My Messy Journey to Grab That Fancy Sword
So listen, I got obsessed with finding that reinforced greatsword in BG3 last weekend after my buddy kept bragging about wrecking bosses with it. Started googling like crazy but all those guides felt like reading alien language – way too complicated with coordinate nonsense and hidden doors I’d never find. Figured screw it, I’ll just explore old zones myself.
First Attempt: Total Failure
Checked the Underdark first cause someone mentioned mushrooms. Ran around for an hour poking every glowing plant and kicking stones near those hook horrors. Found exactly jack squat except angry deep gnomes who wrecked my party. Tried mountain pass next since folks said githyanki stash weapons there. Got annihilated twice by that patrol near the bridge – those guys hit like trucks carrying trucks. Felt like giving up honestly.
Finally Stumbled On It
Took a break, smoked a cigarette, reloaded an old save before mountain pass. Explored the side room near the creche entrance where you find the injured bird. Saw this unassuming wooden crate behind some broken pillars. Almost walked past it but loot instinct kicked in.
Inside that dusty crate? Boom. Reinforced greatsword just chilling with some rotten cabbages. No fancy chest. No puzzle. Not even locked. Just sitting there like common loot. Honestly felt ridiculous after all that searching.
For real though:
- Zone: Mountain Pass area
- Landmark</strong: Near creche entrance opposite the healing pod room
- Container: Basic wood crate tucked behind pillars
- No fighting needed if you sneak around patrols
Why Everyone Overcomplicates This
Later I realized most guides point to the sunlit wetlands vendor – but that sword’s just a +1 version. Or they make you fight that gnoll army near Risen Road. Total waste of health potions for an inferior drop. My crate method? Free gear in under five minutes once you know the spot. Moral of the story? Sometimes the best loot’s in the most boring containers.