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[[File:Karlach Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Karlach Approves|link=|Karlach Approves]]'''Karlach''' approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils.
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'''Karlach''' approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Karlach]]'s [[Approval]].  
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Karlach]]'s [[Approval]].  


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Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:
Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:


Low (-1 or less){{Verify}}
Negative (<0):
* "Yeah?"
* "Yeah?"
* "What?"
* "What?"
* "Out with it."
* "Out with it."
Neutral
* "Hey."
Neutral (0 - 19):
* "Soldier?"
* "Soldier?"
* "Why're we slowing down?"
* "Why're we slowing down?"
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* "Heya."
* "Heya."
* "Hey, soldier."
* "Hey, soldier."
Medium approval (10+){{Verify}}
Medium and up (20+):
* "Hey, soldier."
* "Hey, soldier."
* "Soldier?"
* "Soldier?"
* "What's on your mind?"
* "What's on your mind?"
* "Copper for your thoughts?"
* "Copper for your thoughts?"
Romanced
If spoken to by someone other than the player character:
 
* "Sorry - haven't fraternised with you much and not sure if I want to start."
* "Go get boss if you want to talk."
* "Tell it to the chief."
 
=== Romance ===
====''Low approval''====
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''Flirting:''
* "Hey, soldier."
* "Uh huh?"
* "What is it?"
 
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''Partnered:''</div>
* "Yeah, honey?"
* "Hmm?"
* "What's on your mind?"
 
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''Broken Up:''</div>
* "What?"
* "Yeah?"
* "Something on your mind?"
</div>


====''Medium and higher approval''====
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''Flirting:''
* "Hey, you."
* "Hey, you."
* "Oh, hi!"
* "Oh, hi!"
* "What're you thinking about?"
* "What're you thinking about?"
 
<br>
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''Partnered:''</div>
* "Darling."
* "Darling."
* "Hey!"
* "Hey!"
* "Soldier?"
* "Soldier?"
* "What's on your mind?"<br>
<div style="padding-top: 0.7em">
''Broken up:''</div>
* "Hey, soldier."
* "Yeah?"
* "What's on your mind?"
</div>


==Approval ==
==Approval ==
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'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
* [[Speak with Dead]] Ask the [[Abducted Nobleman]] on the Crashed Nautiloid ship if he; wants you to write his story {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, ''([[Cleric]] or [[Paladin]])'' would like rites preformed on his body {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, ''([[Ranger]] or [[Druid]])'' wants to be buried {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When talking to the corpse of the [[Abducted Nobleman]] in the Crashed Nautiloid ship via [[Speak with Dead]]:
* Use [[Animal Handling]] to calm the Scared Boar found near [[Astarion]] or tell it ([[Speak with Animals (Condition)|Speak with Animals]]) that you will not hurt it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, ask if he wants you to write his story {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} or {{Class|Paladin}}, ask if he would like rites to be performed on his body {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}} or {{Class|Druid}}, ask if he wants to be buried {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Animal Handling]] to calm the [[Scared Boar]] found near [[Astarion]]'s pod {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Tell it that you won't hurt it via [[Speak with Animals]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''Roadside Cliffs'''
'''[[Roadside Cliffs]]'''
* Deceive, persuade or intimidate the tieflings who captured [[Lae'zel]] to leave ([[Bard]], [[Monk]], [[Paladin]], [[Drow]], [[Githyanki]] have extra options.) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince the tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] to leave (using [[Deception]], [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]] lines or unique {{Class|Bard}}, {{Class|Monk}}, {{Class|Paladin}}, {{Race|Drow}}, {{Race|Githyanki}} options). {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say '' 'please' '' after convincing the tieflings to leave. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Recruit [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Recruit [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Recruit [[Gale]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Speaking to [[Gimblebock]] near [[Chapel Entrance]], choose the '' 'Attack' '' dialogue option {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Chapel Entrance]]'''
'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Gimblebock {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Druid Grove]]'''
''In the Hollow''
* Use [[Persuasion]]/[[Intimidation]] to get [[Aradin]] and [[Zevlor]] to stop fighting {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] and [[Zevlor]] to stop arguing without punching either of them (using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Take a swing at Aradin during his argument with [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Promise [[Zevlor]] you will talk to [[Kagha]] about stopping the ritual {{Approval|Karlach|+3}} ''(after the scene at the entrance)''
** OR Promise it if you first declined him {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(speaking to him in his cave)''
* Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of [[Deities#Tempus|Tempus]] and after talking to Aradin, tell [[Remira]] that [[Liam]] earned a place in Warriors' Rest {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Arka]] to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over [[Kanon|Kanon's]] death {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Nadira]] to give you her [[Soul Coin]] after saving her from the bugbear {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Nadira]] to give you her [[Soul Coin]] after saving her from the bugbear {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Rolan]], [[Lia]] and [[Cal]] to stay and help. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Rolan]], [[Lia]] and [[Cal]] to stay and help, using [[Persuasion]] or certain Class- or Race-based options. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Athletics]]/[[Insight]] or [[Detect Thoughts]] to help [[Guex]] train {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Paladin}}, {{Class|Druid}}, {{Class|Cleric}} or {{Class|Bard}}, offer [[Pandirna]] to heal her (for free) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Persuasion]]/[[Intimidation]] or [[Detect Thoughts]] to convince [[Arka]] to not shoot [[Sazza]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Assist [[Guex]] in training (using [[Athletics]], [[Insight]], [[Detect Thoughts]] or unique {{Race|Githyanki}}, {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Monk}} lines) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Tell [[Sazza]] that you will free her from her cage {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Arka]] to spare [[Sazza]] (using [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]] or [[Detect Thoughts]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to help [[Zevlor]] (in his cave) to try to convince to [[Kagha]] to stop the ritual. (only if you previously decline to help / skip talking to [[Zevlor]] / knockout by [[Aradin]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** Promise [[Sazza]] that you will free her from her cage {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* While talking/buying from [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you, and see her tears as genuine or tell [[Silfy]] to relax. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option appears only if you previously refused to help Zevlor, skipped talking to him, or he was knocked out by Aradin''
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you ''(passive [[Perception]] check)'', and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful [[Insight]] check). {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* In the confrontation with [[Barth]] about the locket, stand for [[Meli]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders for [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
 
''In the [[Sacred Pool]] and druid caves:''
* Tell [[Arabella]]'s mother [[Komira]] that the druids are overreacting and you'll speak with them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Arabella]]'s mother [[Komira]] that the druids are overreacting and you'll speak with them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Using the Bard interaction with the bird [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]], while using [[Speak with Animals]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Kagha]] to free [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* After resolving [[Arabella|Arabella's]] fate, talk to [[Kagha]] and call her a monster OR accuse her of killing the child in cold blood {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(either option)''
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you don't threaten/kill children {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Attack Kagha {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Kagha]] to fight against the [[Shadow Druids]] (if uncovered her conspiring with them) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Choose to attack [[Kagha]] instead of persuading her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval regardless of whether you've been successful convincing her to go against them or not)''
* Attack [[Kagha]] after speaking to [[Zevlor]] second time (about her demands) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* While dealing with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird via [[Speak with Animals]]:
** Tell him that the key in its nest is dull, OR, playing as a {{Race|Dwarf}}, that the metal is of bad quality {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)''
** OR Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, choose the class-specific option about a song {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Kick the bird {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After [[Nettie]] poisons you, attack her (no need to kill her) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Silver]] the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent (using [[Speak with Animals]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, playing as a {{Class|Ranger}} or {{Class|Druid}}, sit with [[Silver]] (without this spell) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Help [[Alfira]] finish her song {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Help [[Alfira]] finish her song {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Kagha]] to free [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* After being confronted about stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]], return the idol and apologise {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Talking to [[Kagha]] after first encounter and calling her a monster {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
 
