The Blade of Frontiers: A Comprehensive Guide to Wyll's Companion Quest in Baldur's Gate 3

In the vast world of Baldur's Gate 3, Wyll is a companion character you can unlock, and his journey is tied to The Blade of Frontiers quest. This quest is an intricate part of the game, with multiple steps and decisions that can impact the outcome. In this guide, we'll walk you through every step of The Blade of Frontiers quest, from encountering Wyll in Emerald Grove to the ultimate battle against Ansur.

Encountering Wyll in Emerald Grove

Your journey with Wyll begins in Emerald Grove, where you'll find him training tiefling children to defend themselves against an impending Goblin horde. To recruit Wyll, ensure you protect the Emerald Grove and its inhabitants. Once he joins your party, he'll ask for your assistance in destroying Karlach, a demon from Avernus.

Tracking Down Karlach

You can find Karlach west of Emerald Grove, northeast of the Blighted Village. Reach her location by going through the Blighted Village or jumping across the river with your party. When you encounter Karlach, she'll reveal herself as a tiefling fleeing from Avernus, seeking a new life. You have the choice to kill her or spare her life.

Consequences of Killing or Sparing Karlach

Killing Karlach rewards Wyll with a legendary robe, while sparing her life earns him devil horns that he'll keep throughout the game. However, sparing Karlach's life means you'll gain a potential party member. The choice is yours, but keep in mind that Wyll's reward and Karlach's potential membership in your party hang in the balance.

Rescuing Zariel's Asset from Moonrise Towers

The next step in Wyll's primary quest occurs in Act 2. You'll learn that Zariel has a protected asset hidden in Moonrise Towers. To retrieve this asset, reach the Mind Flayer colony underneath the towers and search for a quest marker. You'll discover that the asset is Mizora, who was captured by the Cult of the Absolute. You have the option to kill or set her free.

The Consequences of Killing or Freeing Mizora

Killing Mizora will drag Wyll to Avernus, and he'll no longer be a party member. Freeing her, on the other hand, will allow her to promise Wyll that he'll be freed from his contract after six months. However, Wyll is concerned that Mizora might renege on her promise.

Mizora's Quest and the Choice to Break Wyll's Pact

Mizora will appear near Gortash during his ceremony to become the archduke of Baldur's Gate. She'll suggest that she knows how to free Wyll's father, Duke Ravengard, from the Cult. However, to obtain this information, Wyll must choose to either break his pact with Mizora or keep it. Breaking the pact means Mizora won't reveal Duke Ravengard's location, while keeping it will lead to Mizora's assistance in rescuing the Duke.

Rescuing Duke Ravengard from the Iron Throne

Reach the Iron Throne, located east of Grey Harbour Docks, to rescue Duke Ravengard. Persuade the Redhammer to take you and your party to the Iron Throne, but be aware that this will pit you against Gortash. When you arrive, you'll have a short time to rescue the prisoners, including Duke Ravengard.

Wyrmway and the Secret of Ansur

After rescuing Duke Ravengard, he'll tell you the tale of Ansur, a bronze dragon that can aid in defending the city. You'll find Ansur in Wyrmway, located beneath the city. To access Wyrmway, search for the torches that look like dragons in the Wyrm Rock Fortress and unleash a lightning-based attack to gain entrance.

Trials and Confronting Ansur

Once inside Wyrmway, you'll face trials to prove yourself worthy of Balduran's legacy. After completing the trials, you'll encounter Ansur, an undead dragon. Learn that the Emperor, the Mind Flayer inside the artifact, was originally Balduran and had killed Ansur to become a Mind Flayer. Defeating Ansur will earn you Duke Ravengard's respect, and Wyll may become the Duke of Baldur's Gate.

Strategies for Beating Ansur in BG3

Ansur is a level 17 Undead Dragon, so approach with caution. He has high resistance to magic, so focus on ranged and melee attacks. Use a healer like Shadowheart and a high-damage dealer like Karlach. Be aware that Ansur has resistance to piercing, slashing, and bludgeoning damage as well.

Wyll's companion quest is filled with challenging decisions and battles. For more information on Wyll's pact and other Baldur's Gate 3 guides, visit our website.