Discover the secrets of a challenging mini-game in Baldur’s Gate 3. This guide will help you navigate a tricky carnival attraction and potentially acquire a unique item.
Location and Context
In Act 3, visit the festive Circus of the Last Days in Rivington. This lively area offers various entertaining activities and side quests. One particular attraction involves a wheel-spinning game with a steep entry fee of 500 gold. However, the game’s host may not be entirely forthcoming about the odds of winning. With careful strategy and a bit of luck, you might just beat the odds and claim an exceptional reward.
Spin Akabi’s Wheel of Wonders in Circus of Last Days
Players can visit the Circus of Last Days located in the western part of Rivington. There, they’ll encounter Akabi, a djinni running the Wheel of Wonders attraction. For 500 gold per spin, adventurers can try their luck at winning prizes.
However, astute players may notice that something isn’t quite right with this carnival game. The wheel is rigged, and Akabi uses his magical Djinni Ring to manipulate the results, ensuring that no one ever wins the grand prize. But with some clever thinking and a bit of sleight of hand, you can turn the tables on this trickster and claim the ultimate reward.
You can find Akabi the Djinni inside the Circus of Last Days (X: -69, Y: -73). This circus is in the northern part of the Village of Rivington, which you can visit during Act 3 of the game.
Once you start Act 3, simply walk along the path till you reach the Rivington waypoint near the entrance of the town. Turn left from there and keep going forward towards the Lower City. You should see Circus of the Last Days on your left.
Enter through the gate and make your way to the south part of the Circus, where you will be able to find Akabi the Djinni, who has a setup of spin the wheel game.
Once you start playing Akabi’s Wheel of Wonders in BG3, you will realize that you are just getting cheap prizes. Each time you spin the wheel, it will cost you 500 gold, and you end up with worthless junk. You will know that this game is rigged without even passing a Perception check.
If you confront and accuse Akabi that he is cheating, he will not agree and will transform your character into a cheese wheel and close his game, which we do not recommend.
How to win Akabi’s
To stop Akabi from cheating and win the Akabi Jackpot, you need to steal something from him. The said thing in question is the Djinni ring, which Akabi is using to rig his game and win non-stop. To steal the ring from Akabi, cast the Greater Invisibility spell on one of your characters. Disband them from the party and move them behind Akabi. Use sleight of Hand to steel Djinni ring from Akabi’s pocket.
Once you have taken the Djinni Ring from Akabi, you can take part in the Wheel of Wonders game again. Now, spin the wheel one more time, and this time, you will win Akabi’s jackpot. This will infuriate Akabi, and he will transport you to a jungle in another dimension with dinosaur enemies.
How to find Nyrulna and exit the Jungle
After being teleported to the jungle, you’ll need to navigate past some dinosaur-like creatures called Chult Alioramus. Make your way towards the portal exit, which is visible in the distance. Just before reaching the portal, you’ll find a locked chest to the left. This chest contains Nyrulna, the legendary trident. You can either unlock the chest on the spot or pick it up and bring it with you through the portal. Once you step through the portal, you’ll return to the Circus of the Last Days. If you weren’t able to unlock the chest in the jungle, you can now place it on the ground and have a party member with high lockpicking skills, like Astarion, open it for you.
The dinosaurs will hit you hard and will not be affected by your damage as they are damage-resistant. On top of that, these dinosaurs do not give any reward as you defeat them. It is best that you just avoid them and continue the path to leave the area. For that purpose, cast the Greater Invisibility spell and use stealth to avoid being detected.
Travel southwest until you reach a cave. Enter the cave, collect the loot inside, and then exit from the east side to follow a new path. Keep following the path till you reach the edge of the cliff, and on the other side, you can see a portal.
Use the Feather-Falling spell or potion to jump and make your way to the portal without taking fall damage. However, before you enter the portal, look at the chest next to it. This chest contains Nyrulna Trident, the ultimate prize of Akabi’s game.
Lockpick the chest with a DC20 roll, and you will get Nyrulna Legendary Trident in BG3 as a reward. If you don’t have lockpicks, you can carry the chest in your inventory and open it later. Once you have the trident or chest in your bag, interact with the portal to exit and reach the Circus of the Last Days. You have successfully won Akabi’s Jackpot in Baldur’s Gate 3, and your reward is a legendary weapon.
Here are the best strategies to pickpocket Akabi and win his rigged game in Baldur’s Gate 3
Preparation
- Use a character with high Dexterity and Sleight of Hand, such as Astarion, the vampire spawn origin character.
- Cast Guidance on your pickpocket character to gain a 1d4 bonus to the Sleight of Hand check.
- Equip the Smuggler’s Ring found near The Risen Road in Act 1, which provides a +2 bonus to Stealth and Sleight of Hand.
Pickpocketing Akabi
- Approach Akabi from behind while sneaking. Stay out of his line of sight represented by the red cone.
- Switch to turn-based mode to better control your actions and time. This prevents Akabi from moving around in real-time.
- Perform a Sleight of Hand check to successfully pickpocket Akabi’s Djinni Ring. The ring is likely the only item you can steal from him.
- If caught, try to talk your way out of it by using your Charisma and Persuasion skills. Bribing usually fails.
Winning the Game
- After stealing the ring, spin the wheel again. With the ring removed, Akabi can no longer cheat, and you will win the jackpot.
- Prepare for Akabi’s anger as he teleports you to a jungle dimension filled with dinosaurs. Use stealth and invisibility to navigate the area.
- Reach the floating platform at the end and open the chest with a high Sleight of Hand check to obtain the legendary Nyrulna trident.
What are the best ways to distract Akabi while pickpocketing
To successfully distract Akabi while pickpocketing him in Baldur’s Gate 3, consider the following strategies:
Conversation Distraction
- Engage Akabi in Conversation: Use one of your party members to initiate a conversation with Akabi. While he is distracted, switch control to your pickpocket character. This allows you to approach him stealthily without raising suspicion.
- Switch Characters: During the conversation, click on the character switch icon to control your most dexterous character. This way, you can sneak behind Akabi and attempt to pickpocket him without him noticing.
Turn-Based Mode
- Activate Turn-Based Mode: Switch to turn-based mode before attempting to pickpocket. This allows you to take your time and plan your actions without the pressure of real-time movement. You can move your pickpocket character into position without Akabi moving around.
Use of Spells and Abilities
- Cast Guidance: If you have a Cleric or another character who can cast spells, use Guidance on your pickpocket character. This spell grants an additional 1d4 bonus to your Sleight of Hand check, increasing your chances of success.
- Utilize Invisibility: If available, cast Invisibility on your pickpocket character. This will make it extremely difficult for Akabi to notice you while you attempt to steal the Djinni Ring.
Environmental Manipulation
- Create a Distraction: Use spells like Minor Illusion to create a sound or visual distraction nearby. This can draw Akabi’s attention away from your pickpocketing attempt.
- Darkness and Stealth: If the area allows, turn off light sources or cast spells like Fog Cloud to obscure visibility. This makes it harder for Akabi to see you, allowing you to approach undetected.
These strategies you can effectively distract Akabi while attempting to pickpocket him, increasing your chances of successfully stealing the Djinni Ring without getting caught.
