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City Gates
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

City Gates

Explore the City Gates in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, including the Crooked Crane inn and the dangerous Lich guarding the Daystar +2.

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Explore the City Gates in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, including the Crooked Crane inn and the dangerous Lich guarding the Daystar +2.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Crooked Crane inn in the City Gates district.
  2. 2
    Ignore Rilmi's conversation.
  3. 3
    Locate the locked and hidden door in the northern wall.
  4. 4
    Warning: Do not enter the door without preparation, as a Lich resides beyond it, and you likely lack the necessary 6th-level magic to defeat it at this stage.
  5. 5
    To bypass the Lich, use a Scroll of Protection From Undead (available from Galoomp the Bookkeeper in Waukeen's Promenade) on one party member.
  6. 6
    Have the protected party member enter the room; the Lich will ignore them, allowing them to attack it.
  7. 7
    Loot the Lich's remains for the Rod of Terror, a Sandthief's Ring, and wands of Lightning, Fire, and Cloudkill.
  8. 8
    Unlock the chest for a random item and the Daystar +2 longsword.
  9. 9
    Alternatively, for a non-cheesy approach, use a Mage / Thief protected by Spell Immunity: Divination and Improved Invisibility.
  10. 10
    Quickly enter, unlock the chest, and grab the sword.
  11. 11
    If identified, the Daystar +2's Sunray ability has a respectable chance to destroy the Lich.
  12. 12
    After dealing with the inn, proceed to the gate to access new locations on the world map.
Tips
  • The Rod of Terror is not recommended for use.
  • The Daystar +2 longsword is a highly desirable item.
  • The Lich is a very powerful foe, especially at lower levels.
  • The developers intended de'Arnise Hold to be the first external location tackled.
  • Trademeet offers the chance to recruit Rasaad and Cernd.
  • Umar Hills offers the chance to recruit Valygar and Mazzy.
  • Windspear Hills is the most challenging area and may be best tackled in Chapter 6 unless your PC is a Paladin.
  • Watcher's Keep is a very high-level location but has a merchant.

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