Jaheira/Approval

Overview

Approval

Banter

Jaheira favors direct approaches and is not interested in flattery. She loves snarky jokes even at her own expense. She approves of good deeds no matter how small they are.

Greetings

Depending on their approval rating, Jaheira may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

• "Speak, so long as you have something sensible to say."
• "What."

Neutral and Medium (0 - 39):

• "Speak."
• "Yes?"
• "Well - are we ready for the road once more?" (in camp)

High (40+):

• "The cub speaks."
• "What is it, cub?"

Approval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Jaheira to gain approval.

Act Two

Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Mind Flayer Colony

In the Necrotic Laboratory:

• Talking to the Fresh Mind, wish them good night  +1

At the Morgue:

• If Us survived the Nautiloid and you already freed it, when Chop speaks to you, order him to stand aside or die  +1
• If you killed Us, when Chop speaks to you, answer that you will send him to join it  +1

After the final fight with Apostle of Myrkul

Speaking to Jaheira:

• Say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too  +1
• Agree to have her in the party (either joining you now or waiting at the camp)  +1

Speaking to Minthara:

• When Minthara tells you she is going to kill Orin and seize the cult leadership, say eradicating the Elder Brain may be wiser  +1
• OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, and then say that her vision of the future is shaped by violence  +1
• OR Say that her idea is madness, and you need to eradicate the cult and the brain  +1

Act Three

Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

Talking to Yenna:

• Offer her help:
  • Give some coin OR some food  +2 (either option, giving food available for all characters except Druid)
  • OR Suggest to find a guard for her  +2 (available for all characters except Cleric)
  • Playing as a Druid, conjure some berries and herbs for her  +2
  • Playing as a Cleric or a Monk, suggest to find the nearest temple  +2
  • Playing as a Ranger, suggest to track her mother down  +2

▶ Note: Offering Yenna food OR promising to look for her mum after using class-based Ranger line brings  +2 more points

Elsewhere:

• Tell Tinker Nayzeem that the way people treat refugees is terrible.  +1
• Playing as a Baldurian character, tell Saer Grotpoll that his own accent is Rivingtonian  +1
• Near Requisitioned Barn, donate some gold to Manip Nestor.  +2
• Playing as a Ranger, tell Fortuno Dibbs to relax, because dogs are sensitive to emotions  +1
• Try and help the Dying Stone Lord Thug.  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Druid, apply a natural salve to his wound  +1

▶ Note: These options are available only if Orin is not impersonating the Thug

• Playing as a Barbarian, in the Abandoned Windmill basement yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" at the newborn mind flayer  +1
• Playing as Astarion origin, at the Gur Camp tell Ulma you will do what you can for her tribe's children  +1

Near the Requisitioned Barn:

• Talking to Mattis outside the barn, tell him to watch himself because Baldur's Gate is big and dangerous.  +1

▶ Note: This option is available only if tiefling kids survived in Acts One and Two

• Donate gold to Manip Nestor.  +1

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

• Agree to Wulbren's proposal to blow up the Steel Watch Foundry and take the Runepowder Bomb  +1

▶Note: Druid, Rogue and Sorcerer characters will have unique lines for this option

• OR Tell him that you'll take the bomb but use it only as a last resort.  +1
• OR Suggest to contact the Gondians first, so that they might see reason.  +1
• OR, if Barcus Wroot is nearby and butts in, agree and say it sounds like a mass murder  +2

Dealing with Orin's guises:

• If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell her you would never kill someone you cared about.  +1

▶ Note: When playing as Karlach or Wyll origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 3)

• • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, tell her you do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade  +1
• If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that one can't just kill innocent people  +1

▶ Note: This line goes for the Custom origin (Tav). If playing as any other Origin, except Dark Urge, it might have unique formulation

• OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer  +1
• OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer  +1

• If Orin is impersonating Dying Stone Lord Thug, succeed a passive DC 20 Perception check, and then:
• Say you'll stay with him until the end  +2
  • OR Say you'll make it quick  +2
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, resist the urge to torment him  +2

At the Sword Coast Couriers and kennels:

• Report to Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers fought to the last feather OR that you've found the enemy and pigeons fought bravely against it.  +1 (formulation varies depending on whether you have met Tara on the roof or not)
• Make Angry Mar'hyah to let you keep Scratch, using Persuasion, Intimidation or class-based Druid, Fighter or Paladin options.  +1
  • Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via Deception or Intimidation.  +1

At the Open Hand Temple:

• Offer Sister Yannis help with investigating the double murder and proving Brilgor's innocence  +1
• Agree to bear Monk Manifestation's curse and withstand its madness.  +3
• Tell Tara to stop eating the carrier pigeons.

