One of the key pieces to Astarion's Companion questline is reaching the ritual palace chamber where the ancient vampire Cazador plans to sacrifice victims of the city in Baldur's Gate 3, which requires you to unlock the Sinister Door. Only by collecting two other items in the palace can you reach the boss found deep within this dungeon.

Cazador's Palace, also known as the Szarr Palace, is found in the Central Wall section of the Lower City once you reach Act 3 of Baldur's Gate 3. This information is provided by finding and confronting vampire spawn outside the Outer City. to keep Astarion in your party for unique dialogue options related to Cazador, which also helps prevent unnecessary combat.

How To Unlock The Sinister Door in Baldur's Gate 3

Find The Sinister Door To Reach The Ancient Vampire Cazador

Unfortunately, the only way to unlock the Sinister Door is to read a magical incantation from the Szaar Signet Ring, translated by the Kozakuran Dictionary item. These two items are found in other areas of the dungeon that you may only enter after getting past the guards outside the Palace.

To get past the guards, your party can either attack the servants guarding the entrance or trick them through a high Deception check roll in Baldur's Gate 3. Having a Bard or Warlock in your party can raise your chances of tricking Cazador's guards due to both archetypes usually having a high Charisma score, which affects different dialogue checks. Once you're inside, you'll need to find the Sinister Door.

The Sinister Door is located at coordinates (X: 70, Y: -55) within the dungeon at the end of the northern hallway inside the building. Whether the residents within the Palace are hostile to you, you must interact with them to get the two items needed to unlock the door in Baldur's Gate 3. Whether you choose to let Cazador's vampire spawn live is up to you, but the path ahead may be more difficult, depending on your choice.

How To Get The Szaar Signet Ring in Baldur's Gate 3

Find Godey The Skeleton

The Szaar Signet Ring is held by a skeleton guard named Godey found somewhere within the Palace. Speak to the NPC Vilhelm in the main hall, then a DC 18 Persuasion, Intimidation, or Deception check to convince them to tell you where this undead Baldur's Gate 3 character can be found. When successful, Vilhelm will say to you that Godey is located past a secret door in the lower levels of this dungeon section.

Though it is entirely up to player choice, it is highly recommended you utilize Astarion for this section of the game, even if he isn't typically one of your party , as you will miss out on story content if you continue forward without him and be forced to face tough enemies that would otherwise not engage you.

Godey will attack your party immediately if you find them if you don't have Astarion at your party. As long as Astarion is one of your party , you will be presented with different dialogue options you can choose from that might convince the skeleton to hand over the Ring simply. Those who try to fight Godey should be careful since this creature has several abilities that make it a tricky enemy in Baldur's Gate 3.

How To Get The Kozakuran Dictionary in Baldur's Gate 3

Use The Dictionary To Translate The Incantation Needed

You are unable to use the incantation on the side of the Ring unless you translate the arcane writing from the Kozakuran Dictionary. After you find Godey in the Kennels area of the Palace and receive the ring, head south until you reach a door as shown in ZaFrostPet's Youtube video above. With a high enough Arcana check, you'll find that this door is the only thing between your party and some necrotic energy caused by a Sapping Curse in the room ahead.

Standing in the Sapping Curse for a turn will deal 3d8 necrotic damage to any character that lingers too long. Those looking to beat Cazador in Baldur's Gate 3 should avoid taking any damage before facing him, especially once you're this close to the fight.

When you open the door, navigate through the Sapping Curse until one of your party reaches the Wardrobe next to the bed, where they will find the Kozakuran Dictionary. If you have them available, try using Misty Step or Fly to help you reach the Wardrobe while putting less risk on your party . Furthermore, the Scroll of Remove Curse simply gets rid of the necrotic effect, allowing you to explore the rest of the room for additional loot in Baldur's Gate 3.

If you can explore, the Ornate Chest in the room will also give you the magical the boss fight with Cazador in Baldur's Gate 3.

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