The Blade of Frontiers' Pact

Key takeaways

These are the major points to remember before following Wyll's story.

• A companion questline The Blade of Frontiers' Pact is Wyll's personal questline and begins when he joins the party at the Druid Grove.
• The pact drives the story Mizora's relationship with Wyll supplies the central pressure, while Wyll's identity and his bond with Duke Ravengard provide the emotional stakes.
• Karlach is an early turning point The initial order to hunt Karlach creates the first important test of Wyll's loyalty to Mizora and his own judgment.
• Moonrise Towers matters A major story beat involves rescuing Mizora from Moonrise Towers, with the Infernal Rapier available as a notable reward.
• The ending is shaped by choices Wyll can ultimately become the Blade of Avernus or remain the Blade of Frontiers, reflecting the player's influence over his moral path and fate.

The Blade of Frontiers' Pact

The Blade of Frontiers' Pact is Wyll's personal companion questline, linking his pact with Mizora to the fate of Duke Ravengard and the identity he chooses for himself.

The questline begins automatically when Wyll joins the party at the Druid Grove. Its early conflict presents Wyll as a celebrated monster hunter whose reputation is tied to an infernal bargain, then forces the player to examine the difference between the heroic image he projects and the obligations imposed by Mizora, his devil patron. The opening pursuit of Karlach is the first major test of that contradiction.

As the story develops, Wyll's pact becomes inseparable from the search for Duke Ravengard. Mizora's demands, the danger surrounding her, and the political and personal importance of Wyll's father turn the companion quest into a continuing set of decisions rather than one isolated assignment. The consequences of those decisions affect Wyll's moral direction, his relationship to his patron, and the future he imagines for himself.

The later stages connect Wyll's story to Moonrise Towers and the secret of the dragon Ansur. Rescuing Mizora can provide the Infernal Rapier, while choices surrounding the pact can place Wyll on the path of the Blade of Avernus or leave him as the Blade of Frontiers. These developments contain major story spoilers, so players seeking a first-playthrough guide should treat the later sections as revealing.

The questline is best approached as a sequence of companion scenes and story objectives that advance alongside the main campaign. Keep Wyll involved when dealing with Mizora, Karlach, Duke Ravengard, and Ansur, because his presence is central to the relevant conversations and outcomes. Exact timing and final consequences can vary with wider campaign decisions.

Where this sits

Requirements

The questline's only stated starting requirement is recruiting Wyll at the Druid Grove.

• RequiredRecruit WyllWyll must join the party at the Druid Grove; the questline begins automatically after he does so.
• RecommendedKeep Wyll availableBring Wyll into relevant conversations and locations so his companion scenes and pact-related decisions can occur.
• RecommendedFollow the campaign's major locationsProgress through the wider story far enough to reach the events involving Mizora, Moonrise Towers, Duke Ravengard, and Ansur.
• OptionalReview choices before major scenesThe questline contains branching consequences for Wyll's pact, identity, and eventual path, so a save before major decisions is useful.

Objectives

1. Recruit Wyll at the Druid GroveThis activates the personal questline and establishes Wyll's connection to the party.
2. Resolve Wyll's order to hunt KarlachThe opening mission tests whether Wyll follows Mizora's command or reassesses the target.
3. Manage the consequences of Wyll's pactMizora remains involved throughout the questline, and her demands affect Wyll's relationship with his identity and soul.
4. Rescue Mizora from Moonrise TowersThis is a significant story beat and can provide the Infernal Rapier.
5. Uncover the secret of AnsurThe late questline connects Wyll's family story to the dragon Ansur.
6. Guide Wyll toward his final identityThe outcome can lead to the Blade of Avernus or allow him to remain the Blade of Frontiers.

WalkthroughSpoilers

1. 01

   Add Wyll to the party and speak with him about his personal story.

   Recruit Wyll at the Druid Grove

   Enter the Druid Grove and complete the circumstances that allow Wyll to join the party. Once he is recruited, The Blade of Frontiers' Pact begins automatically; speak with him afterward to establish his pact and the mission Mizora has placed before him.

   Location: Druid Grove

   TipKeep Wyll in the active party when possible so his reaction scenes are not separated from the events that concern him.

2. 02

   Resolve Wyll's initial hunt for Karlach.

   Investigate the order to hunt Karlach

   Wyll's initial mission is to hunt Karlach, but the situation is not as simple as his first description suggests. Find Karlach and hear her side before committing to violence, because this encounter is the questline's first major test of Wyll's loyalty to Mizora and his own conscience.