Circus of the Last Days:

• At the entrance, convince Klaus to let you in, bribing him, using Persuasion, Intimidation, Deception or any class-based option except pretending to be a friend of Gortash's +1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say you've used to be a murderer  +1
  • OR, Playing as an Archfey Warlock, first say that you never pass up a faerie mischief  +1
• Speaking with Zara the mummy, say you don't understand her, and then mime her grunting  +1

Dealing with Akabi the djinni:

• Tell him that he is VERY LOUD.  +1
• Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel  +1
  • If successful, play again and try to distract Akabi, letting out a loud fart  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, ask him about his adventures  +1
  • OR Provoke him to transform you  +1
• After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it  +1 (either option)
  
• Talking to Boney the mephit, call his wife Stoney magnificent  +1
  • OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Druid, say they both are magnificent  +1

Dealing with Popper the kobold trader:

• Grab Dribbles's hand from his counter, and then:
  • Persuade him to give you the hand for free  +1
  • Intimidate him to let you go with the hand  +1
  • Use Deception to make him lower the price  +1

▶ Note: Class-based Deception lines for Wizard, Warlock or Sorcerer do not give approval ^{[Needs Verification]}

• Playing as a Paladin or a Cleric, tell him that graverobbing is a profane act  +1
• If talking to Popper after defeating false Dribbles, say that offering 'treatoes' now is a bit callous.  +1
  

Dealing with caged beasts:

• Talking to Shadow-Whiskers, break the lock on her cage.  +1 (works with or without  Speak with Animals)
• Talking to Crimson, give him some meat OR promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory)  +1 (either option)
  • After defeating false Dribbles, talk to Crimson again and scold the circus staff for starving him OR propose to open his cage up. +1 (either option)
  • OR, Say you'd have killed him before he hurts anyone else  +1

Watching Dribbles's show:

• Say "What a corny joke."  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, interrupt him with your own pun  +1
• Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, except Jaheira herself  +1
  • Then insist on your choice and cheer them  +1 (including herself and unique line for Minthara)
• If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, except "something about my brain" and unique line for The Dark Urge  +1

Talking to Lucretious:

• After defeating false Dribbles, tell her that killing clowns is a rare treat  +1
• When Lucretious asks you to find real Dribbles, answer that you are expensive  +1
• When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, say it was pleasure to meet her  +1

Wyrm's Crossing

• At the entrance gate, consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher.  +1
• Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo  +1
• At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, choose "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber" line.  +1
  • When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again  +1

▶ Note: It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to these lines

• At The Velveteen Elixir, talking to Stylin' Horst, choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit"  +1 (either option)
• At Fraygo's Flophouse, tell Adventurer Drim that the word "adventurer" means nothing anymore.  +1
• At Sharess' Caress, speaking to Valeria, say you're here just to have a drink, and then propose a toast to ADVENTURE!  +1 (The option is available only after you've started Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders quest)

Danthelon's Dancing Axe

• When speaking to Geraldus and Chelvin, succeed an Insight check and then:
  • Expose the doppelgangers before Jaheira  +2
  • OR Wait for Jaheira's signal  +2
  • OR Ask Jaheira what does "Selûne's Tears" codeword mean. +2
  • OR Attack them straightaway  +2
  • OR, Playing as a Sorcerer, choose class-based dialogue option  +2
  • Successfully probe Jaheira's thoughts for directions.  +5
• Speaking to Geraldus after the fight, stand to him, telling Jaheira:
  • That the choice to live or die must be his only  +10
  • OR That it was her fault, while Geraldus lived to warn her  +10
• Agree to find Minsc right away.  +2

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

• Get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the Admission Pass, showing Lower City Pass obtained from Valeria, using Nashkellan's report, bribing Blaze Elin, or passing any of class-based checks.  +1

At the Flaming Fist quarters:

• Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you.  +1

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest:

• Wake other guards  +1

▶ Note: Waking guards gains approval only after discovering by any available means that Reynash was stealing from others.

• Find out that Reynash needs gold, and then:
  • Tell him to get a grip  +1
  • OR Give him 300 gold to take the ferry  +1

Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not):

• Successfully use  Detect Thoughts on him and pretend to be a new recruit  +1
• OR Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing  +1 (requires DC 10 Persuasion check if you have spotted Reynash's lockpick or DC 15 Persuasion check if you didn't)
  • Then Leave barracks (or let him escort you out)  +1

At the Audience Hall:

• Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say:
  • That you have seen the army of the Absolute and no where's safe.  +1
  • OR, That the Steel Watchers will eventually turn on everyone.  +1
  • OR, playing as a Druid, say that there's nothing natural about him  +1
• Pass the Steel Watcher that confronts you at the coronation  +1

▶ Note: This dialogue appears only if Karlach is not in the party

• Playing as The Dark Urge, when Gortash explains your previous dealings, answer that you've come to end this evil plot  +1
• Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision  +1
• Tell Gortash that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation  +1
• After killing Orin, speak to Gortash and surrender two your Netherstones to him, then fight when he attacks afterwards  +1

Talking to Duke Ravengard after the coronation:

• Ask him whether the "new dawn" is what they call tyranny now  +2
  • OR Tell the Duke that Florrick sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover councellor's location, and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant  +2
  • OR Ask Ravengard whether he knows that he is infected  +2
• As a Baldurian character, ask what has happened to the city's great hero  +1

Lower City

At the Basilisk Gate Barracks:

