Deep in Baldur’s Gate 3’s Underdark, a frantic gnome pleads for rescue from a deranged deep gnome captor-will you unravel the peril before it’s too late?
‘Rescue the Gnome’ quest location
The ‘Rescue the Gnome’ quest takes place in the Blighted Village, specifically inside the Apothecary’s cellar beneath the building marked with a windmill sign. Enter through the hatch near the village center, past the spider pit and ogre encounter. Follow the linear path downward to reach the room with the gnome trapped in a spider’s web, surrounded by hostile arachnids. Clear the enemies to access the prisoner.
“Rescue the Gnome” can be started by heading towards the windmill in the northwest corner of theBlighted Village, which is to the east of the Goblin Camp and northwest of the Nautiloid crash site. As you approach the windmill, you’ll encounter Fezzerk and a group of goblins who have tied Barcus Wroot, a Deep Gnome, to the blade of a windmill. Once you’re in the windmill’s vicinity, the “Rescue the Gnome” quest will begin.
‘Rescue the Gnome’ walkthrough
Head northwest from the Blighted Village Waypoint to the windmill where goblins torment Barcus Wroot, a deep gnome tied to the blades. Deal with the goblins through combat by targeting their leader Fezzerk first, which routs the rest, or succeed on Intimidation or Persuasion checks to make them leave. Enter the windmill via the back wall hole, pull the Brake lever to halt the blades, then cut Barcus down and speak to him to finish the quest-avoid the Release Brake lever or he dies.
To make it to Barcus, you’ll need to pass Fezzerk. To do so, you can either convince Fezzerk to let you through by passing a skill check, or force Fezzerk to let you through by defeating the goblins. If you decide to face the goblins head on, take out Fezzerk first, causing the rest of the goblins to scramble and flee the fight.
Once you’ve made it past Fezzerk, make your way to the back of the windmill and enter through the partially collapsed wall. Inside, interact with the “Brake” Lever to stop the windmill from moving. If you use the “Release Brake” Lever, you’ll send the gnome flying away, and we don’t want that, right? If you’re having a hard time spotting the levers, press the left Alt key to bring up the item pop-ups. After you successfully stop the windmill, return to the front and release Barcus from the blade to complete the quest.
Where is the windmill in Blighted Village exactly located
The windmill in Blighted Village for the “Rescue the Gnome” quest is located in the northwest corner of the area.
From Blighted Village Waypoint
Head northwest from the central Blighted Village Waypoint (coordinates roughly X:33 Y:393). You’ll pass through ruined buildings and encounter goblins; the windmill stands prominently ahead with Barcus Wroot tied to its blades.
Exact Coordinates
The windmill is at approximately X:19 Y:414, west of the Emerald Grove and east of the Goblin Camp. A wooden hatch nearby (X:-10 Y:435) leads to Barcus’s pack in the cellar.
Fastest route from Emerald Grove to the Blighted Village windmill
The fastest route from Emerald Grove to the Blighted Village windmill takes about 2-3 minutes on foot, staying mostly on the main path.
Step-by-Step Directions
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Exit Emerald Grove’s main gate westward and cross the stone bridge over the river (avoiding goblin patrols if possible).
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Enter Blighted Village straight ahead; pass the central well and ruined buildings.
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Turn right/northwest at the village center (with the bridge behind you), following the road past a closed gate and up slight elevation toward the windmill.
Arrival and Tips
The windmill appears prominently in the northwest corner (X:19 Y:414). Jump any small gaps if needed; fast travel to Blighted Village Waypoint first to shorten the trek.