   Location: The wilderness outside the Druid Grove

   Watch outTreat the confrontation with Karlach as a major decision point; attacking immediately can close off a different companion outcome and alter Wyll's personal story.

   Checkpoint
3. 03

   Address the consequences of Wyll's choice regarding Karlach.

   Confront the fallout with Mizora

   After the Karlach situation is resolved, allow Wyll's pact-related scenes to play out and speak with Mizora when she appears. The consequences are not limited to the original hunt: Mizora continues to set terms, and Wyll must weigh the reputation of the Blade of Frontiers against the cost of serving his patron.

   Watch outDo not assume that refusing one order ends the pact. Mizora remains an active force in Wyll's questline.

4. 04

   Trigger the next pact- and family-related developments.

   Continue Wyll's story through the campaign

   Advance the main campaign while checking in with Wyll after major developments. His quest is distributed across the wider story, so exhausting his dialogue and keeping him present around Mizora and Duke Ravengard helps reveal the next objective rather than treating the quest as a single map marker.

   TipWhen the party reaches a new major story location, speak with Wyll before leaving and after important cutscenes.

5. 05

   Find and rescue Mizora.

   Reach the crisis involving Mizora

   The questline eventually places Mizora in danger at Moonrise Towers. Enter the relevant area with Wyll available and treat the rescue as a time-sensitive story objective: the outcome affects Wyll's pact and can determine whether the Infernal Rapier becomes available.

   Location: Moonrise Towers

   Watch outA failed rescue can have serious consequences for Wyll and the later questline. Make a separate save before beginning the sequence if you want to explore alternate outcomes.

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6. 06

   Complete the rescue and secure the Infernal Rapier if the reward is available.

   Claim the Infernal Rapier if it is offered

   Successfully rescuing Mizora from Moonrise Towers can result in the Infernal Rapier as a notable reward. Check the post-rescue conversation and the resulting inventory or reward state before moving on, since this opportunity is tied to the rescue outcome rather than being a general quest completion reward.

   Location: Moonrise Towers

   TipKeep Wyll involved in the rescue and its immediate aftermath so the reward conversation can resolve correctly.

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7. 07

   Choose Wyll's direction regarding Mizora's pact.

   Decide how Wyll's pact should proceed

   Later scenes force the party to consider whether Wyll should remain bound to Mizora or attempt to break the pact. These decisions are connected to Duke Ravengard and Wyll's soul, so read the terms presented in conversation instead of treating the choice as a simple change of equipment or title.

   Watch outThis is a major spoiler decision with consequences for Wyll's later fate and his relationship with Duke Ravengard.

   Checkpoint
8. 08

   Uncover what has happened to Duke Ravengard and determine Wyll's role in the crisis.

   Pursue the truth surrounding Duke Ravengard

   Wyll's father becomes a central objective as the questline moves into its later story beats. Follow the leads connected to Duke Ravengard and bring Wyll into the relevant scenes; the pact and the duke's fate are deliberately intertwined.

   Location: The campaign locations associated with Duke Ravengard

   TipDo not separate Wyll from the party during family-focused scenes, because his presence supplies context and unique reactions.

9. 09

   Investigate and resolve the mystery of Ansur.

   Uncover the secret of Ansur

   The later questline reveals a hidden part of Wyll's history through the dragon Ansur. Explore the associated story location and follow the investigation to its conclusion, but be prepared for revelations that change how Wyll's heroic identity and family legacy are understood.

   Watch outThis section contains major story revelations about Wyll's background and should be read only if you are comfortable with late-game spoilers.

   Checkpoint
10. 10

    Complete Wyll's personal arc and confirm his final identity.

    Guide Wyll to his final path

    At the end of the personal arc, Wyll's accumulated choices help determine whether he becomes the Blade of Avernus or remains the Blade of Frontiers. The result reflects his moral direction, his relationship with Mizora, and the player's influence over his fate rather than a standalone combat victory.

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Mission mechanics

This is a companion questline rather than a conventional quest that stays in one region. Its progress is distributed across recruitment, companion dialogue, campaign milestones, and set-piece story events. The practical rule is to keep Wyll available whenever Mizora, Karlach, Duke Ravengard, or Ansur is involved, then check his dialogue after each major development.

The central mechanic is consequence tracking. Wyll's decisions are framed through his pact with Mizora, but the consequences also reach his self-image and his relationship with his father. A choice that appears to solve an immediate problem may alter later conversations, rewards, or the direction of Wyll's ending.

