In Divinity: Original Sin 2, players exploring the town of Driftwood will eventually discover Mordus' house and its hidden underground chamber. Below the cellar lies a complex trial known as the Taste of Freedom quest, which features a challenging pressure plate puzzle. Understanding how to navigate this environmental puzzle is essential for unlocking the inner chamber and freeing the ancient Lich trapped inside.
Finding the Secret Passage in Mordus Cellar
To begin the quest, players must navigate to the cellar beneath Mordus' home in Driftwood. Searching the walls reveals an ornate skull mechanism that guards the entrance to the lower hidden crypt. You can unlock this entrance either by lockpicking the skull or by inserting a glowing eye gem found on a fallen dwarf.
Descending into the lower level brings your party into a room filled with sixteen pressure plates arranged in a grid. A heavy locked door blocks the way forward, requiring the correct activation sequence to proceed. Navigating this obstacle requires careful positioning and resource management.
Revealing the Solution Using Spirit Vision
The intended method to figure out the puzzle involves using the Spirit Vision ability near the locked door. Casting Spirit Vision reveals a glowing elemental diagram projected directly onto the wall surface. This diagram highlights specific grid tiles that must be weighted down simultaneously.
Each highlighted tile corresponds to a specific pressure plate on the floor grid. Players do not need special abilities to press these plates, as physical weight is all that is required. You can place heavy objects, vases, or party members onto the marked spots to activate them.
Step-by-Step Method to Solve the Grid
To trigger the mechanism correctly, identify the five specific plates marked in the Spirit Vision pattern. Position heavy inventory items, heavy vases, or individual companions on top of each designated tile. Once all five pressure plates are weighted down at the same time, the main doorway will automatically unlock.
If a plate fails to register, try re-positioning the item or stepping off and back onto the tile. Certain status effects or lightweight equipment can occasionally prevent character weight from triggering the plate properly. Double-checking each plate ensures the doorway opens without unexpected issues.
Confronting the Trapped Lich inside the Crypt
Passing through the unsealed door reveals a withered undead entity bound to an altar. Interacting with the control console allows players to press the correct button and release the creature. Freeing this ancient Lich initiates a challenging encounter that tests your combat preparation and tactical positioning.
Depending on your moral choices, you can assist the creature or engage it in battle for valuable rewards and experience. Completing this puzzle stands as one of the most memorable tactical challenges within Act 2 of Divinity: Original Sin 2. Preparing your team before opening the door ensures a smooth transition into the final phase of the quest.
