Get into and through the underground passage?

[Zottel]

How hard is it to get into and through the underground passage, I mean the one after you defeat the goblin camp (and I thought that was already hard) and was recommended by the druid? I don't want to cry here, but rather look for general tips to get through there. Is it advisable to try to defeat the witch now or should I leave her alone for now? It seems to me that she and especially her Minions are currently invincible. My squad, Me (fighter), Shadowheart, Astarion and Gale is now at level 4, is that doable or should I level up more before. Any other general advice without spoilers?

[.Master Jiren, The Strongest]

if you thought the goblin camp was hard i dont think you should fight the witch.

as for the under dark, i dont want to give you spoilers but theres a couple fights that you'll just sort of walk into with little chance to avoid it, and they are almost as hard as the witch.

im sorry but, if you thought the goblins were hard, the under dark will scar you for life.

However, if you can get to level 5 and gain access to Fireball I think you'll find the game gets a lot easier.

I suggest giving Gale the moderately armored feat at level 4 so that he can equip strong armor and a shield to make him die less (and maintain his concentration saving throws more often since he will get hit less often). I reccomending switching Astarion out of being a rogue into something more useful like a ranger unless you just reallly enjoy the rogue character. Both shadowheart and your fighter need to be as high AC as absolutely possible.

i think the game will get easier when you get more experience with the game and its systems. But level 5 is a big game changer as you'll get extra attack and access to 3rd level spells.

[Zottel]

Thanks to you. I think I will browse the starting area a bit and try to get to level 5 before I continue. Your tips help a lot.

[IdealPoint]

When you say you beat the goblin camp, do you mean you cleared the blighted village, went past there and cleared the goblins from the exterior of their base, and cleared their base (including the three leaders)? If so you should be more than strong enough to beat the hag.

If you mean you just cleared the blighted village, then go look in the various buildings in the blighted village for cellars, basements, and secrets. There are at least two interesting fights to get through before attempting the goblin camp or the hag. I you fully clear the blighted village but still don't feel strong I would recommend trying the hag again. The things that I did that let me win: take the mask off immediately after getting through the illusory door. Sneak attack the caster in the back when fighting the hag's followers. In the final fight make sure to have your whole party over relatively close to where she becomes visible, and prespread your party. Use magic missile to instantly KO at least two illusions. Put a debuff on the hag so you know which is the real one. After her tricks are over she is very easy to finish off 4v1. Just don't let her illusions nuke you down.