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Baldur’s Gate 3’s roleplaying aspects are a real treat for old and new players alike. However, it is not just the social or combat sections of the game that make it great - it’s also the encouraging attitude towards exploration present in every facet of the game’s design. Wandering off the beaten path will often lead to interesting puzzles and shiny trinkets.
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Such is the case with the Owlbear Cave, where enterprising players can meet an Owlbear Cub who canbecome a companionand unlock a magically sealed Gilded Chest. However, opening this chest isn’t as simple as picking a lock - you’ll be zapped if you try. Instead, there is a puzzle to solve.
Updated by Abigail Angell on August 25th, 2023:For players who want to weigh their options regarded the Gilded Chest in the Owlbear Cave and Shadowheart, we’ve included more detailed information about the possible choices, DC difficulties, and consequences.
Where To Find The Owlbear Cave
You’ll find the Owlbear cave on the left side of the Druid Grove in Act 1. Going up the hill outside the Grove’s gate will lead you to a group of people, one of whom was injured by an Owlbear. Speak with them however you like, and the cave lies just across the stream behind them.
Inside the Owlbear Cave, there is a rock you’re able to climb down to go straight to the chest. This allows you to bypass the Owlbear encounter without fighting it ortalking to it.
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How To Open The Glowing Chest
The Glowing Chest will need to be opened with an unusual key. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to get and use that key:
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How To Open The Gilded Chest Near Shadowheart
If Shadowheart is in your party when you find the Shrine to Selune in the Owlbear Cave, she’ll have a lot to say. As a follower of a rival goddess, Shadowheart doesn’t approve of your character collecting trinkets from Selune. While she doesn’t try to stop you from picking up the prayer to open the chest, she will object to opening the chest itself with a forced dialogue.
This is an informative scene in Shadowheart’s story. If you choose to persuade or question her, you will get the chance to learn much more about her - even if you fail the check. Despite this compelling incentive, a failed check might later prevent you fromromancing Shadowheart,so cautious players might choose to avoid the conversation altogether by leaving her outside.
During this scene, she will express distaste for any items in the chest and will suggest you leave them behind. You will have four options here:
If you do not open the chest and leave it, or you fail your check and attempt to open it anyway then you will be faced with aSleight of Hand Check. The DC for this check is 15, and failing it will cause her to lose trust in you a moderate amount. Succeed, however, and you’re able to loot the items without Shadowheart’s knowledge.
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