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Baldur’s Gate 3is based onDungeons & Dragons,which means there are many systems to keep track of. The game rewards patience and learning from past mistakes. It can be difficult to brute force certain battles, especially those involving undead mummy enemies.
You may only stumble onto these enemies a few times throughout the game, mostlythrough Mystic Carrion’s quests.This particular undead mummy has taken residence in the Lower City section of Baldur’s Gate and is a powerful enemy. While fighting him and his allies, your party members may be stricken withMummy Rot. Here is how to rid yourself of this ailment.
What Is Mummy Rot In Baldur’s Gate 3?
Mummy Rot will reduce your party’s HP byeightpoints if they receive the affliction. The effect is similar to Bone Chill. Any character that has received Mummy Rotcannot be healedfor a set number of turns. This ailment unfortunately stacks as enemies can inflict Mummy Rotover and over again. This can leave a character unable to heal for a ridiculously long time. The turn counter will not stop even when your characters are downed, which means that you won’t be able to revive them.
The enemy attack that will inflict this status ailment is calledRotting Fist. Every time it hits a party member, they will receive necrotic damage. It’s best to avoid close-range melee combat with mummies because of this status effect.Bring spellcasters and bowsto avoid getting too close and receiving too many Rotting Fist attacks.
How To Cure Mummy Rot In Baldur’s Gate 3
If you view the description of Mummy Rot, you can see that it is designated as acurse, not a disease. This means it can be cured by using theRemove Cursespell. This is a spell that spellcasters, such as clerics, warlocks, and wizards, can learn very early on inBaldur’s Gate 3.Any of these classes can learn it at Class Level 5. It costs one level 3 spell slot to cast.
Chances are that Shadowheart has already learned it in the earlier acts. She can be very useful asa combat medicin many situations, which can be helpful here. You can also find Scrolls of Remove Curse, but they are rare.
The other spell you can use to remove Mummy Rot isGreater Restoration. This spell can be learned by most spellcasters and druids at Class Level 9. It removes other ailments along with curses.
Greater Restoration costs one level 5 spell slot to cast. If you somehow survive a fight with Mummy Rot and have no way to cure it, you can always take along restat campto remove curses.
