Solving the Pin Slot Puzzle in Baldur's Gate 3: A Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Jaheira's Hideout
Delve into the world of Baldur's Gate 3 and uncover the secrets of Jaheira's Home with our comprehensive guide. From navigating the Pin Slot puzzle to discovering valuable loot and gaining insights into the game's third act surprises, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to solve the Pin Slot puzzle in Jaheira's Hideout, expanding your inventory with precious items.
Exploring Jaheira's Home and the Pin Slot Puzzle
As you progress through the game, you'll have the opportunity to explore the backstories and homes of many companions. Astarion's history in Cazador's castle and Shadowheart's upbringing in the House of Grief have already been revealed, but Jaheira's roots are a different story altogether. When visiting her family home, you'll find a family house bustling with kids, but with also hold valuable treasures within Jaheira's Secret Hideout. To access these treasures, however, you'll need to crack the Pin Slot Puzzle in her Sanctuary.
How to Solve the Pin Slot Puzzle in BG3
The Pin Slot puzzle is located in Jaheira's Study within Elerrathin's Home during Act 3. To gain access to this location, having Jaheira in your party will trigger a seamless entrance and cutscene with her family upon arrival.
Here are the steps to solve the Pin Slot puzzle:
- Find the empty Pin Slot: Walk into Jaheira's Sanctuary to the house entrance's left to find an empty Pin Slot on the left side of Jaheira's desk.
- Get the Harp-shaped Pin: Head upstairs and speak with Tate, one of Jaheira's kids, who has been sneaking into the Sanctuary. He has the Harp-shaped Pin.
- Place the Harp-shaped Pin in the Pin Slot: Use the Harp-shaped Pin to unlock the way to Jaheira's Hideout.
Once inside the Hideout, be cautious of the traps. If Jaheira is an active party member, she will disable them herself.
Unlocking the Secrets of Jaheira's Hideout
Jaheira's Hideout is a beautiful area filled with green plants and a charming Postmaster Badger. However, the real treasure lies within the items found in this secret area.
To find the loot, head to the room toward the end of the area and discover the following items:
- Belm, a rare Scimitar with 7-15 damage.
- Staff of the Ram, a staff with a melee twist with 3-13 damage.
- Khalid's Gift, a ring that nods to previous entries and prevents Jaheira from getting cursed. It also grants Khalid's Gift: Aid, a level 3 Abjuration spell.
Overall, unlocking this secret area takes less than 10 minutes and provides some great rewards.
Conclusion
Solving the Pin Slot puzzle in Jaheira's Hideout is a straightforward process that requires a little exploration and problem-solving. With our step-by-step guide, you'll be able to unlock the secrets of Jaheira's Home and discover valuable loot and insights into the game's third act surprises.
Need more advice? Check out our complete Baldur's Gate 3 guide for battle strategies, story tips, and gameplay breakdowns.