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[[File:Underdark.jpg|thumb|The caverns of the Underdark.]]
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The '''Underdark''' is a large region and [[Location]] within [[Chapter One]] of [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is one of the main areas of [[Chapter One]] and contains many other locations.
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== Overview ==
The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The [[Drow]], [[Duergar]] and [[Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.  


The Underdark is a vast underground network of caverns and tunnels underneath the surface of [[Faerûn]]. These dangerous caverns host a multitude of evil beings and dangerous creatures. The [[Drow]] and [[Gnome#Deep_Gnome|Deep Gnomes]] are native to the Underdark.
=== Locations ===
{{div col}}
* {{Loc|Arcane Tower}}
* {{Loc|Decrepit Village}}
* {{Loc|Dread Hollow}}
* {{Loc|Ebonlake Grotto}}
* {{Loc|Grymforge}}
* {{Loc|Selûnite Outpost}}
* {{Loc|Storehouse}}
* {{Loc|The Festering Cove}}
{{div col end}}
=== Adjacent regions===
* {{Loc|Shadow-Cursed Lands}}
* {{Loc|Wilderness}}
=== Regional Waypoints ===
The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark.  
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Beach|22|-209}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Selûnite Outpost|180|-235}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Myconid Colony|101|-101}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Sussur Tree|49|-140}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Grymforge|-647|382}}
* {{WpCo|Underdark - Ancient Forge|-612|294}}


==Access==
Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.


==Getting to the Underdark==
The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:
There are several ways to get to the Underdark, which all involve somehow traveling deep underground. The following locations contain ways to get into the Underdark:
* Ladder from the [[Defiled Temple]], arriving in the [[Selunite Outpost]].
* [[Defiled Temple]]
* Elevator from the [[Zhentarim Hideout]], arriving in the [[Storehouse]].
* [[Zhentarim Hideout]]
* [[Mushroom Circle]] in the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] to a corresponding circle in [[#Torchstalk Gulch|Torchstalk Gulch]]
* [[Gnarled Teahouse]]
* Falling into the hole in the [[Whispering Depths]], arriving in the [[#Minotaur Hills|Minotaur Hills]]. {{SAI|Feather Fall}} or the ability to {{SAI|Fly}} must be used or a cutscene will show the party falling to death.
* [[Whispering Depths]]


== Underdark Locations ==
== Areas ==
* [[Selûnite Outpost]]
[[File:Underdark-Map-NE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.]]
* [[Ebonlake Grotto]] (Myconid Colony)
====Storehouse====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Storehouse]].}}
The Storehouse is in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.


== Sub Areas ==
Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's [[Zhentarim Basement]].
''The following locations are named areas inside the Underdark, but are not notable enough to appear on the Underdark map.''


=== Storehouse ===
==== Minotaur Hills ====
[[File:Storehouse (underdark).jpg|thumb|right|The Zhentarim storehouse.]]
Considered part of the Storehouse, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering [[Minotaur|Minotaurs]]. This area is directly to the south of the Storehouse via the rope netting.
The Storehouse is located at the northeastern edge of the Underdark {{Coords|142|-104}}. It contains a lift that leads to the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]. The lift cannot be used until it has been enabled from inside the hideout.
===== Notable Loot =====
The Storehouse contains many crates and containers. Inside, the following types of items may be found:
* Poison
* Camp Supplies
* Jewelry
Note that the Heavy Chest near the elevator is trapped.


== Other Areas and Landmarks ==
[[File:Underdark-Map-NC.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.]]
==== Ebonlake Grotto ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Ebonlake Grotto]].}}
The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming [[Myconid]]s amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.


