Find Dribbles the Clown

Key takeaways

Use the quest as a broad exploration objective rather than expecting a conventional mission route.

Start at the circus The quest becomes active after the doppelganger encounter and a conversation with Lucretious at the Circus of the Last Days.
Collect seven pieces The required remains are a hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head. Each piece is part of the same recovery objective.
Search across Act 3 locations The clues and remains lead through the Open Hand Temple, Lower City houses, and the Undercity Ruins rather than one self-contained area.
Check Popper early Popper, a kobold merchant at the circus, has the severed hand. The party may interact with him or steal it.
Return to Lucretious The recovered remains are ultimately brought back to Lucretious, whose necromantic revival request defines the quest.
Expect a caster-oriented reward Completion grants the Spellmight Gloves, making the reward especially relevant to spellcasting-focused characters.

Overview

Find Dribbles the Clown is an Act 3 scavenger hunt through Baldur's Gate, beginning at the Circus of the Last Days and continuing through the Lower City and Undercity Ruins.

The quest starts after the party exposes and defeats a doppelganger masquerading as Dribbles the Clown. Once the threat is dealt with, speaking to Lucretious, the circus ringmaster, reveals the grim task behind the performance: Dribbles is dead, and his remains have been scattered across the city. Lucretious asks the party to recover them so that she can attempt a necromantic revival.

The search requires seven separate pieces: a severed hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head. The parts are not gathered in one dungeon or in a single linear sequence. Instead, the quest sends the party through the Open Hand Temple, houses in the Lower City, and the Undercity Ruins, making careful exploration more useful than simply following one road from the circus.

One early opportunity is the severed hand held by Popper, a kobold merchant at the circus. The party can obtain it by interacting with him or by stealing it, while the other remains are found during exploration of the city. The quest runs alongside the Investigate the Murders story arc, so progress through Act 3 can place the search in the same urban spaces as other investigations.

Returning the recovered remains to Lucretious completes the request and produces the quest's principal reward, the Spellmight Gloves. The gloves are particularly relevant to characters who rely on spells in combat, although the quest's central challenge is the collection process rather than a dedicated boss encounter.

Where this sits

TriggerResolve the doppelganger encounter

BriefingSpeak with Lucretious

Scavenger huntRecover seven body parts

Turn-inReturn the remains to Lucretious

1Defeat the Dribbles doppelgangertriggerThis encounter establishes the true nature of the situation.
2Speak with LucretiousbriefingThe ringmaster explains the recovery request.
●Search the citycollectionExplore the named Act 3 areas for the remains.
4Recover all seven piecesobjectiveThe quest's collection objective is complete only when the hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head have been found.
5Return to Lucretiousturn-inBring the remains back to the circus to resolve the request.

The quest begins as a circus incident and becomes a multi-area Act 3 collection objective.

Requirements

The quest is tied to Act 3 and requires access to the circus and the surrounding urban areas used by the search.

RequiredAct 3 accessFind Dribbles the Clown is an Act 3 side quest.
RequiredDoppelganger encounterThe party must defeat the doppelganger masquerading as Dribbles before the request from Lucretious can be established.
RequiredConversation with LucretiousSpeak with the circus ringmaster after the encounter to receive the remains-recovery objective.
RecommendedAccess to city locationsThorough exploration of the Open Hand Temple, Lower City houses, and Undercity Ruins is needed to pursue the scattered pieces.
RecommendedCareful explorationThe quest is spread across urban environments, so searching side areas is more important than following a single direct route.

Objectives

Defeat the doppelganger masquerading as DribblesResolve the initial confrontation at the circus before beginning the recovery search.
Speak with LucretiousThe ringmaster provides the context for Dribbles' death and requests the scattered remains.
Find the severed handThe hand can be obtained from Popper at the circus by interaction or theft.
Recover the remaining six body partsSearch the Open Hand Temple, Lower City houses, and Undercity Ruins for the torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head.
Bring the remains back to LucretiousReturn the collected pieces to the circus ringmaster to complete the request.

