Exploring the heavily guarded Counting House in Baldur's Gate 3 often leads players to valuable secrets and rare loot hidden within high-security vaults. Among these heavily protected containers, Safe No 2 holds significant rewards that can aid your journey through the lower city. Knowing where to locate the specific key and understanding the alternative methods to open the vault will save your party time and unnecessary confrontation.
Locating the Counting House Vault Vault Key No 2
The key required for Safe No 2 is located inside the High Security Vault area itself, hidden within a nearby office space belonging to the head clerk. Players can sneak into the upper administrative offices or search the desks near the main vault entrance while avoiding the watchful eyes of the guards. Using stealth or invisibility spells makes retrieving the key from the clerk's office significantly easier without triggering a combat encounter.
If you prefer to avoid pickpocketing or trespassing in restricted zones, the key can also be looted from specific keyholders during the primary storyline events taking place in the bank. Carefully surveying the surrounding area with perception checks will help reveal small container locations and hidden drawers where official keys are stored. Keeping a rogue character with high sleight of hand in your active party ensures smooth retrieval of these items.
How to Unlock Safe No 2
Once you have obtained the designated key, simply approach Counting House Safe No 2 in the vault chamber and interact with it to automatically unlock the door. Using the correct key bypasses any traps or alarms associated with forced entry, ensuring your party remains undetected by the bank guards. Inside, players will find a generous collection of gold along with valuable crafting materials or magical accessories.
If you are unable to find the key, you can attempt to pick the lock manually using Thieves' Tools on a high-dexterity character. Be aware that the lock difficulty class is quite high, requiring a solid roll along with bonuses from guidance or dexterity equipment. Alternatively, powerful lock-opening spells like Knock can immediately open the safe, provided you are prepared for potential guard hostility if spotted casting spells in restricted areas.
Tips for Navigating the Counting House Safely
Before attempting to loot any safes within the Counting House, ensure you have secured proper entry passes or cleared the area of immediate threats through story progression. Engaging in stealth while environmental vision cones are active prevents guards from calling reinforcements. Managing party movement individually helps avoid accidental trespassing while navigating narrow vault corridors.
Bringing characters equipped with utility spells such as Misty Step or Invisibility can make vault exploration much safer for your team. Additionally, saving your game before attempting high-DC lockpicks or stealth maneuvers prevents permanent negative reputation inside the city. Thoroughly searching each safe allows you to maximize your profits and acquire powerful gear before moving on to other questlines.