Completing everyBaldur’s Gate 3sidequest is a tall order, but don’t let the Ornate Mirror and its tricky Balsam Ointment question throw you off. You’ll need to pass its test or risk losing access to the Necromancy of Thay questline.
It’s not a hard conversation to navigate, but the fancy furniture is quick to react. Here’s a complete list of all ofBG3’sOrnate Mirror answers for those worried about passing its checks.
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Where is the Ornate Mirror in BG3?
Upon reaching Act One’sBlighted Village, enter the building next to the glowing Waypoint and search for a wooden hatch behind the bar. Climb down into the cellar, proceed to the back northernmost wall, and flip the lever hidden behind a few crates.
Follow the tunnel, hugging along the wall curving right, and you’ll encounter theOrnate Mirror. It’s not too hard to find, and the space is small, so take a moment to snoop around, picking up more items and assorted junk.
Interacting with the Ornate Mirror triggers the usual Skill Checks, so save before proceeding. If you answer incorrectly, it’ll lock you out of the secrets it guards.
Every BG3 Ornate Mirror Answer
Here are all of the Ornate Mirror’s answers inBG3:
TheBG3Ornate Mirror is no normal mirror; it’s a spooky spectral gateway blocking your path forward. For my playthrough, I chose a half-drow, half-elf warlock, and some prompts here reflected as much. Nonetheless, we’ll use answers that any class or character can use.
Before you begin, you’ll have options for bypassingBaldur’s Gate 3’sOrnate Mirror answer section. If you have high Charisma or Strength, you can attempt to passDC 15 checksto threaten to destroy the mirror. You can also read the Dark Journal, the location of which we’ll discuss later, and impersonate Ilyn Toth using a DC 15 Persuasion Check.
Depending on your character’s class, you’ll encounter answers for these questions that, although worded differently, lead to the same correct result. For example, if you’re playing an Origin character like Gale or Lae’zel, you’ll find answers for the Balsam Ointment and third questions that are viable for this mini-quiz.
Similarly, if you’re playing classes like wizard, ranger, or bard, you’ll find class-exclusive answers you can use instead of the ones listed above. Generally speaking, as long as they’re similar to the ones above, you’re free to select those instead.
Once you complete the Ornate Mirror’s Q&A session, you’ll be free to proceed into the laboratory and discover the room’s biggest secret, the Necromancy of Thay. When you’re done here, you can head northwest for another quest,Rescue the Trapped Man.
How to discover the Ornate Mirror answers
InBG3, you can read various books around the Apothecary’s home and cellar if you’re interested in learning more about Szass Tam, Balsam Ointment, and other miscellaneous lore pieces. While many of these books have flavor text, a few reveal some important details, including the answers to the Ornate Mirror questions:
you may find multiple alchemical ingredients and potions alongside notes and books throughout the Apothecary’s house. The cellar, in particular, has items such as a Potion of Healing recipe book, Elixir of Poison Resistance, and several other items to help you create alchemy mixtures.
