After completing the Gauntlet of Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll discover the Shadowfell entrance, which can fulfill a quest from the dark goddess. Although you may be eager to explore the mysterious Shar’s realm, it is best to tie up any loose ends, or you will skip out on several storylines. With that being said, we’ll show you what missions you should complete first before accepting the ‘Shadowfell point of no return’ notification.
All Quests to Complete Before Entering Shadowfell in BG3
When players receive the Shadowfell warning, they must either press forward or stick around the area for other active missions. I highly recommend completing all side quests and exploring available areas before venturing into the Shadowfell. Here are some tasks you want to finish first:
- Avenge Glut’s Circle
- Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite
- Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse
- Find Arabella’s Parents
- The Hellion’s Heart
- Find Rolan in the Shadows
- Find the Githyanki Creche
- Lift the Shadow Curse
- Punish the Wicked
- Rescue Wulbren and Tieflings
- Wake Up Art Cullagh
The Shadowfell entrance is directly related to the Find Ketheric Thorm’s Relic side quest, where you attempt to discover the source of Ketheric’s invulnerability. Generally, it is best for you to visit the Moonrise Towers first since you will get a mission that will direct you to Shadowfell.
You also definitely want to rescue Wulbren and the Tieflings from the dungeon. If you complete the Shadowfell first, you won’t encounter the prisoners and automatically fail the side quest.
Lastly, exploring the Moonrise Towers before the Shadowfell is also better for the story. After all, the main reason you enter this realm is to find a way to defeat Ketheric. It certainly will feel much less epic if you easily beat one of the big baddies on your first try.
Now that you know the best time to enter Shadowfell, consider checking out other Baldur’s Gate 3 guides on Twinfinite. For instance, you can read our most popular classes article to see how other fans play the game!
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