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Find the Mushroom Picker

An Act One side quest in which you rescue Baelen Bonecloak from a dangerous field of explosive Bibberbang mushrooms in the Underdark.

RoleRescue quest
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardPotential rewards include a Scroll of Invisibility and the Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo.
  • ActAct One
  • Quest typeSide quest
  • RegionUnderdark
  • Starting pointEbonlake Grotto
  • Primary objectiveRescue Baelen Bonecloak
  • Main hazardExplosive Bibberbang mushrooms
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Boss encounterNone confirmed

The quest is primarily an environmental rescue challenge rather than a conventional boss fight. Exact reward availability can vary with the outcome of the encounter.

Key takeaways

Use the environment and teleportation tools rather than trying to cross the mushroom field directly.

  • Start in Ebonlake Grotto Speak with Derryth Bonecloak to learn that Baelen Bonecloak is trapped in the Bibberbang field. Starting the quest
  • Avoid triggering the field The mushrooms are explosive, and a careless step or damaging effect can cause a chain reaction around Baelen. Environmental hazards
  • Move the bag safely Mage Hand or Misty Step can help deliver Baelen's bag without forcing a character to cross the most dangerous part of the field. Rescue method
  • Search before leaving The Noblestalk is an optional objective in the same area and may be given to Shadowheart after it is recovered. Optional item

Find the Mushroom Picker overview

Find the Mushroom Picker is an Act One rescue quest in Baldur's Gate 3, set in the Underdark near Ebonlake Grotto.

The quest begins when you speak with Derryth Bonecloak in Ebonlake Grotto. She explains that her husband, Baelen Bonecloak, has become trapped in a field of Bibberbang mushrooms. The mushrooms are volatile, so the rescue is not a straightforward combat encounter: movement, fire, explosions and careless interaction with the environment can all turn the field into a hazardous chain reaction.

Baelen is isolated inside the mushroom field, while his bag is positioned away from him. The central task is to get the bag to Baelen without setting off the surrounding Bibberbang mushrooms. Spells and abilities that manipulate distance without requiring a character to walk through the field, including Mage Hand and Misty Step, are particularly useful for this objective.

The area also contains the Noblestalk, a notable item that can be retrieved separately from the rescue. After the encounter, the outcome affects what Derryth says and what rewards become available. The quest therefore rewards a careful approach: secure the rescue first, avoid unnecessary environmental damage, and inspect the field before leaving.

Where this sits

Reach the UnderdarkExplore the Act One underground region
Find Ebonlake GrottoLocate Derryth Bonecloak
Rescue Baelen BonecloakNavigate the Bibberbang field
Resolve the aftermathReturn to the surviving participants
  1. 1Act Onechapter
  2. 2Underdarkregion
  3. ●Ebonlake Grottolocation
  4. ●Find the Mushroom Pickerquest

This quest is an optional Underdark activity during Act One.

Requirements

Reach Ebonlake Grotto and speak with Derryth Bonecloak before entering the mushroom field.

  • RequiredAccess to Ebonlake GrottoThe quest giver is located in Ebonlake Grotto, so the party must first reach this Underdark area.
  • RequiredSpeak with Derryth BonecloakDerryth provides the context for the rescue and identifies Baelen Bonecloak as the person trapped in the Bibberbang field.
  • RecommendedA safe movement optionMage Hand or Misty Step is recommended because it can reduce the need to walk through the explosive mushrooms.
  • RequiredCareful environmental movementAvoid fire, unnecessary attacks and reckless pathing near the Bibberbang mushrooms while attempting the rescue.

Objectives

  1. Speak with Derryth BonecloakFind Derryth in Ebonlake Grotto and listen to her request for help.
  2. Reach Baelen BonecloakApproach the trapped mushroom picker without triggering the Bibberbang field.
  3. Deliver Baelen's bagUse a safe movement method to get the bag to Baelen so he can escape.
  4. Rescue Baelen BonecloakComplete the environmental rescue and resolve the conversation afterward.
  5. Retrieve the NoblestalkSearch the mushroom field for the optional Noblestalk if the area remains safe.Optional
  6. Decide what to do with the NoblestalkThe item can optionally be given to Shadowheart after it is recovered.Optional

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Start the quest

    Speak with Derryth Bonecloak in Ebonlake Grotto

    Locate Derryth Bonecloak in Ebonlake Grotto and begin a conversation with her. She identifies Baelen Bonecloak as her husband and explains that he is trapped in a field of toxic, explosive Bibberbang mushrooms.

