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Bilal Khan

A passionate gaming writer who loves gaming. He began writing in 2020, drawing on over ten years of experience in the gaming industry. His guides aim to help and inspire fellow gamers. Bilal enjoys trying out new games and keeping up with the latest trends in his free time. He values the gaming community and enjoys connecting with other enthusiasts.

Elden Ring: Gate Town Bridge Site of Grace – Third Shabriri Grape

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Gate Town Bridge is another important location in Elden Ring where you will meet Hyetta. There is not much to find here but the interaction with Hetta is extremely important for your journey. Additionally, you can rest at the site of grace here.  In this guide, I have covered a full walkthrough that takes you to the Gate Town Bridge site of grace and also the spot where you can find Hyetta. So, let’s dive in.  Gate Town Bridge Site of Grace Location  Accessing the site of grace at Gate Town Bridge is quite easy and it’s actually located on the broken bridge on the eastern side of Liurnia Region. This is just like the other sites of grace in the Elden Ring such as Temple of Eiglay, Abandoned Coffin, and Rampartisde Path. But, for now, here’s a full walkthrough for Gate Town Bridge. I would suggest starting off from the Liurnia Highway North site of grace. We will travel on the stoned path. On this path, you will find many corpses, plus some of the groups will be fighting as well.  As you go further on the route, you will encounter a ghost army as well. After that there will be one huge ghost enemy, you can choose to kill them all or move on without having an interaction.  Either way, you will have to go on that stoned path and keep following it. Make your way through the huge cliff and cross the jungle area. You will reach the end of the route, the bridge is broken and there is also a site of grace right on that bridge.  Interact with it and save your progress. It is important because we know that’s how we discover the lost grace. Hyetta’s Questline on GateTown Bridge Gate Town Bridge is a super important location because it is the place where you have to meet with Hyetta to continue her quest.  Once you have rested at the site of grace, head towards the north side of the map. And just a bit ahead near the cliff, Hyetta will be standing. Here, you can interact with her and start the conversation.  She would ask for Shabiri Grape. If you have got the third Shabriri Grape with you then you can give it to her to make progress in the questline. But, if you haven’t obtained it yet then you must follow the steps below.  Obtaining the Third Shabriri Grape This third Shabriri Grape can possibly be found at a location based on the choice that you made at the end of Irina’s Letter Quest. This quest involves the interaction with Hyetta’s father, Edgar. He would drop this third Shabriri Grape.  Now, based on the decision that you made earlier in Irina’s quest, the location of the grape will be different. Here are the possibilities.  If you chose to kill Edgar at the end of Irina’s quest then his corpse can be found right at the exact same spot where the quest ended, because his father came at that spot. So, this exact spot is located at the entrance area of Weeping Peninsula.  The closest site of grace to this point is the Bridge of Sacrifice. Travel to this place and find his corpse where you defeated him. From here, you can pick the third Shabriri Grape.  Now, the other possible location is Revenger’s Shack. This is only possible when you spared Edgar’s life then you will find him here. It’s time to finish him off and get that grape.  Upon reaching the Revenger’s Shack, head straight in there and look for the corpses. You won’t see Edgar in here but you can make him spawn by two different methods. You can either perform a rest or loot the corpses to spawn Edgar at your location.  Either way, as soon as he appears, take him down and get that third Shabriri Grape. Upon collecting the grape, head back to Hyetta at Gate Town Bridge and hand it over to her. Your quest will now make progress.  FAQs Where is Hyetta at the Gate Town Bridge?  When you reach the Gate Town Bridge, look at the right side of the bridge. She will be standing just under a cliff. Here you can interact with her and start the conversation.  She will be looking for you to give her the third Shabriri Grape. If you haven’t got that yet then make sure to follow the steps mentioned above and get it from Edgar.  Where is the Grape Near the Gate Town Bridge? The Shabirir Grape that needs to be given to Hyetta at the Gate Town Bridge is actually obtained from her father Edgar.  You can find him either at the Revenger’s Shack or at the entrance area of Weeping Peninsula.