=== Petrified Drow ===
==== Myconid Minefield ====
Just west of the [[Selûnite Outpost]] is a cliff ledge with several [[Conditions#Petrified|Petrified]] [[Drow]] and a [[Spectator]]. The [[Spectator]] will attack on sight, and will use its [[Unpetrification Ray]] to free the Drow and force them to attack alongside it by inflicting them with [[Spectator's Charm]]. The Drow can be freed of this charm by damaging them, at which point they will turn friendly and fight against the [[Spectator]].
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the ''' Underdark''' is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as [[Timmask]] and [[Bibberbang]], which are a particularly dangerous combination with [[Torchstalk]] mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.


One of the Drow, [[Dhourn]], carries a memory shard. It contains a vision of the Adamantine Forge in [[Grymforge]]. Dhourn can be convinced to give the shard to the player, or alternatively, it can be looted from him. Activating the shard requires succeeding on an [[Arcana]] check or speaking the the password. [[Dhourn]] can also be persuaded to provide the password, or if he is dead, he will tell the player if [[Speak with Dead]] is cast on him.
[[File:Giant_Bird_Nest.png|200px|thumb|View from within the Giant Bird Nest]]
==== Giant Bird Nest ====
Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the [[Dread Hollow]] and the [[Decrepit Village]]. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.


The petrified [[Drow]] can be unpetrified using [[Basilisk Oil]].
[[File:Underdark-Map-NW.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.]]
==== Dread Hollow ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Dread Hollow]].}}
The Dread Hollow is in the north-west of the Underdark. This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining {{SmRarityItem|Sussur Tree Bark|Sussur Tree}}, as well as the roaming [[Hook Horror]]s and a hostile wizard, {{CharLink|Filro|Filro the Forgotten}}, living along its branched roots.  A [[Bulette]] can also be spotted in the area.


To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of [[Lenore]].


=== Phalar Aluve ===
==== Bibberbang Grotto ====
[[File:Phalar Aluve location.jpg|thumb|right|The sword in the stone.]]
North-east of the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow section of the Underdark, the '''Bibberbang Grotto''' is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing Bibberbang mushrooms, trapping {{CharLink|Baelen Bonecloak}}.
A mysterious and magical [[Drow]] blade stands vigil alone, embedded in a slab of marked stone {{Coords|116|-192}}. This blade can be found by leaving the [[Selûnite Outpost]] and taking the first left along the path.


Succeed on a [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to retrieve the sword and receive:
[[File:Underdark-Map-SW.png|200px|thumb|The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.]]
* {{SmallIcon|Longsword PlusOne Icon.png}} [[Phalar Aluve]]
==== Arcane Tower ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Arcane Tower]].}}
The Arcane Tower is in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring [[Arcane Cannon]]s.


==== Torchstalk Gulch ====
Considered to be part of the Arcane Tower and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of a {{CharLink|Dead Drow}} can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. It can be spoken to with {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}.


=== Wandering Minotaurs ===
Also, a few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which {{Coords|98|-283}} leads to the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] {{Coords|-74|210}}.
North of the [[Selûnite Outpost]] {{Coords|158|-146}} are two wandering [[Minotaur]]s. When defeated, one of them will be carrying {{SmallIcon|Amulet of the Unworthy Icon.png}} [[Amulet of the Unworthy]].
* This is also where the [[Whispering Depths]] entrance to the Underdark will take the player, atop the staircase of mushrooms.