• Talking to Fist Murphy, ask why he is standing on one leg, and then:
  • Outrage at him for stealing from people he is supposed to protect  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, say is he was truly sorry, he'd be willing to die for forgiveness  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, tell him you'd make you cut off his hand were you his master  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Monk, praise him for a good discipline for a guard  +1

• Playing as a  Fighter, talk to Gauntlet Thunder about proper punishment for two soldiers who screwed up, and say:
• That you'd do exactly what she is doing  +1
  • OR Advise her to double their shifts and dock their pay  +1

• Talking to Fist 'Edge' Arensen at the gallows, ask him why don't he wait with threats until you commit a crime  +1
  • OR Say a big guy like him makes an easy target  +1
  • Tell him you'll stay out of trouble  +1

• Talking to Fist Miller after Florrick had been executed, say she didn't deserve to die  +1
  • OR Say it's a cruel way of talking about her  +1

• Talking to Thrastle Muria, ask if everyone in her neighbourhood is as friendly as she is  +1
  • OR Say that you are no builder but still are handy with a hammer  +1

Speaking to Liara Portyr and Lora Bergauz:

• Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone  +1
  • Then call Liara a typical Fist who never listens  +1
  • OR Tell Lora it wasn't very responsible to take a kid to a tavern  +2
• Promise to help Lora find her daughter  +1 (A  Paladin character will have a unique line here)
• If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, then say you did your best  +1

At The Blushing Mermaid:

• Talking to Bosun Gannet, when he instructs you about the tavern rules, say you'll keep to them  +1
  • Ask Gannet what to do if you want to use the latrine  +1
• Ask Gannet about Vanra, and then:
  • Say you didn't think a tough guy would be scared of a little knife  +1
  • Tell him you'd love to see him try to kick you out  +1
• After dealing with the hag, if real Captain Grisly died, tell Gannet you are sorry for not saving her  +1

• When Talking to the hag masking as Captain Grisly, inquire her about Vanra, and then ask how do you know she's not lying  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue or a  Fighter, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble  +1
• When looking for a decision, propose to talk to Lora and calm her down  +1
  • OR Say you want to get to the bottom to the story of a missing child  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, say Lora acted out of fear and anger  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Vengeance Paladin, say the punishment is in order  +1
• When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, refuse to do the dirty work for her  +1 (A  Devotion Paladin character will have a unique line here)
• Agree to kill Lora for disguised hag, but then return and say you can't do it  +1
  • OR Tell the hag you've changed your mind and she should surrender Vanra  +1

• After Auntie Ethel reveals herself and confesses that she actually ate Vanra, call her a monster, and then:
  • Tell her to surrender the child immediately  +1
• If you have already killed Lora, tell Ethel to thank you  +1
  • OR Say you don't like being used  +1
• When Ethel offers you to let her go in exchange of being an ally in your crusade, decline her deal, choosing either "Not a chance" or "Time to die" lines  +1 (either option)
  • OR, Playing as a  Warlock, tell her to make a better offer or die  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Paladin, say you will find glory in spilling the guts of a monster  +1 (This option is available for  Oathbreakers, too)

Speaking to Svend and Siggy:

• Ask whether Svend is really worried about a date when the army of the Absolute can attack any moment  +1
  • OR Say Siggy clearly loves him and worries about him  +1
  • OR Persuade Svend he would leave the city at the first chance  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Halfling, tell Svend to skip the date for a free drinks  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, convince Svend to stay, asking what's life without a little danger  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Monk, tell him to forego the date  +1
  • OR, PLaying as a  Bard, tell Svend to save the angst for romance novels  +1
  • OR Choose to stay out of their debate and do not meddle in  +1

Other patrons:

• Talking to Nesha Leesha, warn her about the serial killer, then use Persuasion to insist on it  +1

At the Old Garlow's Place:

First time visiting the place:

• If you found the group without reading any of their posters, ask Adrielle to calm down  +1

Dealing with hexed Mayrina:

• Speaking to Mayrina in the sheep form via  Speak with Animals, tell her you are here to help her  +1

• Talking to Adrielle, offer to have a look at the hex  +1
  • OR Say that she protected Mayrina until now, and that's worth something  +1
• OR Tell her you hate dolls  +1

• Talking to Jatlo (before removing his hex), tell him "Less complaining, more searching"  +1
  • When he accuses you of showing up at the convenient moment, call Mayrina an old friend  +1
  • OR Tell him to say if they don't want your help  +1

Speaking to Jatlo after you have removed his hex:

• Tell him he has been charmed by hag  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, say you know ten ways to kill him before he blinks  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Ranger, a  Druid or an  Ancients Paladin, say he is serving a perversion of nature  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Fighter, say he is outnumbered and outmatched  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, say that true cruelty rules with fear alone  +1
  • OR Ask him to tell the hag you're coming for her  +1 (The option is not available for the Fighter characters)

After removing the hex and killing Jatlo:

• Speaking to Mayrina, ask her how is her husband's condition  +1
• Tell Mayrina she was an adorable sheep  +1
• Offer Mayrina help with the hag  +1 (A  Devotion Paladin character will have a unique line here)