WalkthroughSpoilers

01
Defeat the doppelganger masquerading as Dribbles
Expose the false Dribbles
At the Circus of the Last Days, confront the performer who is not truly Dribbles. Defeat the doppelganger before treating the encounter as a normal circus interaction, because the quest's request becomes available only after this threat is resolved.
Location: Circus of the Last Days
TipFinish the encounter before beginning a broad search so that Lucretious can provide the relevant context.
02
Receive the remains-recovery request
Speak with Lucretious
After the fight, find Lucretious at the circus and speak with her. She explains that Dribbles is deceased and asks the party to recover seven scattered body parts for a necromantic revival.
Location: Circus of the Last Days
Watch outThe quest's collection objective is tied to this conversation, so do not assume that finding a piece before speaking with Lucretious has explained the whole task.
03
Obtain the severed hand
Check Popper for the hand
Visit Popper, the kobold merchant at the circus, and inspect the interaction available with him. The severed hand can be acquired early either by dealing with Popper directly or by stealing it, giving the party one piece before leaving the circus.
Location: Circus of the Last Days
TipChecking Popper before moving into the Lower City can prevent the hand from being overlooked while the party is still near the quest's starting point.
04
Recover a body part associated with the temple area
Search the Open Hand Temple
Continue the investigation through the Open Hand Temple and examine the areas connected to the temple rather than restricting the search to the main path. One or more of the remains are associated with this part of the city's investigation, so inspect side spaces and interactable objects carefully.
Location: Open Hand Temple
Watch outThe source material does not establish a precise room, container, or body-part assignment for this location; use the quest objective and environmental exploration rather than relying on an unverified exact route.
05
Recover the body parts hidden in Lower City houses
Explore Lower City houses
Search houses throughout the Lower City as the scavenger hunt expands beyond the circus and temple. The remains are distributed across urban interiors, so enter available buildings and check rooms instead of following only the main streets or the Investigate the Murders route.
Location: Lower City
TipKeep a written or in-game checklist of the seven piece types so that a general search does not leave an unidentified item outstanding.
06
Use overlapping Act 3 exploration efficiently
Continue alongside the murder investigation
The quest runs alongside the Investigate the Murders story arc and uses the same broader urban environment. Treat discoveries made while pursuing that arc as opportunities to advance this collection objective, but do not assume that completing the murder investigation automatically gathers every piece.
Location: Lower City
TipSearch newly accessible buildings and side areas during other Lower City errands rather than postponing all seven pieces until the end of the act.
07
Recover the remains associated with the ruins
Enter the Undercity Ruins
Include the Undercity Ruins in the search when the remaining checklist points away from the circus and Lower City. At least one part is associated with this area, making it an important destination for a party that has already searched the surface locations.
Location: Undercity Ruins
Watch outDo not stop after finding several pieces; the quest requires seven separate body parts, including the head and the other listed limbs and sections.
08
Collect all seven body parts
Verify the seven-piece collection
Before returning to Lucretious, compare the collected remains against the full set: hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head. This verification is useful because the search spans multiple locations and a party may remember the discovery without remembering which body part it produced.
Checkpoint
09
Complete Find Dribbles the Clown
Return the remains to Lucretious
Once all seven pieces have been recovered, go back to the circus and speak with Lucretious. Turn in the remains to resolve the necromancer's request and receive the quest reward.
Location: Circus of the Last Days
Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

This quest is structured as a distributed collection objective rather than a sequence of tightly gated combat arenas. Its seven required pieces are spread across Act 3 locations, so the party can make progress while pursuing other urban business instead of treating every step as a separate quest scene.

The most distinctive early interaction is Popper's severed hand. The party can obtain it through an interaction with the kobold merchant or by stealing it, which gives the player more than one way to advance the collection without requiring a single combat solution.

The quest also rewards inventory awareness. Because the pieces are named by body part and appear in different environments, recording each recovered item reduces the chance of repeatedly searching an already-cleared area. The relevant categories are hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, and head.

The mission's relationship with Investigate the Murders is practical rather than a replacement objective. Both activities encourage movement through the Lower City and its surrounding spaces, but the Dribbles search still needs to be completed separately and resolved by returning to Lucretious.

