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Having an affair with one of your companions can be a good solution if you’re tired of completing quests and just want to focus on something else. Next, you’ll learn how to romance Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3. The chosen one of Shar can become not only a good friend but also a great soulmate if you know how to attract her. Don’t worry, we will provide you with all the necessary recommendations and tell you about the main events that you need to know about to achieve the result.
How to Increase Shadowheart Approval in Baldur’s Gate 3
(Updated on October 7, 2024 – updated links and format)
First, to start your relationship with Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, you will need to save her during the prologue because otherwise, she will die, and you will lose the opportunity to interact with her forever. With that obvious point, we can get into more specifics, namely what she approves and disapproves of. Just like with other companions, you can raise your value in Shadowheart’s eyes by doing things she likes. However, you will decrease it if you do something unacceptable, so it is important to know how to act. Below are examples of what Shadowheart approves and disapproves of.
Approves:
- Good treatment of children.
- Good attitude towards animals.
- Fighting against oppression and showing mercy to such people.
- Distrust of Githyanki.
- Support her and allow her to be faithful to Shar.
- Resolving conflict situations without the use of violence. Always try to use Persuasion and Deception to get praise.
Disapproves:
- When you are friends and agree with Lae’zel. She just can’t stand her.
- When you criticize her religion.
- Rash and cruel killings.
- Humiliation and superiority towards others.
Now that you know what you should do to attract a Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, let’s take a closer look at how to romance this lovely girl.
Interaction With Shadowheart During Act 1
The first and probably the main stage of the beginning of your relationship unfolds in Act 1. Here, to develop your relationship with Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, you must first complete the following quests:
- Rescuing the Druid Halsin.
- Save the Refugees.
Once you’ve done all of this, you’ll be able to get to the party at your camp. When that happens, you can talk to Shadowheart, and here are the dialog options you’ll need to choose:
- Tieflings?
- Are you worried Shar won’t approve?
- I’d be glad to. (If she offers to have a drink together).
- I’ll find you after everyone’s turned in for the night.
This scene will be the first step towards the beginning of your relationship with Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, so after the conversation, use the bed by the fire to speed up the time and continue on. After that, you can meet her on the cliff at night. Here you can talk to her again, and you can use any options in the conversation except the ones where you avoid her. Finally, if you do everything right, you will have a chance to kiss Shadowheart.
Interaction With Shadowheart During Act 2
In the second act, you will have to make an equally important decision, and your choice will determine the further development of your relationship with Shadowheart. When you find yourself in the Gauntlet of Shar, there are several possible scenarios. We’re going to tell you about the one that’s best for your relationship with Shadowheart.
After you defeat Balthazar in Baldur’s Gate 3, you will see that Shadowheart is holding the Spear of Night. She’ll try to kill Nightsong, but you’ll need to persuade her to stop, thus forcing her to turn away from the ideology of Shar. This will be quite difficult, as you will have to make a Charisma check with a DC 20. If you do it right, you’ll be able to talk to Shadowheart about continuing your relationship.
Interaction With Shadowheart During Act 3
In the final Baldur’s Gate 3 act, after Shadowheart turns away from Shar and is blessed by Selune, you can see the last romantic scene with her. It will be available in your camp after the next celebration and will take place at night. After Shadowheart tells you about her past and about Shar, she will say that she wants to forget about it and invite you to swim in the lake with her. Accept the offer and go into the water with her.
Now you know how to romance Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, and with our instructions, you shouldn’t face any difficulties with this charming character!
