Quest: Travel to the Underdark
Traveling to the Underdark is a crucial step in Baldur's Gate 3, often linked to the Act 2 main questline, including "Infiltrate Moonrise Towers" and "Defeat Ketheric Thorm." The Underdark contains vital components for crafting, such as those needed for the Adamantine Forge, and offers paths to seek protection from the Shadow Curse.
Upon starting the quest, you will be at the Ravaged Beach. Follow the path to find Shadowheart unconscious at X:271 Y:217. Interacting with her provides three dialogue choices.
The Underdark is a source for several important items:
- Adamantine Forge Components: These are carried by three Drow mages in various Underdark locations. The Icy Helve is with Dhourn west of the Selûnite Outpost. Icy Metal is looted from the Pale Corpse in the Myconid Colony's secret area (X:50, Y:75), which is unlocked by completing the quest "Defeat the Duergar Intruders." The Icy Crystal is carried by Filro the Forgotten near the Sussur Tree.
- Sussur Tree Bark: Found at the Sussur Tree in the Dread Hollow (X: -14, Y: -138). This bark is essential for crafting Sussur weapons, which grant a +1 enchantment and the ability to silence on hit. To forge a Sussur weapon, light the furnace, use the bellows, combine the Sussur bark with the furnace, and then use a plain dagger, sickle, or greatsword in the active furnace.
The Act 2 walkthrough includes the following related quests:
- Infiltrate Moonrise Towers
- Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse (Underdark ver.)
- Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse (Mountain Pass ver.)
- Follow the Convoy
- Resolve the Abduction
- Exploring Moonrise Towers
- Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic
- Defeat Ketheric Thorm