Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to find Ansur the dragon

Baldur’s Gate 3 – How to find Ansur the dragon
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Do you want to find Ansur the Dragon in Baldur’s Gate 3? This massive undead dragon poses a real threat if you manage to complete all the puzzles required to reach him. First, however, you need to make your way deep below Wyrm’s Crossing.

Reaching Ansur requires you to go through multiple chambers, survive deadly traps, and locate secret entrances. It helps you change your party members so they are the strongest members you have. Make sure at least one knows how to lockpick very well. It is helpful if you build a good Astarion Build in Baldur’s Gate 3.

For the fight, you may want to have Loviatar’s Blessing to get the extra damage output. Defeating Ansur will get you the Helm of Balduran as well as Balduran’s Giantslayer Sword. Here is how to find Ansur the Dragon in Baldur’s Gate 3. Here are all the Baldur’s Gate 3 legendary items if you want to catch all of this gear.

How to find Ansur in Baldur’s Gate 3

The first step to locating Ansur is to progress to chapter three in Baldur’s Gate 3. This is when you will reach Wyrm’s Crossing and can go to the Wyrmway. After this, go through Wyrm’s Crossing and reach Wyrm’s Rock Prison. This can be done in two ways:

  1. Use the Feather Fall spell to jump down to the cliff below the bridge leading to Wyrm’s Rock.
  2. Go through Wyrm’s Rock Fortress after gaining access.

If you choose the first option, you will need to access the prison via the crack in the wall. Having Eldritch Blast available will help you get through the wall. Once you are in the prison, search for the dead end with the two Dragon Head Torches. To open the secret passageway, deal lightning damage to the two Dragon Head Torches. We used a lightning spell but any lightning attack will do.

A screenshot of a room in a video game featuring Ansur the Dragon.

With the passageway open, head through and follow the path to the iron gate. Go through the gate This will lead you to the Wyrmway. Here, you will have four chambers to solve:

  • Chamber of Insight puzzle – Attack the figure of Suelto to solve the puzzle. You will notice his name mentioned amongst the flying books in the room.
  • Chamber of Strategy puzzle – Place the Black King in check within two moves to solve this puzzle in this game of chess.
  • Chamber of Courage puzzle – You must equip a torch on a character and survive four rounds of combat in an arena. Melee combat is pretty tough here while lacking a weapon slot.
  • Chamber of Justice puzzle – Solved by placing the Cell painting on the large Lectern. Wyll can give you the answer to this puzzle. Using the Remove Curse spell will allow you to remove the darkness in the area.

Solving all four of the rooms will allow you to access the Dragon’s Sanctum. After solving the puzzles, the entrance will open, allowing you to go through. Go past the Statue of Balduran. Deep within the shadows of the Dragon’s Sactum is where you will find Ansur’s Lair with Ansur lying dead in the room.

In the room with Ansur, you will get a cutscene involving the Emperor. Here, you will learn more about how the Emperor founded Baldur’s Gate. Afterward, a fight will begin.

Tips for defeating Ansur in Baldur’s Gate 3

Ansur is a very difficult boss to defeat in Baldur’s Gate 3. He is a level 17 dragon enemy. Having certain characters like Gale, Wyll, and Shadowheart can help in this fight.

To help you get prepared for this fight, gather some Arrows of Dragon-Slaying. You will also want Potions of Lightning Resistance and Haste Potions. These will help tremendously. The spell Globe of Invulnerability is great to have during this fight if you have unlocked it. This spell will help you survive the Stormheart Nova ability.

When Ansur loses about half of his health, he will start to gather power. Stunning Ansur in mid-air will get you the Crash Landing Achievement/Trophy. If he uses his spell, it will cause massive lightning strikes all around the arena. Make sure you have a healer for this.

Now that you know how to find and beat Ansur, you will want to make sure you understand the Baldur’s Gate 3 conditions. For instance, what is Wrath in Baldur’s Gate 3? You might also be wondering what is the Heat condition.

Is there a quest to find Ansur in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Yes. You will get a quest from Duke Ravengard if you meet him in Baldur’s Gate after rescuing him.

What is Ansur weak to in Baldur’s Gate 3?

The best tool against Ansur is Arrows of Dragon Slaying.