Bladur\'s Gate 3: Complete Romance Guide

This guide explores the diverse romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, offering detailed walkthroughs for each romantic path, both long-term and fleeting. Remember, these relationships aren't mandatory but significantly enhance the gameplay experience.

Navigating Romance in BG3:

Crucially, all romance options are available regardless of your character's gender. However, the game features two romance types: long-term relationships requiring sustained courtship and shorter, one-night encounters. The approach varies greatly depending on the character and your goals. Furthermore, pursuing multiple romances simultaneously can lock you out of certain relationships. Timing and choices are critical. Engaging in a romance with a companion profoundly alters your interactions with them, making it impossible to experience every romance in a single playthrough.

Long-Term Romance Options:

These companions offer the potential for enduring relationships throughout the campaign:

• Shadowheart: Maintain her approval by showing kindness, avoiding violence, and respecting her privacy. Key moments include Act I's shared bottle and subsequent interactions, Act II choices regarding Selune or Shar, and Act III's quest completion. Be mindful that she may end the relationship if you pursue others.

• Gale: Rescue him early, comply with his requests, and participate in his magic lessons. Support him during the Act I/II transition and read "The Annals of Karsus" in Act III before a long rest, then speak with him. He's not open to an open relationship.

• Astarion: Boost his approval by choosing self-serving options and allowing him to drink your blood. Key moments include the Act I party, exploring his scars, Act II's deal with Raphael, and Act III's quest completion. He's more open-minded than other companions regarding other romantic involvements.

• Karlach: Support her against the Paladins, gather Infernal Iron, and address her heart condition. Key moments include the Act I party, cooling her down, Act II's visit to Dammon, and Act III's date. She's highly sensitive to infidelity.

• Wyll: Act heroically, help others, and support him in his quests. Key moments include rescuing Halsin, the Act I party, the Act II dance, and Act III's quest completion.

• Lae'zel: Act decisively and aggressively; she appreciates action over diplomacy. Key moments include raising her approval, the Act II duel, and Act III's choice regarding Vlaakith or Orpheus. She's not open to multiple partners.

• Halsin: Rescue and fully complete his quests before the end of Act II. Maintain his approval by showing kindness and reverence for nature. Key moments include completing his quests and subsequent interactions.

• Minthara: Side with her against the Emerald Grove, showing unwavering support. Key moments include the Goblin Camp encounter and the subsequent interactions. This path significantly alters the game's narrative.

One-Off Romance Options:

These characters offer shorter romantic encounters:

• Mizora: Requires Wyll in your party and avoiding siding with Minthara. The encounter occurs in Act III at Wyrm's Rock Fortress.

• Guardian/Emperor: Protect the Guardian/Emperor in the Act II/III transition. This involves evolving into a Half-Ilithid and visiting their hideout.

• Drow Twins: Found in Sharess' Caress in Act III; you can either complete a quest for Mamzell Amira or pay directly.

• Haarlep: Found in Raphael's boudoir in the House of Hope.

• Naoise Nallinto: Found in Sharess' Caress in Act III; access requires unlocking a door.

This guide provides a starting point; specific dialogue choices and actions may influence the outcomes. Remember to save frequently to explore different paths and relationships.