Rescuing the Tieflings and Wulbren the gnome is a quest you will find in Moonrise Towers. After talking with some of the Tieflings at Last Night Inn, you will learn that some Tieflings are imprisoned at Moonrise Towers. Here’s how to rescue the Tieflings and Wulbren in BG3.
Who is Wulbren in BG3?
Wulbren Bongle is a deep gnome and is the leader of the Ironhand Gnomes. You are tasked with saving him as well as the Tieflings who are trapped within Moonrise Towers.
The community seems to think Wulbren is a complete hypocrite for many reasons you will find out after saving him. You will most likely be surprised at his thoughts of you after you practically saved him from certain death.
If you skip rescuing the Tielflings and Wulbren from Moonrise Towers before progressing through the Shadowlands, they will all permanently die.
Where to find the Tieflings and Wulbren in Baldur’s Gate 3
The Tieflings are imprisoned in the Moonrise Towers Prison, along with Deep Gnomes like Wulbren Bongle. You can reach the prisons by taking the stairs from Moonrise Towers. Enter the room marked in the image above to find the stairs that lead to the prison.
I’d recommend using only one party member for this mission, as stealth will play a huge factor. Preferably, you want a character with Misty Step or flying abilities. Taking the stairs will lead you down to the Moonrise Towers Prison, where you’ll find the Tieflings along with Wulbren.
However, interacting with the prisoners will raise suspicion of the guards nearby. You can convince the guards easily by performing a persuasion roll check. This allows you to speak to the prisoners uninterrupted. Speak to the Tiefling Lia, and she informs you about the gnomes planning an escape.
Can you save the Tieflings and Wulbren without fighting in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Yes, you can save the Tieflings and Wulbren without fighting or inciting conflict with the guards at Moonrise Towers Prison. Convincing the guards will be an essential part of rescuing the NPCs, and you need to be stealthy before escaping from the cells.
The guards will eventually chase down the prisoners. However, by this time, Wulbren and the Tieflings should be close to the escape boat. I used Arrows of Darkness and the Wall of Stone spell to block the path of the enemy guards.
How to save the Tieflings and Wulbren in Baldur’s Gate 3
To save the Tieflings, you must convince Wulbren that you are there to help them escape. You can win his trust by persuading him, and in my case, I had to roll a DC6 to convince Wulbren that we are not with the Absolute.
From this point, Wulbren will request a weapon that can break stones. Any weapon with Bludgeoning damage works, but it is best to fetch Wulbren’s Hammer for this quest.
Although the hammer is located on a floor above, you can get it easily by creating pocket areas of reduced vision for the enemy guards. After collecting his hammer, return to Wulbren and throw the weapon in the prison.
Once that’s done, you can ask the gnome to prepare for the escape. Here, the NPC will start hammering on the back wall of the prison, and I’d recommend obscuring the cell’s entrance by using spells.
It’s best if you can stack up boxes, barrels, and wooden crates in this area to burn the enemies down quickly. A little bit of grease changes the terrain, making it more susceptible to fire.
When Wulbren escapes from the cell, follow him through the passage. The NPC will go ahead to free the Tieflings, and you can start preparing for the incoming guards.
Where to find Wulbren’s Hammer in Baldur’s Gate 3
Wulbren’s Hammer is located in a heavily guarded room on the top floor of Moonrise Tower Prisons. The coordinates to this spot are (X:571, Y:-646). You can reach this room by climbing up the ramparts using spells like Misty Step or Grant Flight. Getting up to the room isn’t the tricky part; it is remaining unnoticed by the patrolling eyes. Inciting a fight in the prison is something you should avoid, at least until Wulbren and the Tieflings are close to the escape boat.
I’d recommend collecting Wulbren’s Hammer as this allows you not to give away any of your weapons to NPCs. The most efficient method to do this is to use spells like Darkness or Fog to blind the targeted area.
This allows you to sneak in, collect the hammer, and step out without getting caught. If you don’t have these spells, use an Arrow of Darkness to limit the enemy’s vision. Once you have the hammer, you can use Misty Step after a short rest to directly teleport inside Wulbren’s cell.
