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In Baldur's Gate 3, the Intellect Devourer, Myrnath's brain, can be freed in the Nautiloid by selecting the correct choices and succeeding the checks. Read on to learn how to reach Myrnath, how to free the Intellect Devourer, the results of the dialogue options, and the rewards for this side quest.
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Reward | Temporary Ally |
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Related Quest | Escape the Nautiloid |
Location | |
Nautiloid | |
Myrnath can be found in the room next to the one you wake up in. He will be sitting in a chair on a platform in a cathartic state.
Simply interact with his body to begin the side content.
The quickest way to reach Myrnath is by taking the elevator platform in the middle of the room.
Alternatively, you could walk to the far side of the room and take the ramp upwards to where Myrnath is sitting.
Skill Check Options | |
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・[INVESTIGATION] Inspect the exposed brain. ・[STRENGTH] Break the skull. ・[DEXTERITY] Gently prise the brain from the skull. |
Speaking to Myrnath will prompt a conversation with Us, as Myrnath is already in a vegetative state.
Selecting the 2nd option will unlock the above listed dialogue options.
Investigation Dice Roll | |
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"Inspect the exposed brain." | |
Type | Difficulty Class |
Intelligence | 10 |
When speaking to Us/Myrnath, choosing the Investigation option triggers a dice roll where you attempt to look deeper into the trapped Intellect Devourer's predicament.
・Succeeding this dice roll will unlock a new dialogue option [Medicine].
・ Failing this roll will lock out the [Medicine] dialogue option.
Medicine Dice Roll | |
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"Attempt a cerebral extraction, staying mindful of the swelling." | |
Type | Difficulty Class |
Wisdom | 10 |
・ Succeeding in this Wisdom roll will lead to freeing Us from Myrnath's body.
Strength Dice Roll | |
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"Break the skull." | |
Type | Difficulty Class |
Strength | 10 |
・ Successfully rolling the die results in pulling Us free from Myrnath's skull.
・ Failing the dice roll will lock you out of freeing Us completely.
Dexterity Dice Roll | |
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"Gently prise the brain from the skull." | |
Type | Difficulty Class |
Dexterity | 10 |
・ Successfully rolling a 10 or above will result in separating Us from Myrnath.
・ Failing this dice roll will result in getting locked out of freeing Us completely.
Once you've successfully separated Us from Myrnath, you can choose to spare the creature, which will end the dialogue.
Alternatively, you could choose to try rolling [DEXTERITY] in the hopes of making Us more subservient if he ever became a threat.
Dexterity Dice Roll | |
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"Mutilate the brain." | |
Type | Difficulty Class |
Dexterity | 15 |
・ Successfully rolling dexterity will result in Us relaxing in your palms.
・ Failing the roll will result in Us becoming feral. Us will then proceed to leap off the platform and scurry beneath some wreckage.
Completing this sidequest will unlock Us as an ally and join you in battle on your journey through the Nautiloid.
Additionally, you can speak to Us to ask questions about how you got here.
All Prologue Side Quests | |
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How to Free the Intellect Devourer | How to Free Shadowheart |
The Risen Road Quests | |
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Find the Missing Shipment | How to Rescue the Grand Duke |
Rescue the Trapped Man | How to Free Oskar Fevras |
Goblin Camp Quests | |
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How to Get Volo's Ersatz Eye | Defiled Temple Puzzle |
Find the Nightsong | Ask the Goblin Priestess for Help |
Mountain Pass Quests | ||
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Steal a Githyanki Egg | How to Beat Gremishkas | How to Access Guardian of Faith Room |
Dawnmaster Puzzle Guide | Where to Find the Githyanki Creche | - |
This section is currently under construction. Check back later for updates!
Gauntlet of Shar Quests | |
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Gauntlet of Shar: All Trials and Umbral Gems | Kill Raphael's Old Enemy |
Mind Flayer Colony Quests |
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How to Solve the Necrotic Laboratory |
Rivington Quests | ||
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Investigate the Suspicious Toys | Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders | Find the Missing Letters |
How to Get to Wyrm's Rock Fortress | How to Find Dribbles the Clown | - |
Lower City Quests | ||
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How to Get to the House of Hope | How to Get to Cazador's Palace | Rescue Orin's Victim |
Aid the Underduke | How to Get to the House of Grief | Investigate the Murders |
Myrnath: How to Free the Intellect Devourer
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