• Tell Hydrangea Wubb she coudn't have known the spy in disguise  +1
  • OR Say they need to do a better job protecting Mayrina  +1

▶ Note: Hydrangea will be present only if you knocked her out (as the Mask of Regret) in the Overgrown Tunnel AND killed the hag in Act One

• Talking to Kled, tell him that they are safe now  +1
• Say the dragonborn was only pretending to be a friend  +1

• Talking to Adrielle, tell her to get out there and kill the hag, not act like cowards  +1
  • OR Say that hags and their agents are liars and cheats  +1
  • OR Tell her that her actions were moronic and she endangered everyone  +1
• After Adrielle says she has discovered an ultimate way to kill a hag, offer to deal with the hag OR say you won't let the hag harm her  +1 (either option)

If you have met Auntie Ethel, but haven’t dealt with her yet:

• After telling Mayrina that Auntie Ethel is back, tell her to just let Connor die  +1

If you have killed Ethel:

• Talking with Mayrina, persuade her to let Connor go  +1
  • OR Tell her to take time and celebrate  +1
• If you haven't raised Connor from dead in Act One, tell Mayrina that killing the hag was even more amazing than revenge  +1
  • OR Say it wasn't so amazing when the hag was vomiting a child  +1
  • OR, If Vanra died, say you don't feel amazing because of it  +1
• When Mayrina asks you whether you have saved Vanra, answer that of course you did it  +1
• Playing as a  Ranger or a  Druid, tell EITHER Mayrina OR Kled that you killed a perversion of everything natural  +1
• Talking to Adrielle, say the hag is finally dead, thanks to you  +1

At Crimson Draughts:

• If you are partnered with Astarion and he is in the party, refuse Araj Oblodra's invitation to come in, saying you saw how Araj made him feel  +1
  • OR Tell Astarion that you all can leave if he doesn't want to be around Araj  +1

▶ Note: This option is available and brings approval if you did not convince the spawn to drink Araj's blood in Act Two AND if his personal quest is not finished yet.

At the Flymm Cargo:

• After returning from the Iron Throne, tell Allandra Grey you won't let her execute Redhammer  +1

• At the Flaming Fist cordon near the Upper City gate, when the Emperor warns you about becoming a thrall, choose to turn back  +1

▶ Note: This dialogue will occur if you come close to the gate without having all three Netherstones

In Cazador's Dungeon:

• Talk to Sebastian and say you have no intention of freeing a bunch of ravenous spawn  +1

At the Counting House:

• Bargain with Rakath Glitterbeard to return him less money than had been stolen  +1
• At the bridge leading to the entrance, give Rags Deelarma a handful of coins  +1

At Devil's Fee:

• Persuade Helsik to give you first piece of information for free  +1
• Bargain with Helsik to provide you a free passage in to the House of Hope in exchange for a 'souvenir'  +1 (A  Rogue character will have a unique line here)

At the Sorcerous Sundries:

• Speaking to Yafeu once he's escaped the Peculiar lamp:
  • Demand to release your 'master' or die  +1
  • Ask him gently to release your companion now  +1 (The option is available to all characters except  Wizard)

At the Elfsong Tavern:

• Playing as a  Barbarian, a  Bard, a  Sorcerer, a  Rogue or a  Wizard, convince Alan Alyth to lower the room price or to rent you it for free, using any available class-based option  +1 (Requires various skill checks with DC from 18 to 20)

• Meeting Lakrissa in the tavern hall, say you never pictured her as a barmaid, then say she should never call herself cheap  +1
  • OR Say you missed her  +1
• Speaking to Alfira and Lakrissa on the tavern's roof, say the two of them are very cute together  +1
  • When Alfira tells you about her plans of opening a bard school, say you're proud of her  +1

• Talking to Doora Thumbfoot, ask her what's her 'good cause'  +1 (A  Bard and  Rogue characters will have a unique lines here)
  • Then agree to buy the necklace from her  +1
  • OR Give her some money and tell to keep the necklace, too  +2

• Speaking to Harvard Willoughby, agree to participate in Laff Riot, and then, in first round:
  • Playing as a  Barbarian, say "Laugh. Now" to the listeners  +1
• In the second round:
  • Joke about 'Vampires'  +1
  • Joke about 'Sleeping with a dragonborn'  +1
  • Intimidate the public  +1 (Requires successful DC 20 Intimidation check)
• In the third round:
  • Joke about 'A cleric and ham'  +1
  • Intimidate the public  +1 (Requires successful DC 25 Intimidation check)

• Talking to Dez Kanshaw, say he won't find courage on the bottom of a bottle  +1
  • OR Say he has enough left to buy a drink  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Halfling, say the answer is always yes.  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, tell him that deep courage comes from a full belly  +1
• When Dez tells you about the job offered to his son by Three-Piece:
• Playing as a  Drow, say if the boy can't find his place, he doesn't deserve one  +1
• OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, say that the boy must find his own path, as you did  +1

Talking to Enforcer Skoona:

