, but a magical, winged feline called a Tressym that can speak. Tara is a constant presence for those playing as the Wizard of Waterdeep but also appears for other characters if they know where to look, and that means they should check the rooftops. One place to start is the Open Hand Temple.

Climbing the bell tower and using Feather Fall to get to the tiled roof where Tara is comfortably sitting, surrounded by carrier pigeon feathers, is the easiest way to get up there, but there's also a hanging vine outside that players can climb. She's been snacking on the birds and preventing their messages from getting through, and Gale can ask her nicely to stop it. If players are carrying some fish, they can trade with her.

4 The Jungle

Hidden In The Circus Of Last Days

The Djinn Akabi in the Circus of Last Days runs a nice little grift with the fixed wheel of fortune. If players grift him right back, however, he gets angry and sends them to a jungle that only has one exit in the far corner. To be sent to this unique area, players must take a moment to steal Akabi's magic ring, which ensures he wins every time, and use it to play.

When he realizes the player is cheating, he sends them to the jungle. Considering this is where the trident Nyrulna can be found, it's not much of a punishment, but it can be a little difficult if players send one of their weaker party members. To prevent this from happening, players should spin the wheel with a character they believe can survive without the help of others.

3 Angleiron's Cellar

Save The Ironhand Gnomes

This secret hideout is in an obscure area that most players never find, and to add another layer to the onion that is BG3, it's only here if players do certain things in Acts 1 and 2 involving the Ironhand Gnomes. It all started when the party saved that sassy gnome, Barcus, from the windmill in the Blighted Village and continued when they rescued Wulbren and his companions from Moonrise Towers.

Players can explore the area under the bridge or the Rivington General cellar to find Angleiron's Cellar and the Ironhand Gnomes, which should include both Wulbren and Barcus. Here, they can trade with Barcus and continue their related quests, which includes subverting Wulbren's maniacal need to blow up the rival Gondians.

2 The Secret Tadpole Cache

A Second Chance If Players Missed The Boat In Act 2

It's interesting to note that the overland route the player and their party took from the Shadow-Cursed Lands wasn't the only way to travel to the big city. Just like the escaped gnomes, several others took the water route, and one of them docked in the main pier at Baldur's Gate.

The boat at the dock doesn't look like anything special, and many players assume it's just there for ambiance and setting, but closer inspection reveals that it's a boat from Moonrise Towers. Players can sneak or fight their way on to find a secret cache of tadpoles hidden on the boat that can power up any character using their Illithid powers.

1 The Wyrmrest Tunnel

The Reward For A Daring Rescue

There's more to discover under the bridge that spans Wyrm's Crossing, but this secluded beach is on the side underneath the Fortress, so it's less likely that players will find it, even by accident. It's possible to climb down on one side or follow a small path from the street, but those who rescue Counsellor Florrick from the prison may find themselves on an empty cliff that's actually not so empty.

There is a secret door that leads into the fortress on the wall that can be opened from the other side, but what's more interesting is the long path that leads down to the beach. Here, players will find a canoe, a skeleton with a threatening note, and a chest with a trap. Disarming and opening it rewards the party with some gold and special arrows.