Today we are going to take a look at how to not trigger the fire explosion in the Dank Crypt in Baldur’s Gate 3. Once the Nautiloid ship crashes you will land at the Ravaged Beach. You can explore the area and might notice a locked Ancient Door. When you manage to enter the Ancient Door you will enter the Dank Crypt.
In the middle of the room you can see a big Sarcophagus. If you loot the items grease will appear everywhere in the room and fire arrows will cause a chain reaction explosion and most of your group members will likely die.
How to not trigger the Fire Explosion
If your character isn’t experienced with stealth mechanics it is wise to first recruit Astarion before you enter the Dank Crypt. He will spot most of the traps sitting around in the area around the Sarcophagus.
Quicksave before you do this, it might be that your character slips out and then can’t press the deactivate button.. Stand on the marked X spot in the image below and then you can loot the Sarcophagus. Now you will enter turn-based mode. Your character has to walk over to the button and press it, deactivating the triggered trap.
What loot is in the Sarcophagus in the Dank Crypt?
You can find an engraved key and The Watcher’s Guide uncommon magic weapon inside the Sarcophagus.
