In this guide, you will learn how to find and save Baelaen the Mushroom Picker while playing Baldur’s Gate 3.
Baelen is Derryth’s husband, whom you must look for during the “Find the Mushroom Picker” quest during Act 1. Although the quest is not tied to the story, it offers its own rewards.
Visit the Myconid Colony in Underdark to find Derryth Bonecloak. Her husband went looking for valuable mushrooms but he is in trouble. The good news is that there are various ways to rescue him.
How to Find Baelen the Mushroom Picker in BG3
Baelen, the Mushroom Picker is located in the northwest corner of the Underdark map at X: 21 Y: 78.
- To reach him, head southwest after you’re done talking to Derryth, and then take the bridge on the right side.
- After moving a little further, beneath the bridge you’ll see some glowing green mushrooms known as Biberbang. This is where Baelen is stuck.
- To reach the area climb down the Knotted Roots and be careful while approaching the area.
Bibberbang mushrooms are highly sensitive and explode as soon as they sense vibration.
How to Save Baelen the Mushroom Picker in BG3
To save Baelen, you must retrieve his bag that has fallen between the Bibberbang. The bag contains 2x Scroll of Misty Step that can be used to get you and the mushroom picker out of there.
Here are the various methods to save Baelen.
- Use the Scroll of Misty Step to retrieve the bag and reach Baelen so he can step out of the mushrooms. You can also throw the bag towards him to save a trip.
- Summon a creature such as Conjured Imp to deliver the bag. Doing so allows Baelen to use the Scroll of Misty Step in his bag to get out of danger.
- Purchase the Scroll of Fly from Blurg the Trader in Myconid Colony. Then, use it to fly in and retrieve the bag. Either deliver it or throw it at him.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larion Studios and released in 2023 for PC, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.