Baldur’s Gate 3: How To Solve The Defiled Temple Puzzle

With two methods available to solve the Defiled Temple Puzzle BG3, players stuck on the puzzle must know how to perform both methods,

By Hammad Ijaz

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Whatever reason led you to the Defiled Temple, whether it was the “Save The First Druid” or the “Find The Nightsong” quest. You are sure to come across a moon puzzle that has many players confused about how to solve it. In case you are also unable to solve the Defiled Temple puzzle BG3 as well, then keep reading to find out the solution.

Key Takeaways

Players can solve the Defiled Temple’s puzzle in Baldur’s Gate 3 by following these steps.
1. Rotate the bottom plate once.
2. Rotate the right plate.
3. Rotate the bottom plate again.
4. Rotate the top plate.
5. Rotate the right plate.
Players can skip the puzzle entirely by going to the north end of the room and lockpicking the lever, provided that they have enough Perception and Sleight of Hand.

How To Solve The Defiled Temple Puzzle

bg3 defiled temple puzzle — Defiled Temple Puzzle location [Image Captured by eXputer]

Once you have reached the puzzle location, as shown in the image above. There are actually two methods available to progress forward. One is to actually solve the puzzle, while the other is to simply skip it through a specific action. Here, I will be listing both methods.

Even if you decide to solve the puzzle, it shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes because it is incredibly simple and straightforward. Players only need to rotate the moon plates in such a way that the bottom plate, facing the entrance, has all the black dots, as shown in the image above.

Allow me to list the order in which you are supposed to rotate these disks so you can solve this puzzle as soon as possible. While facing the bottom plate, simply follow the steps I have mentioned below:

Rotate the bottom plate once.
Rotate the right plate.
Rotate the bottom plate again.
Rotate the top plate.
Rotate the right plate.

And with that, the door should unlock, allowing you to progress further.

Can You Skip The Defiled Temple Puzzle?

Important: Skipping the Temple puzzle is only possible if players have a high Perception check.

Once you move your party to the north end of the room, one of your companions will notice a lever, provided that you have enough Perception. Right-click on the lever and select “Lockpick.” A DC 15 Sleight of Hand is required for successfully lockpicking this lever. If you are successful, then the door will open, and you can progress ahead.

And with that, my guide on Defiled Temple Puzzle BG3 comes to an end. This puzzle has changed quite a bit when compared to the early access of Baldurs Gate 3. Consider checking out this Reddit post in case you wish to view how this puzzle was in the early access.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled with different items to find. Consider reading the BEST Magic Items and BEST Greatswords, in case you are interested. But that’s all from me. Do let me know what you think about Baldur’s Gate 3 in the comment section below.

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