Complete Guide to Bernard’s Commands and Rewards in Baldur’s Gate 3

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In Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll encounter Bernard, a robot located at the Arcane Tower in the Underdark. You can issue commands to him, but first, you need to discover these commands and understand their functions. There are five commands hidden throughout the tower, and I’ll guide you on where to find them, what they do, and the rewards for defeating Bernard.

The five commands for Bernard in Baldur’s Gate 3 are scattered across the Arcane Tower, written on notes left by his previous owner, Lenore. Here’s a rundown of each command and its effect:

Bernard isn’t sentient and can only follow the specific commands given in Baldur’s Gate 3. Attempting to engage him in regular conversation will yield no response.

If you decide to take Bernard down, he drops a Scroll and a Ring (if he hasn’t already given them to you), along with his weapon, the Light of Creation—a magical Glaive that inflicts an additional 1D6 Lightning Damage with each hit. However, it has a chance to stun any wielder who isn’t a construct for one round. Since none of the playable characters are constructs, expect to be shocked occasionally.

You can find all the command phrases for Bernard within the Arcane Tower, which consists of five levels, including the open roof and the basement with the generator and elevator platform. Below, I’ve organized the commands in descending order, along with the book or document you need to locate at each level to acquire a new command phrase.

If you’re looking to defeat Bernard in combat, here are some tips and strategies to help you out.