Rampartside Path Site of Grace Elden Ring – Full Walkthrough

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Rampartside Path is another location in Elden Ring that has a site of grace, it has a connection with the Lansseax Dragon boss who first appears at the hill near the Abandoned Coffin Site of Grace and then respawns close to Rampartside Path Site of Grace.  You can reach Ramprtside Path Site of Grace from Windmill Village Site of Grace, that’s in my opinion the easiest route. Here’s the full walkthrough.  Route to Rampartside Path Site of Grace Starting from the Windmill Village Site of Grace, head down the route that’s on the South-Eastern side. Follow the stoned path and turn to your right as the trees on the right side end.  Jump down the cliff to reach the lower ground. Move a bit ahead and jump down from another cliff. Now, keep moving along the cliff on your left side. You will see some graves on your right, there will be another route going up on the left.  Follow that route and you will reach the upper ground, move just a bit ahead on your right and you will see the site of grace in between the trees.  Touch that site of grace and your lost Rampartside Path Site of Grace will be discovered. At this point, the map will show you the exact saved location of the Ramprtside Path Site of Grace.  There will be lots of different creatures around the area. A high number of wolves can be seen, also some birds will be there. You can kill all of them to collect the drops. Apart from this, multiple items will also be lying in the area, they can be collected as well.  Moreover, the coffin area which you just saw before the site of grace also has some items. Check each one of the coffins and you will definitely find some rewards there. If you are lucky enough then chances are that you may get some valuable items like runes and other stuff.  Ancient Dragon Lansseax and Rampartside Path Site of Grace Rampartside Path is the second part of the Ancient Dragon Lansseax boss fight. The battle starts near the Abandoned Coffin Site of Grace and ends up at Rampartside Path.  When you begin the fight at Abandoned Coffin, the dragon will spawn on the hilly side, and as you start fighting with it his health will reach 80%. At this point, the dragon will fly away and it will respawn at the Rampartside Path.  Bonus Tip: Lansseax is weak to Pierce attack type. Use it to quickly finish him off before he takes you down. Here you can finish him off and collect the rewards that are dropped. There will be two main items that you will get, the first is 60,000 Runes and the second is Lansseax’s Glaive. This is an extremely powerful spell, it works in the same way as the dragon’s lightning attack. Plus, it deals a great amount of damage. So, you definitely don’t want to miss this one. This is the only reason to kill this boss because Lansseax is an optional boss and you don’t need to defeat him in order to move forward in your journey. Other Important Locations Near Rampartside Path Site of Grace The most important location near the Rampartside Path is the Altus Tunnel Site of Grace. Inside the tunnel, you can find lots of useful materials plus some more secrets are hidden in the depths of tunnels. Additionally, you will get a chance to battle with two bosses, the first is Crystalian (Spear) and Crystalian (Ringblade). Apart from that, some regular creatures are also roaming in there. But, if you don’t go in the tunnels then there are some essential items close to the tunnel. These are Smithing Stones and Arsenal Charm. FAQs How Do I Get to Capital Rampart Site of Grace? East Capital Rampart Site of Grace is on the eastern side near the where NPC Boc the Seamster is located. There is also a summoning pool close to it called Effigy of the Martyr.  In order to reach Capital Rampart, you will have to travel from Rampartside Path towards the southern side and move straight on the eastern side once you near the Sealed Tunnel.  The exact coordinates to Capital Rampart are -99 & 116.  So, that’s all for this guide. Also, check out our guides on Forsaken Depths & Temple of Eiglay. You would definitely love them.

