Escape from Avernus Gazetteer (chapter 4 and 5 guide) available now
The Escape from Avernus Gazetteer, a guide to running chapter 4 and 5 of Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, is available now on the DMs Guild.
This guide provides a collection of resources to help you manage the party's retrieval of the Sword of Zariel and escape from Avernus while avoiding some common trouble spots. Inside, you will find:
- Notes and revisions for the Scab and Idyllglen
- A redesigned roster of enemies at Idyllglen that better fits the campaign backstory
- Detailed information on the Companion, the chains, and the other steps needed to save Elturel
- Additional encounter suggestions for the endgame
- A clearer, more intuitive way of organizing the final chapter
- Suggestions for finding Zariel and tips for balancing the encounter
- Mapping suggestions and distances for all locations
- Four additional monster stat blocks you can add to your campaign
With these resources, you can give your campaign an unforgettable finale.
While you're at the DMs Guild, you may also be interested in picking up these other guides and expansions for Descent into Avernus and additional content set in Baldur's Gate.
Descent into Avernus:
Baldur's Gate Gazetteer (chapter 1-2 guide)
Avernus Gazetteer (chapter 3 guide)
Burial in Baldur's Gate (alternative campaign opening)
Escape from Elturel (alternative campaign opening)
Baldur's Gate adventures:
Baldur's Gate Break-Ins (collection of heist adventures)
Burial in Baldur's Gate Collected Edition (complete level 1-5 campaign)
Head over to the DMs Guild and check them out!
Posted Jan 27, 2026, 1:52 PM UTC