Baldur's Gate 3: How to Get the Spineshudder Amulet

In Baldur's Gate 3, there are a variety of different playstyles that are established by your choice of Race, Class, and Feats. These playstyles can be further enhanced by the abilities and perks of certain items that can you can acquire throughout your journey, such as armor, weapons, rings, and amulets.

Among the many amulets to be found in Baldur's Gate 3, the Spineshudder Amulet is a notable choice and great for ranged spellcaster characters. However, this amulet can be easy to miss during your playthrough, so knowing where and how to source it can be extremely helpful.

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How to Get the Spineshudder Amulet

The Spineshudder Amulet is available during Act 2 of Baldur's Gate 3. This means that before looking to acquire this item, you will need to progress through the first section of the game and complete Act 1 to your liking, including any extra quests and the Underdark or Mountain Pass areas. Once you have made it into Act 2, head to Moonrise Towers, either led by the Drider Kar'niss or by navigating the Shadow-Cursed Lands on your own.

Once you arrive at Moonrise Towers, make your way up to the first floor and access Ketheric's room. This room will be locked and guarded by several Cultists of the Absolute. To bypass these obstacles, it will come in handy if you have a highly dexterous and charismatic character within your party composition.

The easiest way to gain access to this room is to first talk to Z'rell and receive the Find Balthazar quest, in which she will give you permission to enter his office and secure a Moonlantern. Inside Balthazar's office, use Thieves' Tools to unlock the wooden door with your most dexterous character. This will lead you into a hallway with a couple of guards and a Scrying Eye.

Now you have two options. You can either take them on in battle, or try and convince them you belong there. The first option will trigger combat. Note that there is no guarantee that this won't expand into other rooms or turn into a much bigger fight, especially if the Scrying Eye calls for reinforcements. The easier option here is to approach this room with your most charismatic character and pass a Charisma Check to convince the guards you belong there. After this, you will be free to come and go as you please.

Next, work your way into Kethetic's room. The easiest method is by using the dexterous character to lockpick his door. Upon entering, Ketheric's guard dog, Squire, may run up to you. You can undergo a check to calm her down, which will result in her choosing not to see you as a threat and continuing to roam the room. Alternatively, you can face her in combat. After dealing with Squire, head to the door located approximately at X: -169 Y: -198. Before entering, create a save outside this door.

When you're ready to enter, the dexterous character should unlock this door with Thieves' Tools. Once it is unlocked, you will notice a chest inside. However, upon approaching this chest, it will reveal itself to be a Mimic and will trigger combat.

The Spineshudder Amulet can be obtained from the loot inside this Mimic chest after defeating it. The Mimic isn't a tough fight, and should be easy to overcome in a one or two rounds. Often, a strong offensive tank-type character, such as a Fighter with a 2x attack and an Action Surge, can kill the Mimic in a single turn. Once the Mimic is defeated, you should be able to loot the amulet from within.

Mimic Bug

Depending on the version of Baldur's Gate 3 that you are running, there have been reports of this item bugging out and not appearing in the loot. To solve this, re-load the save that you created moments earlier. Now, you will need to defeat the 50 HP wooden chest in a single hit, before it transitions into the 75 HP Mimic.

The best way to achieve this is by placing a few Smokepowder Bombs in a backpack, using the Throw Action to launch the backpack right in front of the chest, and then using an arrow to detonate the bag of explosives, such as a Smokepowder Arrow or Arrow of Fire. This creates a blast that sets off multiple small explosions that deal 50 damage before the chest has the chance to transform into the Mimic. Now, when looting the chest, the Spineshudder Amulet should appear as intended.

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Spineshudder Amulet Buffs & How to Get the Most Value

Spindeshudder Amulet Skills & Buffs

Cackling Resonance: When the wearer deals damage with a Ranged Spell Attack, inflict 2 Reverberation upon the target.
Reverberation: The affected entity has a -1 penalty to Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution Saving Throws per remaining turn. When the entity has 4 or more turns of Reverberation, it takes 1d4 Thunder damage and possibly falls prone status effect. The condition is removed afterward. Creatures Immune to Thunder damage can't receive Reverberation.

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To make the most out of the Spineshudder Amulet, you'll want to proc the Reverberation effect on every turn possible. For this reason, it's essential to equip it with a character who uses ranged Spells. There are a few Classes best suited to this, due to having the most access to these Spells. A list of spells that operate from Range is included below, to let you know which options will synergize best with the Spineshudder Amulet.

Best Classes For Ranged Spellcasting

Wizard: Wizards are essentially the best Class when it comes to ranged spellcasting, as this is what their entire playstyle is built around. Wizards also tend to have the most expansive list of Spells, meaning they'll have more ranged Spell options for each needed occasion, and can therefore trigger the effects from the Spineshudder Amulet regularly.
Sorcerers: Sorcerers are also a great choice for ranged Spellcasting, as they have fairly strong utility through their Sorcery Points. This enables them to deal extra damage through Twinned Spells, extend their Spell range, and more.
Warlocks: While their Spell list may not be as extensive as the Wizard or Sorcerer, Warlocks also have quite a few ranged Spells. Eldritch Blast, in particular, tends to be the bread and butter of most Warlock builds.