Players who first stumble upon the Underground Passage inBaldur’s Gate 3will likely be using it as a quick way to travel between the Druid Grove and the Goblin territory. After all, that’s what the Goblins are using it for. However, there is a treasure here for those who snoop around after taking care of any enemies.
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However, the chest is much easier to locate than the key. Plenty of gamers inBaldur’s Gate 3aren’t master locksmiths so they’ll need the key to open it. It doesn’t take a long time but theCharred Keythat opens theHeavy Chestis not located in a place that most players think they can get to.
Updated September 26th, 2023: As players venture throughAct I of Baldur’s Gate 3, they’ll likely eventually come across a slightly hidden area known as theUnderground Passage. Inside this area are some enemies to deal with, traps to avoid, and a locked chest to loot. To open the locked chest in theUnderground Passage in Baldur’s Gate 3, players will need to grab theCharred Key. To showcase how players can find andobtain the Charred Key in Baldur’s Gate 3, andopen the chest in the Underground Passage, the following guide has been updated with a video.
Getting The Treasure In The Underground Passage
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The two most pressing concerns aresaving Findaland the lethal Guardian Statues. After getting that taken care of, look for the Charred Key on the body of a Dead Human. To get there, jump to the large stalagmite toward the middle of the cave. The body will be at the base of this rock formation.
After hopping back, it’s just a matter of looting the Heavy Chest. When entering from the south, hug the right wall and it’s impossible to miss. Players who enter on the other side (perhaps those whobroke Sazza the Goblin out of her makeshift jail) will find it on the upper level, immediately on the left wall as they climb or take the ramp toward the southern exit.
Baldur’s Gate 3is available in Early Access on PC and will be available on August 3rd, 2023. The PlayStation 5 version will be available on September 6th, 2023. A version for Xbox Series X/S is still in development.
