Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Baldur's Gate 3 guide, I show you the exact Tharchiate Codex location inside the Sorcerous Sundries vault. If you want to open the Necromancy of Thay in Act 3 and unlock the Danse Macabre spell to summon 6 ghouls, you need to know where to find the Tharchiate Codex. I'll also show you how to remove the Tharchiate Withering curse to get the permanent Tharchiate Vigor buff (+20 Temporary HP)!
Finding the Tharchiate Codex in BG3 in ACT 3 can be tricky since it’s hidden behind a series of puzzles in Ramazith's Tower and the Lower City's magic shop. I’ll walk you through the exact path to take through the portals, which doors to unlock in the vault (Silverhand, Evocation, and Wish), and how to avoid the traps protecting this legendary tome.
Once you obtain the Tharchiate Codex, the quest isn't over. You’ll need to read it to gain the knowledge required to finally finish the Necromancy of Thay questline. I explain how to manage the "Tharchiate Withering" debuff using Remove Curse and how that transforms into one of the best permanent buffs in the game: Tharchiate Vigor.
What you will learn in this guide:
- Tharchiate Codex Location: Where to find the codex & Step-by-step path through the Sorcerous Sundries Vault.
- Vault Puzzle Solution: Which doors to enter to reach the Elminster Section.
- How to Finish Necromancy of Thay: Connecting the Codex to the Ancient Tome.
- Danse Macabre Spell: How to unlock the ability to summon 6 Ghouls.
- Tharchiate Vigor Buff: How to get +20 Temporary HP after every Long Rest.
- Curse Removal: The easiest way to get rid of Tharchiate Withering.
Necromancy of Thay & Tharchiate Codex Guide Timestamps:
0:00 Where & How To Find Tharchiate Codex
0:16 How to enter the Sorcerous Sundries Vault
1:26 Tharchiate Codex Location (Vault Puzzle Solution)
4:15 Reading the Codex & Curing The Tharchiate Withering Curse
5:10 Obtaining the Danse Macabre spell with Necromancy of Thay in Act 3
5:28 How to use Danse Macabre (Ghoul Summon)
#FusionThunder #BG3
DISCLAIMER: Some links and discount codes included in this description might be affiliate links. With the links, I may earn a small commission if you purchase a product or service at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting me ❤️
In this Baldur's Gate 3 guide, I show you the exact Tharchiate Codex location inside the Sorcerous Sundries vault. If you want to open the Necromancy of Thay in Act 3 and unlock the Danse Macabre spell to summon 6 ghouls, you need to know where to find the Tharchiate Codex. I'll also show you how to remove the Tharchiate Withering curse to get the permanent Tharchiate Vigor buff (+20 Temporary HP)!
Finding the Tharchiate Codex in BG3 in ACT 3 can be tricky since it’s hidden behind a series of puzzles in Ramazith's Tower and the Lower City's magic shop. I’ll walk you through the exact path to take through the portals, which doors to unlock in the vault (Silverhand, Evocation, and Wish), and how to avoid the traps protecting this legendary tome.
Once you obtain the Tharchiate Codex, the quest isn't over. You’ll need to read it to gain the knowledge required to finally finish the Necromancy of Thay questline. I explain how to manage the "Tharchiate Withering" debuff using Remove Curse and how that transforms into one of the best permanent buffs in the game: Tharchiate Vigor.
What you will learn in this guide:
- Tharchiate Codex Location: Where to find the codex & Step-by-step path through the Sorcerous Sundries Vault.
- Vault Puzzle Solution: Which doors to enter to reach the Elminster Section.
- How to Finish Necromancy of Thay: Connecting the Codex to the Ancient Tome.
- Danse Macabre Spell: How to unlock the ability to summon 6 Ghouls.
- Tharchiate Vigor Buff: How to get +20 Temporary HP after every Long Rest.
- Curse Removal: The easiest way to get rid of Tharchiate Withering.
Necromancy of Thay & Tharchiate Codex Guide Timestamps:
0:00 Where & How To Find Tharchiate Codex
0:16 How to enter the Sorcerous Sundries Vault
1:26 Tharchiate Codex Location (Vault Puzzle Solution)
4:15 Reading the Codex & Curing The Tharchiate Withering Curse
5:10 Obtaining the Danse Macabre spell with Necromancy of Thay in Act 3
5:28 How to use Danse Macabre (Ghoul Summon)
#FusionThunder #BG3
DISCLAIMER: Some links and discount codes included in this description might be affiliate links. With the links, I may earn a small commission if you purchase a product or service at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting me ❤️
