Unveiling the Secrets of the Arcane Tower in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3's Underdark holds many secrets and treasures beyond imagination. Among them is the Arcane Tower, a mysterious place filled with rare loot, a new fungal species, and deadly foes like the Spectator. The Arcane Tower is a must-visit location for any player, but it requires skill and strategy to navigate its dangers and unlock its secrets.

How to Find the Arcane Tower in Baldur's Gate 3

If you've encountered Mind Flayer Omeluum in the Myconid Colony, he may have mentioned the Arcane Tower, but not how to get there. The Arcane Tower is located southwest of the Selûnite Outpost in the Underdark. To find it, use the broken gate at the left side of the Selûnite Outpost to start your descent toward the Arcane Tower. Be prepared to face Drow and other dangers along the way.

Disable the Arcane Turrets and Fix the Arcane Tower's Elevator in Baldur's Gate 3

The Arcane Turrets in the Arcane Tower are tough opponents that can shrug off physical attacks and elemental attacks. However, they are weak to lightning, making spells like Witch Bolt and Call Lightning effective against them. You can also use Sussur Blooms to temporarily power down the turrets. However, there is a more permanent solution to disable the turrets and fix the broken elevator in the tower.

To disable all Arcane laser turrets and repair the elevator, you need to find the Power Generator at the end of the room on the first floor of the Arcane Tower. Combine the Power Generator with a Sussur Bloom, and you'll successfully disable all turrets and repair the elevator.

Here's a step-by-step guide to disable the Arcane Turrets and fix the elevator:

\t
• Choose a character with mobility, such as Astarion, and use Hide to reach the second floor undetected.
\t
• Use your mobility skills to get behind the turret and jump to the mushroom in front of it.
\t
• Descend through the red mushrooms and land on the beaming blue mushroom on the right.
\t
• Make a final jump to land safely and head to the garden with two Sussur Blooms.
\t
• Collect one Sussur Bloom and head to the door behind the garden.
\t
• Either pick the lock on the door or use the hole shortcut to get into the Arcane Tower's first floor.
\t
• Combine the Power Generator with the Sussur Bloom to disable all turrets and repair the elevator.

Baldur's Gate 3: Every Arcane Tower Floor and Secret in BG3

Here's a list of the items you can collect on each floor of the Arcane Tower:

\t
1. \t\t

   Basement (accessible by wearing the Guiding Light Ring):

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • Staff of Arcane Blessing
   \t\t\t
   • Sparkswall Ring
   \t\t\t
   • Tongue of Madness
   \t\t
   \t
\t
2. \t\t

   Ground Floor:

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • Arcane Tower Generator
   \t\t\t
   • Uncovered Mysteries Necklace
   \t\t\t\t\t
   \t
\t
3. \t\t

   Floor 1:

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • Timmask Spores
   \t\t\t
   • Tongue of Madness
   \t\t\t
   • Gilded Chest
   \t\t\t
   • Threadbare Book
   \t\t
   \t
\t
4. \t\t

   Floor 2:

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • Chest of Mundane (holds Mystra's Grace Boots)
   \t\t\t
   • Dusty Book
   \t\t\t
   • Broken Machinery and Engines
   \t\t
   \t
\t
5. \t\t

   Floor 3:

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • The Careful Art of Tir'su Ciphers
   \t\t\t
   • Engraved Githyanki Disc (Prince of the Comet Part 1)
   \t\t\t
   • Mage's Friend Ring
   \t\t\t
   • Scrolls of Mage Armor, Darkvision, See Invisibility, and Haste
   \t\t\t
   • Strange broken button
   \t\t
   \t
\t
6. \t\t

   Floor 4:

   \t\t
   \t\t\t
   • Bernard
   \t\t\t
   • Guiding Light Ring
   \t\t\t
   • Light of Creation Halberd
   \t\t\t
   • Patched Parchment
   \t\t
   \t

By following these steps and using the right strategies, you can successfully navigate the Arcane Tower and claim its secrets and treasures for yourself.

Related:

Baldur’s Gate 3: Should You Take the Mountain Pass or The Underdark in BG3?