• Playing as a  Monk, say it is she who decides her fate, no one else  +1

• Speaking to Dame Guisarme, say the Flaming Fist are good only to handling riots  +1

• Tell Devella Fountainhead that the Flaming Fists should be protecting everyone.  +1
  • Agree to help Devella Fountainhead warn the victims.  +1

• Outside The Singing Lute, give Manip Leythim a healing potion  +1

At Lora's House:

• If you haven't resolved the quest yet:
  • Ask Lora whether she really did threaten the tavern staff with a knife  +1
• After you have saved Vanra:
  • Say the hag was you problem to deal with  +1
  • OR Tell her to keep a closer eye on her daughter  +1
  • OR Say she is damn lucky you found Vanra  +1
  • OR Tell Lora it isn't her fault that she couldn't protect Vanra  +1

Talking to Golbraith Stredivas:

• Ask him whether his son needs any help  +1 (A  Duergar character will have a unique line here)
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, say you're almost impressed by a surface dweller who hunts illithids  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Ranger, tell Golbraith you see the mark of a true hunter about him  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Fighter or a  Barbarian, tell Golbraith you see the mark of a true warrior about him  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Wizard, say you've read his book on psionics  +1
• Say that mind flayers are dangerous, and then add that you'll take it from here  +1
  • OR Say that if his son is half a hunter as Golbraith himself, he'll be fine  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Good/Neutral  Cleric, say you'll pray for his son swift return  +1
  • OR, Playing as an Evil  Cleric, say you'll pray that her son murdered the mind flayer brutally and swiftly  +1

Talking to Big Huido at the docks:

• • Succeed the DC 15 Deception check to pretend a Guild representative  +1 ( Bard and  Rogue characters will have unique lines here)
• OR Intimidate him into surrendering the Guild shipment  +1 ( Barbarian and  Fighter characters will have unique lines here)

In the Guildhall

• When talking with Nine-Fingers Keene the first time, say you are Jaheira's friend, OR call yourself a passer-by looking for good food, OR that you're exploring the local sewer-life.  +2 (either option)
  • Then tell Nine-Fingers that Jaheira is not alone, OR ask her if she really thinks that this will stop Jaheira, OR tell her you can handle it.  +2 (either option)
• Make Tut Thistlebog reveal the location of the ambush against Stone Lord.  +2
• Convince Uktar to give you a hint about the Stone Lord  +2
• When talking with Nine-Fingers with Minsc in the party, use any skill-based check to convince him that she isn't an enemy.  +10

At Highberry's Home:

• Donate some gold to Roger and Cora Highberry for their orphanage  +1

The Graveyard:

• Playing as a  Rogue, tell Gothric Rillyn he should have learned the signs of a dangerous mark  +1
  • OR, If you have already recruited Minsc, say you'll tell the Stone Lord how Gothric called him  +1

Dealing with Bugthimble at the "M.Kurwin" grave:

• Ask what he was doing in your father's grave  +1 (Requires DC 25 Deception check)
• Ask whether he was buried here, and then pay him the "fee" he demands  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Dragonborn, say you and he are practically kin  +1
• Say "Thank goodness, you can keep it", and then:
  • Use Deception to convince him the treasure is cursed  +1
  • Say the crate was promised for Nine-Fingers, then use Intimidation to convince him to pay the fee for not breaking his snout  +1
• Intimidate him into surrendering the loot to you  +1
• OR, Playing as a  Dragonborn, ask her whether he would loot the corpse despite their shared blood  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Draconic Sorcerer, warn him not to test the dragon's blood in your veins  +1

Dealing with Nina Dortmell and Mortarch Gracie Scyre:

• Speaking with Nina for the first time, tell her to stop, because magic isn't a game  +1
  • Ask who she wants to raise, then say she must never do it again  +1
  • OR Tell Nina to let her brother rest in peace  +1 (A  Monk character will have a unique line here)
• Report Nina's attempts to Mortarch Gracie Scyre  +1
  • Then tell Nina the Mortarch is right  +1

Talking to Valmorba:

• Ask her to give you a shovel (if you don't have one)  +1
• OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, tell her there's usually not much left once you're done with the body  +1

• Talking to Ulkov Sully, pay him for making a coffin for Lily Fischer  +1
  • OR Convince him to make it for free and out of turn, using Persuasion, Intimidation or class-based lines for a  Barbarian, a Good  Cleric, a  Devotion Paladin or a  Monk characters  +1

• X: -166 Y: -75 Play with the children.

• Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy".  +1
• Allow Punkins to scan you.  +1

• X: -210 Y: -165 Next to the Grey Harbour Docks portal, allow the father to go with their family by purchasing a 4th berth (1000 gold) or persuade/intimidate the captain.  +1
• Jaheira approves when Halsin makes a donation to Mielikki at Stormshore Tabernacle.  +1

Elerrathin's Home

• Tell Rion to listen to her mother.
• Tell Rion to help the refugees.
• Tell Jaheira it was foolish to keep her family a secret.
• Tell Jaheira you understand her choice to keep her family a secret.
• Tell Jaheira she chose to keep her family secret was because she's afraid of Rion.

