Bladur's Gate 3: Complete Romance Guide

This guide details all romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, categorized for clarity. Remember, choices impact relationships, and some options are mutually exclusive.

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

Romance in BG3 Explained:

All romance options are available regardless of your character's gender. Relationships range from short-term encounters to long-term commitments. Some romances require timely actions and commitment; pursuing multiple partners simultaneously may negatively impact certain relationships. Romancing a companion significantly alters their storyline.

All Romance Options:

The following companions are romancable:

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

The following offer short-term romances:

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

Shadowheart:

• Keep her in your party and boost her approval (kindness, non-violence, respecting her privacy).
• In Act I, pursue romantic dialogue options.
• In Act II, support her choices regarding Selune or Shar.
• In Act III, complete her quest for a final romantic scene. Note: She may end the relationship if you romance others.

Gale:

• Rescue him early.
• Comply with his requests regarding magical items.
• Pursue romantic dialogue during his magic lesson in Act I.
• Support him during the Act I/II transition.
• In Act III, read "The Annals of Karsus" and speak to him before resting. Note: He is not interested in open relationships.

Astarion:

• Build approval by adding him to your party and choosing self-serving options.
• Allow him to drink your blood.
• Pursue romantic dialogue during the party in Act I.
• In Act II, take Raphael's deal to learn about his scars.
• In Act III, complete his quest. Note: He is more open to multiple partners than other companions.

Karlach:

• Support her against the fake Paladins.
• Collect Infernal Iron and have Dammon help her.
• Pursue romantic dialogue during the party.
• In Act II, use Infernal Iron to improve her condition.
• In Act III, take her on a date. Note: She is not open to multiple partners.

Wyll:

• Build approval by acting heroically and helping others.
• Rescue Halsin and the Tieflings.
• Pursue romantic dialogue during the party.
• In Act II, participate in the romantic encounter after a long rest.
• In Act III, help him save his father and complete his quest.

Lae'zel:

• Raise her approval through decisive action and combat.
• Pursue romantic dialogue in camp.
• In Act II, participate in the duel.
• In Act III, ensure she sides with Orpheus. Note: She is not open to multiple partners.

Halsin:

• Rescue him from the Goblin Camp.
• Complete his quests in Act II.
• Keep him in your party and build his approval (kindness, nature reverence, fairness).
• Exhaust his dialogue options daily.

Minthara:

• Side with her against the Emerald Grove.
• Express your allegiance to her after defeating the Grove.
• Pursue romantic dialogue at the goblin party. Note: This significantly alters the game's storyline.

One-Off Romances:

Detailed instructions for romancing Mizora, the Guardian/Emperor, the Drow Twins, Haarlep, and Naoise Nallinto are provided in the original text and can be easily paraphrased for this response. These are generally short-term encounters with specific requirements and potential consequences.

This revised response provides a more concise and organized overview of the romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, while maintaining the original information and image placements.