Baldur’s Gate 3: Find Lathander’s Blood and Use the Ceremonial Weapons

Already in Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a really powerful weapon. Where to find it and how to obtain the mace Blood of Lathander, you can read here.

Warning, Spoilers: The following article contains spoilers for Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

When exploring the mountain pass in Act 1, it’s best to visit the Monastery of Rosenmorg. There you will find the Githyanki crib and can, among other things, obtain Blood of Lathander. The weapon has been blessed by Lathander, the god of the monastery.

It deals 8-13 damage per hit. With the ability Blessing of Lathander you can, once per long rest, resurrect: If the wielder’s hit points drop to 0, they and all allies within a radius of nine meters regain 2-12 and 2-6 hit points, respectively. Additionally, you can cast Sunbeam with the weapon and blind fiends and undead.

However, to unlock the mace, you need the so-called ceremonial weapons.

More reasons to visit the Gith crib can be found here: Baldur’s Gate 3: The 5 most important decisions in Act 1 and what they do

The steps at a glance:

1. Collect the ceremonial weapons
2. Activate the crest with the ceremonial weapons
3. Enter the secret cellar
4. Exchange the desired weapon for the crest

Step 1: Collect ceremonial weapons

To secure the Blood of Lathander, you need the three ceremonial weapons:

• The ceremonial axe,
• The ceremonial hammer
• And the ceremonial mace

You can collect the ceremonial mace shortly after entering the monastery: When you stand in front of the entrance, you can climb through a shattered stained glass window. One of the goblins drinking there carries it with him.

If you continue climbing, you will find a magically sealed door. However, with a bit of dexterity, you can simply open it. Unfortunately, a ghostly guardian still blocks your way. He must be defeated to obtain the ceremonial axe .

On the roof of the monastery, you will eventually find two eagles. They have the ceremonial mace with them. The two are part of another quest that you can receive from a small bird.

If you address that or even touch the nest, you will have to fight. Alternatively, you can also sneak invisibly to the nest and snatch the weapon.

Step 2: Use ceremonial weapons and unlock the crest

In the monastery, you will find a room with several altars and a stained glass window in the floor. Now you must place your spoils on the respective altars. Read the tablets: The hammer belongs to the Seed Altar, the axe to Vaseid, and the mace to Stockhalt.

Theoretically, you could also take weapons of the required type that are not the specific ceremonial weapons. However, if you have already collected them, you can use them immediately and then take them back with you.

If you did everything correctly, a secret door will open. Take the crest hidden behind it.

Step 3: Enter the secret cellar

The next step takes you to the Githyanki crib in the cellar of the monastery. Make your way to the northernmost room. There on the left side, you will find two statues that need to be turned.

Unfortunately, the mechanism has not been used for a long time. Use the spell “Grease” or one or two vials of oil. The lubricant will allow you to use the statues again.

Step through the now opened door and follow the path. Next, a magical door will block your way. You can disable it by destroying the blue crystal on the wall.

Step 4: Obtain Blood of Lathander without blowing up the monastery

If you continue down the path to the left, you need to eliminate a second such crystal. There are a few traps that you can skip or disarm. Finally, you need to destroy a third crystal.

Now you stand before the object of your desire: Blood of Lathander.

To prevent triggering the security mechanism when stealing the weapon, you must take the mace and place the previously collected seal on the pedestal.

Important: If you do not receive the seal, you can still retrieve the mace. However, the mechanism recognizes you with the seal as the so-called “Twilight Master” and cancels the self-destruction. If you don’t have it with you, you need to leave the monastery within four turns to avoid being blown up.

Alternatively, you can also try to shoot down the four energy cores in time. Where there is no energy, there is no explosion. Now you are in possession of the weapon. If you do not want to give it to your own character, it works particularly well in Shadowheart’s hands. How to skill the cleric best, you can read here: Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Shadowheart Build – How to play your cleric correctly