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Kill Raphael's Old Enemy

An Act Two quest in which the party tracks down Yurgir in the Gauntlet of Shar and decides whether to kill him, manipulate his contract, or help him escape Raphael's terms.

RoleResolve Yurgir's contract with Raphael and secure the Umbral Gem needed to progress through the Gauntlet of Shar.
Statusavailable in Act Two
Importancemajor
RewardAn Umbral Gem may be obtained by resolving Yurgir's situation.
  • ActAct Two
  • Quest typeSide mission
  • Primary locationGauntlet of Shar
  • Quest giverRaphael
  • Central encounterYurgir
  • Recommended companionAstarion
  • Key progression itemUmbral Gem

The source material does not provide a reliable mission number, estimated completion time, or numerical difficulty rating.

Key takeaways

The quest rewards careful reading of the situation rather than assuming that combat is the only solution.

  • Find the contract's target Raphael directs the party toward Yurgir, who is residing inside the Gauntlet of Shar. The quest is therefore advanced by entering the Gauntlet and locating the orthon rather than searching for a separate outdoor objective.
  • Bring Astarion when possible Astarion is recommended for this encounter because the contract is closely connected to his scars and personal backstory. His presence gives the meeting additional narrative significance.
  • Choose a resolution The encounter supports a direct fight, a manipulation-based solution involving Yurgir and his minions, or an attempt to help Yurgir break Raphael's contract.
  • Watch for the Umbral Gem Resolving Yurgir's situation is often necessary to obtain an Umbral Gem. That item is relevant to progression through the Gauntlet of Shar.

Overview

Kill Raphael's Old Enemy is an Act Two quest about Yurgir, an orthon bound to Raphael by a devilish contract in the Gauntlet of Shar.

The quest begins when the party speaks with Raphael near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum. His request sends the group into the Gauntlet of Shar, where Yurgir resides under the terms of a contract that has made him Raphael's enemy. The encounter is not simply a standard combat objective: the party can decide how much to trust the contract, Raphael, and Yurgir himself.

Astarion is especially relevant to this quest. Bringing him to the encounter is recommended because Yurgir's contract is connected to the meaning of Astarion's scars and to his personal backstory. Players who are following Astarion's story should therefore treat this meeting as more than an isolated fight and consider the conversational consequences before committing to a resolution.

The central decision is how to resolve Yurgir's situation. The party may fight him directly, manipulate him into killing himself or his minions, or assist him in breaking the contract. Defeating Yurgir or otherwise resolving the contract can provide an Umbral Gem, an important item for progressing through the Gauntlet of Shar. The quest consequently combines exploration, negotiation, combat, and companion-driven consequences.

Where this sits

Quest initiationSpeak with Raphael near the Grand Mausoleum
InvestigationEnter the Gauntlet of Shar and locate Yurgir
ResolutionFight, manipulate, or help Yurgir
Progression rewardObtain an Umbral Gem when the situation is resolved
  1. 1Raphael's requestquest-giverThe quest can be initiated near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum.
  2. ●Yurgir's contractinvestigationThe party investigates the orthon's binding agreement inside the Gauntlet of Shar.
  3. 3Contract resolutionchoiceThe outcome depends on the party's approach to the encounter.
  4. 4Gauntlet progressionrewardThe Umbral Gem can support further progress through the Gauntlet of Shar.

This quest moves from Raphael's request at the Grand Mausoleum to Yurgir's contract inside the Gauntlet of Shar.

Requirements

The documented starting requirement is reaching Raphael near the Grand Mausoleum during Act Two.

  • RequiredReach Act TwoThe quest is identified as an Act Two quest in Baldur's Gate 3.
  • RequiredReach the Grand MausoleumRaphael can be approached near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum to initiate the quest.
  • RequiredEnter the Gauntlet of SharYurgir is located inside the Gauntlet of Shar, so the party must venture into that area to continue.
  • RecommendedBring AstarionAstarion is recommended because the encounter is closely tied to his personal backstory and the meaning of his scars.

Objectives

  1. Speak with Raphael near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum.This conversation is the documented way to initiate the quest.
  2. Venture into the Gauntlet of Shar.The quest directs the party to the Gauntlet, where Yurgir is bound by his contract.
  3. Locate Yurgir.The orthon is the central figure in the quest and must be confronted or otherwise dealt with.
  4. Resolve Yurgir's contract.The party can fight Yurgir, manipulate him into killing himself or his minions, or help him break the contract.
  5. Obtain an Umbral Gem.Defeating Yurgir or resolving his situation is often necessary for obtaining this progression-related item.

WalkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Initiate Kill Raphael's Old Enemy

    Speak with Raphael at the Grand Mausoleum

    Approach Raphael near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum during Act Two and engage him in conversation. His request establishes Yurgir as the target and sends the party toward the Gauntlet of Shar.

    Location: Near the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum

    TipBring Astarion before committing to the encounter if you want the quest to intersect directly with his personal story.

  2. 02

    Locate Yurgir

    Enter the Gauntlet of Shar

    Travel into the Gauntlet of Shar and search for the orthon named Yurgir. The quest does not end at Raphael's initial conversation; the important meeting takes place inside the Gauntlet.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    Watch outDo not treat the first conversation as the full resolution. Yurgir must still be found and his contract must be addressed.

  3. 03

    Understand the contract

    Assess Yurgir's contract

    When the party reaches Yurgir, listen to the situation surrounding his agreement with Raphael before choosing a response. The contract is the reason Yurgir is there and is the basis for the quest's alternate resolutions.