    Location: Ebonlake Grotto

    TipComplete the conversation before entering the field so the rescue objective is clearly active.

  2. 02

    Assess the hazard

    Survey the Bibberbang field before moving

    Approach the edge of the mushroom field and inspect the route to Baelen and the position of his bag. Do not rush into the area: a character walking through or using a damaging effect near the mushrooms can trigger explosions.

    Location: Bibberbang mushroom field

    Watch outFire and other environmental effects can turn the field into a chain reaction and may prevent a clean rescue.

  3. 03

    Reach Baelen's bag safely

    Choose a remote way to reach the bag

    Use Mage Hand, Misty Step or another reliable movement option that avoids crossing the densest group of Bibberbang mushrooms. The goal is to manipulate the bag or reach its position while keeping the party away from the explosive plants.

    Location: Bibberbang mushroom field

    TipMage Hand is useful for interacting from a distance, while Misty Step can reposition a character without requiring a normal walk through the field.

  4. 04

    Give Baelen the bag

    Deliver Baelen's bag to him

    Move Baelen's bag close enough for him to use it, taking care not to land or throw it into the mushrooms. Once the bag is available, Baelen can use it as part of his escape from the field.

    Location: Bibberbang mushroom field

    Watch outDo not solve the problem by attacking the mushrooms; the resulting explosions can endanger Baelen and the rescuing party.

  5. 05

    Rescue Baelen Bonecloak

    Get Baelen out of the mushroom field

    After the bag reaches him, allow Baelen's escape sequence to resolve and avoid adding unnecessary movement or attacks around the remaining Bibberbang mushrooms. Keep the party positioned at a safe distance until the immediate danger has passed.

    Location: Bibberbang mushroom field

    Checkpoint
  6. 06

    Retrieve the Noblestalk

    Search for the Noblestalk only after the rescue

    If the field remains accessible, inspect the area for the Noblestalk as an optional follow-up objective. Retrieve it only when doing so will not put Baelen or the party back into the path of an avoidable explosion.

    Location: Bibberbang mushroom field

    TipTreat the Noblestalk as a separate objective rather than risking the rescue for an item.

    Missable
  7. 07

    Complete the quest

    Return to the Bonecloaks and resolve the outcome

    Speak with the relevant survivors after the field sequence is complete. The conversation reflects whether Baelen was rescued and determines which quest rewards and follow-up options are available.

    Location: Ebonlake Grotto

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Bibberbang mushrooms function as environmental hazards rather than ordinary enemies. The important risk is propagation: setting off one mushroom can ignite or explode nearby plants, turning a safe-looking route into a rapidly expanding danger zone. The safest plan is therefore to minimize the number of characters entering the field and to avoid attacks or spells that can affect the terrain.

Baelen's bag is the practical solution to the rescue puzzle. Remote interaction is valuable because it separates the party's movement problem from Baelen's position. Mage Hand can perform the delivery without placing the caster in the middle of the field, while Misty Step can provide a short-range repositioning option when a character must get closer.

The Noblestalk adds an optional exploration layer after the rescue. Because the item is in the same hazardous area, players should decide whether the reward is worth additional exposure rather than assuming the quest ends as soon as Baelen is safe.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • Remote interaction makes the rescue possible without committing the entire party to the mushroom field.
  • The quest rewards careful observation and positioning instead of requiring a conventional combat build.
  • The Noblestalk gives the area an optional exploration objective beyond the immediate rescue.

Weaknesses

  • A normal path through the field can trigger explosive mushrooms and create a much more dangerous situation.
  • The rescue can become harder to recover if the environment is damaged before Baelen's bag reaches him.
  • The optional Noblestalk requires additional movement through an already hazardous area.

