This guide details all romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, covering both long-term companions and one-night stands. Remember, your choices impact the narrative significantly.
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Romance in BG3:
Every romance option is available regardless of your character's gender. Two types exist: long-term relationships requiring sustained courtship, and short-term encounters. Choosing one romance may lock you out of others. Companion romances significantly alter their storylines.
All Romance Options:
Long-Term Companions:
- Shadowheart
- Gale
- Astarion
- Karlach
- Wyll
- Lae'zel
- Halsin
- Minthara
One-Night Stands:
- Mizora
- The Guardian/Emperor
- Drow Twins
- Haarlep
- Naoise Nallinto
Shadowheart:
- Keep her in your party and boost her approval (kindness, non-violence, respecting her privacy).
- In Act I, look for dialogue indicating a missed connection; a shared drink at the camp party leads to a romantic encounter.
- In Acts II and III, continue supporting her choices and complete her questline for final romantic scenes.
- Note: She may end the relationship if you pursue other romances, though this isn't always consistent.
Gale:
- Rescue him early, comply with his requests regarding magical items.
- Accept his invitation for a magic lesson in Act I.
- Support him during the Act I/II transition and his suicide mission.
- In Act III, read "The Annals of Karsus" and speak to him before resting to trigger the final scene.
- Note: He's not interested in open relationships.
Astarion:
- Build approval by prioritizing self-serving choices and sarcasm.
- Allow him to drink your blood.
- During the Act I party, choose flirtatious dialogue options and let him bite you.
- In Act II, take Raphael's deal to learn about his scars.
- In Act III, complete his questline for final scenes. Letting him complete the ritual allows you to become a vampire.
- Note: He's the most open-minded long-term partner.
Karlach:
- Side with her against the fake Paladins.
- Collect Infernal Iron and have Dammon repair her heart.
- At the camp party, express your feelings and initiate a romantic encounter.
- In Act II, further repair her heart.
- In Act III, take her on a date.
- Note: She's sensitive about you romancing others.
Wyll:
- Build approval through heroic actions and supporting his quests.
- Rescue Halsin and the Tieflings.
- During the Act I party, choose romantic dialogue options.
- In Act II, a romantic encounter occurs after a long rest.
- In Act III, help him save his father and complete his quest with Ansur.
Lae'zel:
- Raise approval through decisive action and intimidation.
- In Act I, express your interest to initiate a romance.
- In Act II, a duel leads to a romantic encounter.
- In Act III, her allegiance (Vlaakith or Orpheus) impacts the outcome.
- Note: She's not open to multiple partners.
Halsin:
- Rescue him and complete his questline in Act II.
- Keep him in your party and build approval through kindness and respect for nature.
- Exhaust his dialogue options daily.
- A romantic encounter occurs once his approval is high enough.
Minthara:
- Side with her against the Emerald Grove.
- Express your allegiance to her during and after the battle.
- A romantic encounter occurs at the goblin camp party.
- Note: This path significantly alters the game's narrative.
One-Off Romances:
These are detailed in individual sections within the original text. They are generally shorter encounters with specific requirements and potential consequences.
Remember to save frequently to experiment with different romance options!