    Location: Yurgir's location in the Gauntlet of Shar

    TipThe encounter rewards players who consider dialogue and contract wording instead of immediately assuming that a direct attack is mandatory.

  4. 04

    Resolve Yurgir's situation

    Choose how to resolve the encounter

    The party may fight Yurgir, manipulate him into killing himself or his minions, or attempt to help him break the contract. These approaches lead to different narrative outcomes and can affect the way the quest connects to Astarion's story.

    Location: Yurgir's location in the Gauntlet of Shar

    Watch outThis is the quest's decisive choice point, so save beforehand if you want to compare outcomes.

  5. 05

    Obtain the Umbral Gem

    Secure the Umbral Gem when available

    Defeating Yurgir or resolving his situation is often necessary to obtain an Umbral Gem. Check the encounter area and the resulting rewards after the contract has been dealt with, then use the outcome to support continued progress through the Gauntlet of Shar.

    Location: Gauntlet of Shar

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

This quest is structured around a contract rather than a single mandatory combat solution. Yurgir's agreement with Raphael creates a situation that can be approached through force, manipulation, or assistance. That makes dialogue an active part of the encounter: the party's interpretation of the contract can change what counts as a successful resolution.

The encounter also demonstrates how Baldur's Gate 3 connects optional quests to companion narratives. Astarion's scars and their meaning are directly relevant to the meeting, so party composition can change the context of the same objective. Players interested in his personal backstory should bring him and pay attention to the conversation rather than treating Yurgir as an unrelated dungeon enemy.

The Umbral Gem gives the quest practical importance within the Gauntlet of Shar. The item is not merely a souvenir from the encounter; resolving Yurgir's situation is often part of obtaining it, and the gem is required for progression through the Gauntlet.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The quest offers more than one way to resolve its central encounter.
  • Its contract premise ties exploration, dialogue, and combat into the same objective.
  • Astarion's presence gives the encounter additional personal-story context.
  • The Umbral Gem connects the quest to practical progression in the Gauntlet of Shar.

Weaknesses

  • The encounter's outcome can be difficult to judge if the player has not considered the contract's terms.
  • The quest can feel less complete without Astarion present because much of its personal relevance is tied to his backstory.
  • The available source material does not document the exact combat composition, numerical difficulty, or detailed reward table.

Best uses

  • Bring Astarion when exploring his personal storyline.
  • Save before the decisive conversation so the different approaches can be considered.
  • Treat the Umbral Gem as a progression objective rather than an incidental drop.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Fight Yurgir directly

    The party resolves the encounter through combat and may obtain the Umbral Gem as part of dealing with Yurgir's situation.

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  • Trick Yurgir into killing himself or his minions

    The party uses the contract and the encounter's circumstances to pursue a manipulation-based resolution rather than relying solely on a conventional fight.

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  • Help Yurgir break Raphael's contract

    The party takes an approach that challenges the agreement binding Yurgir to Raphael. The resulting outcome changes the narrative resolution of the quest.

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  • Bring Astarion to the encounter

    Astarion's scars and personal backstory become directly relevant to the meeting, adding companion-specific context to the resolution.

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Quest checklist

  • Reach Act Two.This quest takes place during Act Two.
  • Speak with Raphael near the Grand Mausoleum.This initiates the quest.
  • Enter the Gauntlet of Shar.Yurgir is located inside it.
  • Bring Astarion if pursuing his related personal context.His presence is recommended, not documented as mandatory.Optional
  • Locate Yurgir.He is the quest's central target.
  • Choose between fighting, manipulating, or assisting Yurgir.The encounter has multiple documented resolutions.
  • Resolve the contract.This is the central quest objective.
  • Check for the Umbral Gem after the resolution.The gem is often obtained by defeating Yurgir or resolving his situation.

Failure conditionsSpoilers

  • Fail to reach YurgirRaphael's initial request does not complete the quest. The party must still venture into the Gauntlet of Shar and locate Yurgir.
  • Resolve the encounter without accounting for the contractThe contract is the foundation of the quest, and ignoring its implications can lead to an outcome different from the one the player intended.
  • Proceed without Astarion when his story is the priorityAstarion is recommended for this encounter because the contract is tied to his scars and personal backstory. His absence can reduce that companion-specific context.

On failure

The source pack does not document a single universal fail state, exact time limit, or detailed ally-survival condition. Save before the encounter if you want to preserve the available approaches.

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

  • Umbral Gem
    Defeating Yurgir or resolving his situation is often necessary to obtain this item, which is required for progression through the Gauntlet of Shar.
  • Quest resolution
    The chosen outcome determines whether Yurgir is defeated, manipulated into eliminating himself or his minions, or helped in breaking Raphael's contract.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The resolution affects more than the fight

Once Yurgir's situation has been resolved, the quest's consequences are reflected both in the fate of the orthon and in the party's progress through the Gauntlet of Shar. The outcome also matters more to Astarion than it would to a party without him, because the encounter is tied to his scars and personal backstory.

Trivia

  • The quest title identifies Yurgir through his relationship to Raphael rather than naming the orthon directly.
  • Yurgir is described as an orthon, a devil-associated creature whose contract is central to the encounter.
  • The quest is an example of Baldur's Gate 3 allowing a contract-based situation to be solved through combat, manipulation, or negotiation-oriented assistance.

Sources

Relationships

Characters

Locations

  • Grand MausoleumStarting locationRaphael can be found near its entrance to initiate the quest.
  • Gauntlet of SharQuest locationThe party enters this location to find Yurgir and progress the quest.

Items

  • Umbral GemProgression itemResolving Yurgir's situation is often necessary to obtain this item for Gauntlet progression.