* Let [[Silver]] smell you. (need [[Speak with Animals]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack''
* Agree with [[Zevlor]] to kill the goblin horde's leaders {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Convince [[Memnos]] to join the fight against the goblins {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Kagha]] to fight against the Shadow Druids
* Tell [[Pandirna]] that they have something to fight ''for'' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Wyll]] not to attack you, using [[Intimidation]] or [[Persuasion]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears only if Wyll left the party due to your choices in dialogue with [[Minthara]], '''after''' you have revealed to her the Grove's location''
* Refuse to open the gate for [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Successfully defend the Grove and then talk to [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}


'''[[Forest]]'''
'''[[Forest]]'''
* While using [[Speak with Animals]] tell [[Scratch]] to follow your scent to the camp. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Scratch]] to follow your scent to the camp, using [[Speak with Animals]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of [[Deities#Helm|Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Deities#Oghma|Oghma]], [[Deities#Tempus|Tempus]] or [[Tyr]], say a prayer over the corpses near the bridge to [[Blighted Village]], while talking to Aradin there {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove''


'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
* Successfully make the [[Owlbear]] to let you go peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince the mother [[Owlbear]] to let you go without fighting {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After killing the [[Owlbear]], spare the [[Owlbear Cub]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Spare the [[Owlbear Cub]] after killing the mother [[Owlbear]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* When find [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] arguing with [[Auntie Ethel]], tell them all to calm down, and then choose to defend Auntie Ethel {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(immediately starts the fight with brothers)''
** OR Ask Ethel straightaway what did she do with their sister {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After entering the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], break the illusion by any available means, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(works twice)''
* When talking to [[Auntie Ethel]] and [[Mayrina]] at the [[Riverside Teahouse]]:
** Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR tell Mayrina straightaway that [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] were killed (by you or Ethel) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After defeating [[Auntie Ethel]], [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] her into handing over both Mayrina and [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Order her to let Mayrina go. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Say that the best solution is a dead hag.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Resurrect [[Connor Vinderblad]], and then give [[Mayrina]] the [[Bitter Divorce]] wand {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* ''(If [[Astarion]] '''is not''' in your party)'' When talking to [[Gandrel]], tell him that [[Astarion]] is under your protection {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}.
** Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Gain entrance to the village by persuading or performing for the guard at the South gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Gain entrance to the village through the southern gate - by [[Persuasion|Persuading]] the goblin guard, OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, performing for him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Hire [[Lump the Enlightened]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Fezzerk]] at the windmill to leave peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Fezzerk]] at the Windmill to leave peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Untie [[Barcus Wroot]] off the windmill wing and tell him that he owes you nothing {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Save [[Barcus Wroot]] by the windmill in [[Blighted Village]] and tell him that he owe you nothing {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Lump the Enlightened]] to fight alongside you, outbidding goblins {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Having summoned [[Lump the Enlightened]] to aid and ending your deal afterwards, let him have one lick {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
 
'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''


'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''
''At the front gate:''
* Before entering the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], during [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] arguing with [[Auntie Ethel]], choose "calm down" option then follow by either defending or questioning [[Auntie Ethel]]
* Fling worg dung at [[Sentinel Olak]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Athletics|10}} and triggers a fight with gate guards)''
* Talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after first encounter and offering to help them
** If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(triggers a fight, too)''
* When entering the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], pass the check to break the illusion, then BAA at the redcaps when you speak to them (max. 3 times).
** OR Smear the dung over your face {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Gandrel]] that [[Astarion]] is under your protection {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tap once on the war drum {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Then tell [[Gandrel]] that you won't help him find your camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Use [[Performance]] to play a rhythm on the war drum{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Telling [[Mayrina]] that [[Auntie Ethel]] killed [[Demir]] and [[Johl]]
''In the outer camp:''
* Give Ethel's [[Bitter Divorce]] wand to [[Mayrina]]
* Stir the [[Owlbear Cub]] against the goblins through {{Ability check|Animal Handling|15}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Resurrect [[Mayrina]]'s husband then hand her the wand
** OR Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, do it through {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}.
** OR Start a tour of chicken-chasing and prompt the cub to run to the finish posts, using [[Speak with Animals]] or [[Animal Handling]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Eight]] that you're sorry for his loss. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''Talking with [[Crusher]]:''
* When he orders you to kiss his foot, obey {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}, then start licking it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Steal the ring from Crusher's toe after you kneel in front of him. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot, using [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* If Crusher attacks you, defeat him, then say you've made a point and help him up. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
'' Inside the [[Shattered Sanctum]]:''
* Tell [[Eight]] "sorry for your loss"
* After moving with [[Priestess Gut]] to her "private chapel", allow Gut to feel around your head {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate
* Tell [[Roah Moonglow]] that you killed her friends in the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Performance]] to play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate
* Attack [[Dror Ragzlin]], straightaway or after interrogating the dead illithid {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them
** OR Don't object [[Dror Ragzlin|Ragzlin's]] orders to report to [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that the prisoner escaped and pass an [[Intelligence]] check to withhold the grove's location
* Convince [[Minthara]] to spare [[Sazza]], saying the latter didn't know who you were. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove''
* Tell [[Minthara]] that the prisoner escaped and pass an [[Intelligence]] check to withhold the grove's location {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Tell her that [[Liam]] told you everything and pass the [[Deception]] check {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you spoke to Minthara '''before''' interrogating and freeing [[Liam]]''
:* OR, Playing as a {{Race|Tiefling}}, answer that you won't betray your kind {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(starts a fight with Minthara)''
* Provoke a fight with [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
'' In the [[Worg Pens]]:''
* Stop the goblin children from throwing stones at [[Halsin|bear]] by any means {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Make [[Birka|Brawler Birka]] release the bear and then attack the goblins {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After freeing [[Halsin]], agree to kill goblin leaders to save the grove (either with or without him in bear form). {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}


