Baldur's Gate 3: How to Disable Arcane Turrets in BG3

Aug 29, 2023

Magic vs. magic

As you explore the Underdark and make your way to Moonrise Towers, you may run into a few detours that, although helpful, can pose some challenges. A common example is the Arcane Tower, guarded by several matching turrets that can quickly down your party with one misstep. Fortunately, there is a way to deactivate them, and I’m here to teach you all about it. To learn more, continue reading to discover how to disable arcane turrets in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Disabling Arcane Turrets in Baldur’s Gate 3 requires traveling to the Arcane Tower and placing a Sussur Bloom in the bottom level’s power generator. However, to destroy them before reaching the tower, use lightning spells like Gale’s Witch Bolt to take them out quickly. By doing this, you can easily traverse the area without fear of the turrets attacking you.

If you have a spellcasting character, like a Wizard, Sorcerer, or Warlock, you can also learn lightning attacks instead of recruiting Gale into your party. Alternatively, you can use scrolls to activate one-time-use lightning spells or learn them for a small gold fee.

Related: Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Find and Recruit Gale in BG3

Destroying the turrets with lightning is especially helpful once you reach the tower’s interior. Alongside the two outside, you’ll find a couple more inside the building that can easily catch you off guard if you’re not expecting them. You can use your lightning abilities to take every turret out or save your spell slots for this part. Going into turn-based mode will also help you precisely navigate the area and activate your abilities without the turrets constantly shooting at your characters.

Once you take out the turrets, they’ll stay turned off until your party reaches the Arcane Tower and activates its power generator. Fortunately, if you cannot access lightning spells, turning on the generator also destroys the turrets.

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