Once you’ve played Baldur’s Gate 3 for a while, you’ve probably noticed that Gale has an unfortunate habit of dying—a lot. In fact, according to Larian Studios, he’s the most frequently downed companion in the game. Whether he’s caught in a fireball, miscalculates an enemy’s range, or happens to be standing exactly where you were about to drop an AoE spell, it’s almost a guarantee that you’ll see him bite the dust at least once.
But Gale doesn’t wait for a Revivify scroll like any other fallen companion; his death triggers a sequence where his ghostly projection appears, rattling off an urgent set of instructions about how to revive Gale. So, what exactly do you need to do to bring him back? This guide will walk you through the process of resurrecting Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What Happens When Gale Dies in BG3?
If Gale dies in combat and you don’t immediately revive him with a Scroll of Revivify or a Cleric spell, his spirit projection appears and gives you very urgent instructions on how to resurrect him. He’ll also quiz you on them, though failing doesn’t lock you out of reviving him. Gale’s death is connected to a quest called “In Case of Death…“, and if you don’t follow his instructions, you might miss out on a special reward. So let’s break it down step by step.
How to Revive Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3
After Gale in BG3 dies, you’ll notice something unusual. A ghostly version of him appears and starts giving you very specific instructions. He’ll tell you that there’s a special item in his inventory that you need to use. Loot Gale’s body to find a pouch wrapped in scarlet, yellow, and purple threads. Beware of Necrotic Aura getting out of his body, as it’s harmful to any being in its range.
The pouch is locked, and if you open it incorrectly, you won’t be able to access what’s inside. Gale’s projection doesn’t give you much time to process the instructions, but here’s the correct way to do it: Pull the purple thread and twist it counterclockwise. Do this correctly, and the pouch will open. Messing it up means you might need to reload your last save.
Inside the pouch, you’ll find a letter and a flute. Read the letter first—it contains instructions that you’ll need for the next step. Once you’ve done that, take out the flute because you need to play a tune to bring your wizard buddy back. Right-click and choose ‘read‘ to see the notes in these corners: top-left corner (A), top-right corner (D), bottom-right corner (D), bottom-left corner (E). The letter gives you the exact notes you need to play on the flute, and if you spell it out, it says: D – E – A – D.
Select the flute from your inventory and play these notes in that order. After you finish your performance, a Magical Mephit (a little imp-like flying creature) will appear. It’ll ask you a question: “What is your name?”, you need to respond with the correct phrase: “K’ha’ssji’trach’ash.”
If you follow all the steps correctly, the Mephit will breathe on the letter, turning it into a True Scroll of Resurrection. This is better than a normal Revivify scroll because it fully restores Gale’s health when you use it. All that’s left now is to take the True Scroll of Resurrection, use it on Gale’s body, and watch as your wizard companion revives in Baldur’s Gate 3.
At first, reviving Gale might seem like a minor inconvenience—after all, he’s only a fallen companion. However, this wizard has a secret, one that makes his survival far more important than you might think. If you leave him dead or fail to resurrect him rightly, you will miss not only a powerful spellcaster but also cutting yourself off from Gale’s storylines in the game. Gale’s backstory has a link with some major plot elements, and his knowledge of ancient magic can be of great use in the later acts. Gale is one of the most powerful damage-dealing companions in BG3. Without him, you will lose access to some of the strongest spells, including Fireball, Counterspell, and eventually Wish.