'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Speak to Karlach after her rampage in the Tollhouse and tell her she looks 'hot'
* When dealing with the dying hyena:
* When dealing with the dying hyena:
:* ''(Non-[[Oathbreaker]] [[Paladin]] only)'' Successfully bless the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a Good/Neutral {{Class|Cleric}} or a non-Oathbreaker {{Class|Paladin}}, successfully bless the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
:* ''([[Ranger]] only)'' Mercy-kill the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, mercy-kill the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
:* ''([[Druid]] only)'' Choose to "destroy the abomination" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Class|Druid}}, choose to "destroy the abomination" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* In the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]:
* Successfully use [[Detect Thoughts]] on [[Anders]] to unveil his true intentions and stand to Karlach {{Approval|Karlach|+10}} ''(she must be in the party)''
:* When trying to enter the hideout:
* Save [[Rugan]], then use [[Persuasion]] to convince him to sell his employer's wares {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
::* Successfully use [[Detect Thoughts]] to tell [[Zarys]] you're here to help [[Find the Missing Shipment|find the missing shipment]]. ''<small>(Note: if you've already found it, the "I know what became of Rugan" dialogue will not give approval.)</small>'' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
::* Use [[Persuasion]] to tell Zarys you're just here to trade {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
::* Use [[Intimidation]] to tell Zarys you "go where you please" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
:* Refuse to kill [[Rugan]] when Zarys tells you to {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
:* When dealing with [[Brem]] and the artist [[Oskar Fevras]]:
::* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] Brem into lowering the price {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
::* Buy Oskar. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
::* Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Mountain Pass]]'''
'''[[Waukeen's Rest]]'''
* Allow [[Lae'zel]] to speak with the Gith patrol
* Agree to rescue Duke Ravengard when prompted by [[Counsellor Florrick]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Speak with Gith patrol instead of letting [[Lae'zel]] speak
** OR As a paladin swear on your oath to [[Counsellor Florrick]] to rescue [[Duke Ravengard]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Save [[Benryn]] in the burning building {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Find and return him the dowry {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Successfully [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] the guard [[Salazon]] to let you go through the hatch to the hideout {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, show him single-hand sign ''"profit"''{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Get access into the hideout peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' If you've already found the shipment, the dialogue line "I know what became of Rugan" will not give approval.''
* If you have conspired with [[Rugan]] about the shipment, refuse to kill him on [[Zarys|Zarys's]] order. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Free Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other [[Zentharim]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Promise [[Oskar Fevras]] to speak to his captors {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Purchase the artist from [[Brem]] for the price he asks initially {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Make Brem lower the price through [[Intimidation]] or [[Persuasion]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Make him let Oskar go for free, using any check-based option {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Underdark]]'''
'''[[Underdark]]'''
* When entering the [[Myconid Colony]] for the first time, be honest with the guard and tell them about your tadpole {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When entering the myconid colony, tell Sovereign [[Spaw]] the truth about the parasite {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Give an antidote to [[Thulla]] in the [[Myconid Colony]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Succeed an [[Intimidation]], [[Persuasion]] or [[Insight]] roll to enter the colony peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, {{Race|Duergar}} or {{Race|Deep Gnome}}, say that the Underdark is your home and you don't need a permission to pass {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Give [[Thulla]] an antidote or an [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]] (whichever you have) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Ask [[Omeluum]] to tell you more about the tadpole {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Offer to look for [[Derryth Bonecloak|Derryth's]] husband, for a price or for free {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to help [[Baelen Bonecloak]] escape from the Bibberbang field {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Give the [[Noblestalk]] to [[Derryth Bonecloak]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** If [[Baelen]] ate the Noblestalk himself, offer Derryth to help leave him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Gekh Coal]] that you're not going to help a slave-catcher.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]] and report back to Sovereign [[Spaw]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders]] and report back to Sovereign [[Spaw]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell Sovereign [[Spaw]] you killed Sovereign [[Glut]] after the latter decided to [[Avenge Glut's Circle|usurp]] the former {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell Sovereign [[Spaw]] that you've killed Sovereign [[Glut]] because the latter conspired to [[Avenge Glut's Circle|usurp]] Spaw's circle {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* In the [[Dread Hollow]], place autumncrocus on [[Myrna|Myrna’s]] grave {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' this option is available only if you have found and read [[Letter from Amarith]] in the [[Arcane Tower]]''
* In [[Festering Cove]], tell [[BOOOAL]] you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** If you find out that BOOOAL is a Redcap, bait him with a tale of bloodshed instead of sacrifice {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Grymforge]]'''
'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Use [[Persuasion]] to convince Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers
* Tell [[Ward Magmar]] that he disgusts you {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Pay respect to the heap of dead Deep Gnome corpses after killing Brathwen and Viss
* Convince [[Skickpit]] you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using [[Persuasion|Persuasion]] line) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After finding [[Philomeen]], talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on
* Pay respect to the heap of deep gnomes' corpses after killing or deceiving [[Brathwen]] and [[Viss]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when they're threatened by [[Nere]] once he's freed
* [[Persuasion|Convince]] the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]]
* Promise the deep gnome slaves that you'll do what you can to help them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* If failed to convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]], choose "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me."
* After finding [[Philomeen]] (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After freeing Barcus, bid him farewell and good luck {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when [[Nere]], once freed, is going to kill them {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** If failed to convince [[Elder Brithvar|Brithwar]], choose the line "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me." ''(immediately starts the fight with the rest of duergar)'' {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing [[Nere]], plant a thought in Nere's mind about freeing the gnome slaves {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After freeing [[Barcus Wroot]], bid him farewell and good luck {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}


'''Camp/Conversation'''
'''[[Mountain Pass]]'''
* Tell [[Mizora]] not to lay a finger on Karlach during her first appearance {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, tell [[Ellyka]] that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Threaten to kill [[Mizora]] during her first appearance {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, Being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as a gith, tell her you're actually not OR that she is safe. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to use a [[Soul Coin]] on her to power up in combat
* Allow [[Lae'zel]] to speak with the githyanki patrol and [[Kith'rak Voss]]  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it arrives at the [[Campsite|Camp]]
 
* Successfully skill check to heal the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it appears again at the [[Campsite|Camp]].
'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
* Pet [[Scratch]]
* Upon entering the Créche, first tell [[Gish Far'aag]] that [[Voss]] sent you; then pretend to be an avatar of Vlaakith and succeed a {{Ability check|Performance|30}}. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* At camp, promise [[Barcus Wroot]] that you will find his friend [[Wulbren]] at [[Moonrise Towers]]
* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* At the next long rest after the events at the Creche, encourage [[Lae'zel]] to listen to [[Kith'rak Voss]] or make her own choice when he visits the camp and speak about the [[Mysterious Artefact]]
''In the Classroom:''
* After staking Astarion, say bringing him was a mistake {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Persuade [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] to let [[Youth Varrl]] go from training.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} (Can be repeated but only the first time gives approval)
* Playing as a {{Class|Fighter}}, save [[Youth Varrl]] by whatever means, and then tell him:
** That capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** That warriors fight ''for'' something, not just to kill {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''In the Hatchery:''
* Successfully persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him:
** that you'll take it to a better crèche {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR that you'll raise it yourself {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ''ghaik''-slayer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}.
''In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chambers:''
* Tell [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] that you have the [[Mysterious Artefact]], then refuse to surrender it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}.
* Ask Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]] how he knows so much about you. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]], and convince [[Lae'zel]] to trust you by succeeding {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}}.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] demand to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]]  or say you're going to free the person inside {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''Camp/Conversation'''
* When [[Mizora]] first appears in the camp, tell her not to lay a finger on Karlach {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Threaten to kill [[Mizora]] during her first appearance {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When [[Shadowheart]] confesses about her being a Sharran, answer that you don't care, because you all have bigger problems {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After staking [[Astarion]] when he tried to bite you, say that bringing him to the camp was a mistake {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This line can be repeated multiple times until the second upgrade of Karlach' heart, but only the first time gives approval''
* Pet [[Scratch]] when he first comes to the camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it first comes to the camp  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(requires food in the inventory)''
* Successfully attend to the [[Owlbear Cub|Owlbear Cub's]] wound when it appears again at the camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it stays at the camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval only the first time you do it)''
* Having invited [[Barcus Wroot]] to your camp, promise him you will find his friend [[Wulbren]] at [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When [[Kith'rak Voss]] wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the [[Mysterious Artefact]] (''after the events at the Crèche''):
** Encourage [[Lae'zel]] to trust him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR tell Lae'zel you believe Kith'rak and she should too {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''Raphael's Deal'''
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], choose lines:
** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(If playing as [[Wyll]]: "... another devil")''
** OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* After first encounter with [[Raphael]], speak with [[Shadowheart]] and choose dialogue option about distrusting [[Raphael]] '''twice''' {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}


