Baldur's Gate 3 Cheesing Tactics: Top Strategies to Beat the Toughest Bosses

Baldur's Gate 3 is renowned for its formidable boss battles, testing the mettle of even the most skilled players. However, resourceful players have uncovered innovative tactics to exploit the game mechanics and breeze through these challenges. This article will guide you through the top cheesing strategies for Baldur's Gate 3 bosses, helping you conquer the most daunting encounters with ease.

Disclaimer

Please note that this article focuses on player-established methods to cheese main boss fights in Baldur's Gate 3. Some bosses, such as Orin, Kar'niss, Ketheric Thorm, Malus Thorm, Gerringothe Thorm, and Thisobald Thorm, can be defeated or bypassed using persuasion or alternative strategies.

Auntie Ethel: Silencing a Powerful Hag

• Cheese Tactics: Silence, water, and control spells

Auntie Ethel's formidable spellcasting abilities can be neutralized by casting Silence on her. Additionally, using a bottle of water to create a puddle that can be electrified to damage Auntie Ethel can give you an upper hand. Utilize control spells like Arrow of Roaring Thunder, Repeling Eldritch Blast, or shoving her away from the Silence sphere to further disrupt her abilities.

True Soul Nere: Ranging from Above

• Cheese Tactic: Ranged attacks from a hidden position

Position your characters on the southern catwalk above the lava and ignite the powder to create a barrier. Harass True Soul Nere and his allies with ranged attacks and summons, and you can gradually whittle down their health without taking too much damage.

Yurgir the Orthon: Heavy Objects and Height

• Cheese Tactic: Throwing heavy objects from a height

Yurgir can be defeated by throwing heavy objects like chests or corpses from a height, potentially one-shotting him. However, keep in mind that even with Yurgir gone, there will still be many enemies left to contend with. Consider using persuasion to avoid this fight altogether.

Cazador: A Quick Daylight Fix

• Cheese Tactic: Using the Daylight spell

Using the Daylight spell near Cazador can cut the battle short. Cast the spell close enough to Cazador without triggering dialogue, and Astarion won't be taken hostage, preventing the otherwise deadly rescue mechanic.

Lorroakan: Psychic Spells and Positioning

• Cheese Tactic: Using psychic spells and positioning

Utilize psychic spells like Telekinesis on Lorroakan, which won't incur thorns damage. Position yourself carefully to throw Lorroakan onto candles, another simple yet effective tactic. Combine these strategies with the correct elemental vulnerabilities and buffs to make the fight more manageable.

Commander Zhalk: Blocking Entrances and Avoidance

• Cheese Tactic: Block the entrance with sturdy chests

Players have discovered a way to cheese Commander Zhalk by using sturdy chests on the nautiloid to block off the entrance. This prevents additional demons from joining the battle, giving you 15 rounds to deal with Zhalk alone.

Sarevok: Cornering a Notorious Enemy

• Cheese Tactic: Engaging before he enters the Trial room

Engage Sarevok before he enters the Trial room, cornering him between two walls and a locked door. This positioning makes it difficult for his followers to reach him, allowing you to focus on defeating Sarevok without being overwhelmed.

Viconia DeVir: Impish Deception

• Cheese Tactic: Using an imp to attack through a door

Use an imp to attack Viconia through a closed door, repeatedly biting her without aggroing her. This tactic allows you to defeat Viconia without triggering a full-blown battle.

Balthazar: Spirit Guardians and AOE Spells

• Cheese Tactic: Spirit Guardians and AOE fireball spells

Utilize a combination of Spirit Guardians and AOE fireball spells to cheese the Balthazar boss fight. Position a character with Spirit Guardians in the middle of a pile of bones, initiating the combat scene, and many skeletons will be instantly killed. Follow up with AOE spells to finish off the remaining enemies.

Grym: The Forge Boss

• Cheese Tactic: Forging one-cycle kill

Activate the lava, get Grym under the hammer, and trigger it all at once to take down Grym in a single cycle. This cheese tactic is the intended way to beat him and earns him a high spot on the cheesability list.

Gortash: Luring and Fast-Traveling

• Cheese Tactic: Luring Gortash away and fast-traveling

Lure Lord Enver Gortash away from his lair, pick him up, and fast-travel to a different location. Defeat Gortash in this new location without the backup of his lair actions and reinforcements.

Raphael: Dance and Laughter

• Cheese Tactic: Casting Otto's Irresistible Dance and Tasha's Hideous Laughter

Raphael is highly susceptible to Otto's Irresistible Dance and Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Use these spells to keep Raphael incapacitated throughout the entire encounter, making the fight significantly easier.

Marcus, the Flaming Fist: Preventing Resurrection

• Cheese Tactic: Preventing his resurrection by adding him to your inventory

Pick up his body and keep it in your inventory until the battle ends. This prevents Marcus from resurrecting with the shadow curse, making the fight against the remaining Merregons more manageable.

With these cheesing strategies, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the toughest bosses in Baldur's Gate 3 and emerge victorious.