How to move the bookcase in Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3

A screenshot of of a village in Baldur's Gate 3.
Credit: Larian Studios


A screenshot of of a village in Baldur's Gate 3.
Credit: Larian Studios
August 30, 2023: Learn how to move the bookcase in Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3.

Here's our guide on how to move the bookcase in Blighted Village Cellar in the game. In Baldur's Gate 3, traversing the vast world the game offers isn't exactly a walk in the park, because of the many problem-solving instances you'll encounter. One of these puzzles includes moving a bookcase in the Blighted Village Cellar.

As a role-playing game, Baldur's Gate 3 has a lot of adventuring in store for players. This includes uncovering several secret passages that may lead to secrets and treasures within the game. It's important to always keep an eye out and remember that things aren't always as they seem to be.

For more on the game, read out Baldur's Gate 3 race tier list and class tier list. We've also got tips on the best builds in the game, as well as how to level up fast.

How to move bookcase in Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3

Early on in Baldur's Gate 3, players are tasked with travelling to the Whispering Depths, which is one of the many side quests in the game. Before reaching the Whispering Depths, players must first look for the Blighted Village Cellar. Upon exploring the Blighted Village, you'll come across a cellar that has several puzzles, which include a hidden door you must get through.

To find the Village Cellar, you must look for a two-storey house that is made of stone and has wooden doors. Once you go inside the house, you should head to the back and look for a door on the floor. You'll be able to enter this door. This will then lead you to the Blighted Village Cellar.

A screenshot of the bookcase in the Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3.
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Inside the cellar, you'll then find a big wooden bookcase. This bookcase won't be moveable despite how much strength you may put into moving it. You'll have to find a lever to make the bookcase move. Go around the cellar and you'll find a couple of crates. You can then click, hold, and drag away the crates from their location. This will reveal the lever you can switch to open up the bookcase's entrance.

A screenshot of the crates in the Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3.
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Upon entering, you will then reach the Whispering Depths. For similar puzzles you may encounter in the game, try clicking around and you could find items that you can move around to unveil secrets in particular locations. With that, you've solved how to move the bookcase in the Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3.

A screenshot of the lever in the Blighted Village Cellar in Baldur's Gate 3.
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Credit: Larian Studios

While you're still here, you may be interested in checking out our other guides on the game. We have walkthroughs such as whether you can play Baldur's Gate 3 solo, and a guide on how to level up fast in Baldur's Gate 3.

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