The Moonrise Towers rescue is especially important because it combines a vulnerable quest character, a major pact decision, and a possible unique reward. The safest approach is to prepare before entering the sequence, keep Wyll present, and confirm that the rescue and its follow-up conversation have resolved before progressing to unrelated objectives.

The Ansur section functions as a late narrative investigation rather than a repeat of the opening hunt. Its importance comes from what it reveals about Wyll's family and heroic title, so players should treat the associated scenes as story-critical even when the immediate objective is framed as exploration or discovery.

What works and what does not

PhasesSpoilers

1. 1

   The Karlach decision

   Starts: Wyll's opening order to hunt Karlach

   The first major confrontation is as much a moral encounter as a combat decision. Hear both sides before choosing whether to follow the order.

   • Do not treat Wyll's initial account as the only source of information.
   • A peaceful or cooperative resolution can lead to a different companion and pact outcome than an immediate attack.
2. 2

   Mizora's intervention

   Starts: The consequences of the Karlach decision

   Mizora responds to Wyll's actions and reinforces that the pact remains active. The scene establishes the patron's continuing leverage over him.

   • Read the pact-related dialogue carefully.
   • Keep Wyll present for the scene so his personal reactions and available choices are visible.
3. 3

   Moonrise Towers rescue

   Starts: Mizora is placed in danger

   The party must locate and rescue Mizora while the stakes of Wyll's pact are made explicit. The rescue's outcome can affect both Wyll's future and access to the Infernal Rapier.

   • Prepare before entering the rescue sequence.
   • Confirm the rescue and the follow-up conversation before leaving the area.
4. 4

   Ansur's revelation

   Starts: The late investigation into Wyll's family history

   The Ansur section shifts the emphasis from patron demands to the buried truth behind Wyll's heroic identity and family legacy.

   • Bring Wyll for the relevant scenes.
   • Expect major narrative revelations rather than a simple continuation of the opening hunt.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

• Follow Wyll's order to hunt Karlach

  This supports the immediate command from Mizora but can close off a different resolution to the Karlach encounter and change Wyll's personal trajectory.

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• Question the order and hear Karlach's side

  This allows the player to reassess the premise of the hunt and can produce a different companion and pact outcome.

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• Rescue Mizora from Moonrise Towers

  A successful rescue is a major step in Wyll's questline and can provide the Infernal Rapier.

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• Break or reject Wyll's pact when the opportunity arises

  This changes the terms of Wyll's relationship with Mizora and can affect the danger surrounding his soul and Duke Ravengard.

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• Guide Wyll toward the Blade of Avernus

  Wyll adopts a different future shaped by the questline's moral and personal decisions.

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• Keep Wyll as the Blade of Frontiers

  Wyll retains the identity associated with his original heroic role, producing a different final direction from the Blade of Avernus path.

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Checklist

• Recruit Wyll at the Druid GroveThe questline starts automatically after he joins the party.
• Speak with Wyll about his pact and initial missionThis establishes the context for the Karlach hunt.
• Hear Karlach's side before deciding how to resolve the huntThe opening decision can change Wyll's story.
• Check in with Wyll after major campaign developmentsThe questline advances through companion scenes rather than one continuous objective.
• Keep Wyll present for Mizora-related scenesHis pact and personal reactions are central to these events.
• Prepare before the Moonrise Towers rescueMake a save if you want to compare the consequences.
• Rescue Mizora from Moonrise TowersA successful rescue can lead to the Infernal Rapier.
• Confirm the pact decision involving Wyll's soulThis is a major spoiler-bearing branch.
• Follow the Duke Ravengard storyline with Wyll availableHis father is central to the later questline.
• Investigate the secret of AnsurThis reveals important information about Wyll's family history.
• Review Wyll's final pathThe quest can end with the Blade of Avernus or the Blade of Frontiers.

Characters in this mission

• KarlachThe target of Wyll's initial hunt.
• Infernal RapierA notable reward connected to Mizora's rescue.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• The quest's title refers to Wyll's public heroic identity, while its central conflict asks what that identity costs him.
• Mizora remains important throughout the questline rather than appearing only in the opening pact setup.
• The initial Karlach hunt is designed as an early challenge to the assumptions behind Wyll's title and mission.
• The Infernal Rapier is tied specifically to successfully rescuing Mizora from Moonrise Towers.
• The questline tracks both Wyll's external fate and the player's influence over his moral direction.

Sources

• The Blade of Frontiers' Pact quest reference — bg3.wiki

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