Spoon of Saltiness BG3: Where to Find & How to Use It

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Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a variety of items some of them are even weird, like the Spoon of Saltiness. This is one of the uncommon miscellaneous items that you can get from an NPC. However, it does not have any important use in the game like other items such as Thieves’ Tools. So, it’s just pretty much a collectible that you can obtain during your journey.  We have covered in this, where you can get this spoon, and what other items you can get from that tiefling NPC. So, let’s jump in.  Finding Spoon of Saltiness There’s only one way to obtain the Spoon of Saltiness in Baldur’s Gate 3 and that is by visiting the tiefling Mattis. He is a young trader who loves to collect valuable items. You will find dozens of other things in his collection.  During Act 2, Mattis will have his trading shop close to the entrance of the Last Light Inn. Visit him in his store, and you will find the Spoon of Saltiness in his trading list. Once you see it, simply make the purchase, and it will be yours.  Apart from this spoon, he will also have various items for sale. Here is the full list:  These are all the items Mattis will offer in his store during Act 2.  Apart from Act 2, Mattis will also be available during Act 1 and Act 3. During Act 1, Mattis can be found near the Emerald Grove. He will be in his store, where he will be selling a variety of items. He must survive during Act 1 to reappear again in Act 2, where he will offer the Spoon of Saltiness.  Usage of Spoon of Saltiness When you purchase the Spoon of Saltiness, Mattis will mention that this spoon has some hidden powers of abilities that can alter your stats. But that’s not the thing, Spoon of Saltiness is nothing more than a collectible.  You can keep it in your collection of valuable items. It won’t help you out in any battle or provide you with any magic. It’s just another unique item like many others that you will find during your journey of Baldur’s Gate 3.  When you check the details of Spoon of Saltiness, it will have details saying: “When salting food, the bearer of this shadow-cursed utensil will always add too little or too much, but never the right amount. Truly the deviousness is top tier.” This means that the spoon has some sort of dark curse from the past that keeps the user from using the right amount of salt. However, it’s just a description of this spoon, you don’t need to use it for salt in any way.  FAQs What is the Spoon of Saltiness in BG3? Spoon of Saltiness is an uncommon miscellaneous item that you can get from Mattis during the Act. He would mention that it has some sort of magical powers, but it’s not true.  Spoon of Saltiness is just a collectible item like many others that you will find in different places. Such items have their own unique value, but they don’t have any specific usage in the gameplay, like during the battle or outside of it.  Does Mattis Sell Anything Good in BG3? Yes, Mattis has many useful things to offer; you can meet him during all three acts. When you visit him for the first time near the grove, make sure that he survives during that act. Otherwise, he won’t be available in Act 2 and Act 3.  If this guide helped you out, then you would definitely like our other Baldur’s Gate 3 guides. Don’t forget to check out the Ancient Altar & How to Stop Astarion from Ascending guide.

BG3 Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue Puzzle & Find Blood of Lathander

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When visiting the Inquisitor’s Chamber in Baldurs’ Gate 3 you will encounter two statues that act as a puzzle blocking your way. They must be rotated in the right direction in order to get access to the hidden area where you can find Blood of Lathander.  This puzzle is part of the quest called Find the Blood of Lathander. In this guide, we have covered the chamber statue puzzle solution and a bit highlight on how you can move forward in the secret area to obtain Blood of Lathander. Baldur’s Gate 3 has many more little puzzles such as the one you will find in Balthazar’s Room, that’s in the form of Ancient Altar.  For now, let’s see how we can solve this Inquisitor’s Chamber puzzle.  Heading to Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue Area The two puzzle statues are located within the Inquisitor’s Chamber and this can be accessed from the Githyanki Creche. Once you are in here, head into the area called the Monastery basement, it’s quite close to the Creche area.  The monastery basement is actually located under the Creche Y’llek area. Moving forward in this place can be a bit tricky as githyanki are quite suspicious towards strangers. However, if you have Lae’zel in your party then she can help you out moving ahead from the guarded area.  Now, you need to enter the Captain’s Chamber but again there will be a blocked path by Githyanki Barrier Disruptor. Now, all you need to do is obtain Gith Shard from Kith’rak. To do that, you can either steal it or simply defeat Kith’rak.  Once you have got that, insert it and you will get access to the Inquisitor’s Chamber. Entering the chamber will proceed you to a conversation with the inquisitor, but you can skip this part and move on with your quest.  Solving Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue Puzzle Enter the hallway on the western side and you will find two statues. One is on the north side while the other is on the south side. The one on the north needs to be turned towards the east whereas the southern one should be turned to the western side.  Now, the northern one is free to move whereas the southern statue is stuck. So, to solve this issue you can either cover the statute in grease or you can simply attack on it to move it. That’s it! The puzzle will be solved and a hidden path will be revealed. This path leads to the secret area where the Blood of Lathander Mace is hidden.  Finding the Blood of Lathander Mace Heading into the secret path and traversing the stairs will take you into an area where your path will be blocked by some barriers and traps. Here, you need to deactivate those traps and also the energy sources that are powering up the barriers.  There are multiple energy sources, the first one is on the left side where the barrier is located. It will be hanging from the ceiling, and hitting it with several attacks will destroy it. Once it’s down, the barrier will disappear and a path will be revealed.  Go to the next area and you will find another barrier blocking your way. Now, it’s time to disable some traps and destroy the rest of the energy sources. There are two Dawnbreaker traps, the first one can be a lethal trap so stay cautious. Destroy it and move towards the southern side, there is another trap, destroy that and also the trap.  Now, you are left with just the last energy source, look for it on the northern side of the hall. Finally, you can enter the last room from where the barrier is destroyed. There is a Crest Panel in the center, you need to insert the Dawnmaster’s Crest in that panel. After that, your reward the Blood of Lathander Mace will become available.  So, there you have the Inquisitor’s Chamber Statue Puzzle solved! If this guide helped you out then you might also be interested in the Psionic Presence & Spoon of Saltiness guide.