Chromatic Scale

• As a Bard, talk to Thomas C. Quirkilious and ask him what the benefits of using lute strings made of worg hair are.  +1

House of Grief

• After fighting the Sharrans with Shadowheart, spare Viconia DeVir.  +5

Abandoned Cistern

• Free Minsc from the Absolute's influence.  +20

Water Queen's House

• Offer a tribute or a positive prayer for the death of Holli Dylford to Allandra Grey.  +1

Murder Tribunal

• Ask "Would you like to kill the old man, or shall I?" during the conversation with Sarevok.  +5

Dark Urge

• Refuse your father's gift.  +10

Camp/Conversation

• When you ask how she's faring without her harpers, tell her that her "experience will be an asset" or "try to keep up."  +2
• When you ask about her past experience with the Dead Three, say "Please. You're only one of those things."  +3
• When you ask about what she knows about Illithids, say "Maybe I'm the parasite, puppeting this body." or "My mind is still my own."  +3
• After the event at Danthelon's Dancing Axe, agree to look for Minsc.
• After reaching Lower City, ask whether or not she is interested in Gortash's offer.
  • If agreed to ally with Gortash, tell her that Gortash needs to be taken care of but that you need to deal with Orin first.
• When Jaheira greets you with "The cub speaks", call her a crow.  +2
• When discussing about doppelgangers, first pass the DC 15 Nature check, then say that Orin is trying to make you all paranoid.  +1
• When talking about the amulet you found in her home, ask about Khalid and tell her that "He sounds like he had true strength"  +5
• Encourage Lae'zel to renounce Vlaakith once and for all.
• After the event at the Counting House, call her ancient.  +5
• Tell Jaheira she was staring at a statue of Minsc without realizing it was him.  +3
• Tell Jaheira that her sitting at Minsc's statue, not knowing it was Minsc himself is a little funny.  +3
• Tell Jaheira you'll save Minsc and that it won't take a hundred years.  +3
• (As the Dark Urge) Ask her to tell you what you must do when she says she has found a better way in another time.

Disapproval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Jaheira to lose approval.

Act Two

Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Crèche Y'llek

• When talking to Vlaakith, rat Shadowheart out that it was she who stole the artifact  -1 (the line is available only if Shadowheart is in the party)

Mind Flayer Colony
In the Necrotic Laboratory:

• Talking to the Waking Mind, succeed the passive Insight check and choose to consume her mind  -1
• Talking to the Fresh Mind, tell them they will never wake again  -1

At the Morgue:

• • If Us survived the Nautiloid and you already freed it, when Chop speaks to you:
  • Pass DC 14 Wisdom check (Illithid) and say that you and it are alike  -1
  • OR Persuade Chop to let Us go with you  -1

After the final fight with Apostle of Myrkul

• Speaking to Jaheira, refuse to recruit her  -3

Speaking to Minthara:

• When Minthara tells you she is going to kill Orin, mention the cult might need a new leadership afterwards  -1
  • Then tell Minthara you are with her  -1 (A  Rogue character will have an additional unique line)
• OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, and then agree with Minthara that reshaping world would be glorious  -1
• When Minthara enquires about one more thing to explain...
• ... and asks why you slayed the tieflings in the Emerald Grove:
  • Say you did it to impress her  -1
  • Say you wanted to watch them suffer  -1
  • Playing as  The Dark Urge, say you enjoy killing  -1

Act Three

Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

Talking to Yenna, be rude to her:

• Ask where did she last see her mum, then say her mother is probably dead.  -1
• OR Tell Yenna to get lost.  -1

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

• Talking to Wulbren, refuse to take the Runepowder Bomb but promise you'll destroy the Steel Watch Foundry your way.  -1
  • OR Refuse, saying that his plan is too messy and you're out. -1
  • OR Refuse, saying that the real enemy is Gortash, not the Gondians, and you'll find another way  -1

• Talk to Fist Broadhorn inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Rogue, if you are caught inside the Requisitioned Barn by Fist Madigan, tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from  -1
• Playing as Astarion origin, at the Gur Camp attack Ulma.  -1

Circus of the Last Days:

• At the entrance, convince Klaus to let you in, pretending to be a friend of Gortash's (class-based Deception check)  -1
• Dealing with Akabi, successfully catch him on rigging the wheel, but apologise and say you were mistaken  -1
• Talking to Boney the mephit, say his wife Stoney is not your type  -1

Talking to Lucretious:

• When she's training up skeletons (before fighting doppelgangers), tell her that she is being a little harsh  -1
  • When she asks you to find real Dribbles, say that he is probably dead now  -1
  • When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, ask whether she is hiring personnel  -1
• Talking to Shadow-Whiskers with  Speak with Animals, note that her cage looks comfy.  -1
  • Then tell her to murder whoever she wants OR say "Sure thing, pussycat". -1 (either option)
  • Without  Speak with Animals, choose the line "Kill them all, kitty".  -1
• Talking to Crimson, refuse to feed him via  Speak with Animals or mock him for being hungry (without the spell)  -1 (either option)

Watching Dribbles's show:

