How to disable the statues in Selunite Outpost in Baldur’s Gate 3

Once you have reached Baldurs Gate 3’s Goblin Camp — where you can do the “Ask the Goblin Priestess for Help” and “Rescue the Druid Halsin” quests — you’ll be able to head down to the Underdark once you solve a puzzle in the Defiled Temple. Past the door and down a long ladder, you’ll find a Selunite outpost. Problem is that the two statues guarding the exit are firing Radiant Damage.

The following are some of the ways to improve your own ability. Baldur’s Gate 3 The Selunite Outpost Statues Guide will show you how to move past these two statues in order to continue your exploration of the Underdark.

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Make sure you’ve got someone with high Dexterity — specifically high Sleight of Hand — and preferably some Thieves’ Tools in your party. You’ll need to open several doors or grab trapped chests on the way to statues. Also, the gate leading out of Selunite Temple will be locked. When you’re ready to head out, just make sure someone has a ranged attack of some sort — either a ranged weapon or spell.

The Selunite Outpost Statues can be disabled

At the north end of the Selunite Outpost, you’ll find a locked portcullis and a nearby glowing statue. Outside of the door, there’s a pair of statues. While you’re poking around, a minotaur will show up to helpfully demonstrate how deadly the statues are. They’ll fire bolts of Moonlight ArtilleryRadiant damage is done to everything within the range. Instead of trying your luck against them, it’s better — and very easy — to disable them entirely.

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You can have someone from your group run up each side of the staircase. This gives you an improved camera angle for the target. MoonstoneThe statue holding the staff inside the outpost will hold the tip of it. Fire a ranged attack at the Moonstone itself — it’s easy to hit since it’s an inanimate object and it only has 1 hit point.

Once they’re disabled, you’ll need to pass a DC 20 Sleight of Hand check to unlock the portcullis.

More information about the courses in Baldur’s Gate 3Check out our descriptions of the Barbarian (also known as a Barbarian), Bard (also called a Bard), Cleric (also known as cleric), Druid(also known by Druid), Fighter, Monk/Monkish, Paladin/Paladin, Ranger/Rogue, Sorcerer/Warlock/Wizard), and Rogue class. If you’re stumped by the choice, consult our guide on what class to start with.