How to Reach the Chosen of Shar in Baldur's Gate 3

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back of your mind: “How do I get to the ancient temple?” This question is part of the intriguing questline of the Chosen of Shar. Although this task appears in the game’s initial act, it isn’t necessary to resolve it before progressing to Act 2. So, let’s embark on an adventure to unravel the secrets of reaching the ancient temple in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The Journey Begins

For adventurers who prefer to keep their journeys relatively spoiler-free, the crux of the matter is that reaching the ancient temple becomes possible only when you begin Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3. So, for those of you who have been tirelessly trying to access the temple through Grymforge, it’s time to redirect your efforts. As you start Act 2, your quest to reach the ancient temple will naturally align with the main quests of this section. Consequently, as you continue playing through the storyline, you’ll eventually discover the temple’s location and progress in the Chosen of Shar questline.

Tracing the Path to the Ancient Temple

For those who seek more specific guidance, the initial step towards reaching the ancient temple involves entering the Thorm Mausoleum through a door located at X:-118 Y:112. This mausoleum lies to the north of the House of Healing within Reithwin Town (north of the Moonrise Towers) in Baldur’s Gate 3. It is a main quest location, so you should be directed here as you follow the narrative.

Once inside the Mausoleum, venture northwards to find a room adorned with several paintings. Activate the buttons beneath these paintings in the following sequence to unveil a hidden path:

• Moonrise Towers
• Grief
• General

Beyond the room of paintings, engage with a Traversal Gem to activate a lift that transports you to the Gauntlet of Shar. Here, you’ll find a room featuring a statue at its heart. To progress further, you must interact with the eight Mystic Thuribles suspended around the room’s edges.

Interacting with the Mystic Thuribles involves lowering them by flipping the four levers situated in the alcoves extending from the main statue room. Here are the coordinates for these levers: X:-731 Y:-858 X:-729 Y:-834 X:-706 Y:-839 X:-707 Y:-862

Upon extinguishing the Thuribles, place your party members near the exit door to reveal two circles around the statue. Next, guide a party member through the breaks in these circles and interact with the statue to unlock the exit door.

Now, all that remains is to move northward and engage with the Pedestal of Reckoning at X:-715 Y:-776. Triggering this action will launch a cutscene focusing on Shadowheart, replacing the “reach the ancient temple” objective with a new one.

Conclusion

Baldur’s Gate 3, which is available on PC and will be released on PS5 on September 6, offers players an immersive role-playing experience. With its intricate quests and intricate storyline, this game ensures that players remain engaged and invested in the narrative. The Chosen of Shar questline, which includes the task of reaching the ancient temple, is a testament to this immersive gaming experience.