'''Any Area'''
'''Any Area'''
* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Playing as [[Astarion]], confess to her that you are a vampire. {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}
 
'''[[Our Fiery Friend|Personal quest]]'''
* After defeating [[Anders]] and his crew, and Karlach having rampaged in the Tollhouse, tell her she looks hot. {{Approval|Karlach|+3}}
* If Karlach is recruited before [[Wyll]], he will show up when ending this day in the camp. Talk him out of fighting Karlach. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Agree to give Karlach a [[Soul Coin]] to power her up in combat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* When you first meet [[Dammon]] while already having a piece of infernal iron, Karlach will ask if she can give it to the smith - agree. {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}
* After [[Dammon]] upgrades her heart first time tell her you still can't touch her, and then choose the line "Of course I do" {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}


'''Raphael's deal'''
* Meeting [[Raphael]] "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* After first encounter with [[Raphael]] speak with [[Shadowheart]] and choose dialogue option to refuse to trust [[Raphael]] twice {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
}}
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=== Act Two ===
=== Act Two ===
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'''[[Creche Y'llek]]'''
'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* Persuade [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] to let [[Youth Varrl]] go from training.
 
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Convince the hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} and then {{Ability check|Persuasion|14}} or {{Ability check|Intimidation|14}})''
* Convince [[Kar'niss]] the drider not to attack you after you killed the convoy before summoning him. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Traversing [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, betray them and side with the ambushing [[Harpers]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Grymforge]]:''
* As a Wizard, tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that you can aid in traversing the darkness.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* As a Bard, tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* As [[The Dark Urge]], decide to stay and help Harpers against shadows (instead of abandoning them) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When the shadows warp [[Harper Yonas|Yonas]], tell [[Meygan|Harper Meygan]], "Move. I'll take care of this."{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
* Free [[Dolly Thrice]] from the [[Moonlantern]] (no matter how you obtain it){{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], ask [[Madeline]] what did the Dark Justiciar do, and then:
** Call her a coward {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, OR tell her it wasn't her fault {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, OR tell her you forgive her (class-based lines) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR '''after ordering''' her to stab herself, let her make a couple of strikes and then say it was enough {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, OR tell her that her readyness to hurt herself is enough to be forgiven {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* Tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that you can aid in traversing the darkness (Wizard only).
* Tell [[Harper Meygan]], "Move. I'll take care of this."
* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]].


'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Show [[Jaheira]] the [[Mysterious Artefact]] when you first meet her.
* Show [[Jaheira]] the [[Mysterious Artefact]] when you first meet her.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Give her a hug when she has her second upgrade from [[Dammon]] at the [[Last Light Inn]], allowing her to be touched.
* Drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Drink the wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside.
* Pay [[Mattis]] extra for the [[Tower-Shaped Key]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Help [[Mol]] win the game against [[Raphael]] using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options
* Help [[Mol]] win the game against Raphael using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options, or following Gale's advice (if he is in party) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Raphael]] to stay away from [[Mol]].
** Tell [[Raphael]] to stay away from Mol {{Approval|Karlach|+3}}
* Ask [[Counsellor Florrick]] if the Flaming Fist are just going to stand around.
▶ '''''Note:''' This line appears only if '''Astarion is not in the party''', otherwise Raphael will turn the talk to the spawn's scars''.
* Warn [[Isobel]] that [[Flaming Fist Marcus|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]].
* Tell [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] that [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]].{{Approval|Karlach|+10}}
* As [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Isobel]] that you have the urge to kill her, then deny the urge and ask her to forgive you.
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the urge, and finally ask her to forgive you. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Play the Lute to wake up [[Art Cullagh]].
* Ask [[Counsellor Florrick]] whether the [[Flaming Fist]] are just going to stand around. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Halsin]] "You can count on me" before he opens the portal.
* Play the Lute to wake up [[Art Cullagh]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Successfully protect the portal [[Halsin]] enters.
* Tell [[Halsin]] that he can count on you before he opens the portal.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Successfully protect the portal while Halsin is looking for [[Thaniel]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* Agree to play hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]].


'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''
'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''
* Reunite [[Oliver]] with [[Thaniel]].
* Agree to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to take Arabella in at your camp. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:''
* Successfully convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
'' In the [[House of Healing]]:''
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''.
''At [[The Waning Moon]]:''
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}''(each time)''
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)''
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(each time)''.
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.''
* By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}


'''[[House of Healing]]'''
'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* Make [[Malus Thorm]] have the Sisters test their skills against each other or offer himself up to them for 'practice'.
* Agree to play hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Convince Oliver to reunite with [[Thaniel]].{{Approval|Karlach|+5}}


'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Offer [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight.
* Offer [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that [[Astarion]] is his own person. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Invite Minthara to your camp after saving her.
* Invite Jaheira to fight with you in front of Moonrise Towers.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* After the first floor is secured, tell [[Jaheira]] you sense a bit of envy and ask her to join the fight against [[Ketheric Thorm]].
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell Ketheric Thorm that you can help, or that it isn't too late, or to come quietly  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either choice)''
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first, OR a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]''
:* Then tell [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] to stand down, because Ketheric has surrendered.
 
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Playing as a [[Rogue]], tell the [[Reconstituted Duellist]] that you do not blunder.
* Lick the [[Spider meat]] twice. {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
 
'''[[Shadowfell]]'''
* Tell [[Balthazar]] to leave or he's a dead man. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell Shadowheart that she should spare the [[Dame Aylin|Nightsong]] because the aasimar may know something about her. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to purge the mind. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after successful passive {{Ability check|Insight|18}}''
* When talking to the [[Fresh Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]], wish them good night.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}


'''Unsorted'''
'''Camp/Conversation'''
* Agree to help [[Arabella]] find her parents.
* Recruit [[Halsin]] to your party after the fight with [[Apostle of Myrkul]].
* Invite [[Jaheira]] to your party.
* Recruit [[Jaheira]] to your party or invite her to your camp after the fight with [[Apostle of Myrkul]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* Participate in each individual drinking round (of three) against [[Thisobald Thorm]].}}
 
'''[[Our Fiery Friend|Personal quest]]'''
* After [[Dammon]] upgrades Karlach's engine second time at the [[Last Light Inn]], prove it worked, giving her a hug (or kissing, if you romance her). {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
 
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=== Act Three ===
=== Act Three ===
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* Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.
'''[[Rivington]]'''<br>
''At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]]:''
* Get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''In the kennels:''
* Say "Woof" to [[Angry Mar'hyah]] twice. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Make [[Angry Mar'hyah]] to let you keep Scratch, using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Deception]] or [[Intimidation]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:''
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that one can't just kill innocent people {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would never kill someone you care about. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
<!--** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell her you do everything to keep those who you love from your blade {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}-->
* Try and help the [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if Orin '''is not''' impersonating the Thug''
 
''In the [[Angleiron's Cellar]]:''
* Tell [[Wulbren]] that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the [[Gondians]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** OR That you'll talk with the [[Gondians]] and maybe they'll see reason. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** If contacting the [[Gondians]], insist on refusing the bomb afterwards. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
''Elsewhere:''
* Give [[Yenna]] some food. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his own accent sounds more Rivingtonian than Baldurian {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if your character is a Baldurian themselves, or has successfully deceived Grotpoll into believing so, if they're not''
* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''<br>
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''
* Say 'What a corny joke' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Volunteer Karlach or any other companion to the stage. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either)'' {{verify}}
* If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
* First question: ★'Zariel' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} OR  ★'Gortash' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
* Second question: ★'Bashing and sex' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
* Third question: ★'Probably dead' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} OR  ★'Settled with partner and kids' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.''
 
