For those of you who are participating in the Waukeen Manor storyline, where you can rescue the Grand Duke, you may also encounter another person needing help. On the far west side of the burning manor is a trapped man. You can save this man, and uncover yet another short questline. If you fancy assisting him, here’s how to complete the Rescue the Trapped Man quest in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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How to Complete Rescue The Trapped Man in Baldur’s Gate 3¶
(1 of 2) Break down the broken door, walk into the room, and start the Rescue the Trapped Man quest in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Break down the broken door, walk into the room, and start the Rescue the Trapped Man quest in Baldur’s Gate 3. (left), Once you rescue the man, you can learn more about what happened, and about the Trapped Man’s Dowry. (right)
From our experience, the best way to rescue the Trapped Man in Baldur’s Gate 3 is to head inside the building on the west side of Waukeen Manor. Enter the building littered with dead Paladins and Goblins, and enter the somewhat torched building. Now go upstairs, and follow the pathway to the second floor of the Manor.
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- We also recommend doing this before the Rescue the Grand Duke Quest, as the fire takes out the large bedroom you find him in. This could spread depending on how the Grand Duke quest plays out, which may prevent you from getting this quest in the first place.
You should get the quest when you get to the end of the pathway. To rescue the man, you must beat down the door using your weapon. Once that’s free, you can speak to the Trapped Man. When you do so, he will plead for help, and you can either succeed by rolling a Strength or Investigation option. Both require a ten, so, there are fairly good odds you can win this roll. Feel free to use a bonus as well, such as a Giant Elixir for the bonus strength or some other party member’s modifier. Now you know this, you can also plan who you want to speak to the Trapped Man in the debris to get the best odds, as it’s either someone with higher strength or higher intelligence to make the check.
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Once the man is free, then you will enter turn-based mode. The fire will spread at every turn and eventually engulf the room in flames if you do not escape in time. Chances are the only character that needs to escape the Trapped Man, is the character that did the freeing. Either way, go through the door you broke down and head back into the room corridor you were previously in to escape it. Once you’re safe, end the turn-based mode and watch as the man’s room succumbs to flame.
Now the man is out, you can speak to him next to the corpse of his lover. He will tell you about their spat, and why it is only him left. The usual. However, the man does inform you of his wife’s Dowry. Now there’s money potentially involved!
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Rescue The Trapped Man: Dowry Location in BG3¶
(1 of 2) You need to make the pathway to the barns less hazardous by creating water patches and removing the fire.
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You need to make the pathway to the barns less hazardous by creating water patches and removing the fire. (left), Head inside the barn and check the Hay Bale for the Rescue the Trapped Man ’s Dowry Location. (right)
To find the Trapped Man’s Dowry, you must go down the stairs and leave the building. To the west of the Manor’s main doorway is a pathway that leads to a few barns. However, that pathway is actively burning. You have a few options for this. Use either a Create Water scroll, have Gale learn it and cast it, use Shadowheart as she likely has to Create and Destroy water unlearned, or, grab the water barrel from the building you left and throw it the burning patch and extinguish as much of the fire as you can. Once you have dealt with as much fire as possible, you can now safely navigate through the barn area.
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Now, keep your eye on the barn on the side of the pathway, rather than the one at the end of the path. This small barn will have a haystack in the corner of the room. Characters can roll Perception Checks, and doing so, will reveal the Dowry’s location. Have a character interact with the Hay, and you will find a Gilded Chest inside. Now the Chest is visible, loot it, and grab the Dowry Ring. It is worth around 155 gold, so it is a decent investment if you want to pocket it. But, first, return to the Trapped Man and get the XP at least for completing the quest.
When you return to the formerly trapped, now grieving man, you can now either return the dowry or rub it in his face that it’s now yours. Returning the Dowry can yield some goody points with the goody companions, or, you can pocket it, ruining this man’s life even more, grabbing some extra gold, and getting some baddy points. The option is entirely yours. Either way, once you decide on what happens, you will complete the Rescue the Trapped Man Quest in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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FAQs
Finding the Dowry
She'll mention it's in a barn near the tavern, which is just northwest of the building you're currently in. Head outside and enter the eastern barn, interacting with the large pile of hay in the corner to discover the dowry, a ring.