Best uses

  • Prepare Mage Hand or Misty Step before starting the rescue.
  • Keep nonessential party members outside the field until Baelen is safe.
  • Use the quest as an early lesson in treating environmental objects as encounter mechanics.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Attempt a careful rescue using Baelen's bag

    Baelen can be rescued, allowing the quest to continue to its aftermath and potential rewards.

    Spoiler
  • Trigger the Bibberbang mushrooms while approaching

    The resulting explosions can endanger or kill characters and may prevent the intended rescue outcome.

    Spoiler
  • Retrieve the Noblestalk

    The optional item can be kept or given to Shadowheart, creating an additional party-related choice.

    Spoiler
  • Leave the mushroom field without completing the rescue

    The quest remains unresolved or the opportunity may be lost depending on what happened in the field.

    Spoiler

Quest checklist

  • Reach Ebonlake GrottoThe quest begins in this Underdark location.
  • Speak with Derryth BonecloakHear the request before approaching the mushrooms.
  • Identify Baelen Bonecloak's positionFind him inside the Bibberbang field.
  • Locate Baelen's bagThe bag is needed for the safe rescue solution.
  • Prepare Mage Hand or Misty StepUse a remote or teleport-based approach where possible.Optional
  • Avoid triggering the Bibberbang fieldDo not use careless movement, fire or damaging effects.
  • Deliver the bag to BaelenComplete the central rescue interaction.
  • Confirm Baelen's escapeWait for the rescue sequence to resolve.
  • Retrieve the NoblestalkOptional and potentially missable.Optional
  • Speak with the Bonecloaks afterwardResolve the quest and collect any available reward.

Collectibles

  • 01
    Noblestalk

    Where: Bibberbang mushroom field

    An optional item in the hazardous area. It can be retrieved and may be given to Shadowheart.

    Missable
  • 02
    Baelen's bag

    Where: Bibberbang mushroom field

    The key quest item used to help Baelen escape. It should be moved without triggering the surrounding mushrooms.

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Trigger the Bibberbang mushroomsA careless step, fire effect or damaging interaction can start an explosive chain reaction through the field.
  • Allow Baelen to dieThe quest's central rescue objective fails if the trapped mushroom picker is killed by the environmental hazard or another action.
  • Leave without resolving the rescueWalking away before helping Baelen can leave the quest incomplete and may cost the opportunity to obtain its outcome-based rewards.
  • Risk the Noblestalk after the field becomes unsafeThe optional item is not worth exposing the party to a preventable explosion once the rescue situation has deteriorated.

On failure

Save before entering the field if possible. The safest recovery point is outside the mushrooms, before any environmental effect is triggered.

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

  • Scroll of Invisibility
    Listed as a possible reward for completing the quest.
  • Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo
    Listed as a possible quest reward; availability depends on the outcome and resolution of the encounter.
  • Noblestalk
    An optional item that can be recovered from the mushroom field rather than treated as an automatic completion reward.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

Resolve the field before chasing the optional item

Once Baelen is safe, speak with the Bonecloaks to finish the immediate quest conversation. If you want the Noblestalk, make that decision before leaving the area, but do not endanger the rescue by returning to an unstable mushroom field without a clear route.

Trivia

  • The quest is an example of Baldur's Gate 3 using environmental hazards as a puzzle rather than presenting every objective as a combat encounter.
  • The title refers to Baelen Bonecloak's occupation as a mushroom picker.
  • Mage Hand is notable here because it can solve the key delivery problem while keeping the party away from the most dangerous plants.
  • The Noblestalk connects the rescue site to a separate optional interaction involving Shadowheart.

Sources

Relationships

characters

  • Derryth BonecloakQuest giverDerryth Bonecloak starts the quest in Ebonlake Grotto.
  • Baelen BonecloakRescue targetBaelen Bonecloak is trapped in the Bibberbang field.

locations

  • Ebonlake GrottoStarting locationThe quest begins when you speak with Derryth Bonecloak here.

encounters

  • BibberbangEnvironmental hazardThe explosive mushrooms make the rescue dangerous.

items

  • NoblestalkOptional collectibleThe Noblestalk can be retrieved from the mushroom field.