'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Tell [[Sister Yannis]] you'll look into the murder for her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* <u>Tell</u> [[Brother Clements]] his god would be proud of Father Lorgan.
* Agree to bear the curse {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] madness.{{Approval|Karlach|+3}}
 
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, choose ''"nobody likes Naaber"'' line. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.''
* Agree to try [[Hoots Hooligan|Hoots Hooligan's]] special hooch at [[Sharess' Caress]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Get into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], showing [[Lower City Pass]] obtained from [[Valeria]], using [[Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard|Nashkellan's report]], bribing [[Elin|Blaze Elin]] (''{{Ability check|Persuasion|25}} required''), or passing any of class-based checks. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
 
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
''Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):''
* Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* OR Tell him you've spotted Reynash on stealing {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Then Tell him not to be hard on Reynash {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Karlach|+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. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** That the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse to become allies with Gortash {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Gortash]] that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
''Approaching [[Duke Ravengard]] after the coronation:''
* Ask what has happened to the city's great hero {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(a Baldurian option)''
* Ask if the current state of the city is what they call tyranny {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
* 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 {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}
 
''Talking to Karlach after the coronation:''
* If you agreed to become allies with Gortash:
** When Karlach asks whether you intend an alliance, answer "No, but he need not to know it" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Say that you need to avoid making enemies, and then that he wasn't a betrayer in pact with Ketheric and Orin {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
* If you declined Gortash 's offer:
** When Karlach asks what you'd make of him, call Gortash a fraud in a nice coat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
** OR Say you can’t wait to flatten him. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
 
'''[[Lower City]]'''
* <u>Show</u> yourself immediately to [[Dolor]] in the [[Facemaker's Boutique]]
* Play with the children in [[Bloomridge Park]] ({{Coords|-166|-75}}) 
** Succeed {{Ability check|Perception|7}} to spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** Allow Punkins to scan you. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* In [[Cazador's Dungeon]], when speaking to Sebastian, pass [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]] check, then promise him to set them free OR ask whether they would be able to control hunger {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Say "fuck you" to Gortash as you prepare to dock at the [[Iron Throne]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over [[Redhammer]] to [[Allandra Grey]] after you return from the Iron Throne. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
 
'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Refuse to undress for [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell [[Hope]] that you expected Raphael to put up more of a fight after killing him. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
 
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== Disapproval ==
== Disapproval ==
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.
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=== Act One ===
=== Act One ===
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'''Unsorted'''
'''[[Roadside Cliffs]]'''
* Speaking with the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage, choose the '' 'attack' '' option. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tear off [[Gale]]'s hand {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Convince [[Gimblebock]] near [[Chapel Entrance]] and his crew to flee (using any Ability or Class-unique option) {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''Roadside Cliffs'''
'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Attack the tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Chapel Entrance]]'''
''In the Hollow:''
* Talk Gimblebock and his crew into leaving {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Take a swing at [[Zevlor]] during his argument with Aradin {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the tieflings stay. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
'''[[Druid Grove]]'''
* Tell the tiefling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]].
* Scold [[Elegis]] for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(either)''
* Tell the Tiefling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Dig out the recently made grave near the gate {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Make [[Zorru]] kneel before [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The grave appears upon long rest after initial scene when approaching the grove. It might be made to bury Kanon, Aradin or Zevlor.''
* After the conversation with [[Zorru]] tell [[Lae'zel]] that she is good at interrogations {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* While speaking with [[Arron]], say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Talk to [[Strange Ox]] ('''without''' Speak with Animals) and call it a hideous cow {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Kick [[Timber]] the squirrel {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}.  
** If you miss, try to kick her again {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking [[Timber]], answer that it came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Make [[Zorru]] kneel before [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} <!-- bow?-->
** After [[Lae'zel]] has questioned [[Zorru]], tell her she is good at interrogations. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Offer to heal [[Pandirna]] for a price but pocket the money and leave {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Tell [[Pandirna]] to hush or you will snap her neck {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(the line is available for all classes except {{Class|Barbarian}})''
* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Free [[Sazza]] from her cage and tell her to follow you {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Free [[Sazza]] from her cage and tell her to follow you {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Attack [[Findal]] after healing him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
*''During [[Meli]] and [[Barth|Barth's]] confrontation about the stolen locket''
*Swear to [[Nettie]] you will take the Wyvern poison
** Choose not to get involved {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
*Letting [[Barth]] hit [[Meli]] for stealing his locket
** Let [[Barth]] hit [[Meli]] for stealing his locket {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* After saving [[Mirkon]] from the harpies, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will return {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Tell [[Meli]] to return the trinket, because "There's already one thief to bury today." {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This line is available only if [[Arabella]] has died''.
:* Make [[Barth]] pay you for his locket, if you get it back from [[Meli]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], either pocket his "lucky ring" straightaway OR tell him you've earned it.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Then, catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you and grab her by the hand {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Threaten [[Mol]] when first meeting her in the Tiefling Hideout {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* At the [[Tiefling Hideout]], when [[Mirkon]] is trying to present you a story, say you've heard enough of his chatter {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* After successfully stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] for [[Mol]], tell her that you will keep it for yourself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, advise her not to ask, just take {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Refuse [[Zevlor]] to kill the goblin horde's leaders {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
''In the [[Sacred Pool]] and druid caves:''
* After resolving [[Arabella|Arabella's]] fate, tell [[Kagha]] that you you just wanted to see what would happen. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** OR Praise Kagha for protecting her own. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** OR Tell her that it was quite a show {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** Tell [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] that they should have tried parenting [[Arabella]] and what's happened is their fault {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* If [[Arabella]] has died, lie and tell [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] that [[Kagha]] will release her soon {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Prod [[Nettie]]'s bird twice {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Swear to [[Nettie]] that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* As a {{Class|Rogue}}, pick [[Mirkon]]'s pockets while he is distracted by the harpies {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** After saving [[Mirkon]] from the harpies, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will return {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, talk to the squirrels listening to [[Alfira]] and first hush them not to ruin the song, and only afterwards the class-unique line "Sing along…" {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Steal [[Alfira|Alfira's]] extra lute {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Take [[Alfira|Alfira's]] lute out of her hands and smash it {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Tell [[Alfira]] she should give up on her song {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


''While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack''
* Tell [[Mirkon]] you are not going to save him again OR that he's on his own. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(the formulation depends on whether you saved Mirkon from the harpies or not)''.
* Tell [[Pandirna]] that you are here for the show {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[Zevlor]] (or [[Asharak]] if Zevlor is dead) that it was you who led the horde to the grove, and then that this place belongs to the [[Absolute]] {{Approval|Karlach|-10}}
** OR That the horde is coming, led by the drow - and you are ''with'' them {{Approval|Karlach|-10}}
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell [[Zevlor]] that the goblin horde is yours. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Betray the Grove (open the gate) after blowing the horn {{Approval|Karlach|-10}}


