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Viconia is a devout follower of Shar and a very powerful cleric. You will meet her as part of Shadowheart’s companion quests in the House of Grief. Other members of your party such as Jaheira and Minsc will also remember meeting Viconia. Before you progress to fight Viconia, you may want to get some powerful shields, apply a bonus or two, and make sure your casters have their spell slots. This is a difficult fight. Here is how to beat Viconia Baldur’s Gate 3.
Where to find Viconia in Baldur’s Gate 3
Viconia can be found in the House of Grief after reaching the city of Baldur’s Gate. The House of Grief is located in the northwestern corner of the city. Once there, you will need to talk to the Dwarf and go through the door he is guarding. Inside, you will meet Viconia.
Where to find Viconia in Baldur’s Gate 3
Viconia can be found in the House of Grief at first. She will interact with whichever character goes there first and sits on the bench. If Shadowheart is not the one to enter the building, Viconia will ask you to bring Shadowheart.
The House of Grief is located in the northwest corner of Baldur’s Gate. Image captured by VideoGamer
Enter the doorway blocked by the Dwarf when you reach the House of Grief. Image captured by VideoGamer
The House of Grief is located in the northwestern corner of Baldur’s Gate. Beneath the House of Grief, you will meet Viconia again in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – tips for defeating Viconia
Viconia is a Drow Cleric and a very formidable foe who has multiple allies. Below, you can see how we break down the fight to help you defeat her.
Viconia’s stats
Viconia has the following stats and weaknesses in Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Health: 124
- Armor Class (AC): 20
- Race and Class: Level 11 Lolth-Sword Drow Cleric of Shar
- Ability Scores:
- Strength: 18
- Dexterity: 19
- Constitution: 10
- Intelligence: 17
- Wisdom: 18
- Charisma: 16
- Passive Features:
- Shield of Faith
- Radiant Retort: Reflect Radiant Damage back at your attacker when you receive radiant damage
- Darkvision
- Born into Darkness: Creature can see through magic and non-magical darkness
- Fey Ancestry: Advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put you to sleep
- Magic Resistance: Has advantage on saving throws against spells
- Opportunity Attack
- Rebuke of the Mighty: When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction, dealing it 2-8 Force damage and knocking it Prone unless it succeeds a Dexterity Saving Throw
- Shadow Ambush: This creature deals an additional 4-32 Necrotic damage when attacking from the shadows
- Shar’s Umbrae: While obscured, the wearer has Advantage on Stealth Checks
- Sharran Veil: Shield of Faith also grants you a +2 bonus to all Saving Throws
- Spellguard: You gain Advantage on Saving Throws against spells. Spell Attack Rolls against you have Disadvantage
- Sunlight Sensitivity: While in sunlight, this creature has disadvantages on Attack Rolls and Perception Checks that rely on sight
Best way to defeat Viconia
One of the best defences you can bring with you is the daylight spell. As multiple enemies in this fight will use darkness, this is a great defence to avoid being blinded. Since Viconia is also sensitive to sunlight, the daylight spell is also very effective in making her vulnerable.
Throughout the fight, avoid dealing any radiant damage. Instead, stick with elemental damage like fire, lightning, and ice. These are more effective at destroying the enemies in the area.
We suggest using an AoE spell such as Ice Storm to deal damage to multiple foes. Other spells such as Glyph of Warding, Wall of Fire, and Disintegrate are very useful as well. We found Spike Growth to be a very useful spell during this fight as many of the melee-focused enemies had no choice but to walk through it to hit us.
Be sure to target large groups of enemies first and then deal with Viconia as this will help make the fight easier. Summons are also very helpful in this situation as they can help take some of the pressure off of your characters.
One of the most helpful things you can do is incapacitate Viconia from the start of the fight. She likes to transform into a wolf. To prevent this, you can use spells like hold person or silence.
Later in the fight, Viconia will use Divine Intervention to deal a lot of damage to your party. Be sure to keep a healer on standby for when this happens. This way, you can get your health back and not worry about being defeated. If you kept Shadowheart as a Cleric, you should have access to Divine Intervention at this point in the campaign. It is okay to use this spell against Viconia if needed to help clear out all of the enemies in the area.
Viconia Fight Recommended Classes
We recommend having a combination of a Cleric (tempest or healing), Fighter (Eldritch Knight or Battlemaster), Monk (Way of the Open Hand), Paladin (Oathbreaker or Ancients), Sorcerer (Wild Magic or Storm), or Druid (Circle of the Moon).
These classes are all great choices to have in your party for the fight. Above anything, make sure you have characters who are good with AoE spells and a powerful healer.
All Viconia Rewards in Baldur’s Gate 3
You will get Viconia’s Walking Fortress, Viconia’s Priestess Robe, and the Handmaiden’s Mace as a reward for defeating Viconia.
Who is Viconia in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Viconia is the Mother Superior of Shar and the one who gave Shadowheart the quest to bring back the artefact. She is directly tied to Shadowheart as part of the Daughter of Darkness quest. Viconia is the one who stole Shadowheart’s parents and has been torturing them ever since.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Viconia – FAQ
Should you kill Viconia in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Yes. You should choose to kill Viconia in Baldur’s Gate 3 as this will help progress Shadowheart’s quest and lead to its completion.
What happens if you surrender Shadowheart to Viconia?
If you choose to surrender Shadowheart, the Sharrans come and take her away. This removes her from your party permanently.
