Relying on the way you get to Auntie Ethel’s Gnarled Teahouse in Baldurs Gate 3, you may have already got the “Save Mayrina” quest — you possibly can stumble upon her brothers within the swamp. Whenever you get to the Gnarled Teahouse, although, Auntie Ethel reveals her true colours (inexperienced) and teleports Mayrina to a stew pot someplace in her lair, and also you’ll choose up the search if you happen to haven’t.
When you make it previous the Gnarled Door within the Overgrown Tunnel beneath the teahouse, you’ll (ultimately) face off towards Auntie Ethel in her hag type. To efficiently full the “Save Mayrina” quest, you’ll should do one thing throughout the battle (after which somewhat further after the battle). Our Baldur’s Gate 3 “Save Mayrina” information will clarify the way to maintain Mayrina from falling to her dying and the way to full the search.
Learn how to beat Auntie Ethel in Baldur’s Gate 3’s Historic Abode
After passing by the Gnarled Door, leaping by the waterfall, and descending by the Overgrown Tunnel, you’ll come to the Historic Abode the place you’ll face off towards Auntie Ethel in all her hag glory.
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Mayrina is there, too, in a Gnarled Cage suspended over a deep pit. On her first flip, Auntie Ethel will set the cage on fireplace, placing a 3 flip timer on the battle.
There are a pair strategies to save lots of Mayrina from the cage. You possibly can both activate the glowing yellow Management Orb on the west facet of the pit or put out the fireplace with a bottle of water or the “Create or Destroy Water” spell.
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For those who resolve to go for the Management Orb, you possibly can both ship a personality there, use Mage Hand, and even higher, hit the orb with a ranged assault. As soon as the Management Orb button is pressed, it’s important to end the battle earlier than the cage breaks and Mayrina falls.
The quickest means to do that is to simply Shove Auntie Ethel into the pit. You’ll want a personality with first rate Power to do that — and keep in mind that a Barbarian like Karlach has Benefit on these checks whereas utilizing Rage. You received’t be capable to loot her physique, but it surely’s the surest means to ensure the battle doesn’t drag on. As soon as Auntie Ethel is defeated, the cage will decrease and Mayrina will climb out. After which begin yelling at you till she runs off.
For those who resolve to place out the fireplace with water, Auntie Ethel will teleport Mayrina out of the cage and disguise herself as Mayrina. A simple means to determine which Mayrina is definitely Auntie Ethel in disguise is to look at them and see which one is moist from the water. Begin attacking the Mayrina that isn’t moist and proceed the battle till she’s defeated.
Full Baldur’s Gate 3’s ‘Save Mayrina’ quest
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After the battle, head into the Historic Workshop on the north facet of the Historic Abode. There are quite a lot of confusingly named objects inside, however you’re on the lookout for the Bitter Divorce wand. For those who Study it in your stock, you’ll discover it has the title “Connor” — Mayrina’s husband’s title — carved into it.
With the wand in hand (together with anything not nailed down), head somewhat farther north to discover a teleporting Mushroom Circle. That sends you again aboveground into the Putrid Bathroom. Just a bit northwest of the opposite finish of the circle, you’ll discover Mayrina standing subsequent to her husband’s coffin.
Communicate together with her there, and also you’ll should choice to inform her in regards to the wand. Use the wand on the coffin, and also you’ll “The Monkey’s Paw” Connor again to “life.” At that time, you possibly can both maintain the wand (and zombified Connor), or give the wand to Mayrina. For those who hand it over, she’ll take her zombie husband together with her to Baldur’s Gate to maintain looking for a treatment.
For extra info on the courses in Baldur’s Gate 3, seek the advice of our overviews on the Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard courses. For those who’re stumped by the selection, seek the advice of our information on what class to begin with.