What works and what does not

Strengths

The objective naturally rewards thorough exploration of Act 3's urban environments.
The circus provides a memorable starting point and an early opportunity to secure one of the seven pieces.
The quest can overlap with Investigate the Murders, allowing exploration to serve more than one purpose.
The final reward, Spellmight Gloves, gives the scavenger hunt a clear gameplay payoff for spellcasting-focused characters.

Weaknesses

The remains are spread across several locations, so the quest can feel difficult to track without a checklist.
The search is not presented as one simple linear route through a single map.
The quest's grim premise and doppelganger opening can make it easy to overlook the ordinary exploration needed afterward.

Best uses

Treat it as a companion objective while exploring the Lower City.
Check the circus inventory and merchants before travelling farther into Act 3.
Use the seven body-part names as a completion checklist.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

Obtain the severed hand from Popper through interaction or theft
Either approach can advance the collection of Dribbles' remains; the source material does not establish additional quest consequences for choosing one method over the other.
Search the city while pursuing Investigate the Murders
The party can combine overlapping exploration, but the seven-piece collection and return to Lucretious remain separate requirements.

Checklist

Defeat the doppelganger masquerading as DribblesThis is the encounter that opens the quest's actual request.
Speak with LucretiousHear the request for the scattered remains.
Recover the severed handCheck Popper at the circus early.
Recover the torsoRecord it separately from the other body sections.
Recover the pelvisDo not treat the pelvis as interchangeable with the torso.
Recover the armKeep the arm on the checklist even after finding the hand.
Recover the footThe foot is a separate required piece.
Recover the legThe leg is distinct from the foot.
Recover the headThe head completes the named seven-piece set.
Return all seven pieces to LucretiousThe quest is resolved through the ringmaster at the circus.

Collectibles and secrets

01
Severed hand
Where: Circus of the Last Days, associated with Popper
Can be acquired by interacting with or stealing from the kobold merchant Popper.
02
Torso
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.
03
Pelvis
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.
04
Arm
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.
05
Foot
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.
06
Leg
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.
07
Head
Where: Various Act 3 locations
One of the seven required remains; the source material does not specify its exact placement.

Failure conditions

The doppelganger encounter is not resolvedThe quest's request from Lucretious begins after defeating the false Dribbles, so the party cannot treat the initial encounter as complete without resolving it.
A body part is overlookedThe collection remains incomplete if any one of the hand, torso, pelvis, arm, foot, leg, or head is missing.
The party leaves the search unfinishedFinding some remains does not complete the mission; all seven pieces must be recovered and returned to Lucretious.

On failure

The source material does not specify individual checkpoint behavior, timed failure states, or a definitive point of no return. Progression through Act 3 may affect access to urban content, so the quest should be completed before closing off relevant areas.

RewardsSpoilers

Spellmight Gloves
Granted for completing the quest. The gloves provide a powerful combat perk for spellcasters.

AftermathSpoilers

The reward comes from completing the collection

Returning the seven recovered body parts to Lucretious resolves her request for a necromantic revival of Dribbles and awards the Spellmight Gloves. The quest therefore ends with both a narrative handoff to the circus ringmaster and a caster-oriented equipment reward.

Trivia

The quest begins with a doppelganger impersonating the performer it is named after.
Dribbles' remains are divided into seven named body parts rather than one recoverable object.
Popper is a kobold merchant who can be involved in obtaining the severed hand.
The search is designed around Baldur's Gate's dense urban spaces, including houses and underground ruins.
The quest can be pursued alongside Investigate the Murders, making it part of the wider Act 3 exploration loop.

Relationships

Characters

LucretiousQuest giverThe ringmaster and necromancer who asks the party to recover Dribbles' remains.
Dribbles the ClownSubject of the searchThe performer whose seven severed body parts must be found.
PopperAssociated merchantA kobold merchant at the Circus of the Last Days who has the severed hand.

Quests

Investigate the MurdersParallel story arcAn Act 3 investigation that overlaps with this quest's city exploration.

Locations

Circus of the Last DaysStarting and turn-in locationThe circus where the doppelganger encounter occurs and where Lucretious can be found.
Open Hand TempleSearch areaOne of the named areas involved in locating the scattered remains.
Undercity RuinsSearch areaAn area associated with the search for Dribbles' remains.