Baldur's Gate 3: How to get to the House of Hope in BG3? - Halsik's ritual Baldurs Gate 3 guide, walkthrough
Wondering how to open a portal and get to the House of Hope in BG3? Read on if you want to find out how to complete the Halsik ritual - the Devil's Fee, a pentagram.
Last update: 04 October 2023
You can get to the House of Hope in BG3 through the portal on the second floor of the Devil's Fee. In this guide, we explain how to perform a ritual with a pentagram and how to open a portal to Raphael's house. You'll also find out how to avoid the fee for Helsik and make a contract with her.
How to enter the House of Hope?
You'll meet Raphaela in act 3 at Sharess' Caress in Rivington. The devil will offer you a pact, in exchange for your promise to bring the crown, he will also give you the Orphic Hammer. Depending on whether you agree or refuse, you'll unlock a quest related to sneaking into Raphael's house.
If you have allied with the Githyanki, you'll also meet Kith'rak Voss at the stairs in Sharess' Caress.
After talking to Raphael, return to the first floor of the building and talk to Korilla, who will be standing at the counter. Persuade her to tell you how to get to the devil's house. She will tell you about a certain person who helped Gortash sneak into the House of Hope.
Go to the Devil's Fee in the Lower City and talk to Helsik. When you tell her that you want to get to Raphael's house, the woman will offer help for a fee. You can make an ability check to reduce the amount, or perform another check and make a deal with her in which you'll have to steal the Gauntlets of Giant Strength for her.
How to perform the Halsik's ritual?
When you receive the book and items needed to perform the ritual, go to the second floor of the Devil's Fee. Halsik will remove the trap in front of the door by the stairs and you'll be able to explore the entire building.
To open the portal to the House of Hope, put the items from Halsik's pouch in their proper places:
- Place the skull on the star point near the altar.
- Place the coin in a circle to the right of the skull.
- Place the incense in a circle on the opposite side from the skull.
- Place the diamond in the circle on the left side of the incense.
- Place the Infernal Marble in a large circle in the centre of the pentagram.
When all the items placed in the pentagram light up, a portal leading to Raphael's house will open.
You can also find all items from Halsik in cupboards and chests in Devil's Fee. So, you don't have to make a deal with her to perform the ritual and get into the House of Hope. But without her help you won't get rid of the trap in front of the door on the second floor.
We advise taking a long rest before entering the House of Hope. Raphael is one of the most difficult bosses in the entire game.