Exploring every secret corner in Baldur's Gate 3 often requires squeezing through tight spaces, small crevices, and tiny burrow holes. Larger party members will find themselves blocked by these narrow gaps, missing out on valuable loot, shortcuts, and hidden pathways. Fortunately, the game offers several creative spells, abilities, and items that allow players to shrink down or transform to access these hard-to-reach locations.
Shrinking Down with Spells and Potions
One of the most direct ways to squeeze into small spaces is by using magic to reduce your character's physical size. Casting the Enlarge/Reduce spell applies a size reduction that lets smaller races fit into tiny crevices easily. Alternatively, drinking an Oil of Diminution or Potion of Diminution achieves a similar shrinking effect without consuming a spell slot.
If your character belongs to a taller race, combining Disguise Self or the Mask of the Shapeshifter with a shrinking effect works wonders. Transforming into a Gnome or Halfling first allows the Reduce spell to make you small enough for burrow holes. This combination ensures that any party composition can navigate through restricted passages.
Utilizing Druid Wild Shape Transformations
Druids possess a natural advantage when encountering small gaps due to their versatile Wild Shape ability. Transforming into a cat allows you to slip through nearly any burrow hole or tight opening effortlessly. This method requires no secondary spells or consumable items, making it extremely convenient during exploration.
Other small creature transformations, such as turning into a spider, can also help traverse specific terrain gaps. Keeping a Druid in your active party provides a quick solution whenever a hidden passage appears. It saves valuable spell slots and resources while giving you full access to secluded areas.
Gaseous Form and Alternative Options
When physical shrinking or shape-shifting is not an option, turning your character into gas provides a complete solution. Casting the Gaseous Form spell transforms a character into a cloud of mist that can pass through tiny cracks and barred gates effortlessly. This third-level spell is available to Wizards, Sorcerers, and Warlocks, as well as through specialized scrolls and potions.
In addition to Gaseous Form, players can summon a Mage Hand to scout ahead through small openings. While the hand cannot collect heavy treasure or interact with every object, it can pull levers or explore unknown rooms. Utilizing these diverse mechanics ensures your party never leaves a hidden area behind.
