This guide details all romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, categorized for clarity. Remember, choices have consequences, and some romances may be mutually exclusive.
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All Main Romance Options
Baldur's Gate 3 offers several long-term romance options, each with unique requirements and storylines. Your character's gender doesn't affect availability.
Romance Mechanics:
- Approval Rating: Building a companion's approval through dialogue choices is crucial.
- Timing: Some romance options have specific timing windows.
- Exclusivity: Many companions are not open to polyamorous relationships. Choosing one often precludes others.
Available Companions:
Shadowheart:
- Approval: Kindness, non-violence, respecting her privacy.
- Key Moments: Act I camp party, Act II Selune/Shar choices, Act III quest completion.
- Note: Jealousy; infidelity may end the relationship.
Gale:
- Approval: Supporting his choices, showing concern for his well-being.
- Key Moments: Act I magic lesson, Act I-II transition, Act III "The Annals of Karsus."
- Note: Not open to an open relationship.
Astarion:
- Approval: Self-serving choices, sarcasm, showing interest in his past.
- Key Moments: Act I camp party, Act II Raphael's deal, Act III quest completion.
- Note: Most tolerant of other romantic interests among main companions.
Karlach:
- Approval: Kindness, understanding, supporting her needs.
- Key Moments: Act I Infernal Engine repair, Act I camp party, Act II further repairs, Act III date.
- Note: Very jealous; infidelity will likely end the relationship.
Wyll:
- Approval: Heroic actions, helping others, supporting his struggles.
- Key Moments: Act I camp party, Act II long rest scene, Act III quest completion.
Lae'zel:
- Approval: Direct action, fighting, intimidation.
- Key Moments: Act I approval building, Act II duel, Act III siding with Orpheus.
- Note: Not open to multiple partners.
Halsin:
- Approval: Kindness, respect for nature, fairness.
- Key Moments: Rescuing him, completing his quests, building rapport in Act II.
Minthara:
- Approval: Siding with her against the Emerald Grove.
- Key Moments: Goblin camp choice, Act II party.
- Note: Significant impact on the overall game narrative.
All One-Off Romance Options
These options offer shorter, less involved romantic encounters.
- Mizora: Requires Wyll in your party, specific timing in Act III.
- Guardian/Emperor: Requires protecting them, possibly evolving into a Half-Ilithid.
- Drow Twins: Found in Sharess' Caress in Act III.
- Haarlep: Found in Raphael's house, House of Hope.
- Naoise Nallinto: Found in Sharess' Caress in Act III.
This guide provides a framework. Specific dialogue choices and actions may vary slightly depending on your playthrough. Save frequently to experiment!
