Are You a Hopeless RPG Restarter? The Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 1 Quiz

Welcome, weary traveler, to a test of your knowledge of Baldur’s Gate 3. We’ve all been there: starting a new character, spending hours in the creation screen, and exploring the Ravaged Beach with a renewed sense of purpose, only to find ourselves restarting once we get to the Emerald Grove. This cycle, a true sign of a hopeless RPG restarter, is a common affliction among adventurers. But how well do you truly remember Act 1?

This quiz is designed to challenge even the most meticulous player’s memory. We’ll dive into the details of quests, characters, and hidden secrets that are easy to forget when you’re busy planning your 15th playthrough. From the first moments aboard the Nautiloid to the depths of the Underdark, every corner of this act is packed with lore and consequences. Let’s see if you can recall them all.

Get your mind prepared. No cheating with your in-game journal!

The Quiz: How Well Do You Know Act 1?

Question 1:
You meet a half-elf rogue trapped inside a strange pod on the Nautiloid. What is her name, and what is she guarding?

Question 2:
In the Emerald Grove, you find a frustrated tiefling named Rolan. What is his ambition, and what is he trying to convince his siblings to do?

Question 3:
The tiefling refugees in the Grove are fleeing a city that has been dragged into the Nine Hells. What is the name of this city?

Question 4:
You can get a powerful buff called Loviatar’s Love in the Goblin Camp. How do you acquire this buff?

Question 5:
After you defeat the goblin leaders, your party throws a celebration. Which of the following companions will get a negative reaction if you attempt to romance them during this event?

• Astarion
• Lae’zel
• Gale
• Wyll

Question 6:
In the Blighted Village, you can find a unique item that sets your Intelligence to 17. What is this item called, and who is wearing it?

Question 7:
What is the password to get into the Zhentarim Basement hideout in the Waukeen’s Rest area?

Question 8:
You can get a unique ring from a goblin leader in the Goblin Camp named Crusher. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to get it?

• Pickpocket the ring.
• Threaten him until he hands it over.
• Kiss his foot and slide the ring off.
• Ask another NPC to steal the ring for you.

Question 9:
When you first arrive at your camp, what does the enigmatic undead character Withers ask you?

Question 10:
In the Underdark, you can find the Adamantine Forge. What type of damage is the boss, Grym, most vulnerable to after being superheated with lava?

Answers

Answer 1: Her name is Shadowheart, and she is guarding a mysterious artifact that prevents the Illithid parasite from transforming you.

Answer 2: Rolan wants to leave for Baldur’s Gate immediately, but his siblings, Lia and Cal, refuse to go without the other tieflings.

Answer 3: The tiefling refugees are from the city of Elturel, which was pulled into the hells by the archdevil Zariel.

Answer 4: You must endure three lashes from the drow priest, Abdirak, in the Shattered Sanctum.

Answer 5: The answer is Lae’zel. While others can be romanced, an attempt to get intimate with her at this point will earn you a disapproving response.

Answer 6: The item is the Warped Headband of Intellect, and it is worn by the ogre leader, Lump the Enlightened.

Answer 7: The password is a riddle: “Fragile web, powerful fangs.”

Answer 8: The correct answer is “Ask another NPC to steal the ring for you.” The other three are all valid ways to obtain the ring.

Answer 9: Withers asks you what the purpose of a mortal’s life is: “What is the worth of a single mortal’s life?” and “What do you see when you look into the abyss?”

Answer 10: Once superheated, Grym is most vulnerable to bludgeoning damage, making hammers and maces the ideal weapons for the fight.