Plaque Puzzle and Sharran Sanctuary Guide in BG3

Learn how to solve the Plaque Puzzle in Baldur's Gate 3 and navigate the Sharran Sanctuary. Get the best rewards or face the guardians!

Alright, let's get through this tricky bit in Act 2! We're talking about the Plaque Puzzle and the Sharran Sanctuary. It sounds a bit intimidating, but I'll walk you through it step-by-step.

Solving the Plaque Puzzle in BG3

First up is the Plaque Puzzle. You'll need at least one party member to pass a Perception check on each of the three plaques. Once that's done, you'll see a bunch of jumbled phrases. The trick is to press them in the correct sequence to reveal full sentences and open a secret door.

Here's the order:

1. Press the North plaque first.
2. Then, press the West plaque.
3. Finally, press the East plaque.

Doing this in the right order will unlock a secret door behind the statue, letting you into the Sharran Sanctuary. Easy peasy once you know the sequence!

Sharran Sanctuary Walkthrough in BG3

Once you're inside the Sharran Sanctuary, you'll notice the Shadow Curse doesn't affect this place. As you head down the stairs, you'll encounter more statues. These ones will require Charisma and Intelligence checks. Passing these checks grants you access to the final room.

After dealing with the statues, you'll reach the final room with an altar. Here, you have a choice: you can either steal the Ritual Dagger of Shar or make a sacrifice to Shar.

Making a Sacrifice

If you choose to make a sacrifice, simply spill a little blood into the bowl. This is the recommended path as it rewards you with some great items:

• Scroll of Revivify
• Scroll of Blight
• Potion of Angelic Reprieve
• Elixir of Necrotic Resistance

Stealing the Dagger

Now, if you decide to steal the dagger instead, be prepared for a fight. Three guards will spawn, each with around 70 HP. They hit hard and have annoying area-of-effect acid skills. The worst part? You can't actually steal the dagger this way, as it's locked to an animation with the Altar, and the guards don't drop any loot. So, honestly, spilling a bit of blood is the way to go for the best outcome.

Tip: Some players have reported being able to collect the rewards from the sacrifice, then talk to the statue again and choose to steal the dagger. This spawns the guards, and after defeating them, you can still keep the dagger. It's worth a try if you're feeling brave!

And that's it! You've successfully navigated the Plaque Puzzle and the Sharran Sanctuary. Well done!