{"id":21045,"date":"2025-01-28T14:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/how-to-complete-search-the-cellar-quest-in-baldurs-gate-3-dexerto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T14:39:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:39:42","slug":"how-to-complete-search-the-cellar-quest-in-baldurs-gate-3-dexerto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/how-to-complete-search-the-cellar-quest-in-baldurs-gate-3-dexerto\/","title":{"rendered":"How to complete Search The Cellar quest in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 &#8211; Dexerto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to complete Search The Cellar quest in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Larian StudiosThere are a lot of missions you can take on in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, and one of them is the Search The Cellar quest however it can be tricky to locate the underground area. So, here\u2019s everything you need to know about how to complete the quest in the RPG. Larian Studio\u2019s Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 has received massive praise this year and has recently taken home the Game of the Year award at the 2023 Game Awards. There are bound to be some newcomers diving into the expansion RPG now, especially with its surprise release on Xbox, and a lot of quests are available for you to enjoy. One quest that particularly caught players\u2019 attention when the game initially launched was \u201cSearch The Cellar.\u201d It\u2019s fairly easy to get lost along the way as you\u2019re completing this mission, so we\u2019ve got you covered with a full quest guide right here. So, here\u2019s exactly how to complete \u201cSearch The Cellar\u201d in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. Contents How to open Blighted Village Cellar &#8211; How to get past Ornate Mirror &#8211; Open or destroy Necromancy of Thay book &#8211; How to open Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 The main thing you need to know to open the Cellar in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 is to find and pull the secret switch. The steps you need to follow in order to open the Cellar door has been provided below: Your mission marker takes you to a Cottage that you need to enter. &#8211; Inside, you\u2019ll find a variety of household objects \u2013 including a bookcase. &#8211; You\u2019ll need to manually move a bunch of crates out of the way next to it. &#8211; Once you\u2019ve done that, move the bookcase to reveal the switch in question. &#8211; Finally, pull it to reveal and open the Cellar door. &#8211; Be careful, inside are some enemies that will attack you, so be on your guard to fight them off. How to get past Ornate Mirror in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 After traveling through the underground, you\u2019ll eventually reach the Ornate Mirror, and the way to get past it is to deliver the correct answers to the mirror\u2019s questions. Here are the questions and the appropriate responses that will ensure the Ornate Mirror is satisfied. Question: Spea-k your name. &#8211; Answer: Try and use your real name or the generated name. &#8211; Question: If you are known to my mas-ter, step forward and de-clare yourself an ally. &#8211; Answer: Yes, an ally! I\u2019m an ally of your master\u2019s! &#8211; Question: What do you th-ink of the Zulkir known as Szass Tam? &#8211; Answer: A foul lich. May he die a thousand more deaths. &#8211; Question: T-tell me, why might one use balsim ointment? &#8211; Answer: To clean a wound? &#8211; Question: \u2026if you could see an-ything in me, what w-ould it be? &#8211; Answer: I\u2019d look for whatever spell will rid me of this worm in my head. &#8211; These answers should please the mirror and it will greet you with a simple message: \u201cBe wel-come.\u201d Enter ahead to find yourself in the workshop. Open or destroy Necromancy of Thay in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3? Players will now have two options to decide on: destroy the Tome with a spell, or go on a journey to find the key to the book. Here\u2019s a look at both options and what either decision could mean for your character. Destroy the Tome If want to destroy the book and tick the quest off, simply cast a radiant damage spell on the book and your party will agree that it was evil and needed destroying. Open the Tome Opening the book is a different kettle of fish altogether. To do so, you will need a Dark Amethyst, and we\u2019ve outlined exactly what you need to do below: Head into the Whispering Depths. &#8211; You will likely encounter the formidable Phase Spider Matriarch boss \u2013 we have a full guide here on how to put down this deadly enemy. &#8211; Explore the area and you will eventually come to the Dark Amethyst. &#8211; Pick it up and use it on the book. &#8211; If you can survive several Wisdom tests, you will gain a ton of XP, learn the Speak with Dead spell, and finally add the quest to your completed list. &#8211; We hope our guide was instrumental in helping you overcome the Search The Cellar quest in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. For more guides on Larian Studios\u2019 title, check out our articles down below: Does Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 have crossplay &#038; cross-platform progression? | Can you play Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 on Steam Deck? | Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 voice actors for all characters | How long is Baldur\u2019s Gate 3? | Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 pre-release bonuses &#038; edition differences | Is Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 coming to Xbox? | Is Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 single-player? | Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Mind Flayers explained: Who are the Illithids? | Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 proficiency explained<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to complete Search The Cellar quest in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Larian StudiosThere are a lot of missions you can take on in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, and one of them is the Search The Cellar quest however it can be tricky to locate the underground area. 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