Astrologer Guide Elden Ring – Master Ultimate Astrology Class

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Astrologer in Elden Ring is one of the best classes to start with in my opinion. But, there are some essential points that you should take note of. The way you build this astrology class will define its power.  In this guide, I have shared my experience with this build and how I managed to make the most out of it. You can too follow the same and boost your journey in the best way.  Astrologer Build Elden Ring The early stages of Astrologer in Elden Ring are pretty basic since there is not much choice in weapons and other equipment. But, as you make progress, there is a lot you can do to make it much more powerful.  Starting Weapons, Gears, and Magic To be honest, we don’t have that many things at the beginning. And that’s the only downside this class has. But, this never makes Astrologler build the worst class. There are a ton of customizations and upgrades that you can do later on.  But, for now, let’s see what we have got to kick-start our journey. For the items that you can hold in hands like the weapons and shields, we have initially three of them.  Now, it’s up to you whether you want to go with the staff or sword. Because this is just the beginning, the real deal will begin when you start leveling up and upgrading your items and stats. That would be the time to get your hands on the best one. Just wait because I have also covered the best item when you have grown enough.  As for the spells, you would have two options. You can pick any of them, here are they.  Again, these are just for the start. There is no issue in picking up any of these. Get the one you think that will work for you better. In case you don’t know, let me tell you that both of these sorcery items are designed to primarily target low-end enemies. Moreover, the resource usage is also pretty low so you can use them without worrying about it.  Lastly, we have a set of gears that consists of various items. Each one of the gear items comes with different stats. So, these are quite essential things when you are planning to work on your character’s stats.  Another important thing is their weight, which plays a crucial role in your activity throughout the game. If your character goes up in weight due to the gear items then things can get challenging for you. So, you have to manage your weight wisely. But, as for the start, it’s okay to go unsorted. Here’s what’s waiting for you.  That’s the whole set of outfits that an Astrologer uses.  Building Up Ultimate Astrologer Class  When you have gained enough experience in the game and you are now good to go with overall mechanics. It’s time to work on your character’s class build. Astrologer build mainly revolves around magical spells.  So, it’s essential to focus on ranged spell attacks rather than melee attacks. However, a few melee attacks can come in handy during close fights. So, what we are going to do is focus on a build that works greatly for magical spells while being helpful in close fights as well.  Weapon & Staff The key weapon for an Astrologer is a staff. It is what helps you cast powerful spells on your enemy. So, we have a few different choices here. The thing to notice here is that these will get unlocked as you move up in the story, defeat different bosses, and do other activities.  Here are the ones that will work best with the Astrology class.  Personally, I like to use Meteorite Staff. It’s just a perfect thing that exist in the game, especially for the Astrologer build. Pairing up this staff with one of the best spells in the game which is Rock Sling. This is the ultimate combo that you can get.  Along with this magical staff, you can pick any weapon like the one that you can use for close-range attacks. It can be a sword or a pike, but not the shield as it can put a lot of weight on your character, which is definitely we don’t need at all.  Armor Load & Other Equipment  Armor is another important part of this build. However, you need to keep an eye on the weight that’s been adding up when you put on equipment. It’s really important.  So, for the armor, there is quite a good number of things that you can use. They all will work towards your stats. Go for the light armor set as it would not block your mobility by any means. Being an astrologer you need to move fast and dodge incoming attacks. And that can only be done if your weight is low.  The best one you can pick is the Astrologer’s Robe. That would be enough to provide you with decent protection, plus it won’t affect much on your weight. With this equipment load, you would easily move around in challenging fights.  As for the consumables and crafting items, you can keep some Magic Potions. Also, the items required to craft these potions will come in handy. Always look out for Crystal Buds when exploring areas, these will help you out in crafting potions.  Stats & Fighting Style  Now, it’s time to work on your stats to make the build even better. There are three main stats that should not be missed when building an Astrologer class. These are Intelligence, Dex, and Strength.  First off let’s discuss Dexterity and Strength. You don’t want to max out these stats. Instead, keep the Dex around 15 and Strength around 20. This would be the perfect combination of stat. Now, we are left with Intelligence, this also needs to be at the mid-level.  Lastly, don’t forget to keep an eye on the Vigor and Mind. These are essential for FP and HP, … Read more

