Baldur’s Gate III
Baldur’s Gate III is a role-playing video game developed and published by Larian Studios. It is the third major entry in the Baldur’s Gate series, based on the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system. Initially, a partial version of the game was released in an early access format on October 6, 2020, for macOS, Windows, and the Stadia streaming service.
The Early Access phase allows players to experience the development of the game and provide feedback. The full PC version is scheduled to be released on August 3, 2023, and the PlayStation 5 version will be released on September 6, 2023. An Xbox Series X/S port is also in development. Unfortunately, the Stadia version was canceled due to Stadia shutdown.
How to release the Heart of Shadow in Baldur’s Gate 3?
In the prologue, as you try to escape the Nautilus ship, you encounter various characters and creatures who seem to share your desire to escape, if not your ultimate goal. Getting help from these characters can make reaching the helm of the ship and escaping easier.
Allowing potential allies to fall into the hands of a mind flayer may not be the best way to build a positive relationship with them. This guide will explain how to release the Shadow Heart from the Mind Flayer Pod in Baldur’s Gate 3.
After sailing around the Nautilus, you’ll encounter the Imp twice – the first shortly after meeting Raizel, and the second after exiting the exterior of the ship and climbing some stairs. Next, head to the north end of the ship and head east to re-enter the interior. Break, shoot, shatter, or blow up the mucous barrier to reach a room where you’ll find more Mind Flayer Pods.
In this room, there is a console with three sigils inside, but for now, ignore it and focus on examining the pod located at the north end of the room. One of the pods has a rather noisy occupant.
Unleash the Heart of Shadow – Warlocks and Wizards
- Investigation Pod: Shadowheart begs you to free her, much to the consternation of Raizel and the crew eager to take the helm. As a warlock or wizard, you have access to additional dialogue options.
[Arcana 7] Identify the magic:
- Successful completion of this Arcana check infers that the pod’s guard is connected to a nearby console.
Check the console:
- If you were successful on the previous Arcana check, head to the east side of the pod and check the console.
[Warlock/Wizard] Carve the glyph:
- If you are a wizard and successfully pass an Arcana check, select this option to inscribe the console with the glyph sensed from the vessel’s Guardian Rune.
[Arcana 10] Check the powered console:
- Or, try this Arcana inspection to get a closer look at the powered console. Opening a Pod does not require passing this check.
Put your hands on the console:
- Select this option to unleash the Heart of Shadow.one [Illithid] [Wisdom 0] A check follows, but with a DC of zero, it’s hard to fail.
Talk to Shadowheart:
- When she’s free, talk to Shadowheart and select the dialogue option, “Okay, let’s get started. I [charname].” Invite her to your party.
Get the Horrible Rune
Search the East for dead slaves:
- For non-wizard characters, go through the fleshy door to the east to reach another room. Look for the Death Slave on the east side of the room.
Find detailed key:
- Search the Death Slaves and retrieve the Exquisite Key.
Retrieve the Horrible Rune:
- Return to the room where Shadowheart is trapped. Look along the southeast edge for a table with a delicate chest.Use a crafted key to open the chest, or, if you’re a thief, try [Sleight of Hand 10] Please use thieves tools to check.
Interface with the console:
- Pick up the Dire Rune from the chest and use it to interact with the console east of the Shadowheart pod.
Open Pod (non-wizard role)
Insert horror rune:
- Place the Terror Rune into the slot on the console.
Put your hands on the console:
- Follow the same options as before and then pass [Illithid] [Wisdom 0] Check.
Invite Shadowheart:
- Once the pod is open, speak to Shadowheart and invite her to join you in your breakout attempt.
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Free Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate III
- Examine the console to the right of the Shadowheart Pod and note the socket where items can be placed.
- Go through the sphincter and into the room east of the room with the Shadow Heart. You’ll find a figure similar to the Shadow Heart in front of you in a pod.
- Walk past the figure and to the other end of the room.
- There is a “Death Slave” next to the Cartilage Box. Searching their bodies revealed horrific runes.
- Bring the Dread Rune back to the console in the Heart of Shadow and select “Insert Rune into Slot”, then “Place Hand on Console”.
- When you interact with the console, something in your mind will trigger.
- choose”[Illithid] [Wisdom]:Open pod” to try to open the pod.
Baldur’s Gate gameplay
Baldur’s Gate III is a role-playing video game that offers single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes. Players can choose to create one or more characters and form a team with computer-generated companions to begin the game’s story. Additionally, players can team up with others online to form a co-op team using one of their characters.
Compared with previous games in the Baldur’s Gate series, Baldur’s Gate III uses turn-based combat, similar to Larian Studios’ earlier games Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin II. However, this time the combat system is based on the rules of the fifth edition of “Dungeons and Dragons”, adding depth and strategy to the game.
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