All Ornate Mirror Answers in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3): Including Balsam Ointment

Completing every Baldur's Gate 3 sidequest is a tall order, but don't let the Ornate Mirror and its tricky Balsam Ointment question throw you off. You'll need to pass its test or risk losing access to the Necromancy of Thay questline. It's not a hard conversation to navigate, but the fancy furniture is quick to react. Here's a complete list of all of BG3's Ornate Mirror answers for those worried about passing its checks. Table of contents Where is the Ornate Mirror in BG3? Every BG3 Ornate Mirror Answer How to discover the Ornate Mirror answers Where is the Ornate Mirror in BG3? Upon reaching Act 1's Blighted Village, enter the building next to the glowing Waypoint and search for a wooden hatch behind the bar. Climb down into the cellar, proceed to the back northernmost wall, and flip the lever hidden behind a few crates. Follow the tunnel, hugging along the wall curving right, and you'll encounter the Ornate Mirror. It's not too hard to find, and the space is small, so take a moment to snoop around, picking up more items and assorted junk. Interacting with the Ornate Mirror triggers the usual Skill Checks, so save before proceeding. If you answer incorrectly, it'll lock you out of the secrets it guards. Screenshot via Destructoid Our Readers' Top 5 Picks On Amazon This Month Click To View List [azonpress_tables id="15"] Every BG3 Ornate Mirror Answer Here are all of the Ornate Mirror's answers in BG3: "Tell it your name" or "Yes, an ally! I'm an ally of your master's." "Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature" or "A foul lich. May he die a thousand more deaths." "To clean a wound?" Any answer except "I'd see the ones I love." The BG3 Ornate Mirror is no normal mirror; it's a spooky spectral gateway blocking your path forward. For my playthrough, I chose a half-drow, half-elf warlock, and some prompts here reflected as much. Nonetheless, we'll use answers that any class or character can use. Before you begin, you'll have options for bypassing Baldur's Gate 3's Ornate Mirror answer section. If you have high Charisma or Strength, you can attempt to pass DC 15 checks to threaten to destroy the mirror. You can also read the Dark Journal, the location of which we'll discuss later, and impersonate Ilyn Toth using a DC 15 Persuasion Check. Screenshot via Destructoid Depending on your character's class, you'll encounter answers for these questions that, although worded differently, lead to the same correct result. For example, if you're playing an Origin character like Gale or Lae'zel, you'll find answers for the Balsam Ointment and third questions that are viable for this mini quiz. Similarly, If you're playing classes like wizard, ranger, or bard, you'll find class-exclusive answers you can use instead of the ones listed above. Generally speaking, as long as they're similar to the ones above, you're free to select those instead. Screenshot via Destructoid Once you complete the Ornate Mirror's Q&A session, you'll be free to proceed into the laboratory and discover the room's biggest secret, the Necromancy of Thay. When you're done here, you can head northwest for another quest, Rescue the Trapped Man. How to discover the Ornate Mirror answers In BG3, you can read various books around the Apothecary's home and cellar if you're interested in learning more about Szass Tam, Balsam Ointment, and other miscellaneous lore pieces. While many of these books have flavor text, a few reveal some important details, including the answers to the Ornate Mirror questions: The Apothecary's Ledger inside the house reveals the existence of the cellar. The Healer's Log in the cellar that Balsam Ointment was used to clean a splinter wound before bandaging it. The Dark Journal in the casket at coordinates (X-667, Y: -316) tells the story of someone being chased by the Zulkirs, implying distaste for them. You can find multiple alchemical ingredients and potions alongside notes and books throughout the Apothecary's house. The cellar, in particular, has items such as a Potion of Healing recipe book, Elixir of Poison Resistance, and several other items to help you create alchemy mixtures. The post All Ornate Mirror Answers in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3): Including Balsam Ointment appeared first on Destructoid.