Temple of Eiglay Elden Ring Site of Grace – How to Reach? Full Walkthrough

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The Temple of Eiglay is an important location in the Elden Ring. This can be found on the ground floor of Volcano Manor. This exact place is an essential part of your entire journey as it connects with a few other quests from this area. Also, there is a site of grace at the temple. Moreover, you can get some great rewards from here as well. In this guide, we have explained step by step the path that leads you directly to the Temple of Eiglay. Also, there is a shortcut that we have covered, you can use it later. But, there is a slight twist, a miniboss Godskin Noble is waiting for you at the entrance of the Temple of Eiglay.  Route to Temple of Eiglay Now, there are a few different ways that takes you to the Temple of Eiglay. But, we are obviously covering the one that is easier and quicker. Along the way there will be various threats, you can choose to get past them or defeat them as they come your way.  Volcano Manor  First off, you have to get to the Volcano Manor. For this purpose you can take help from Rya’s Questline, finishing this quest will lead you to the Volcano Manor, or you can also head directly to the Volcano Manor.  Once you are at the destination, find an NPC named Tanith, speak to her and there will be a bit of conversation. At the end, she will hand over you Drawing Room Keys. It’s up to you if you want to go with her to reach Volcano Manor then take the keys from her.  Upon finishing up the conversation with her, look for the secret area which is just next to Tanith’s room. Follow the path and you will end up in Prison Town Church.  Prison Town Church to Temple of Eiglay  When you are just outside the Prison Town Church, you will have multiple ways leading to the Temple of Eiglay. The first one is just to your right which goes all the way behind the buildings and ends up at the spot where the elevator is located.  But we are using the much easier way. When you are standing outside the Prison Town Church look just in front of you, there are some houses. We are using their rooftops to cut down the entire long route and head directly to the lower level.  Just jump over the houses and keep moving forward, you will encounter some enemies here. Finish them up and move ahead. Keep jumping across the roofs on the left side and you will eventually see a staircase in front of the houses.  That’s where you want to get. Jump off from the roof and take the stairs. Now, take the route to your left and head straight ahead. There will be an entrance into the building, take that and go straight, enter the next room, and take the stairs to the lower level.  Exit the stairs and get through the entrance on the left side. You will end up in a room, now exit this room from the main door which will be in front of you. What you will see outside of the building is lava everywhere.  Be cautious at this point, don’t jump through the ledge. Instead, slide down the ladder which is on your right side. Once you are on the lava floor look for the cage which is on the opposite side of the building you just came down from.  Jump over the lava onto the spot where the elevator is located. Now, keep on moving forward past the elevator. There will be stairs on your right, take the stairs and follow the path, and you will eventually end up on the upper floor.  Here, you will see an elevator. Get on to it and it will take you to the next floor. Now, you are very close to the Temple of Eiglay. Huge stairs can be seen from this point, an enemy would also be there. Finish him off and continue towards the temple from these stairs. Unlocking the Shortcut Now, that you are just at the entrance of the temple, wait a bit before you get in there. We need to unlock a shortcut at first so that it can be easier for next time.  So, instead of heading into the temple take the path just before the left of the entrance. Just a bit ahead there is a huge level on your left. Interact with it to acctivate the bridge that connects the temple to Prison Town Church. That’s it now let’s get back! Entering the Temple of Eiglay Enter the temple from the main entrance, and head straight. The miniboss Godskin Noble will spawn. Defeat the boss and you are good to go.  Upon defeating him you will be free to explore around the temple. Also, don’t forget to pick up the most important item from the table which is Serpent’s Amnion. You can also discover the lost grace from the exact same spot where the miniboss spawns. It will become visible when he is dead.  Defeating Godskin Noble This specific boss is not that hard to kill. You just need to use the ranged and magic attacks. They are your best friend in this fight. Different powerful weapons can be used here. Now, if you want to go for a specific weapon then we have that is called Serpent-Huner. It can deal a massive damage in this fight. If you have it on you then this fight is super easy for you. Otherwise, you can follow this next strategy. Some of his attacks are ranged while the rest are melee. So, it’s a smart things to maintain distance from him all the time. During the fight, he will also spawn a circle of black fire around him. This would be quite challenging for melee attack players. Just wait until the fire goes away and then again start attacking … Read more

