Once you find the correct answers for the Magical Ornate Mirror in BG3, you can enter a secret room filled with loot like the Necromancy of Thay book. There are plenty of story items throughout the massive game of Baldur’s Gate 3, and the Necromancy of Thay is a unique one worth tracking down. Besides that, you’ll need to get past the Ornate Mirror as you follow the “Search the Cellar” Act I quest. The Mirror isn’t here to play games, so nail the correct answers to move along without harm.
Magical Ornate Mirror Answers in BG3
The Magical Ornante Mirror in BG3 isn’t around to only ask questions. If you answer anything wrong, it will set you on fire. It will see you as an intruder. Quite an intense response for a wrong answer, isn’t it? It shows just how seriously the Ornate Mirror takes its little quiz.
You want the Mirror to view you as an ally during this quest. It will immediately ask your name but don’t pick the first response. That’s the name of its master. The Mirror won’t attack if you choose that answer, but it will reject that name and continue on the questioning.
We’ve laid out all the correct responses for the Ornate Mirror in BG3 so you can get by and discover new loot:
| Question | Correct Answer |
| Speak your name. | Tell it your name. |
| If you are known to my master, step forward and declare yourself an ally. | Yes, an ally! I’m an ally of your master’s. |
| What think you of the zulkir known as Szass Tam? | Szass Tam is a foul, wretched creature. |
| Tell me, why might one use balsam ointment? | I read a doctor’s journal – he used balsam to clean a wound. |
| If you could see anything in me, what would it be? | I’d look for whatever spell will rid me of this worm in my head. |
With the answers for the Ornate Mirror in BG3 out of the way, you can go through into a laboratory. It’s filled with loot that includes the Necromancy of Thay book, so explore well.
Specialized Answers for the Ornate Mirror
Sometimes, you can see a specialized answer for the Ornate Mirror in BG3 based on your race or class. For instance, a Sorcerer can choose a unique response to the final question and still get approval. Meanwhile, a Ranger can explain how they use the balsam ointment for question three.
If you don’t see unique responses, there’s a chance you missed a specific skill check earlier in the quest. In that case, use the answers provided in the table above.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Find the Missing Letters Quest Guide
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