==== Festering Cove ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[The Festering Cove]].}}
The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location containing some [[Kuo-toa]] worshipping their god {{CharLink|BOOOAL}}. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch {{Coords|80|-241}}.
[[File:Underdark-Map-SE.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.]]
==== Selûnite Outpost ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Selûnite Outpost]].}}
The Selûnite Outpost is in the south-east corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.
The Outpost can be reached from the [[Shattered Sanctum]].
==== Ancient Battlefield ====
Directly north of the Selûnite Outpost, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.
==== Petrified Battlefield ====
To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple [[Glowing Gems]] and several [[Petrified (Condition)|petrified]] [[Drow]] as well as one [[Spectator]].
[[File:Underdark-Map-C.png|200px|thumb|Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.]]
==== Decrepit Village====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Decrepit Village]].}}
The Decrepit Village is the central area of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures. The lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to [[Grymforge]] based on the story path of their choosing.
==== Grymforge ====
{{hatnote|Main article: [[Grymforge]].}}
Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement on a separate map, containing the [[The Adamantine Forge (Location)|Adamantine Forge]]. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.
==Characters==
=== Notable NPCs ===
{{div col}}
Arcane Tower:
* {{MdCharLink|Bernard}}
Decrepit Village:
* {{MdCharLink|Gekh Coal}}
* {{MdCharLink|Garmor}}
* {{MdCharLink|Holvik}}
* {{MdCharLink|Lurgan}}
Dread Hollow:
* {{MdCharLink|Baelen Bonecloak}}
* {{MdCharLink|Filro}}
Ebonlake Grotto:
* {{MdCharLink|Blurg}}
* {{MdCharLink|Derryth Bonecloak}}
* {{MdCharLink|Glut}}
* {{MdCharLink|Omeluum}}
* {{MdCharLink|Spaw}}
Festering Cove:
* {{MdCharLink|BOOOAL}}
* {{MdCharLink|Pooldripp}}
Petrified Battlefield:
* {{MdCharLink|Dhourn}}
{{div col end}}
=== Available to Speak with Dead ===
* {{MdCharLink|Dead Drow}} - found in the Torchstalk Gulch area
== Creatures ==
* {{MdCharLink|Arcane Turret}}
* {{MdCharLink|Animated Armour}}
* {{MdCharLink|Bulette}}
* {{MdCharLink|Hook Horror}}
* {{MdCharLink|Minotaur}}
* {{MdCharLink|Spectator}}
==Notable loot==
=== Quest Items ===
*{{MdRarityItem|Noblestalk}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Scribbled Notes|Scribbled Note}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Tattered Scroll}}
=== Other notable ===
[[File:Phalar Aluve Location.jpg|thumb|Phalar Aluve]]
The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: {{verify}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Bloodguzzler Garb}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Dog Collar}} - by digging up the grave in [[Dread Hollow|Dread Hollow South]]
*{{MdRarityItem|Drow Studded Leather Armour}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Explorer's Ring}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Icy Crystal}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Autonomy}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Phalar Aluve}} {{Coords|117|-192}}: by passing a [[Strength]] or [[Religion]] check to free this sword from a stone
*{{MdRarityItem|The Spectator Eyes}}
=== Hidden treasure===
*Buried Chest {{Coords|138|-120}}: Pass the check to dig up chest near the Storehouse
*Buried Chest {{Coords|123|-234}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
*Giant Nest {{Coords|40|-143}}: Jump, vault or fly from the rock next to the four large red mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-41|-205}} Pass the check to dig up this chest  in the Dread Hollow
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-74|-275}} Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Garden just outside the door of the ground floor [[Arcane Tower]].
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|11|-296}} Pass the check to dig up this chest near the [[Arcane Tower|arcane tower]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-2|-238}} Pass the check to dig up this chest on beach near Decrepit Village below Arcane Tower
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-9|-65}}: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the [[Underdark#Bibberbang_Grotto|Bibberbang Grotto]] in [[Dread Hollow]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-408|310}} Pass the check to dig up this chest at [[The Festering Cove]]
*Buried Wooden Chest {{Coords|-413|241}} Pass the check to dig up this chest at [[The Festering Cove]]
== Related quests ==
The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):
*{{Quest|Find the Nightsong}}
*{{Quest|Find the Mushroom Picker}}
*{{Quest|Remove the Parasite}}
**{{SubQuest|Help Omeluum investigate the parasite}}
**{{SubQuest|Reach Moonrise Towers}}
== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Underdark|long}}
* {{Wikipedia|Underdark|long}}
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Chapter One Locations]]
[[Category:Act One Locations]]
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Latest revision as of 04:26, 19 October 2024

The caverns of the Underdark.
The Underdark is a region in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is a vast series of caverns and tunnels devoid of sunlight but full of dangerous creatures and even more dangerous mushrooms, but also contains a multitude of alchemical ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 is only a small portion of the true Underdark. The Drow, Duergar and Deep Gnomes are native to the Underdark.

