While exploring the Shadow-Cursed Lands of Act 2 within Baldur's Gate 3, players will stumble upon an enemy known as the Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound. This enemy, like many in the area, hides itself as a plant.

Upon finding it, players will need to pass a Perception Check of 30 in order to not be ambushed. Otherwise, the enemy will take the player and their group by surprise, putting them at a disadvantage. Here's how to find and defeat the creature.

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Where Is The Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound In BG3?

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The Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound can be found near the Shadowed Battlefield Waypoint, just south of the Last Light Inn (the main area of Act II). As mentioned above, upon finding the creature, players will need to pass a Perception Check if they don't want to be surprised by the entity. It will summon a mob of enemies to fight alongside it, making the failed Perception Check even deadlier than players may originally think.

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How To Defeat The Shadow-Cursed Shambling Mound In BG3

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Preparing for the battle is just as important as the battle itself. While it can be simple, if players fail the Perception Check, they will automatically lose a whole turn where the creature gets to go, closing in on them. Additionally, the mobs that are summoned are what can truly make or break a player during this fight. There are a few ways that players can go about winning this battle. Here's a breakdown of those methods:

  • Players can move their party to the bottom of the nearby steps, forcing all enemies into a choke hold (which is probably the easiest method).
  • Push the boss off the ledge using shove and take on the rest of the enemies by themselves.
  • Keep everyone away from the Needle Blights and kill one, causing the rest to explode. Then take care of the others before focusing on the boss.
  • Use the Needle Blights to kill the Harpers and Vine Blights, meaning players need to just focus on the Shambling Mound (great strategy, but needs perfect timing).
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Tips For Preparing For The Battle

Here are some tips for starting the battle:

  • Make sure someone with high Perception is in the party
  • Enter into stealth before engaging, just in case the Perception Check fails
  • Consider having a party member with AoE spells (especially Fireball )
  • Think about the enemies (2 Shadow-Cursed Harpers, 6 Shadow-Cursed Needle Blights, 2 Shadow-Cursed Vine Blights, plus the main boss)
    • The Needle Blights will explode when killed

  • Come prepared with Elixir of Health and an Elixir of Necrotic Resistance
    • Water can also wash off the Digestive Juices, which is what the Elixir is for.

  • Keep in mind there is difficult terrain, so use things that can alleviate that ( Fly, Jump, etc.)

Tips For The Battle Itself

The battle is another difficult part of this. Here's how to deal with it:

  • Remember, the Needle Blights will explode upon being killed, meaning one can take out the entire mob and even hurt the Shambling Mound.
  • Be sure to keep distance from the enemies, again the Needle Blights can make or break this battle.
  • Use the AoE attackers to kill the Needle Blights at the beginng, that way they won't cause issue later on.
  • Keep away from the Digestive Juices, as these can kill the party quickly.
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Baldur's Gate 3
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RPG
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PlayStation-1 Xbox-1 PC-1
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Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
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Released
August 3, 2023
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios
Engine
Divinity 4.0
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Full cross-platform play.
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DIGITAL
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Cross Save
Full cross-platform progression.
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Franchise
Baldur's Gate
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical Only
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Genre(s)
RPG
How Long To Beat
100+ Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players