Unlocking the Secrets of Baldur's Gate 3: Counting House High-Security Vaults

Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure in Baldur's Gate 3, as we delve into the mysteries of the Counting House's High-Security Vaults. These coveted vaults are filled with precious treasures, but getting to them requires some skill and cunning. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of obtaining the necessary keys to unlock these vaults and claim their riches.

Getting Started: Regular Vault Keys

Before you can access the High-Security Vaults, you'll need to acquire the regular vault keys. There are eight of these keys, and each one can be found in a different location throughout the game. Here's a list of the key locations and their corresponding rewards:

• Key Number 1: D. W. Martin - Inside Cazador's Palace, Ballroom (Mid-Tier Loot Chest)
• Key Number 2: Gorus Elgrin - Obtained from Skittles, the rat trader in Heapside Prison (+2 Weapons)
• Key Number 3: The Bonecloaks - Inside Bonecloak's Apothecary, Cellar (Alchemy Loot, Gold, Scrolls)
• Key Number 4: N/A - Pickpocketed from Head Clerk Meadhoney inside the Counting House (Empty)
• Key Number 5: Harvard Willoughby - Pickpocketed from Willoughby (Top-Tier Loot Chest)
• Key Number 6: N/A - Found in a backpack in the basement of Smuggler's House (Backpack with consumables)
• Key Number 7: Oliver Tefoco - Pickpocketed from Tefoco (Camp clothes)
• Key Number 8: Ava Morlay - Found in a mailbox outside the Guildhall's ground entrance (Gold)

High-Security Vault Key Rewards

Now that you have the regular vault keys, it's time to move on to the High-Security Vaults. Here's a list of the rewards you can expect to find inside each vault:

• Lorroakan's Vault Key 1: Nymph Cloak, Spell Savant Amulet, 260 Gold
• Lady Jannath's Vault Key 2: Jannath's Hat, A smutty book, Jewelry, 497 Gold
• Cazador's Vault Key 3: Long Arm of the Gur Crossbow, Jewelry, 520 Gold
• Allundra Grey's Vault Key 4: Trident of the Waves, Jewelry, 239 Gold
• Duke Ravengard's Vault Key 5: Ravengard's Scourger Mace, A Diary for Wyll, 499 Gold
• Gortash's Vault Key 6: Parasite Specimen, Notes and books on Gortash, A gold ingot, 221 Gold
• Ninefingers' Vault Key 7: Knock Knuckle Gloves, Chest of children's toys, 530 Gold
• Viconia DeVir's Vault Key 8: Gems, Jewelry
• Rakath Glitterbeard's Vault Key 9: Elegant Studded Leather Armour

Counting House High-Security Vault Key Locations

Now that you know what's inside each vault, it's time to find the keys. Here are the locations for each High-Security Vault Key:

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 1 Location

Lorroakan's Vault Key 1 can be found in Sorcerous Sundries. To get there, head to the second floor and enter the portal to the left. From there, navigate through the wing left of the portal and jump down the furniture pieces to reach the lower floor. Use a potion or Scroll of See Invisibility to avoid Lorroakan's traps, then interact with the Weave button with the Below sign to enter the lowest floor. Finally, find the Display Case with the Heavy Iron Key Inside to get Vault Key 1.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 2 Location

Lady Jannath's Vault Key 2 can be found by pickpocketing her at her estate just south of the House of Grief. Use stealthy characters or potions/Scrolls of Invisibility to make the pickpocketing easier.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 3 Location

Cazador's Vault Key 3 can be found in his castle, in the big coffin in the battle arena. If you've already beaten Astarion's master, the key should be waiting for you inside.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 4 Location

The Grey Vault Key, or Vault Key number 4, can be found on the second floor of the Water Queen's House near the Grey Harbour docks. Enter the dining room and look for the Opulent Chest near the windows.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 5 Location

Duke Ravengard's key, or Vault Key 5, can be found in Wyrm's Rock Fortress, the area where Gortash's boss fight takes place. Head to Gortash's throne and take a right toward the spiral staircase, then look for a room to the right. Find the painting behind which lies Baldur's Gate 3 Vault Key 5.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 6 Location

Vault Key 6 can be found in the Iron Throne, as you escape and save all the prisoners in 5 turns. Alternatively, you can ignore the prisoners and go straight for the key. Look for it in an opulent chest in the second room in the top corner of the Iron Throne.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 7 Location

Vault Key 7 can be found in the Sewer's Guildhall, with Astele Ninefingers Keene. Use your sneakiest characters to pickpocket the Vault Key from her person.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 8 Location

Vault Key 8 belongs to Viconia DeVir, who can be found in the House of Grief. The key is stored in Viconia's bedroom, inside a Jewellery box in a bedroom to the House of Grief arena's right.

Counting House High-Security Vault Key 9 Location

Vault Key 9 can be obtained by completing the quest Return Rakath's Gold and receiving it as a reward, or by pickpocketing it from Rakath himself in the Counting House.

We hope this guide has been helpful in your quest to unlock the secrets of the Counting House's High-Security Vaults. Happy adventuring, and may the treasures of Baldur's Gate 3 be yours to claim!