• Yell "Boo! Get off the stage!"  -1
• Volunteer Jaheira to the stage as an assistant to Dribbles, and then cheer her, saying "All hail the High Harper!"  -1
  • OR Choose to cross your arms and glare.  -1
  • OR Just answer "No."  -1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

• If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation. -1

▶ Note: When playing as Lae'zel origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 4)

• OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say that you have already done it  -1 (This option is available if you have killed either Isobel or your partner in Act Two on demand of your Urge)

• If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that both sides need a lesson  -1

▶ Note: This line goes for the Custom origin (Tav). If playing as any other Origin, except Dark Urge, it might have unique formulation

• OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, propose to kill and kill again  -1

• If Orin is impersonating Dying Stone Lord Thug:
• Playing as an Evil Cleric, choose to make him suffer  -1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, choose to prod his wound OR to spin the blade  -1 (either option)
• If you succeeded a passive DC 20 Perception check, choose to make him scream  -1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly  -1

Wyrm's Crossing

• At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher and prepare to fight. -1
  • OR Threaten Gauntlet Edwynna  -1
  • OR Attack Edwynna  -1
• Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo.  -1
  • After killing Wulbren, provide his head to Falcäo  -1

Sharess' Caress

• Agree to try Hoots Hooligan's special hooch at Sharess' Caress.  -1
• Point out how Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith look alike, and then call them "delicious".  -1
  • When trying to hire both drow twins, choose to proceed with any of them when your partner declines their offer  -1 (if you're partnered with any other companion)

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

• • Trying to get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress, choose to leave when Blaze Elin stops you  -1

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

• If failed to convince Arkleia Oloril to trade, attack her  -1

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest:

• Intimidate OR blackmail him into giving you his stash  -1 (either option)
  • OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash  -1 (makes him hostile)
  • OR Attack Reynash straightaway  -1
• Speaking to Manip Bakshi afterwards (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not), let him arrest you  -1
  • OR Attack him straightaway or after speaking with him  -1

At the Audience Hall:

• Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say that you couldn't feel safer  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Drow or a Half-Orc, say that you feel safer than with some  -1
• Playing as The Dark Urge, when Gortash explains your previous dealings:
  • Say that you'll make Orin pay for taking your place  -1
  • OR Reply that you don't remember a thing, but the plan sounds brilliant  -1
• Speaking to Gortash after killing Orin, surrender two your Netherstones to him  -1
  • OR Say you two can be allies, but you'll keep Ketheric's and Orin's stones  -1

In the Wyrm's Rock Prison:

• Talking to Counsellor Florrick, when she sinks into despair, say you don't need her  -1

Lower City

At the Basilisk Gate Barracks:

• Talking to Fist Murphy, ask why he is standing on one leg, and then:
  • OR Pretend to push him off his balance  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Barbarian, tell him to prove Liara Portyr he is not a weakling  -1

• Playing as a  Fighter, talk to Gauntlet Thunder about proper punishment for two soldiers who screwed up, and tell her to let it slide, just for once  -1

• Talking to Fist Miller after Florrick had been executed, say "Good riddance"  -1

Speaking to Liara Portyr and Lora Bergauz:

• Propose to help Lora find her daughter for a certain price  -1
• If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, adding it's true no matter Lora believes you or not  -1

At The Blushing Mermaid:

• When Talking to the hag masking as Captain Grisly, inquire her about Vanra, and then:
• Suggest to pay Lora off  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  The Dark Urge, mention that killing Lora sounds like the best way  -1
• When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, agree to do it  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, agree to do it if she doubles the price  -1

• After Auntie Ethel reveals herself and confesses that she actually ate Vanra, call her a monster, and then:
  • Say you'll leave now  -1
  • OR Say "That’s so evil, even I’m impressed."  -1
• When Ethel offers you to let her go in exchange of being an ally in your crusade, agree to have a deal  -1 (An  Oathbreaker Paladin character will have a unique line here)

Other patrons:

• Talking to Nesha Leesha, warn her about the serial killer, then say you've probably mistaken her for someone else  -1

• Speaking to Zena, tell her that if a child was in this dump, they deserve to be 'nabbed'  -1

At the Old Garlow's Place:

First time visiting the place:

• If you found the group without reading any of their posters, taunt Adrielle, saying you will "EAT THEIR SOULS, RAAAGH"  -1
• After the Hag Survivors attacked the party, tell Hydrangea Wubb that all you care about is killing the hag  -1
  • OR Say you are not getting mixed up in this  -1

▶ Note: Hydrangea will be present only if you knocked her out (as the Mask of Regret) in the Overgrown Tunnel AND killed the hag in Act One

Dealing with hexed Mayrina:

• Speaking to Mayrina in the sheep form via  Speak with Animals:
  • Tell her to SPIT IT OUT  -1
  • OR Call her condition hilarious  -1
• Talking to Mayrina without  Speak with Animals, ask how did she get herself turned into a sheep  -1

• Talking to Adrielle, say her that if they have pissed off a hag, they're screwed  -1

After removing the hex and killing Jatlo:

