Editing Shadowheart

[[File:Shadowheartheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|{{Infobox
|title = Shadowheart in her default armour
|Race = [[Half-Elf| High Half-Elf]]
|Class = [[Cleric]]
|Sub-class = [[Trickery Domain]]
|Background = [[Urchin]]
|Type = [[Companion]] / [[Character_Creation#Origins|Origin Character]]
}}]]

'''Shadowheart''' is an [[Character_Creation#Origins|Origin]] character in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a [[companion]] early on.

She is a [[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]] with the [[Urchin]] background.

{{quote|{{{quote|We're in this together, but I'll happily go it alone. My faith will keep me company.
::::::::::<sub>Shadowheart's strong devotion.</sub>}}}}}

== Gameplay ==
As a [[Cleric]], Shadowheart is capable of casting spells, healing and buffing allies, and tanking damage for her party. Her subclass is [[Trickery Domain]], allowing her to cast a variety of stealth and illusion magic not normally available to Clerics.

=== Starting Stats ===

{{AttributeBlock|12|14|14|10|16|10}}

=== Skill Proficiencies ===
* [[Sleight of Hand]]
* [[Stealth]]
* [[Religion]]
* [[Insight]]

=== Spells Known ===
As a [[Cleric]], Shadowheart automatically knows all non-cantrip Cleric spells.
* Level 1: [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]], [[File:Bless Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bless]] [[Bless]], {{Icon|Command Halt Icon.png|30px}} [[Command]], [[File:Create Water.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Create or Destroy Water]] [[Create or Destroy Water]], [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]], [[File:Guiding Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Guiding Bolt]] [[Guiding Bolt]], [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]], [[File:Inflict Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Inflict Wounds]] [[Inflict Wounds]], [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]], [[File:Shield Of Faith Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shield of Faith]] [[Shield of Faith]]
* Cantrips: [[File:Guidance Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Guidance]] [[Guidance]], [[File:Resistance Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Resistance]] [[Resistance]], [[File:Sacred Flame Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sacred Flame]] [[Sacred Flame]], [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Half-Elf)


== Recruitment ==
Shadowheart can be recruited in [[Chapter One]].
* Shadowheart is first encountered on the [[Nautiloid]] during the [[Prologue]], trapped inside a [[Mind Flayer]] pod. She can be freed by interacting with the nearby console or using certain class-restricted dialogue options on the pod. If she is freed, she will join the party as a temporary companion. Upon escaping the Nautiloid, she leaves the party.
* Shadowheart is encountered again a second time at the [[Ravaged Beach]] inside the [[Wilderness]]. If she was freed from the pod during the [[Prologue]], she will be unconscious on the ground and wake up when interacted with. If she was not freed, she will instead be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby [[Dank Crypt]]. Either way, she can be invited to join the party after speaking with her.
* If Shadowheart is not interacted with at the [[Ravaged Beach]], she will move to the [[Druid Grove]] on her own in search of a healer. She can be spoken with there and invited to join the party.


== Background ==
A loyal cleric of [[Shar]], Shadowheart is the sole survivor of a holy mission undertaken on the Mistress of the Night's behest. She alone must deliver a relic of immense power to her coven in [[Baldur's Gate]], while threatened by a strange new magic that is burgeoning from within.


== Personality ==
Shadowheart is guarded and hesitant to reveal information about herself, her motives, or the relic she carries.  She displays a particular distrust of [[Githyanki]] such as [[Lae'zel]]. Often, she seems indifferent to the plight of others; however, she does not explicitly take pleasure in their suffering, and will disapprove of unnecessary cruelty and violence.  She will usually approve of finding non-violent solutions to situations, and treating animals and children with compassion. Above all, Shadowheart values pragmatism.


== Interactions ==
=== Approval ===
Shadowheart likes finding pragmatic and efficient solutions to problems. She appreciates discretion, privacy, and open-mindedness. Shadowheart generally responds well to acts of heroism.

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Shadowheart to gain [[approval]].
{{SpoilerBox|
==== Act 1 ====
* Persuade the Tieflings to let Lae'zel go without a fight.
* Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her.
* Kill the skeletons inside the Dank Crypt and trigger her "!", tell her you agree with her.
* Read the Book of the Dead Gods inside Dank Crypt and succeed the Religion Check.
* In camp on the first night tell her you agree with her about finding a healer as soon as possible.
* Persuade Aradin and Zevlor to stop fighting.
* Refuse to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the Tieflings stay
* When Arka is distraught over Kanon's death, tell her to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood
* Persuade Arka not to kill Sazza.
* Show the Tiefling Guex how to fight.
* Rally the Tiefling children during their training.
* Persuade Kagha to free Arabella.
* Swear to take the Wyvern Poison.
* Decline the devil's offer to remove the tadpole.
* Tell her you would never trust a devil.
* Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin.
* Persuade the goblins to let you pass into the Blighted Village.
* Tell her that you don't care who she worships.
* Ask her about her faith, then persuade her that you have no problems with it.
* Talk about her missing memories, make her promise to point out Night Orchids.
* When entering the Sunlit Wetlands, pass the check to break the illusion, then BAA at the redcaps when you speak to them.
* Demand that Crusher kiss your foot.
* Agree to Abdirak's ritual for Loviatar.
* Pass the Deception Check when speaking to the Githyanki Patrol.
* When she has odd magical flare-up, choose to change the subject and ignore it.
* Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power.
* Pet Scratch.
* Pet the Owlbear cub or send him to your camp.
}}


=== Disapproval ===
Shadowheart dislikes those that disapprove of her worship or people pressing her for answers or details. She does not like needless cruelty or violence and can respond unfavorably to being too open with untrustworthy or unknown individuals.

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Shadowheart to lose [[approval]].
{{SpoilerBox|
==== Act 1 ====
* Attack the Tieflings.
* Recruit Lae'zel into the party
* Let Lae'zel make Zorru bow.
* Tell Lae'zel she's good at interrogations.
* Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole.
* Tell Astarion you trust him.
* Take her to the Chicken Chase in the Goblin Camp, and tell her not to be hasty.
* Agree to kill [[Karlach]] for Anders.
* Pick a fight with Priestess Gut while she is still on her throne
}}


=== Romance ===
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]].

The following section explains Shadowheart's romance.
{{SpoilerBox|
Similarly to other characters, her first important romance scene will be unlocked during the Party by proposing to have a drink in private with you. '''Shadowheart will only propose it to you if you sided with the Tieflings and if you have at least medium approval.''' You'll meet her away from camp later that night, where you will have a deep conversation. After some dialogue, the camera fades and returns a few hours later showing both of you laying on the ground, holding hands. You can choose to kiss her, and then both will return to camp. 

Next day, you can have a conversation with her regarding the previous night. Her dialogue will depend on her level of approval.
}}


== Trivia ==
* Shadowheart is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10804818/?ref_=tt_cl_t_12 Jennifer English].
* According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larian_Studios Larian Studios], until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall.


== Gallery ==
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File:Shadowheart-beta.png|200px|thumb|left|Shadowheart's appearance pre-release
File:Shadowheart-promotional.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Shadowheart's promotional art
File:Shadowheart-ea.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Shadowheart during ''Early Access''.
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