There are many ways to deal with foes and quests in Baldur’s Gate 3. The True Soul Nere segment of the Underdark’s Grymforge is one prime example of this, allowing you to save or kill this obnoxious enemy in a couple of different ways.
How to kill True Soul Nere in Baldur’s Gate 3
Should you choose to kill True Soul Nere in Baldur’s Gate 3—the right choice to make, by my thoughts—there are two ways you can end the Drow. One path is the easier method, while the other requires a lengthy fight.
Let Nere die by poison
Upon entering Gyrmforge in the Underdark, you’ll learn True Soul Nere and a few other Absolute followers are stuck behind a massive rock pile at the dig site. Sergeant Thrinn explains the goal here is to blow up the rubble, freeing Nere and the Deep Gnomes.
However, they aren’t simply stuck behind those rocks. There’s poisonous gas trapped in the space with Nere and the gnomes, slowly killing them all. It’s possible to eliminate Nere and, sadly, the poor innocents with him by letting them succumb to the poisonous gas. Perhaps it’s not the most ethical path, but it’s certainly easier.
To do this, all you need to do is head to your camp and have a long rest or two. When you return to the dig site, Nere’s dead, and you can loot his body for the Moonlantern or anything else you need without a proper fight.
How to kill Nere in battle
Alternatively, another option to kill True Soul Nere is to blow up the rocks, freeing him, and then challenge the Drow to a fair fight. You can free Nere by using any grenades on hand or opt to look for other means.
If you don’t have anything, speak to nearby miners Lunkbud and Laridda to learn about their escaped friend. They’ll tell you about Philomeen and mark your map, revealing where you can find the gnome and her stash of explosives. If you’re quick, you can save the gnomes and still take out the cruel True Soul. Just be careful not to take a long rest, or you’ll end up defaulting to the poison route.
Once you’ve got the explosives, drop them by the rocks, and everyone will scatter. Then use another explosive or a fire spell to blow up the obstacle. Speak with Nere to initiate your fight, goading the boss here is your path to saving the gnomes and taking his head.
If you want to make things easier, speak with Brithvar before challenging the True Soul. Unhappy with his pay, he’ll tell you of his plan to betray Nere. Help him out by destroying the Watcher following you around Grymforge and you’ll have six additional allies against Nere.
You’ll want them, too, since he has Absolute followers with powerful magic on his side. Make quick work of some of them by shoving enemies into the lava, and take care not to blow your poison-based spells on Nere’s allies—they’ve got plenty of resistance against this stat.
