Baldur's Gate 3 Helsik Ritual Puzzle Guide

Here's a quick guide that will show you how to complete the BG3 Helsik Ritual Puzzle.

Baldur's Gate 3 Helsik Ritual Puzzle Guide
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Baldur's Gate 3 holds a multitude of mysteries, some of which unveil surprising destinations. Among these enigmatic places is the Helsik Ritual. Nonetheless, our guide delves into the Baldur's Gate 3 Helsik Ritual, a process that unveils a gateway to uncharted territories.

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What is Helsik Ritual in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Helsik Ritual in Baldur's Gate 3 takes place at the Devil's Fee shop, situated in the Lower City. This particular place might remain hidden until certain clues cross your path:

  • During the progression of the Free Orpheus and Deal with the Devil quests, you receive information about a potential method to access Raphael's domain.
  • For those who have ventured into the House of Grief, there's a locked room adjacent to the torture chamber containing a note that references a figure named Helsik.
  • Alternatively, while exploring the Lower City, you might come across the shop unexpectedly.

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To progress through the Baldur's Gate 3 Helsik Ritual objective, it's essential to strike a deal with Helsik, a devoted follower of Mammon, the embodiment of avarice. By providing her with 100 gold coins on each occasion, she'll gradually share information with you, until the conversation shifts towards the House of Hope. Here are the available choices:

  • A payment of 20,000 gold coins grants you the necessary items for the ritual.
  • Successfully passing an Intimidation check leads her to reduce the price by half (10,000 gold coins).
  • Alternatively, if you excel in a Persuasion check, you can pledge to retrieve a specific artifact she desires—the Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength.

How to solve the Helsik Ritual puzzle

Once you've finalized your choice, Helsik will provide you with the items you need, along with a grimoire. Take some time to read through it, as it holds the key information:

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  • Place the skull on the star point near the altar.
  • Place the Coin of Mammon on the next point to the right.
  • Counting clockwise, skip a point and place a diamond on the next one.
  • Place the incense on the point that follows the diamond.
  • Finally, place the Infernal Marble in the center of the star.

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Proceed to the second-floor room and examine the demonic diagram. Surprisingly, the altar indicated by the grimoire is none other than Helsik's desk, positioned at the room's center. As for the actual items, open your inventory and drag them to the floor. This action will enable you to put and position them in the designated area:

  • Top-center: Skull
  • Top-right: Coin of Mammon
  • Lower-right: Diamond
  • Lower-left: Incense
  • Center: Infernal Marble

Summary

Doing the steps correctly will trigger the manifestation of a portal, signifying the successful culmination of the Helsik Ritual within Baldur's Gate 3. This newly formed passage guides you into the infernal domain of Avernus.

It's important to brace yourself for upcoming confrontations and ensure your team is suitably equipped, as you're about to venture into Raphael's territory. 

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