'''[[Forest]]'''
'''[[Forest]]'''
* While using [[Speak with Animals]] to talk with [[Scratch]], start shouting at the corpse to prove Gomwick is dead. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* In the [[Underground Passage]], heal [[Findal]], then tell him you are here to finish the job, and kill him.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Talking with [[Scratch]] via [[Speak with Animals]], shout at the [[Gomwick|Gomwick's]] corpse to prove he indeed is dead. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* While talking to [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] on the bridge, say you don't waste your time with devilspawn {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove''


'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
* Choose to go closer to the Owlbear cub or attack the Owlbear {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Choose to go closer to the [[Owlbear Cub]] or attack the mother [[Owlbear]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* After killing the Owlbear, kill it's cub as well {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* After killing the mother [[Owlbear]], kill the cub as well {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* When [[Auntie Ethel]] surrenders, let her go and keep [[Mayrina]] in exchange for [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* In [[Overgrown Tunnel]], if you killed [[Auntie Ethel]]:
** If spared [[Mask of Regret (Overgrown Tunnel)|Mask of Regret]], speak to the latter afterwards and choose to attack her {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Playing as a {{Race|Duergar}}, take the [[Petrified (Condition)|Petrification]] off [[Efrin]] and laugh at him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}, when he asks to examine him, refuse to do it {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* When speaking to [[Gandrel]]:
** ''(if [[Astarion]] '''is not''' in the party)'' Tell the hunter the road to your camp {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** ''(if [[Astarion]] '''is''' in the party)'' Reveal [[Astarion]]'s identity to [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
***OR Don't turn [[Astarion]] in but further in the dialogue allow him kill the hunter {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Read the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Interrupt [[Buthir]] and [[Grukkoh]]'s private moment by opening the doors to the barn north of the [[Blighted Village]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR let [[Astarion]] interrupt them (if he is in party). {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Pay [[Fezzerk]] a lot of gold to let you pass {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Pay [[Fezzerk]] a lot of gold to let you pass {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Attack the gang, and when Fezzerk begs for mercy, deliver the final blow {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''
'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
* Tell [[Gandrel]] where you can find [[Astarion]]
* Let [[Astarion]] kill [[Gandrel]]


'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
''In the outer camp:''
* Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at [[Volo]] in the goblin camp
* Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at [[Volo]] as he performs. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] that you will get answers from prisoners. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Playing as a {{Race|Dwarf}}, ask [[Tracker Grikka|Grikka]] to save a piece of dwarf meat for you. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Using [[Speak with Animals]], tell the [[Dishevelled Chicken]] to shut up and play. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Instruct the chicken to run to the finish posts. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you have killed the [[Owlbear Cub]] in its [[Owlbear Nest|nest]].''
* Playing a tour of chicken-chasing, tell the [[Owlbear Cub]] to run to the posts, using [[Speak with Animals]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* When [[Crusher]] orders you to kiss his foot, obey {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** If Crusher attacks you and begs for mercy, finish him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(triggers a fight with the entire camp)''
''In the [[Shattered Sanctum]]'':
* Promise [[Minthara]] to get information from the captive (i.e. [[Liam]]) {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you put the prisoner through paces. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, propose to show Spike how it's done {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, tell him that you don't try, you get results. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** Then torture [[Liam]] yourself. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* After questioning [[Liam]], leave him tied to the rack {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell Minthara that [[Sazza]] was too stupid to understand you prior  {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove''
* Agree to attack the Grove with [[Minthara]] with or without asking for a reward. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
''In the [[Worg Pens]]:''
* Tell goblin children to keep at the [[Halsin|bear]], to aim for his eye, or to use sharper stones. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(either option)''
** Throw a rock yourself. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(Makes Halsin hostile)''
** OR Make [[Birka|Brawler Birka]] release the bear and then attack the animal {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Refuse [[Halsin]] to help him save the grove after freeing him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Convince [[Flind]] to attack the other Gnolls
* Order [[Flind]] to attack the other gnolls instead of you {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Save [[Rugan]], then tell him to give the cargo to you, using [[Intimidation]] or provoking a fight {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* If you fail to [[Intimidation|intimidate]] Rugan into surrendering the cargo to you, say you can harm him no less worse than gnolls would have {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(makes him hostile)''
* At the tollhouse, tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} <!--''(Karlach must be in disguise, otherwise Cyrel will turn hostile immediately)''-->
 
'''[[Waukeen's Rest]]'''
* Leave [[Benryn]] to die under the wreckage {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** If you saved Benryn, tell him you'll keep the dowry as a payment for his saving {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Mountain Pass]]'''
'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Kill [[Rugan]], if he survived [[Zarys|Zarys's]] torture and your fight against other Zhentarim {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Purchase [[Oskar Fevras]] from [[Brem]], then speak to the artist and call him a slave twice {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** OR, Having spoken with Oskar AND Brem, return to the artist and say you've got enough problems {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Underdark]]'''
'''[[Underdark]]'''
* Agree to hunt down [[Thulla]] for [[Gekh Coal]], for reward or for free {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Steal [[Boots of Speed]] from Thulla while she's helpless. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[Derryth Bonecloak]] you're going to keep the [[Noblestalk]] for yourself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Successfully [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] her into giving you reward for the finding, then take the reward and keep the mushroom.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** If [[Baelen]] ate the Noblestalk himself, tell Derryth you know ''exactly'' what you've done {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Agree to be [[BOOOAL]]'s chosen {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Grymforge]]'''
'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Ask Ward Magmar how to get a slave of your own
* When Lunkbug tells you where to find [[Philomeen]], answer that you'll take her head for a trophy. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Convince the Deep Rothé to excavate for Skarjall via the [[Persuasion]] check "Breathe. Focus."
** After finding [[Philomeen]], talk to Lunkbug and say she's done for {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Ask [[Ward Magmar]] how to get a slave of your own {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Persuade the [[Deep Rothé]] to breathe, focus and excavate for [[Skarjall]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Provoke a fight against [[Elder Brithvar]] by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to [[Sergeant Thrinn]] about his conspiracy against [[Nere]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(either option)''
* Side with [[Elder Brithvar]] when confronting [[Nere]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Side with [[Elder Brithvar]] when confronting [[Nere]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Side with [[Nere]] against [[Elder Brithvar]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* Side with [[Nere]] against [[Elder Brithvar]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* Let Elder Brithvar take the deep gnomes
* If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing [[Nere]], kill the gnome slaves as well, when he orders you to {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** OR Attack Nere instead of gnomes {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Let [[Elder Brithvar]] take the enslaved deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
 
'''[[Mountain Pass]]'''
* Attack [[Ellyka]] near the point of encounter with githyanki squad {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as a gith, provoke her to attack you. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Speak with [[Voss]] instead of letting [[Lae'zel]] do it  {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(any line of two available)''


