In this guide, we’ve shared all the data we have about Time Sensitive Quests and Encounters in Baldur’s Gate 3. Let’s dive into the guide now!
Baldur’s Gate 3: Time Sensitive Quests and Encounters Guide
Quest or Encounter Name
Description
ST: Start Trigger
ET: End Trigger
COMPANION QUESTS
Gale is a Lil Hungry
Gale will tell you he needs to consume magic items or he will be forced to do some shady stuff
ST: Two long rests or his approval increases to “Fair”
ET: Gale stops asking after being fed three times, or, will resort to other methods after enough long rests
Karlach
Karlach will leave the party if you do not kill her pursuers
ST: Karlach joins party
ET: Unknown amount of long rests
WILDERNESS
True Souls Edowin, Andrick, and Brynna
Andrick and Brynna will be gone after a long rest
ST: Encounter triggered by proximity
ET: A long rest will eliminate encounter
Owlbear Momma
Owlbear mother will be killed by goblins if you did not kill it
ST: Owlbear cave is entered
ET: Owlbear is dead after a long rest
DRUID GROVE
Bugbear Assasin
The bugbear assassin will kill the Tiefling girl by telescope if you do not intervene
ST: Encounter is triggered by proximity
ET: Girl is killed after in-game timer
Investigate the Beach
Child Tiefling on the beach will die if you do not intervene
ST: Quest is initiated
ET: Child will die, trigger is unknown
Save Arabella
Kagha will kill Arabella
ST: Quest is initiated
ET: Child will die, trigger is unknown. Also killed after attacking goblin camp.
Save the Goblin Sazza
Sazza will die if you break out Halsin or attack the druid grove
ST: Initate quest
ET: Break out Halsin, or the attack on the druid grove begins
Druid Grove Ritual
The ritual will complete, the grove will be closed off, and the Tieflings will be driven out and die
ST: Entering the druid grove
ET: The ritual is completed after about 10 long rests
BLIGHTED VILLAGE:
The Gnome on the Windmill
The Gnome will disappear
ST: Proximity trigger
ET: Trigger is unknown
RISEN ROAD
Find the Missing Shipment
The caravan guards will be killed by Kobolds if left for too long. Quest will still be completable
ST: Proximity Trigger
ET: The guards will die after a long rest
Rescue the Trapped Man & Rescue the Grand Duke
Everyone in the burning inn will die if not rescued
ST: Quest is initiated
ET: In-game timer
MOUNTAIN PASS
Lae’Zel Confronts the Githyanki
Lae’Zel will die if she has left the party to talk to the patrol and you do not join her
ST: Lae’Zel leaves party
ET: Triggered if you leave the general area
UNDERDARK
Cure the Poisoned Gnome
Thulla will die if not healed or given an antidote
ST: Initiate Quest
ET: Triggered by unknown amount of long rests or by completing the quest to deal with Nere
GRYMFORGE
Free True Soul Nere
Nere and a few gnomes will die if you do not clear the rubble in time
ST: Quest is initiated
ET: In-game timer, or a long rest, or 2 camp visits
Shadow-Cursed Lands
Don’t Let Rolan Die
Rolan will be found on by the southern most bridge in the Shadowfell after leaving the Last Light Inn. He will die if not saved from the shadows that attack him.
ST: Proximity trigger
ET: In-game timer
The Harpers Ambush Kar’niss
The ambush won’t trigger properly if you delay too long after the harpers leave the Last Light Inn. This will result in being unable to obtain the moonlantern from Kar’niss
ST: Harpers leave for the ambush
ET: Unclear if long rest or in-game timer
Lift the Shadow Curse
You should play hide and seek with Oliver before Halsin rescues Thaniel from the Shadowfell. This will avoid bugs in this quest.
Halsin will die if you leave while he enters the Shadowfell
ST: Halsin enters the Shadowfell
ET: A long rest
Moonrise Towers
Rescue Wulbren & Rescue the Tieflings
You must rescue everyone in the prison by the time you complete the area, otherwise they will die
ST: Quests are initiated
ET: It appears that entering the Shadowfell to find the Nightsong is the trigger.
Companion Quests
Rescue Orin’s Victim
A companion will be kidnapped by Orin and will be killed if you do not save them.
ST: Entering the sewers
ET: Around 3 long rests
Rivington
Help the Devilish Ox
The Strange Ox will disappear after some time if you have not agreed to help him
ST: Entering Rivington
ET: Unknown amount of long rests or entering the Lower City
Wyrm’s Rock
Save Counsellor Florrick
Counsellor Florrick will be executed if you do not save her
ST: Unsure, possibly Gortash’s coronation
ET: 5 long rests
Lower City
Stop the Presses
Your reputation will be tarnished if you do not stop the Baldur’s Mouth from publishing their story
ST: Quest is initiated
ET: A long rest
Investigate the Murders
Cora will be dead at the wine festival unless you warn her
ST: Quest is initiated, or potentially entering the lower city
ET: Unknown amount of long rests
Save Duke Ravengard
Duke Ravengard will be dead if you kill Gortash before rescuing him.
The prison will be blown up by Gortash after you dock. Be prepared to rescue the prisoners.
ST: Docking at the prison
ET: In-game timer, 5-8 turns