Ancient Altar BG3: What to Put in It & How to Enter Balthazar’s Room

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Ancient Altar is kind of a little puzzle in Baldur’s Gate 3 that you find in the Balthazar’s Room. The trick to solving this puzzle involves a simple thing to do, yet most of the players find it difficult.  In this guide, we have covered everything in the Balthazar’s Room including what to put in the Ancient Altar and the exclusive rewards you will obtain from the secret passage. This little puzzle is just like the others you will encounter in BG3 such as the Selune Temple Moon Puzzle. Accessing Balthazar’s Room BG3 Now, the Ancient Altar is located in Balthazar’s Room and to access that room we have a few different ways such as breaking the lock, but I would suggest you go with the most suitable method.  Right off the bat when you enter the Moonrise Towers, speak up with Disciple Z’rell. You would find her upstairs. Just interact with her and make your way around to gain her trust through conversation. Once she is convinced, she will give you the keys to Balthazar’s Room.  Now, that you have got the keys, head straight to the room which is on the east side of the tower. Unlocking the room with the keys won’t get you in any trouble and it’s the most ethical way to enter the room.  Ancient Altar in Balthazar’s Room BG3 Once you are in the room, a huge bookshelf will be in front of you. This shelf is the exact place where the Ancient Altar is hidden. Although you can interact with different parts of it to reveal various elements, since we are looking for the Ancient Altar, it can be revealed by interacting with the upper right section labeled as “Musty Tomes”. The Ancient Altar can now be used by putting in the right item. For those of you who are wondering what would go on in the Ancient Altar, Let me tell you the exact item you are gonna use here. It’s the heart that is accepted by the Ancient Altar. Nothing else will work here except two more items that you can’t get from the Moonrise Tower. These two items are the head of Nere and Karlach and the hand of the Gale. Since these items cannot be obtained from your current location, it’s obvious to go with the heart.  Now, if you don’t have a heart with you in your inventory then don’t worry. There are lots of bodies around you, interact with any of them and pick the heart. Use it in the Ancient Altar and a secret passage will be revealed.  The passage takes you to the secret room of Balthazar where you can collect the exclusive rewards which will help you a lot in your journey.  Rewards in Balthazar’s Room  Balthazar’s Room has various items available for loot. As soon as you enter the room you will notice that there are broken Moonlanterns and dead pixies on the floor. The dead pixies are not of any use here. However, the Moonlantern is an important item that you should not miss.  If you have Gale at your party, head to the ritual circle in the same room and you will get the option to turn Moonlatern into Shadowlantern. But this can only be done by Gale. He will use his engineering skills to make a Shadowlantern.  If you keep the Moonlantern, you can use it later to travel around in the shadowlands safely. This lantern will protect your entire party in the shadowlands from all sorts of threats. So, you know it’s a really important item at this point.  Apart from that, don’t forget to unlock that locked chest. Inside it, there are two essential items, the Coldbrim Hat and Elixir of Necrotic Resistance. The Coldbrim Hat is so special that you can find it only in two places and one of them is your current spot. The other one is Sorcerous Sundries.  This has a unique ability that is entitled to its wearer. It will allow the wearer to inflict 2 turns of Encrusted with Frost, this will happen once per turn. There is another special ability that comes with it. It’s called the Coldbrim Chill, your target will be affected with 2 turns of Encrusted with Frost if it gets inflicted with any spell condition.  Once you have collected all the items you can move towards the Ketheric’s Room.  Ketheric’s Room  Balthazar’s Room also gives you access to the Ketheric’s Room. However, there are a few other ways to get into this room as well. But since you are done with Balthazar’s Room, why not head to the next room? It’s easier to access it from here.  Just head to the balcony of Balthazar’s Room and look for a metal door, it takes you to Ketheric’s Room. The room is being protected by Squire. You will need to pass ability checks in order to remove Squire from the guarding position.  Once you do that, you can freely explore the room and collect various items. There is a book called Elder Brain Domination. There is also an uncommon cloak called Cloak of Elemental Absorption. You can use it during the battles to absorb some amount of magical damage and then use it as an attack in the next turn. It’s a pretty useful item. You will also find some letters in the room related to Enver Gortash and Balthazar. FAQs What Do You Insert Into the Ancient Altar BG3? You can try out various body parts to insert in the Ancient Altar but none of them will work. The heart is the only item that can be used in the Ancient Altar. If you have the head of Nere and Karlach or the hand of Gale then you can also use these in the Ancient Altar.  Where is the Ancient Altar in BG3? The Ancient Altar is hidden in the bookshelf of Balthazar’s Room. This room is located in the Moonrise Tower. By interacting with Ancient Altar you … Read more