'''[[Camp]]'''
'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
* Upon entering the crèche, playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] [[Far'aag|Gish Far'aag]] to let you pass, saying you're hunting either mind flayers or the gith {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}.
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that if he gives you the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (''either choise brings {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} and immediately starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'')
* Crush the Githyanki egg {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} (''This option is not available if playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}; starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'')
* Surrender the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]]  {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Talking to [[Vlaakith]], say you're a friend who brought the artefact to her {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Rat [[Shadowheart]] out that it was she who stole it {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(the line is available only if Shadowheart '''is in the party''')''
* Agree to [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] request to kill the person inside the [[Mysterious Artefact]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''Raphael's Deal'''
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''Camp/Conversation'''
* If Karlach is recruited before [[Wyll]], he will show up in camp after a long rest. Escalate the conversation into a fight with Wyll. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Flirt with [[Mizora]] when she shows up {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Flirt with [[Mizora]] when she shows up {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Ask [[Mizora]] if she will leave if you turn on [[Karlach]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* Ask [[Mizora]] whether she leaves if you turn on [[Karlach]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* Letting [[Volo]] follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* <u>Let [[Volo]]</u> follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* When meeting Raphael say "I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole" {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Shoo the [[Owlbear Cub]] out of the camp when it comes wounded {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* [Dark Urge] {{Blur|Confess to murdering the bard {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}}}
 
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* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, confess to murdering the bard {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
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=== Act Two ===
=== Act Two ===
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'''[[Creche Y'llek]]'''
'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
*Agree to Vlaakith's request to kill the person inside the Astral Prism.
* Side with the convoy against the Harpers.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Traversing [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, side with the ambushing Harpers. After defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and take the lantern.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}} (''Taking this course starts the fight with ambushing Harpers immediately'').
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], order [[Madeline]] to stab herself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}, then to continue {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}, and finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}.
*Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* When Marcus assaults the inn, concert with him telepathically, then tell Isobel that she's going to meet [[Ketheric]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-10}}
* After [[Mol]] is taken, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Question Karlach's encouragement of [[Mattis]]' 'scamming with the greats'. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, and then give in to your urge {{Approval|Karlach|-10}} (''Choosing this course immediately starts a fight with Isobel, and any Harper or Fist who notice this will side with Isobel'')
 
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Refuse to take [[Soul Coin]]s from [[Lann Tarv]] in exchange for hearing about the souls inside them{{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This line appears only if '''Karlach is in the party'''''.
* Kill [[Fezzerk]] without combat (through dialogue options) {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* When speaking with Minthara after the battle, propose to take the place of Orin once she's dead. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


*Question her encouragement of 'scamming' towards [[Mattis]].
*Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].
*Refuse the offer of [[Soul Coin]]s from [[Lann Tarv]] in [[Moonrise Towers]].
*Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] to the death when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger.
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
*Tell [[Shadowheart]] you will support her becoming a Dark Justiciar when in the Gauntlet of Shar.
* <u>Tell</u> Shadowheart you will support her becoming a [[Dark Justiciar]].
*Agree to help [[Balthazar]] in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].
* <u>Agree</u> to help Balthazar.
*Offer to search the Gauntlet of Shar to help Yurgir.}}
* <u>Offer</u> to search the Gauntlet of Shar to help [[Yurgir]].
 
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* <u>When</u> talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to consume the mind.{{Approval|Karlach|}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after successful passive {{Ability check|Insight|18}}''
* When talking to the [[Fresh Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]], tell it that they will never wake again. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
'''Camp/Conversation'''
* Call her out for telling Mattis to keep it up and he'll be scamming with the greats.
* Sleep with [[Karlach]], tell her that it was a mistake, then confirm it {{Approval|Karlach|-100}}
}}


=== Act Three ===
=== Act Three ===
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'''Wyrm's Crossing'''
'''[[Rivington]]'''
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.
* After successfully [[Deception|deceiving]] [[Saer Grotpoll]] that you're a Baldurian (if you actually are not), stand for his rumblings about refugees {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* <u>Take</u> the bomb from [[Wulbren]] OR tell him that this is too messy.
** <u>If contacting</u> the [[Gondians]], accept the bomb anyway.
 
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:''
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating the [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]], say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], propose to kill and kill again {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[Farlin]] that you're happy to help them against [[Cairos]] and his thugs. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
** First question: 'Raphael' {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} OR 'Me' {{Approval|Karlach|-2}}
** Second question: 'Going shopping' {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} OR 'Reading' {{Approval|Karlach|-2}}
** Third question: 'Worshipping Selûne' {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]].{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* <u>At [[Sharess' Caress]],</u> point out how the two Drow look alike, and then call them 'delicious'.
 
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
 
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* If failed to convince [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade, attack her {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
''When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:''
* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] or blackmail him into giving you his stash {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), choose to attack him OR let him arrest you {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''(either)''
 
''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 feel safer {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a [[Drow]] or a [[Half-Orc]], say that you feel safer than with some {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Agree to become allies with [[Gortash]] and slay [[Orin]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell Gortash that you coudn't dream of missing his coronation. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
''Talking to Karlach after the coronation:''
* If you agreed to become allies with Gortash:
** When Karlach asks whether you intend an alliance, answer that it is your decision, not hers {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
** OR Say you'll do whatever to save the city, and then that Gortash had a pact with Ketheric and Orin OR that you wanted to see where it takes {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} ''(either option)''
* If you declined Gortash 's offer:
* When Karlach asks what you'd make of him, say you're impressed how he wormed his way up {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
 
'''[[Lower City]]'''
* At the [[Cazador's Dungeon]], let Astarion complete the Rite of Profane Ascension {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Tell [[News Hawker Luan]] that her salesmanship is terrible. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
** After Luan says she is only six say you don't care. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* <u>Sell</u> the [[Githyanki Egg]] to the [[Society of Brilliance]].
* At [[Flymm Cargo]], let [[Allandra Grey]] take [[Redhammer]] away after you've returned from the [[Iron Throne]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* At [[Facemaker's Boutique]] during [[Investigate the Murders]], sneak up on Dolor as he's poised to kill Figaro, thereby letting Figaro die.
 
'''[[Devil's Fee]]'''
* Upon returning from [[House of Hope]], intimidate [[Helsik]] saying that you've just killed a devil in his own home. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
 
'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Undress for [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* When Haarlep asks you what form he should take for his game, tell him that you always wanted to have sex with Raphael. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} 
* Vow your body to Haarlep. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' It is possible to detach one of your party companions and foist them on Haarlep to play his 'game'. In that case, 'Clothes removal' point is lost always, while 'Vowing body' point distracts only sometimes, if Karlach stands too close to the scene.''
 
'''Camp/Conversation'''
* If Jaheira leaves the team, tell Karlach she can go with her, if it means so much to her. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


'''Sharess' Caress'''
'''[[Our Fiery Friend|Personal quest]]'''
* Pick "Delicious" after pointing out the two drow look alike.
* Kill [[Gortash]] without having Karlach in the Party {{Approval|Karlach|-20}}
}}
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[[Category:Approval]]

Latest revision as of 20:19, 28 October 2024

Karlach approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils. The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Karlach's Approval.

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings[edit | edit source]

Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

  • "Yeah?"
  • "What?"
  • "Out with it."
  • "Hey."

Neutral (0 - 19):

  • "Soldier?"
  • "Why're we slowing down?"
  • "Hm?"
  • "What can I do you for?"
  • "Yeah?"
  • "What's the story?"
  • "Heya."
  • "Hey, soldier."

Medium and up (20+):

  • "Hey, soldier."
  • "Soldier?"
  • "What's on your mind?"
  • "Copper for your thoughts?"