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All Ornate Mirror Answers in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3): Including Balsam Ointment

A close up of BG3's Ornate Mirror - which asks you questions about Balsam Ointment and old, powerful rulers.

Completing every Baldur's Gate 3 sidequest is a tall order, but don't let the Ornate Mirror and its tricky Balsam Ointment question throw you off. You'll need to pass its test or risk losing access to the Necromancy of Thay questline.

It's not a hard conversation to navigate, but the fancy furniture is quick to react. Here's a complete list of all of BG3's Ornate Mirror answers for those worried about passing its checks.

Where is the Ornate Mirror in BG3?

Upon reaching Act 1's Blighted Village, enter the building next to the glowing Waypoint and search for a wooden hatch behind the bar. Climb down into the cellar, proceed to the back northernmost wall, and flip the lever hidden behind a few crates.

Follow the tunnel, hugging along the wall curving right, and you'll encounter the Ornate Mirror. It's not too hard to find, and the space is small, so take a moment to snoop around, picking up more items and assorted junk.

Interacting with the Ornate Mirror triggers the usual Skill Checks, so save before proceeding. If you answer incorrectly, it'll lock you out of the secrets it guards.

When you correctly answer every Ornate Mirror question, it opens up this path to a secret passage.
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Every BG3 Ornate Mirror Answer

Here are all of the Ornate Mirror's answers in BG3:

  • "Tell it your name" or "Yes, an ally! I'm an ally of your master's."
  • "Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature" or "A foul lich. May he die a thousand more deaths."
  • "To clean a wound?"
  • Any answer except "I'd see the ones I love."

The BG3 Ornate Mirror is no normal mirror; it's a spooky spectral gateway blocking your path forward. For my playthrough, I chose a half-drow, half-elf warlock, and some prompts here reflected as much. Nonetheless, we'll use answers that any class or character can use.

Before you begin, you'll have options for bypassing Baldur's Gate 3's Ornate Mirror answer section. If you have high Charisma or Strength, you can attempt to pass DC 15 checks to threaten to destroy the mirror. You can also read the Dark Journal, the location of which we'll discuss later, and impersonate Ilyn Toth using a DC 15 Persuasion Check.

It's not all the Ornate Mirror answers, but here's the moment you meet the entity and its first introduction.
Screenshot via Destructoid

Depending on your character's class, you'll encounter answers for these questions that, although worded differently, lead to the same correct result. For example, if you're playing an Origin character like Gale or Lae'zel, you'll find answers for the Balsam Ointment and third questions that are viable for this mini quiz.

Similarly, If you're playing classes like wizard, ranger, or bard, you'll find class-exclusive answers you can use instead of the ones listed above. Generally speaking, as long as they're similar to the ones above, you're free to select those instead.

BG3 offers prompts like those here, allowing you to explain who Szass Tam is and what to do with Balsam Ointment.
Screenshot via Destructoid

Once you complete the Ornate Mirror's Q&A session, you'll be free to proceed into the laboratory and discover the room's biggest secret, the Necromancy of Thay. When you're done here, you can head northwest for another quest, Rescue the Trapped Man.

How to discover the Ornate Mirror answers

In BG3, you can read various books around the Apothecary's home and cellar if you're interested in learning more about Szass Tam, Balsam Ointment, and other miscellaneous lore pieces. While many of these books have flavor text, a few reveal some important details, including the answers to the Ornate Mirror questions:

  • The Apothecary's Ledger inside the house reveals the existence of the cellar.
  • The Healer's Log in the cellar that Balsam Ointment was used to clean a splinter wound before bandaging it.
  • The Dark Journal in the casket at coordinates (X-667, Y: -316) tells the story of someone being chased by the Zulkirs, implying distaste for them.

You can find multiple alchemical ingredients and potions alongside notes and books throughout the Apothecary's house. The cellar, in particular, has items such as a Potion of Healing recipe book, Elixir of Poison Resistance, and several other items to help you create alchemy mixtures.

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