Locations[edit | edit source]

Adjacent regions[edit | edit source]

Regional Waypoints[edit | edit source]

The following Waypoints are available within the Underdark.

  • caption = Underdark - Beach Underdark - Beach X: 22 Y: -209
  • caption = Underdark - Selûnite Outpost Underdark - Selûnite Outpost X: 180 Y: -235
  • caption = Underdark - Myconid Colony Underdark - Myconid Colony X: 101 Y: -101
  • caption = Underdark - Sussur Tree Underdark - Sussur Tree X: 49 Y: -140
  • caption = Underdark - Grymforge Underdark - Grymforge X: -647 Y: 382
  • caption = Underdark - Ancient Forge Underdark - Ancient Forge X: -612 Y: 294

Access[edit | edit source]

Due to its immense size, there are multiple access points into the Underdark from over-land. All of them involve travelling (or falling) deep into the depths of the world.

The following locations contain known access points into the Underdark:

Areas[edit | edit source]

Map of the Underdark, with the Storehouse and Minotaur Hills highlighted.

Storehouse[edit | edit source]

Main article: Storehouse.

The Storehouse is in the most north-eastern quadrant of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable for its aging pale wooden interior and is free of any enemies.

Enter the Underdark through this area when departing from the over-world's Zhentarim Basement.

Minotaur Hills[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Storehouse, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable thanks to its bright green grass and whimsical red mushrooms with swirling paths featuring wandering Minotaurs. This area is directly to the south of the Storehouse via the rope netting.

Map of the Underdark, with Ebonlake Grotto, Myconid Minefield, and Giant Bird Nest highlighted.

Ebonlake Grotto[edit | edit source]

Main article: Ebonlake Grotto.

The Ebonlake Grotto is recognisable for its densely packed oversized mushrooms, and roaming Myconids amidst which reside several NPCs and merchants.

Myconid Minefield[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and in its south-east part, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable for being full of dangerous mushrooms such as Timmask and Bibberbang, which are a particularly dangerous combination with Torchstalk mushrooms that can quickly turn the area into a series of explosions.

View from within the Giant Bird Nest

Giant Bird Nest[edit | edit source]

Considered part of the Ebonlake Grotto and to its south-west, this unnamed area is an unremarkable corridor connecting Ebonlake Grotto, the Dread Hollow and the Decrepit Village. It is most recognisable for the giant bird's nest.

Map of the Underdark, with the Dread Hollow and Bibberbang Grotto highlighted.

Dread Hollow[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dread Hollow.

The Dread Hollow is in the north-west of the Underdark. This area is recognisable for the large and brightly shining Sussur Tree, as well as the roaming Hook Horrors and a hostile wizard, Filro Filro the Forgotten, living along its branched roots. A Bulette can also be spotted in the area.

To the south lies the tombstone of Myrna, a pet dog of Lenore.

Bibberbang Grotto[edit | edit source]

North-east of the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow section of the Underdark, the Bibberbang Grotto is an unnamed area of explosive and densely growing Bibberbang mushrooms, trapping Baelen Bonecloak Baelen Bonecloak.

The SW Quadrant of the Underdark, as seen on the map.

Arcane Tower[edit | edit source]

Main article: Arcane Tower.

The Arcane Tower is in the south-west corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognizable by its neatly built stone entryway that opens to a front garden featuring Arcane Cannons.

Torchstalk Gulch[edit | edit source]

Considered to be part of the Arcane Tower and to its east, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its dark brown paths paved with deep red mushroom clusters and spots of Torchstalk that cast floating embers into the air. The corpse of a Dead Drow Dead Drow can be found, having been killed by an unexpected fall. It can be spoken to with Speak with Dead Speak with Dead.

