The Iron Throne in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most intense and high-stakes locations you will encounter during Act 3. Serving as a secret underwater prison controlled by Enver Gortash, this facility holds high-profile hostages like Duke Ravengard and several Gondian captives. Navigating to this facility requires precise timing and careful preparation to rescue key prisoners before the entire complex collapses.
Finding the Submersible to Access the Iron Throne
To reach the underwater prison, players must locate the hidden sub-aquatic vessel docked beneath Flymm Cargo in the Lower City. Navigating through the warehouse leads to a concealed basement hatch hidden under heavy storage crates. Inside the basement, speaking with Redhammer the Deviser provides access to his submersible, which serves as your transport to the facility.
Understanding the Mission Objectives and Turn Limits
Upon docking at the Iron Throne, Gortash initiates a self-destruct sequence that leaves players with a limited turn counter to complete their rescue mission. Players must split their party effectively across four distinct corridors to flip levers and unlock cell doors. Prioritizing key targets while fending off hostile Sahuagin waves ensures that important allies escape unharmed.
Key Prisoners to Rescue and Tactical Spells
Rescuing Duke Ravengard and Omeluum remains a top objective for party survival and ongoing story progression. Utilizing movement-enhancing spells such as Misty Step, Dimension Door, and Potions of Speed helps characters traverse large distances quickly. Careful positioning near the central ladder allows all freed prisoners to reach the safety of the submersible before time runs out.
Consequences for Main Quests and Story Outcomes
Completing the Iron Throne mission severely undermines Lord Gortash's control over Baldur's Gate while progressing the Gondian rebellion. Successfully extracting Duke Ravengard opens up critical narrative paths for Wyll and impacts the endgame alliance options. Taking on this challenge before confronting Gortash directly guarantees that valuable allies are saved from permanent destruction.
