Baldur’s Gate 3 has many secret and locked areas that can only be accessed if you have the unlocking keys. Antique Key is one such item, it unlocks the front door of Arcane Tower. But, first, you must obtain it from Bernard by defeating him.
Obtaining the Antique is no straightforward task, it involves defeating Bernard and his team at the Arcane Tower. This requires some tactics, which we have covered in this guide. So, let’s dive in.
Where to Find the Antique Key in BG3
The Antique Key only becomes available after you have defeated Bernard. Once you do that, you can loot his body, which contains the key. So, this leads us to defeat Bernard and his team in the first place.
Bernard can be easily defeated along with his entire team without using any exceptional skills. But, the use of AoE abilities or attacks can be a lot helpful in this battle. Since the targets will spread around a large area, using AoE attacks will cover most of them.
For the ranged attacks or spell casting, you can take advantage of higher areas. That’s another easy way of winning the battle. Use the higher grounds to defeat the targets while receiving the lowest possible damage.
This way you can wipe out the entire team quickly without facing any sort of defeat. As soon as you have taken down Bernard. Check out his body to collect the Antique Key.
How to Use Antique Key in BG3
Head to the front door of Arcane Tower, interact with the door and use the Antique Key to unlock it. Unlocking the door will simply give you access to the locked part of Arcane Tower.
To be honest, at this point, Ancient Key is not really an important item. Because this door can be lockpicked. Alternatively, you can use the broken wall which is just next to the front door. Either way, you will get the access behind the front door.
There is not much to look for in that exact spot. However, you can explore the rest of the tower to get tons of loot. Since the tower consists of multiple floors, each floor has various loot items. From spell scrolls to chests, you can collect lots of items.
FAQs
What Does the Bernard’s Key Open in BG3?
The Antique Key obtained from Bernard’s body is used to open the front door of Arcane Tower. There is no other use of it. I know this is a bit disappointing since that door can already unlocked with a lockpick.
Moreover, the wall which is just next to the front door can also be used as the entry point. So, there is not much use of Bernard’s Ancient Key in BG3.
Do You Get Anything For Killing Bernard in BG3?
Yes, killing Bernard at the Arcane Tower rewards you with three items. All three items can be looted from his body. The items include an Antique Key, Giulding Light (Light Cantrip), and Light of Creation (Halberd).
Aside from the Antique Key, the other two items are quite useful since they are used during the battles. So, having a battle with Bernard and his team is worth it. Also, when you visit the Arcane Tower, make sure you have fully explored all floors so that you can collect all the items hidden in different rooms.
That’s all for the Antique Key BG3 guide. Also, check out the Hhune Mausoleum Puzzle Guide and the Chromatic Orb Guide.
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