Saving Baelen in Baldur’s Gate 3: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Find and Rescue Baelen in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 players will encounter various characters throughout their playthrough, and one of the most intriguing is Baelen, a missing mushroom picker. Baelen was last seen searching for Noblestalk, a healing species of fungi. This guide will help you locate and rescue Baelen in the quest “Find The Mushroom Picker.”

Where to Find Baelen:

To find Baelen, head northwest towards his general location. Look out for a prominent area with glowing green mushrooms. Baelen will warn you about approaching too closely, as Bibberbang plants surround him. These mushrooms produce flammable gas, so be cautious.

Tip: Save your progress before proceeding. The outcome of this quest can have unpredictable consequences.

How to Rescue Baelen:

There are multiple ways to rescue Baelen, but the goal is to teleport him from his trapped location. Baelen carries a scroll for the Misty Step spell in his bag, which is out of his reach. Here are a few strategies you can try:

1. Use Mage Hand: If you have the Mage Hand spell, manipulate it to retrieve the bag for Baelen.

2. Summon a Flying Creature: If you possess a summoning ability, summon a flying creature to retrieve the bag for Baelen.

3. Misty Step: If you have the Misty Step spell, teleport over to the bag and bring it to Baelen. He can then use the scroll to teleport out.

4. Tossing the Scroll: Attempt to toss the scroll to Baelen. However, there is a chance it may fail or be wasted.

5. Use Lae’zel’s Jump Ability: If you have Lae’zel in your party, use her jump ability to leap over the Bibberbang plants.

Remember to save your progress before attempting these methods.

Important: Collect the hidden Noblestalk among the Bibberbang before leaving.

What to Do After Rescuing Baelen:

Once you have rescued Baelen, return to Derryth, Baelen’s wife, who can be found in the Myconid Colony. Baelen will also be present. You have two choices regarding the Noblestalk:

1. Cure the Poisoned Gnome: You can use the Noblestalk to cure the poisoned gnome. However, alternative methods exist to fix the gnome, so using the Noblestalk may not be the best choice.

2. Give the Noblestalk to Derryth: If you give the Noblestalk to Derryth, her store will remain open for business. She will express her gratitude and request you to visit her store.

Rewards:

Completing this quest will earn you the Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo, a piece of armor in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Conclusion:

Rescuing Baelen in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a challenging yet rewarding quest. Use your creativity and the available spells and abilities to free Baelen from the Bibberbang plants. Remember to save your progress regularly and make thoughtful choices throughout the quest. Good luck, adventurer!

Note:
The information provided in this article is based on the current game version as of August 2023. Game updates or patches may introduce changes to the quest and its mechanics.