Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to Use the Mirror of Loss

baldur's gate 3 how to use the mirror of loss

In this guide, you will learn how to use the Mirror of Loss while exploring the Gauntlet of Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3.

As you sacrifice one of your memories, the Mirror of Loss boosts one of your stats. Everything comes at a price, so you can also lose stats depending on the memories you are willing to sacrifice.

Note: It is recommended to save your game prior to using the Mirror of Loss in order to explore multiple options before finding the one right for you.

How to Use the Mirror of Loss – BG3

You can use the Mirror of Loss in BG3 by passing Arcane or Religion checks. Once you pass the checks, the mirror will request you to offer a memory to enhance your stats.

The mirror provides a +1 increase to one of your stats and a -2 decrease to another one of your stats.

You are presented with four choices while interacting with the Mirror of Loss.

  • Study the mirror. Try to grasp its true nature. [Arcana check]
  • An object of faith. Examine it closely. Try to understand its purpose. [Religion check]
  • Offer a prayer to the mirror [Religion check]
  • Leave

Once you select any of the first three options, the Mirror of Loss will request a sacrifice.

Roll the die and pass the DC25 check to “Offer a prayer to the mirror.” If you fail the check, choose “Gaze into a mirror, intent on offering it one of your memories”.

Stat Boosts and Decreases

Sacrifice one of the memories to enhance your stats, choosing from any of the following options.

  • Offer Memories of Strength – times when you triumphed, thanks to your raw power.
    • Stats Boost: +1 Strength
    • Stats Decreased:-2 Wisdom
  • Give up Memories of your Youth, when your heart was carefree and your limbs were nimble.
    • Stats Boost: +1 Wisdom
    • Stats Decreased: -2 Dexterity
  • Relinquish Memories of Fortitude and well-being, when body and mind held fast against all challenges.
    • Stats Boost: +1 Intelligence
    • Stats Decreased: -2 Constitution
  • Surrender valued knowledge from books, scrolls, tablets, … words that left a mark on your mind – but no more
    • Stats Boost: +1 Charisma
    • Stats Decreased: -2 Intelligence

Consider the use of Remove Curse from Gale or Shadowheart, or purchase it as a Magical Scroll. It allows you to remove the -2 stat penalty.


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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