Baldur’s Gate 3: How to find the House of Grief in BG3

Act Three of Baldur’s Gate 3 has the most places of interest by far, with many related to your party members’ personal stories. This is the case for the House of Grief, as the building is essential to completing Shadowheart’s storyline.

Until this point, you’ve likely accompanied Shadowheart on her journey to become a Dark Justiciar in Baldur’s Gate 3, but once you reach Act Three, Shadowheart takes an interest in finding her lost parents. To do this, you must find the House of Grief.

If you’re trying to find the House of Grief or want to know what might happen if you visit this place, here is what you need to know.

Where to find the House of Grief in BG3

You can find The House of Grief in Act Three of Baldur’s Gate 3. Once you gain access to the Lower City, you can find it in the northwestern corner of the map, as shown in the image above. Go to the Baldur’s Gate Waypoint to get a close fast travel location.

If you’re trying to access this area for the first time as part of Shadowheart’s quest, you must go inside and speak to the elf, Mirie. When your conversation with Mirie ends, you’re directed to a backroom where you can access a hidden Temple of Shar below.

Though you can show up at the House of Grief on your own, you can also get a clue about the location early on in Act Three. Near the supply stockpile in Rivington is a man dressed in black armor named Ferg Drogher. This character has a special dialog for Shadowheart if she’s in your party and directs you toward the House of Grief.

What is the House of Grief in BG3?

The House of Grief is a hidden temple to the Goddess Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3. This area plays a major part in Shadowheart’s story as it is where her parents are being held captive. Before you venture into this area, you should know the decisions you’ve made for Shadowheart so far will have major consequences here.

If you’ve chosen for Shadowheart to spare the Nightsong and forsake Shar, many inhabitants will be hostile toward you unless you hand over your Cleric companion. This will be a much easier area if you abided by Shar’s wishes and slew the Nightsong. Either way, this is the destination where Shadowheart’s final major plot point occurs.