Baldur’s Gate 3: Psionic Presence Talking Brain in Prologue (BG3) – Full Walkthrough

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The start of your Baldur’s Gate 3 journey will lead you to a point where you will meet a Psionic Presence Talking Brain. You will have a few options when you interact with it, each option has different consequences.  We have covered the full walkthrough for you down below. You might find it hard to choose between destroying it or setting it free. Don’t worry, since you are just starting the journey, we will give you the full details about each option.  Finding Psionic Presence Talking Brain in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) The talking brain of Baldur’s Gate 3 which is also known as the Psionic Presence can be found at the beginning of your journey. You will meet that brain when you are free from the chaos on the ship.  You will hear a voice that’s asking for help, it comes from the same Nautiloid area. Head to the next room and take the elevator to the second floor, it takes you to the room where you will see Myranth. He is dying and unfortunately, he has met an accident that has left his brain fully exposed.  You will be able to interact with that brain, thanks to the Mind-Flayer Tadpole in your brain. The Psionic Presence Talking Brain will ask for help. That brain thinks you are his friend and that is why he wants you to separate it from the body and set it free. You will be presented with various choices.  Should You Help the Psionic Presence Talking Brain or Kill It? After the brain asks for help, you will see several different options. It’s totally up to you which you would like to choose. Once the cutscene is over there will be some dialogue options. Going through them will bring out the identity of the brain as Intellect Devourer. It is actually a servant of the Mind Flayer, that’s why you have the ability to speak to it.  At the end of the discussion, there will be a last dialogue that is “I think you’re past the point of saving. Tell me what to do.” Choose this option and you will see the following options:  The choice here is totally yours, but you should go forward with the option based on your play style. Let’s say if your style is role-play then you may not want to save the brain. Otherwise, you should save it for sure. For this, you can either set it free or choose to keep it as a companion.  Now, if you plan to save it then go with the first option. There will be an intelligence check, successfully passing it will allow you to further investigate the brain. A new option will appear that requires you to pass a wisdom check. Upon passing it the brain will be extracted.  You can go with any of the first three options from the initial five. All three options would save the brain but each one requires a different check.  Once the brain is separated from the skull, you can choose to release it after crippling it or release it without crippling it. Crippling would weaken the brain, so choosing this option is not necessary. So, you can go with simply releasing it.  At this point, it’s up to you whether you want it as a companion or not. But, do remember that it would only help you during the prologue, which is the fight on the ship. There is no problem if you want to take it’s help. It would be a lot easier for you to get through the battle with Psionic Presence Talking Brain on your side.  It is recommended not to kill the brain as there is no positive impact of killing it. Saving it will prove to be a helpful move for you during the entire ship battle. Also, you will meet it again in the Act 2.  Reuniting With Psionic Presence Talking Brain (Intellect Devourer) After you have moved on from the Nautiloid, Intellect Devourer will head its way. But, you can reunite with it during Act 2. This time the brain will be known as “Us”.  Meeting with Us requires you to fight with Ketheric on Moonrise Tower. In between the battle, Ketheric will create a huge hole that works as a gateway, leading to the Illithid Colony. Ketehric actually uses it to summon Illithid Tentacle.  Finish off the battle and head to Illithid Colony through the hole. Once reached head straight up to the morgue and look for a cage. There will be two creatures locked in, one of them is Us (Intellect Devourer) and the other is Chop, a bugbear. Interact with Chop and free both creatures from the cage.  Other Parts of Nautiloid in the Prologue When you are in the Nautiloid area during the prologue, there will be various other spots to explore apart from the room where the psionic presence talking brain is located. One notable spot is the nursery, it is actually an area where you will initially wake up and begin your journey. Another important spot is the Ceremorphosis Chambers where you will meet Shadowheart and another lady. This chamber has two joined rooms. One of them has a pod containing Shadowheart. You can unlock her pod with a slate, it is collected from a dead body in the next room. The adjoining room has another pod that contains a woman although she is unresponsive. Upon closely inspecting the pod, you will see a button on the console right at her back. Pressing it will cause the woman to undergo ceremorphosis. Finally, there is an area in the Nautiloid called the Helm. Upon entering this area you will witness a fight between Mind Flayer and Zhalk. As soon as you enter this area a countdown of 15 turns will begin. You will have to reach toward the transponder on the other side of the room within this countdown. Reach towards the transponder and interact with it to end … Read more

Cyberpunk 2077: Delamain Quest (Don’t Lose Your Mind) – All Choices & Walkthrough

