How to Get the Shelter of Athkatla in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Shelter of Athkatla is a powerful Robe in Baldur’s Gate 3, and you can get it from Lorroakan in Act 3 – This short Guide Explains everything you need to know about the Shelter of Athkatla in BG3.

Shelter of Athkatla - Baldur's Gate 3 - BG3

Shelter of Athkatla

In Baldur’s Gate 3, The Shelter of Athkatla is a decent Robe for any spellcaster and is recommended for Wizard and Sorcerer classes. You can equip it to your character’s chest slot in the inventory, providing additional bonuses and buffs. There are no requirements for this item.

When you wear this clothing item, you gain an advantage on your saving throws against spells. This advantage gives you a better chance of successfully resisting the effects of spells that require saving throws, making it more challenging for spellcasters to affect you with their magical abilities. Essentially, it enhances your ability to resist and negate spells’ harmful effects.

Mirror Image is a Level 2 Illusion School Spell that creates three duplicates of the caster. As long as the duplicates are active, they provide a bonus of +3 to your Armor Class, making you more difficult to hit. Whenever an enemy attacks you, they might target one of the illusory duplicates instead of the real you.
If an attack successfully hits, one of the duplicates disappears. The real caster remains untouched as long as any duplicates remain, effectively serving as a shield against attacks.

The only drawback is that, directly below Lorroakan, a character who wears the robe is safeguarded by an energy field, the most potent clothing in the game, the Robe of the Weave. So, unless you have more than one spellcaster in your party, you won’t find much utility in the Shelter of Athkatla. However, it looks fashionable and can offer a unique appearance for your characters.

The Shelter of Athkatlar features in Baldur’s Gate 3:

  • Armor Type: Clothing, Robe
  • Armour: 10 AC
  • Proficiency Requirement: No Requirements
  • Rarity: Very Rare
  • Weight: 1.8 kg
  • Value: 2720
  • Location: From Lorroakan in Sorcerous Sundries, Ramazith’s Tower, Act 3
  • Spell Resistance: You have an Advantage on Saving Throws against spells.
  • Gain Mirror Image: Create 3 illusory duplicates of yourself that distract attackers. Each duplicate increases your Armour Class by 3. Whenever you successfully evade an attack, one of the duplicates disappears.
  • Classes and Races That Can Equip It: All characters can equip this item.

How to Get the Shelter of Athkatla in Baldur’s Gate 3

You can loot the Shelter of Athkatla From Lorroakan in Sorcerous Sundries, Ramazith’s Tower, during Act 3. 

Here is how to get the Shelter of Athkatla in BG3:

  1. Progress until you reach Act 3
  2. Enter Baldur’s Gate City.
  3. From the Basilisk Gate, head west until you reach Sorcerous Sundries.
  4. Go upstairs and enter the blue portal.
  5. After a short conversation, depending on your choices, attack Lorroakan or first ask Nightsong to help you.
  6. Defeat Lorroakan and his minions.
  7. Loot the Shelter of Athkatla from Lorroakan.
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Go west from the Basilisk Gate until you arrive at Sorcerous Sundries Tower, an impressive structure located in the heart of the lower city. Inside, you’ll find a merchant who offers fantastic items such as Ring of Regeneration, Quickspell Gloves, Harper Secredstriker, Armour of Landfall, Vest of Soul Rejuvenation, and Birthright.

Enter the Ramazith’s Tower

Baldur's Gate 3 - Pick the correct Portal to Reach Ramazith's Tower Arcane Barrier Puzzle

To obtain the Shelter of Athkatla, your objective is to infiltrate Ramazith’s Tower and confront Lorroakan. Begin by using the stairs, and once you reach the top level, you’ll come across four portals. Choose the blue portal located on the far left side. This portal will transport you to Ramazith’s Tower, where you will encounter a powerful, high elf wizard searching for Nightsong. Engaging in a dialogue with Lorroakan is a crucial element of the Nightsong questline, so proceed with caution when making choices during your conversation.

Choosing the Nightsong

Assuming the Nighsong lives, you can now side with her or Lorroakan. To get the Shelter of Athkatla, you must defeat the wizard and loot it from his body. Any other outcome will not grant you the item. Also, if you choose to defeat the wizard and side with Nightsong, which is the most beneficial path, that will give you the following:

Despair of Athkatla Shelter of Athkatla in Baldur’s Gate 3 BG3 - Defeat Lorroakan
  • Despair of Athkatla Quarterstaff
  • Shelter of Athkatla Robe
  • Nightsong and Isobel (Part of the Gather Allies quest)
  • Stopping the Repetition of History (Sage Inspiration)
  • How High They Fall (Dark Urge Inspiration)
  • Access to Lorroakan projection vendor in Sorcerous Sundries with new items and spells

All dialogue options that side with Nightsong or hide her location from the wizard will gain approval from Gale, Karlach, Wyll, Halsin, and Shadowheart. All choices that reveal Nightsong’s location and suggest cooperation with Lorroakan can hurt your relationship with the daughter of Selune and those companions.

Baldur’s Gate 3 BG3 - Choosing the Nightsong - Lorroakan

You can defeat Lorroakan immediately or first head to the camp and speak with Nightsong. However, regardless of whether you lie to Lorroakan that Nighsong died or whatever you say to Aylin (Nightsong), she will go straight to face and kill the wizard.

Defeat Lorroakan and loot Shelter of Athkatla

Whether you opt to wait for Nightsong to enter the battle or decide to attack Lorroakan immediately, be prepared for a challenging battle. The confrontation involves not only the powerful wizard himself, but also four Myrmidons, Krank, Miklaur, and even Rolan, depending on your choices in the story so far. Lorroakan has resistance and immunity to almost every element and four siphons. Furthermore, he can also bypass any resistance your party holds, making him a formidable opponent. To weaken him, focus on eliminating Myrmidons first to strip the wizard’s defenses.

How to Get the Shelter of Athkatla in Baldur’s Gate 3 BG3

While your primary attention is on everyone except Lorroakan, be prepared for his area-effect spells, like a fireball. It’s advisable to spread your party out a bit to minimize the damage. Rolan, Krank, and Miklaur typically pose less of a threat, allowing you to concentrate on them once you’ve taken care of the Myrmidons. Finally, once the other enemies are defeated, focus your efforts on defeating the wizard himself and claim the Shelter of Athkatla from his body.

Don’t forget about the Legendary Markoheshkir and Robe of the Weave

In the tower two levels below where Lorroakan is, you can also find the legendary Markoheshkir and Robe of the Weave. It’s worth solving the puzzle below and getting one of the most powerful items while you are inside the tower anyway.


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