Baldur's Gate 3: How to Enter Wyrm's Rock Fortress

After reaching Act Three in Baldur's Gate 3, your group will encounter several obstacles that need to be overcome. Your objective is to enter Wyrm's Rock fortress, but Gortash's troops are not exactly eager to let you in. You'll need to either take a direct approach or get creative to gain access to the fortress.

Navigating Wyrm's Crossing is a breeze when you know what to do. However, at this point in the game, there are so many options that it can be difficult to know where to go. You can enter the fortress utilizing all the abilities you have learned up until now.

How To Get Past The South Span Checkpoint

The first step to entering Wyrm's Rock is to pass through the Southspan Checkpoint. There are various ways to accomplish this, some of which are creative and magical, but the most important thing is to safely reach the other side.

You can take a detour to climb around. Follow the path east of the checkpoint and jump onto the platform.

From there, climb up the ladder and crates to reach the other side. You have successfully sneaked past the guards (just don't go back until you have entered Wyrm's Rock, or else the guards will stop you again).

Once you are on the other side, you will need to find a way to enter the fortress itself.

How To Enter The Fortress

Now that you have passed the southern checkpoint, you have access to new facilities before entering the Undercity.

You have several routes ahead of you that can grant access to the city. Whether you choose to help others, sneak in stealthily, or bend the rules a little, you are on your way to jumping into Act Three.

Bribe Or Persuade The Guards

If you succeed in a persuasion check, you can bribe the guards to be allowed entry. However, the cost is incredibly high, amounting to 20,000 gold coins for admission. You don't have to pay, but you will need to find another way into the fortress.

You can also choose to fight against the guards, although it will be a tough battle. If you manage to defeat them all, the drawbridge will still be raised, and you will need to find another way into the fortress.

You can also attempt to pass a deception check of 30 to make the guards believe that you are protecting Ulder Ravengard or Gortash. However, it will be challenging to succeed in this check.

Open Hand Temple Murders Pass

If you investigate the murders in the temple, you can obtain a pass for further investigations in the city. To start this quest, speak with Sister Yannis inside the temple. You will find her conversing with a flying elephant wearing a monocle.

She is hard to miss and can play a crucial role in getting you to the Undercity.

Investigate The Suspicious Toys Pass

If you have been following Arfur Gregorio and his quest "Investigating the Suspicious Toys," you can find him at Sharess' Caress, where he is enjoying the show. Speak to him, and you can blackmail him into giving you his pass to the city.

This will allow you to convince the guards to lower the drawbridge so that you can enter Wyrm's Rock.

Sharess' Caress Pass

If you feel skilled or prefer to commit illegal actions to find your way to Baldur's Gate, you can steal a pass from Sharess' Caress. Go up the stairs, turn into the hallway, and go up the next set of stairs to reach the balcony. There, you will find a locked door.

Pick the lock and steal the pass next to the bathtub. If you disturb Naoise and Jara, a cutscene will start where Jara becomes a Mindflayer, and you will have to kill her.

After the battle, you can have a brief moment with Naoise, during which you will receive the "Enchantment" status until your next extended rest.

Break Into Prison

Alternatively, you can sneak past the guards (possibly for the second time) if all other attempts fail or if you want to save time. Go to the right of the drawbridge, where there is a gap in the railing. Cast Feather Fall on the group and jump onto the path below.

Follow the path along the side of the fortress until you reach a cliff. Before descending the rope ladder, you can turn towards the stone wall and pass a perception check to notice the entrance. By climbing through it, you will gain access to Wyrm's Rock.

Dimension Door Or Wild Shape

Furthermore, if all other attempts fail, you can use the Wild Shape spell. With the right angle, you can fly past the drawbridge as a raven and enter Wyrm's Rock without having to deal with anyone.

You can also use the Dimension Door spell to bypass the guards and teleport directly into the fortress, although this method can be somewhat risky.

Get Invited To Gortash's Inauguration

Once you have entered Wyrm's Rock Fortress, speak to a member of the Steel Guard. You will be invited to Gortash's ceremony, and the drawbridge will be lowered for the rest of the group if you had to leave them behind to get inside.