• Speaking to Mayrina, wonder why has she been still dragging this corpse around  -1
• Say you're helping her for the last time  -1
  • OR Say they will have to deal with this themselves  -1

• Talking to Kled, say you aren't getting mixed up in this  -1
  • OR Say that Mayrina can be very annoying  -1

• Talking to Adrielle, say you are not getting mixed up in this  -1
• After Adrielle says she has discovered an ultimate way to kill a hag, say the hag is their problem  -1

If you have killed Auntie Ethel:

• Talking with Mayrina, tell her you killed Ethel and expect a reward  -1
• If you haven't raised Connor from dead in Act One, tell Mayrina that you prefer thank-yous of a coin variety  -1

At the Baldur's Mouth and dealing with its employees:

• Talking to Falael outside Baldur's Mouth, muddle her count  -1

• Growl at News Hawker Chalara at X: -154 Y: -121, if the Baldur's Mouth Gazette has printed a negative article about you  -1

• Talking to News Hawker Luan at X: 122 Y: -69, tell him that his salesmanship is terrible  -1
  • Then say you don't care about he's only six  -1

At the Flymm Cargo:

• After returning from the Iron Throne, surrender Redhammer to Allandra Grey  -1

• At the Flaming Fist cordon near the Upper City gate, when the Emperor warns you about becoming a thrall, say you don't care, let's go through  -1

▶ Note: This dialogue will occur if you come close to the gate without having all three Netherstones

In Cazador's Dungeon:

• Talk to Sebastian and promise to set him and other spawn free  -1

At the Sorcerous Sundries:

• Tell Lorroakan that you know where the Nightsong is.
• Speaking to Yafeu once he's escaped the Peculiar lamp:
  • Say you didn't like your 'master' anyway  -1
  • Ask the djinni for some gold  -1

At the Elfsong Tavern:

• Meeting Lakrissa in the tavern hall, spur her to work instead of talking  -1
• Speaking to Alfira and Lakrissa on the tavern's roof, tell Lakrissa to get back to work, or you will tell Alan about it  -1
  • Say you are shocked that Alfira hasn't been arrested for making noise  -1

• Speaking to Harvard Willoughby, agree to participate in Laff Riot, and then, in first round:
  • Joke about Harvard smelling funny  -1
  • Joke about 'Dwarf and bulette'  -1
  • Joke about 'Wizard and shatter'  -1
• In the second round:
  • Joke about 'Zombie reanimator'  -1
• In the third round:
  • Joke about the Dead Three  -1
  • Joke about 'Mind flayer and duergar'  -1

• Talking to Dez Kanshaw, when he tells you about the job offered to his son by Three-Piece:
• Playing as a  Rogue, say that The Guild always has a lookout for talents  -1

Talking to Golbraith Stredivas:

• Say that mind flayers are dangerous, and then tell him to leave the city  -1
  • OR Tell Golbraith that he should be fighting, hot hiding  -1

Talking to Big Huido at the docks:

• • Succeed the DC 15 Deception check to pretend a Guild representative, then say you'll just loot his corpse instead  -1
• OR Intimidate him into surrendering the Guild shipment, then Intimidate him again to turn out his pockets, too  -1 ( Barbarian and  Rogue characters will have unique lines here)
• Ask him what if you just kill him and take everything  -1

At Highberry's Home:

• If you successfully detected poisoned wine at the Wine Festival, refuse to drink but tell Roger and Cora Highberry you hope they enjoy it  -1

▶ Note: This option requires a passive DC 18 Medicine check, or DC 10 Perception check for a  Barbarian character

• Tell Timmy the Orphan that there are bigger problems at the city now  -1
• Ask Molly the Orphan whether she knows her father is dead  -1

At the House of Grief:

• In front of House of Grief, deceive Arves into giving you money (with or without using  Detect Thoughts on him first)  -1

▶ Note: Both options require DC 20 Deception check

The Graveyard:

Dealing with Nina Dortmell and Mortarch Gracie Scyre:

• Speaking with Nina for the first time, ask who she wants to raise, then help her by any means or by using any available class-based options  -1
• Report Nina's attempts to Mortarch Gracie Scyre and then:
  • Advise the girl to practice for a decade, then try again  -1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, offer Nina to join her brother instead of raising him  -1

Talking to Valmorba:

• Ask her to give you a shovel (if you don't have one)  -1
• OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, tell her there's usually not much left once you're done with the body  -1

• Speaking to Anita and Elias Fischer, suggest a "much cheaper" solution to their problem  -1

• Speaking to Maude, ask what use do the dead have with flowers  -1

• Tell Rion "We're all going to die" when asked about their chances against the Cult.

Lower City Sewers

• Tell Lorna Esthelian that her date will show up eventually.  -1

Dark Urge

• Accept your Father's gift.  -∞ Leaves the party and becomes hostile.

Camp/Conversation

• After dealing with the doppelgangers in Danthelon's Dancing Axe, say that stopping the Chosen is more important than rescuing Minsc.
• Report to Jaheira after siding with the Zhentarim against The Guild. All dialogue options lead to the same disapproval.  -2