Baldur's Gate 3 - How To Beat Gortash

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Duke it out with the would-be archduke.

By Jason Rodriguez on

Lord Enver Gortash is one of the main antagonists in Baldur's Gate 3. A ruthless politician, he seeks to rule the city and surrounding lands in service to Bane, lord of tyranny. It's up to you to put an end to his schemes. Our guide discusses the Baldur's Gate 3 Gortash boss fight, including alternate scenarios and potential issues that you may encounter. Likewise, please be aware that this article contains spoilers.

There are several ways to trigger the Baldur's Gate 3 Gortash boss fight. And, in one scenario, you don't even need to battle him at all. Just know that all of these take place in the game's third act, once you've reached Wyrm's Rock Fortress.

The first chance you'll get to battle Gortash in Baldur's Gate 3 is during his proclamation as archduke. Doing so is a terrible idea, since he's surrounded by numerous Steel Watch sentries and mechs. In fact, taking out the mechs before fighting him is a key objective later in the campaign. If you attempt this, then be ready for a frustrating, single-turn annihilation.

If you hold off on hostilities, Gortash will offer an alliance, but you have to kill Orin the Red and take her Netherstone. Another battle can happen if you visit Gortash's chamber. You can reach it by heading back to the throne room, then climbing the steps past the doorway to the right of the throne.

If you talk to Gortash without Orin's and Ketheric's Netherstone, he certainly won't like it. Likewise, if you brought Karlach along, and you chose the second reply--«Never mind that, Gortash, we've heard all we need from the likes of you»--the tensions will escalate. Gortash, flanked by his lieutenants, as well as several Steel Watch robots, will