Also, a few mushroom circles can be found here, one of which X: 98 Y: -283 leads to the Sunlit Wetlands X: -74 Y: 210.

Festering Cove[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Festering Cove.

The Festering Cove is a partially hidden location containing some Kuo-toa worshipping their god BOOOAL BOOOAL. It can be reached by climbing down the cragged rock in Torchstalk Gulch X: 80 Y: -241.

Map of the Underdark, with the Selûnite Outpost and Battlefields highlighted.

Selûnite Outpost[edit | edit source]

Main article: Selûnite Outpost.

The Selûnite Outpost is in the south-east corner of the Underdark map. This area is recognisable by its crumbling stone walls, grated windows, and tattered blue banners to the goddess Selûne. A statue of the goddess holds up a bright moonstone, which channels energy into the front gate's defences.

The Outpost can be reached from the Shattered Sanctum.

Ancient Battlefield[edit | edit source]

Directly north of the Selûnite Outpost, this unnamed area of the Underdark is recognisable by its field of scattered wooden barricades and long-dead skeletons of ancient fighters.

Petrified Battlefield[edit | edit source]

To the west of the Selûnite Outpost, this nameless area of the Underdark is recognisable by its purple Glowing Gems and several petrified Drow as well as one Spectator.

Map of the Underdark, with the central area highlighted.

Decrepit Village[edit | edit source]

Main article: Decrepit Village.

The Decrepit Village is the central area of the Underdark and fairly vertical. It is recognisable for its ramshackle wooden structures and rope netting enclosures. The lowest level of the Decrepit Village features a sandy beach strewn with the bodies of dead Deep Gnomes and Duergar. A boat rests at one dock, ready to take the party to Grymforge based on the story path of their choosing.

Grymforge[edit | edit source]

Main article: Grymforge.

Grymforge is an expansive and abandoned settlement on a separate map, containing the Adamantine Forge. It is accessible via the boat at the Decrepit Village.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Notable NPCs[edit | edit source]

Arcane Tower:

Decrepit Village:

Dread Hollow:

Ebonlake Grotto:

Festering Cove:

Petrified Battlefield:

Available to Speak with Dead[edit | edit source]

  • Dead Drow Dead Drow - found in the Torchstalk Gulch area

Creatures[edit | edit source]

Notable loot[edit | edit source]

Quest Items[edit | edit source]

Other notable[edit | edit source]

Phalar Aluve

The following loot may all be obtained in the unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional loot is available in named locations within the Underdark) whether looted, purchased, or obtained as a quest reward: [Needs Verification]

Hidden treasure[edit | edit source]

  • Buried Chest X: 138 Y: -120: Pass the check to dig up chest near the Storehouse
  • Buried Chest X: 123 Y: -234: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the Petrified Battlefield
  • Giant Nest X: 40 Y: -143: Jump, vault or fly from the rock next to the four large red mushrooms to reach the chest contained in this Giant Bird Nest
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -41 Y: -205 Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Dread Hollow
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -74 Y: -275 Pass the check to dig up this chest in the Garden just outside the door of the ground floor Arcane Tower.
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: 11 Y: -296 Pass the check to dig up this chest near the arcane tower
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -2 Y: -238 Pass the check to dig up this chest on beach near Decrepit Village below Arcane Tower
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -9 Y: -65: Pass the check to dig up this chest near the center of the Bibberbang Grotto in Dread Hollow
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -408 Y: 310 Pass the check to dig up this chest at The Festering Cove
  • Buried Wooden Chest X: -413 Y: 241 Pass the check to dig up this chest at The Festering Cove

Related quests[edit | edit source]

The following quests may all be found in unnamed areas of the Underdark region (additional quests are available in named locations within the Underdark):

External Links[edit | edit source]

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