Relying on the way you get to Auntie Ethel’s Gnarled Teahouse in Baldurs Gate 3, you would possibly have already got the “Save Mayrina” quest — you’ll be able to 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 decide up the search in case you haven’t.
When you make it previous the Gnarled Door within the Overgrown Tunnel under the teahouse, you’ll (finally) face off in opposition to Auntie Ethel in her hag type. To efficiently full the “Save Mayrina” quest, you’ll need to do one thing through the battle (after which a bit of further after the battle). Our Baldur’s Gate 3 “Save Mayrina” information will clarify how you can hold Mayrina from falling to her demise and how you can full the search.
Easy methods 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 in opposition to 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 hearth, placing a 3 flip timer on the battle.
There are a pair strategies to avoid wasting Mayrina from the cage. You’ll be able to both activate the glowing yellow Management Orb on the west aspect of the pit or put out the hearth with a bottle of water or the “Create or Destroy Water” spell.
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In case you resolve to go for the Management Orb, you’ll be able to 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, you need to end the battle earlier than the cage breaks and Mayrina falls.
The quickest manner to do that is to only Shove Auntie Ethel into the pit. You’ll want a personality with first rate Energy to do that — and do not forget that a Barbarian like Karlach has Benefit on these checks whereas utilizing Rage. You received’t be capable to loot her physique, nevertheless it’s the surest manner to verify 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.
In case you resolve to place out the hearth with water, Auntie Ethel will teleport Mayrina out of the cage and disguise herself as Mayrina. A simple manner 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 aspect of the Historic Abode. There are a number of confusingly named gadgets inside, however you’re searching for the Bitter Divorce wand. In case you Look at 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 a bit of farther north to discover a teleporting Mushroom Circle. That sends you again aboveground into the Putrid Lavatory. Just a bit northwest of the opposite finish of the circle, you’ll discover Mayrina standing subsequent to her husband’s coffin.
Converse along with her there, and also you’ll need to 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’ll be able to both hold the wand (and zombified Connor), or give the wand to Mayrina. In case you hand it over, she’ll take her zombie husband along with her to Baldur’s Gate to maintain trying to find a treatment.
For extra data 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. In case you’re stumped by the selection, seek the advice of our information on what class to begin with.