Should I give Benryn the dowry? ›
The Gilded Chest the dowry is in can also be picked up and sold. Players can give the entire chest back to Benryn but there is no advantage to this, even morally, so go ahead and keep the chest and sell it without any guilt. Baldur's Gate 3 is available in Early Access on PC and will be available on August 3rd, 2023.
Where is the dowry at Waukeen's Rest? ›
The dowry is in the barn at Waukeen's Rest.
Just go down the stairs and underneath the arch – this requires walking through burning terrain, so maybe pop a fire resistance potion first. Go into the barn and investigate the big pile of hay in the corner.
Can you save a Benryn wife? ›
Even though you saved him, Benryn will have another favor to ask you, which is to locate his wife, Mirileth. The two had an argument about the dowry and he doesn't know where it is. Unfortunately, finding Mirileth won't help much as she has passed away, so you now have to find the dowry yourself.
How to find dowry? ›
Use the Speak with Dead spell to talk with Merileth and she'll reveal that the dowry is hidden in the barn. Jump down to the lower level and head through the archway to find three barns. Head into the one on your right that has a giant haystack in it and interact with it to roll a perception check.
Where is the trapped man? ›
Rescue the Trapped Man is a quest in Act One of Baldur's Gate 3. It is initiated once the party comes across the trapped Benryn at the top floor of the burning inn at Waukeen's Rest, during the events of the quest Rescue the Grand Duke. Benryn is trapped in the burning inn.
Can you save Waukeen's rest? ›
Waukeen's Rest is destroyed thanks to the Goblins. Baldur's Gate 3 is full of choices that affect the world around you, but while you couldn't prevent the attack on Waukeen's Rest, you can still save some people.
Is it worth saving the artist in BG3? ›
Before making a definitive decision, players should know that the quest to free the artist in Baldur's Gate 3 only really pays off in Act 3. In addition to that, the reward it provides is arguably pretty bad – it is exclusive, but some may not see the effort translated into gold or strong gear.
Can I save mirileth? ›
Head up the stairs and Mirileth will be in the middle of the room. Unfortunately, she was killed in the invasion. She is dead before the player gets there so don't bother reloading the game after making a save file. return to Benryn, tell him the bad news, and he'll go back up to see Miri for himself.
Can you romance two characters in BG3? ›
Can you romance more than one person in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)? It is possible to pursue multiple romantic connections in Baldur's Gate 3, although this option is contingent upon the specific nature of your character. Some may not be receptive to the idea of multiple relationships.
Deliver it to Zarys
Otherwise, she'll notice that you took a peek inside and will turn everyone in the hideout hostile. Delivering the chest containing the flask to her will reward you with a unique crossbow called Harold, and you'll gain access to an improved stock from the merchant in the hideout.
Can you go back to Act 1 BG3? ›
You can go back to the act 1 zones, but a lot of the quests and events are cut off and no longer available. When you complete the main enemy location and the final dungeon of the shadowlands, you proceed to Act 3. Act 3 takes place in the city of Baldur's Gate.
Who is the wife of Waukeen's rest? ›
In the destroyed settlement at Waukeen's Rest in Baldur's Gate 3, after saving some survivors from the fire, your party start helping to search through what's left among the rubble. Benryn, the trapped man from earlier, first asks you to find his wife, Mirileth.
Who is Benryn's wife in Baldur's Gate? ›
After rescuing Benryn, players will have to find his wife, Mirileth. Fans will see her dead on the second floor of the tavern. Here's what to do next: Use the Speak with the Dead spell on Mirileth.
How do you save trapped man in Baldur's Gate? ›
You must bash the wooden planks using your Main Attack. Breaking these beams will allow you access to Benryn. To save him, you must interact with him and pass a Strength or Investigation skill check. He will temporarily get knocked down in Turn-Based mode after saving him.
Where is Miri's dowry? ›
Go northwest of the tavern into the barn. The coordinates are X:101 Y:627. Interact with a haystack to reveal a gilded chest with the dowry ring inside. It's recommended to use a character with the highest Perception stat in the party, as some characters may not find the chest in the haystack.
What is the dowry ring called BG3? ›
A Dowry Ring is a common type of Ring. It can be sold or bartered with, but it is better used to complete a related Quest. A simple gold ring with a simple inscription: 'From Miri and Benryn'.
Which reward for rescue the Grand Duke? ›
Rescue the Grand Duke Rewards
The Sparky Points. The Joltshooter. The Spellsparkler.
