At the end of Act 2 in Baldur's Gate 3, when players search for Nightsong, one of the main obstacles will be the powerful wizard Balthazar. Many gamers complain that the boss fight is difficult, and they put a lot of energy into defeating him.
In this guide, readers will find all the necessary instructions on how to kill Balthazar in Baldur's Gate 3. In fact, the boss is not as difficult as it seems, as there are a few ways players can use to defeat him, listed below.
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Updated on February 29, 2024, by Nahda Nabiilah: Since Balthazar is a dark priest, he heavily depends on AoE spells and summoning the undead to divert your attention from attacking him. Defeating the priest will enable Tavs the opportunity to loot his corpse and his lab, if they choose to defeat him in the Gauntlet of Shar. Among the loot, players can find potions, scrolls, the Soul Cage Research book, and the 
Circle of Bones hat. However, if you chose to push Balthazar during the Nightsong rescue mission, you would be unable to loot him. Players can encounter the priest in two different locations during Act 2, before and after entering the Shadowfell in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Balthazar Location
- Coordinates: X:-605, Y:-1431.
It is recommended to start searching for the boss after the team level is 7 in Baldur's Gate 3. After successfully completing the Umbral puzzle at the Thorm Mausoleum location by climbing the stairs on the west side and moving on, there will be a room full of Balthazar's servants. Defeating them will open up access to Balthazar's lab, which is located in the bottom-left corner of the Gauntlet of Shar.
How To Defeat Balthazar In Battle
The enemy is weak in close combat, so this should be exploited. Make sure that the companions are in the center of the arena, because Balthazar uses teleport and AOE attacks. The boss will not be alone, as he can summon skeletons and golems. To inflict mass damage, it is recommended to use spells like 
Cloud of Daggers to make the attack effective against a large number of enemy NPCs. Below is a list of the best potions and recommended abilities to use against Balthazar and his army:
|
Potions |
Attacks |
|---|---|
|
Silence |
Beacon of Hope |
|
Protection from Poison |
Divine Smite |
|
Spirit Guardians |
Thorn Whip |
To prevent Balthazar from using spells in Baldur's Gate 3, 
Silence or 
Counterspell will be helpful. It should be mentioned that the enemy's strength is ranged attacks, so it is necessary to keep as close to him as possible to be able to attack instantly and dodge ranged attacks.
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Alternative Way To Defeat Balthazar
There is a second way to defeat Balthazar without making any effort, but it should be understood that players will not receive any rewards using this method. This method can only be done later, at the end of Act 2, near the Nightsong's location. You can either use a Shove, one of Gale's spells, or the Gust of Wind spell to push the boss into the abyss.
Baldur's Gate 3
- Released
- August 3, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
