How to complete Lift the Shadow Curse in Baldur’s Gate 3

Lift the Shadow Curse is an intimidating challenge, as you will need to put in a lot of effort to clear the area completely.

How to complete Lift the Shadow Curse in Baldur’s Gate 3
Fortunately, here we cover all the details you need to achieve this.

Lifting the Shadow Curse in Baldur's Gate 3: A Comprehensive Guide

The Shadow Curse shrouding the land in Baldur's Gate 3 requires a multi-step approach involving Halsin and Thaniel. Here's how to break the curse and gain some powerful rewards:

Uniting Halsin and Thaniel:

• Befriend Halsin: Complete quests that involve Halsin, like saving the Tieflings or helping Counselor Florrick.
• Seek Thaniel: Talk to Halsin about Thaniel's role in cleansing the land. This initiates the "Lift the Shadow Curse" quest.

Restoring Thaniel:

• Defend the Portal: Work with Halsin to defend his portal from waves of Shadow Cursed enemies. Use rocks for cover and employ area-of-effect magic spells for an advantage. Halsin will eventually return and end the fight.
• Heal Thaniel's Essence: Halsin will point you towards flora indicating Thaniel's other half. Head to the ruined house at (X:76, Y:40) to find and recruit Thaniel.

Confronting Thaniel's Shadow:

• Gear Up: Prepare for another fight against Thaniel's shadowed self and waves of Shadow creatures.
• Focus Fire: Target the two major shades, "Daddy" and "Mommy," one at a time. Utilize high-damage characters like Wyll or a Warlock Tav to deal with smaller enemies.
• Light and Fury: Maintain light sources to reveal hidden shadows. Use abilities like Karlach's Frenzy or Lae'zel's Action Surge for quick group takedowns.
• Convince, Not Conquer: When facing the shadowed Thaniel, prioritize persuasion over aggression to convince him to aid in lifting the curse.

Important Notes:

• Completing this quest won't immediately lift the curse, but it allows you to recruit Halsin as a full companion.
• The curse persists until the final boss fight against Ketheric Thorm. Defeating the final boss triggers a cutscene showcasing the curse lifting.

Rewards:

• Halsin as Companion: Completing the quest allows you to fully utilize Halsin's abilities in your party.
• Spirit of the Land Boost: Reuniting Thaniel grants a party-wide bonus of +1 to all Ability Scores and increased movement speed.

Starting the Quest:

• Have Halsin in your camp and save the Tieflings.
• Optionally, help Counselor Florrick.
• Talk to Halsin about Thaniel after entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
• Complete "Wake up Art Cullagh" to meet Halsin and prepare for the final battle.
• By following these steps and understanding the overall flow, you'll successfully lift the Shadow Curse and gain valuable benefits in Baldur's Gate 3.

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