Baldur’s Gate 3has many items with various stats, abilities, and even curses. Most of them you may find during your adventures. However, some can only be obtained by fulfilling certain conditions. But even among them, an item stands out with strict requirements for obtaining - the Deathstalker Mantle - which can only be obtained one way inBaldur’s Gate 3.
This cloak is one of the best itemsin the early game, as it can make you invisible almost every turn. However, to get it, players have to make a sacrifice.
BG3: How to Unlock the Deathstalker Mantle
So, to get the Deathstalker Mantle, you must create a character with Dark Urge origin inBaldur’s Gate 3. This item can only be unlocked by fulfilling this important condition. If you create a unique character or use other origins, you will notencounter the NPCs you need. Then follow the story until you reach Druid Grove.
After this, you must go inside the grove and follow the sounds of singing. They will lead you to a hill where a bard named Alfira is trying to finish her song. Your next step is to become friends with her. To do this, try helping her with a song.
This way, you will fulfill all the necessary conditions for the sacrifice. On your next long rest, she will visit your camp, but it will be her first and last visit since when you wake up, you will find that you killed her with your own hands. After the next long rest, you will meet Sceleritas Fel, who will serve you and give you the Deathstalker Mantle as a reward for killing an innocent bard.
Can You Get the Deathstalker Mantle Without Killing Alfira?
If you like Alfirabut still want to get your hands on the Deathstalker Mantle, there is a way out; you just need to kill someone else. But since you are not in control of yourself at this moment, you must secure Alfira. It’s best to just stun her before a long rest.
In this case, another bard named Quil will come to your camp. It is also worth noting that you will see her if you kill Alfira ahead of time. After this, the night of the bloody murder will repeat, and you will be able to get the desired cloak.
The Deathstalker Mantle Details
The Deathstalker Mantle is a rare cloak with a handy ability called The Shadow Itself. Once per turn, you become invisible for two turns when you kill an enemy. It makes the Deathstalker Mantle great for stealth attacks. Or, you can use it to increase the survivability of spellcasters. Moreover, this item can be worn by any character, regardless of class and race.
The cloak isone of the best that can be found in the first Act. But to get it, you may have to start the game from the beginning.