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Delamain Quest in Cyberpunk 2077 is actually a side job called Don’t Lose Your Mind. You can start this side job from Delamain Headquarters (HQ). It involves several steps to complete the entire side job correctly.  The important part of Delamain Quest or Don’t Lose Your Mind involves making choices. Each of the choices comes with a unique consequence. Plus, you will be getting the rewards for completing the side job successfully. We have covered each step in detail down below. So, you can easily complete the mission and also learn about the consequences that come with each choice.  Cyberpunk 2077 Delamain Quest – Don’t Lose Your Mind  The side job Don’t Lose Your Mind or Delamain Quest has an essential step that must be done correctly when the job is near its end part. This is based on several choices and each choice has a consequence.  You can start the quest from the Delamain HQ, Heywood. A fast travel point of Delamain HQ can be used to quickly reach the location. But before you get access to this quest you must have already completed the quest Epistrophy.  Now, let’s jump into the walkthrough.  Find a Way Into the Delamain HQ The main double doors of Delamain HQ are locked due to some reason so you must find an alternate way to enter the building. Now, there are two methods to access the building.  The first method requires using Level 8 ability. If you have the Level 8 ability then you can simply use it to unlock the door on the right side of the building.  The second method involves entering the building through the vent shaft. For this, go around the back and look for some boxes. Jump on the boxes and enter through the vent.  Enter the Workshop Now, there is a locked workshop, it’s time to find a way into the workshop. Once you have entered the building, look for a room that has computers in it. One of them will have a code 1234, and use it on the computer to unlock the doors that lead to the next room.  This room will have a robot firing a laser, just destroy the robot and move on to the next part. Moving ahead will take you to a point where you can see a car attached to a forklift.  The car will be moving up and down. Climb on the car and wait until it reaches the highest point. Jump on the nearby platform when it’s on the highest point.  In the same room, look for an open vent, it will be near the corner of the room. Enter the vent and catwalk to the next side. Jump down the vent to enter the next room.  Crossing the Room  Now, there are two methods to cross this room. The first method involves jumping on top of the car and crossing the electrical room. The car in the middle of the electrical room will allow you to cross the room safely.  Once you are on top of the car, look in front of you, there will be another car. Jump directly onto that car and climb up to your right side.  Now, if you have Level 6 Body or Level 5 Technical Ability then you can simply open the hatch which was under the car. This takes you to the other side of the area bypassing the electrical room. Climb back up and get on the catwalk.  Crossing the Catwalk There will be cars in front of you, move ahead take a right turn, and climb up through the ladders. This takes you to the catwalk. You need to cross the gap here with a jump. Do it carefully, because if you fall you will die.  Once you have cleared the gap, look to your right on the upper side and use the shaft to continue forward. This takes you to the next room where you can see some cabs moving in circles.  There will be a staircase, use it to go on the upper level. Don’t enter the office, instead get on the pipes which are on the right side of the office. Go ahead and climb up the pipes to access the small platform. Once you are on the platform, look for a shaft on the right.  Enter through it and drop down through the hole, this takes you to the control room where a cutscene begins and you will be presented with choices.  Don’t Lose Your Mind (Delamain’s Quest) Choices & Consequences This is an important part of Delamain’s Quest. Once you enter the control room, a cutscene plays after which you will be presented with the choices. Each choice has a different consequence. We have explained each one below.  Destroy the Core Choosing this option will destroy the Delamain, this will result in the existence of other Delamian AIs. These saved AIs will interact with you in the rest of the game when you are driving your vehicle. Also, Johnny will appreciate this choice.  Reset the Core  Choosing this option will reset the Delamain Core and all the other AIs as well. The core will reset and return to its factory settings. This is kind of a choice that you should not go with as it will remove the other AIs. Johnny will also disapprove of this choice.  Merge the Core If you choose this option then all of the AIs will be merged and leave the Night City while leaving behind a different Delamain. This choice will be approved by Johnny, so if you want to merge the core than you can definitely go with this choice.  Rewards Completing this side quest will result in receiving rewards like a Delamain Cab, 187 Exp points, and 421 Street Cred.  Some Important Points About the Delamain Core & AI FAQs  What’s the Best Option for Don’t Lose Your Mind?  Since all three choices have different consequences, you can go with any of the choices … Read more

Antique Key BG3 – Where to Find & How to use it

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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 for it. I know this is a bit disappointing since that door can already be unlocked with a lockpick (thieves’ tools).   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.