Bladur\'s Gate 3: Complete Romance Guide

This guide details all romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, categorizing them into long-term and one-night stand possibilities. Remember, choices have consequences, and some romances may be mutually exclusive.

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• All Romance Options
• Shadowheart
• Gale
• Astarion
• Karlach
• Wyll
• Lae'zel
• Halsin
• Minthara
• One-Night Stand Options

Romance in BG3 Explained:

All romance options are available regardless of your character's gender. However, relationships vary in length and commitment. Some are fleeting encounters, while others require sustained effort and careful choices to cultivate. Choosing certain paths can lock you out of others. Companions offer unique relationship experiences, making it impossible to fully explore every option in a single playthrough.

All Romance Options:

These companions can be pursued for long-term romances:

• Shadowheart
• Gale
• Astarion
• Karlach
• Wyll
• Lae'zel
• Halsin
• Minthara

One-Night Stand Options:

These characters offer short-term romantic encounters:

• Mizora
• Guardian/Emperor
• Drow Twins
• Haarlep
• Naoise Nallinto

Shadowheart:

To romance Shadowheart:

1. Keep her in your party.
2. Boost her approval by being kind, non-violent, and respecting her privacy. Supporting her against Lae'zel helps significantly.
3. In Act I, look for the "missed a chance to connect" dialogue or wait for the camp party. Choose to spend time with her, and select positive romantic options.
4. In Act II, support her regardless of your choice regarding Selune or Shar.
5. In Act III, complete her quest for a final romantic scene. Be mindful that romancing other characters might end your relationship with her.

Gale:

To romance Gale:

1. Rescue him early.
2. Comply with his requests regarding magical items.
3. In Act I, participate positively in his magic lesson.
4. Support him during the Act I/II transition.
5. In Act III, keep him alive, read "The Annals of Karsus," and speak to him before a long rest, selecting romantic dialogue options. Gale is not open to open relationships.

Astarion:

To romance Astarion:

1. Keep him in your party and make self-serving choices.
2. Let him drink your blood.
3. At the party, choose romantic dialogue options and let him bite you.
4. In Act II, take Raphael's deal to learn about Astarion's scars and choose supportive dialogue.
5. In Act III, complete his quest for final romantic scenes. Astarion is the most open-minded to multiple partners among the long-term romance options.

Karlach:

To romance Karlach:

1. Support her against the fake Paladins.
2. Collect Infernal Iron and have Dammon help her.
3. At the party, express your feelings and find a way to kiss her.
4. In Act II, use Infernal Iron to repair her heart.
5. In Act III, take her on a date. Karlach is not open to open relationships.

Wyll:

To romance Wyll:

1. Boost his approval by acting heroic and helping others.
2. Rescue Halsin and the Tieflings.
3. Choose romantic options at the party.
4. In Act II, participate in the romantic encounter after a long rest.
5. In Act III, help him save his father and complete his quest with Ansur.

Lae'zel:

To romance Lae'zel:

1. Raise her approval by acting decisively and aggressively.
2. Speak to her in camp and express your feelings.
3. In Act II, participate in the duel.
4. In Act III, ensure she sides with Orpheus for a final romantic scene. Lae'zel is not open to multiple partners.

Halsin:

To romance Halsin:

1. Rescue him from the Goblin Camp.
2. Complete his quests in Act II before moving to Act III.
3. Keep him in your party and act kindly and fairly.
4. Exhaust his dialogue options and look for opportunities to discuss past lovers.
5. He will visit you at night when your approval is high enough.

Minthara:

To romance Minthara:

1. Side with the goblins and destroy the Emerald Grove.
2. Express your allegiance to her and choose romantic options.
3. Participate in the romantic encounter at the goblin party.

One-Night Stand Options:

These options provide brief romantic encounters and are detailed in separate sections within the original text, but are not expanded upon here for brevity. Refer to the original text for detailed instructions on pursuing each of these options.

Remember that this is a paraphrased and condensed version of the original guide. For complete details and nuances, consult the original source.