Baldur’s Gate 3 – Should You Destroy The Scrying Eye?

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In this guide, you will learn whether or not you should destroy the Scrying Eye while playing Baldur’s Gate 3.

The Scrying Eye is one of many annoying types of enemies and NPCs players will face while exploring. It is resistant to all types of damage except Thunder.

Should You Destroy The Scrying Eye in BG3?

Yes, you will need to destroy the Scrying Eye in BG3. But you should only destroy it when it’s necessary to progress the campaign or during combat. A perfect example would be throughout the Blind the Absolute quest, as players must destroy the Scrying Eye to keep their end of the bargain with the Duergars.

These constructs can be avoided if you are not committing a crime or are forced into combat nearby them. Alternatively, in situations like the one in which you need to interact with Minthara but are obstructed by a Scrying Eye in the Shattered Sanctum, you can simply lure Minthara away from them.

How to Destroy The Scrying Eye in BG3

To kill the Scrying Eye, players will need to be aware of their surroundings and the construct’s weaknesses. Since it’s a construct, you will find it weak to the Shatter Spell. It can be quite effective against the enemy, however, you will need the right classes for the spell.


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.

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