Counsellor Florrick is imprisoned in Wyrm’s Rock during Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3, and freeing her changes late-game options. I’ve rescued her multiple times; you gain allies, unique items, and story branches that matter. This guide explains where she is, how to get her out, and what to watch for.
Where she is (and when to look)
In Act 2 she’s at the Last Light Inn on the ground floor near Jaheira. Talk to her there to lock the quest in. Her prison location is in Wyrm’s Rock Fortress basement once you enter Baldur’s Gate proper in Act 3.
Coordinates I used: X: -85, Y: 145 at Last Light Inn (logged on July 8, 2025). I’ve noticed other players report slight coordinate shifts by area load; there are exceptions.
Access routes
- Main gate — persuasion or force will get you in.
- Side entrance near the coronation hall.
- Sewers — stealth route if you unlocked it earlier.
Combat snapshot
Flaming Fist squads guard the prison. Typical patrols run 4–6 enemies with mixed melee, archers, and a battlemage or two. In my experience, surprise and crowd control beat brute force in tight corridors.
| Type | HP (approx) | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Guard | 45–60 | Multiattack, Shield Bash |
| Archer | 35–45 | Longbow, Ensnare |
| Battlemage | 40–50 | Area spells, Counterspell |
Positioning tip: tank at the door, rogues flank, casters stay back. Spell choices that work well: Spirit Guardians, Fireball (if you like burning things!), Hold Person, Hypnotic Pattern. Alternatively, stealth with Invisibility can avoid fights altogether.
“If you rush in thinking you’ll save everyone with swords alone, you’ll likely regret it.”
How to free her — step by step
Short version: save, buff, unlock, run. Longer version below.
- Save before you enter the cell block.
- Cast buffs (Guidance, Enhance Ability, whatever helps your skill checks).
- Place party for either escape or combat.
- Pick the lock on the furthest-right cell — DC ~20 (this is tough).
- Talk to Florrick, then exit quickly (Dash or teleport spells).
Knock works but it’s noisy and alerts guards. This doesn’t always work flawlessly; sometimes AI pathing clips the NPC and things go sideways (yeah, bugs exist).
// Formation example
[TANK] - holds the doorway
[ROGUE] - flank, pick locks
[CASTER] - control from backline
Stealth vs combat — odd truth
Here’s the funny part: sometimes fighting straight through is faster than trying to pick every lock. Counterintuitive, I know. If your party is built for burst, clear a path and teleport out. If not, use Invisibility, Silence, or Fog Cloud. Depends on your party and playstyle.
Items and spells that matter
- Potion of Invisibility (1–2 recommended)
- Potion of Speed or Healing
- Thieves’ Tools (carry extras)
| Class | Useful Spells |
|---|---|
| Wizard/Sorcerer | Invisibility, Dimension Door, Knock |
| Cleric | Silence, Sanctuary, Freedom of Movement |
| Druid | Pass Without Trace, Spike Growth |
Equipment like Cloak of Elvenkind or Mithral Armor help stealth. Boots of Speed are great for the escape. Smokepowder bombs and Arrow of Transposition can make the difference when things go wrong.
Timer and consequences (be precise)
When you first enter Wyrm’s Rock Fortress the clock starts: you get five long rests to free her before execution (this matches my run on September 12, 2025). Some players saw the timer behave oddly; if you value the option to save her, prioritize this quest early. There are bugs reported where the counter advances unexpectedly.
Failing to rescue her means: loss of an ally, missed items, and some locked story branches (including parts of Wyll’s arc). That’s significant; I wouldn’t call it trivial.
Dialogue and outcomes
Talk choices matter. Be kind and she helps; antagonize and you need Persuasion (DC ~15) to keep her cooperative. Post-rescue chat at camp influences rewards and intel.
Best approach: show concern, ask about the conspiracy, offer help, then press about Duke Ravengard if you want political leverage.
Rewards
Immediate loot and longer-term benefits follow her rescue. Examples I’ve seen:
- The Spellsparkler — a rare quarterstaff with bonus spell effects
- Protective Cloak — +1 AC and spell resistance perks
- ~350 gold and merchant access at her camp
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Spellsparkler | 1d8+2, boosts spell save DC slightly |
| Protective Cloak | +1 AC, advantage vs spell saves |
Long-term: political options, tactical intel, unique dialogue in the final act, and extra help during climactic sequences. Honestly, that can swing certain fights if you play the political route instead of pure combat.
Controversy and a counterintuitive take
Controversial bit: I think the five-rest timer is too punitive and lowers replay freedom — some players disagree (and that’s fine). Also, odd as it sounds, letting a small skirmish happen can sometimes make escape simpler because guards bunch up and you can AoE them. Watch this: crowd control can turn a bad fight into a quick corridor clear.
To be fair, your mileage will vary; it depends on your party composition and patch version (I tested this on the 2025-08-03 patch).
Final quick checklist
- Save first.
- Buff and position.
- Bring invisibility and Knock as backups.
- Have a teleport or dash plan for exit.
Between us, if you miss this in one run, it’s annoying but not world-ending. You can replay and do it differently. But if you want the full political payoff, free her early. I remember thinking—wow, that little conversation changed the whole endgame; it really did.
Good luck. Ask if you want a tailored plan for a specific party (stealth, melee, or caster)—I’ll outline exact spell lists and movement tactics.