If spoken to by someone other than the player character:

  • "Sorry - haven't fraternised with you much and not sure if I want to start."
  • "Go get boss if you want to talk."
  • "Tell it to the chief."

Romance[edit | edit source]

Low approval[edit | edit source]

Flirting:

  • "Hey, soldier."
  • "Uh huh?"
  • "What is it?"
Partnered:
  • "Yeah, honey?"
  • "Hmm?"
  • "What's on your mind?"
Broken Up:
  • "What?"
  • "Yeah?"
  • "Something on your mind?"

Medium and higher approval[edit | edit source]

Flirting:

  • "Hey, you."
  • "Oh, hi!"
  • "What're you thinking about?"


Partnered:
  • "Darling."
  • "Hey!"
  • "Soldier?"
  • "What's on your mind?"
Broken up:
  • "Hey, soldier."
  • "Yeah?"
  • "What's on your mind?"

Approval[edit | edit source]

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to gain approval.

Act One[edit | edit source]

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Ravaged Beach

Roadside Cliffs

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

In the Hollow

Note: This option appears only if you previously refused to help Zevlor, skipped talking to him, or he was knocked out by Aradin

  • While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you (passive Perception check), and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful Insight check). Karlach approves +1
  • In the confrontation with Barth about the locket, stand for Meli Karlach approves +1
  • Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders for Zevlor Karlach approves +5

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

  • Tell Arabella's mother Komira that the druids are overreacting and you'll speak with them Karlach approves +1
  • Persuade Kagha to free Arabella Karlach approves +5
  • After resolving Arabella's fate, talk to Kagha and call her a monster OR accuse her of killing the child in cold blood Karlach approves +5 (either option)
    • OR, Playing as a Drow Drow, say you don't threaten/kill children Karlach approves +5
    • OR Attack Kagha Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids (if uncovered her conspiring with them) Karlach approves +5
    • OR Choose to attack Kagha instead of persuading her Karlach approves +1 (gains approval regardless of whether you've been successful convincing her to go against them or not)
  • Attack Kagha after speaking to Zevlor second time (about her demands) Karlach approves +1
  • While dealing with Topaz the bird via Speak with Animals:
    • Tell him that the key in its nest is dull, OR, playing as a Dwarf Dwarf, that the metal is of bad quality Karlach approves +1 (either option)
    • OR Playing as a Bard Bard, choose the class-specific option about a song Karlach approves +1
    • OR Kick the bird Karlach approves +1
  • After Nettie poisons you, attack her (no need to kill her) Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Silver the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent (using Speak with Animals) Karlach approves +1
  • Help Alfira finish her song Karlach approves +1
  • After being confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus, return the idol and apologise Karlach approves +1

While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

Note: This scene appears only if Wyll left the party due to your choices in dialogue with Minthara, after you have revealed to her the Grove's location

  • Refuse to open the gate for Minthara Karlach approves +5
  • Successfully defend the Grove and then talk to Zevlor Karlach approves +10

Forest

Note: This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove

Owlbear Nest

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

  • When find Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, tell them all to calm down, and then choose to defend Auntie Ethel Karlach approves +1 (immediately starts the fight with brothers)
    • OR Ask Ethel straightaway what did she do with their sister Karlach approves +1
    • While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister Karlach approves +1
  • After entering the Sunlit Wetlands, break the illusion by any available means, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them Karlach approves +1 (works twice)
  • When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina at the Riverside Teahouse:
    • Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble" Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Mayrina straightaway that Demir and Johl were killed (by you or Ethel) Karlach approves +1
  • After defeating Auntie Ethel, Intimidate her into handing over both Mayrina and fey hair Karlach approves +5
    • OR Order her to let Mayrina go. Karlach approves +1
    • OR Say that the best solution is a dead hag.Karlach approves +1
  • Resurrect Connor Vinderblad, and then give Mayrina the Bitter Divorce wand Karlach approves +1
  • (If Astarion is not in your party) When talking to Gandrel, tell him that Astarion is under your protection Karlach approves +1.
    • Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp Karlach approves +1

Blighted Village

Goblin Camp

At the front gate:

  • Fling worg dung at Sentinel Olak Karlach approves +5 (requires DC 10 Athletics check and triggers a fight with gate guards)
    • If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards Karlach approves +5 (triggers a fight, too)
    • OR Smear the dung over your face Karlach approves +1
  • Tap once on the war drum Karlach approves +1
    • OR Use Performance to play a rhythm on the war drumKarlach approves +1

In the outer camp:

Talking with Crusher:

  • When he orders you to kiss his foot, obey Karlach disapproves -1, then start licking it Karlach approves +1
    • OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway Karlach approves +1
  • Steal the ring from Crusher's toe after you kneel in front of him. Karlach approves +1
  • Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot, using Intimidation. Karlach approves +1
  • If Crusher attacks you, defeat him, then say you've made a point and help him up. Karlach approves +1

Inside the Shattered Sanctum:

Note: This option is available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove

  • Tell Minthara that the prisoner escaped and pass an Intelligence check to withhold the grove's location Karlach approves +5
    • OR Tell her that Liam told you everything and pass the Deception check Karlach approves +5

Note: This option is available only if you spoke to Minthara before interrogating and freeing Liam

  • OR, Playing as a Tiefling Tiefling, answer that you won't betray your kind Karlach approves +5 (starts a fight with Minthara)

In the Worg Pens:

  • Stop the goblin children from throwing stones at bear by any means Karlach approves +1
    • OR Make Brawler Birka release the bear and then attack the goblins Karlach approves +1
  • After freeing Halsin, agree to kill goblin leaders to save the grove (either with or without him in bear form). Karlach approves +5

The Risen Road

  • When dealing with the dying hyena:
    • Playing as a Good/Neutral Cleric Cleric or a non-Oathbreaker Paladin Paladin, successfully bless the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
    • Playing as a Ranger Ranger, mercy-kill the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
    • Playing as a Druid Druid, choose to "destroy the abomination" Karlach approves +1
  • Successfully use Detect Thoughts on Anders to unveil his true intentions and stand to Karlach Karlach approves +10 (she must be in the party)
  • Save Rugan, then use Persuasion to convince him to sell his employer's wares Karlach approves +1

Waukeen's Rest

Zhentarim Hideout

  • Successfully Intimidate the guard Salazon to let you go through the hatch to the hideout Karlach approves +1
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue, show him single-hand sign "profit"Karlach approves +1
  • Get access into the hideout peacefully Karlach approves +1

Note: If you've already found the shipment, the dialogue line "I know what became of Rugan" will not give approval.

  • If you have conspired with Rugan about the shipment, refuse to kill him on Zarys's order. Karlach approves +1
    • OR Free Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other Zentharim Karlach approves +5
  • Promise Oskar Fevras to speak to his captors Karlach approves +1
  • Purchase the artist from Brem for the price he asks initially Karlach approves +1
    • Make Brem lower the price through Intimidation or Persuasion Karlach approves +1
    • OR Make him let Oskar go for free, using any check-based option Karlach approves +1
  • Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him Karlach approves +1

Underdark

Note: this option is available only if you have found and read Letter from Amarith in the Arcane Tower

  • In Festering Cove, tell BOOOAL you won't let him enslave the Kuo-toa any longer Karlach approves +1
    • If you find out that BOOOAL is a Redcap, bait him with a tale of bloodshed instead of sacrifice Karlach approves +1

Grymforge

  • Tell Ward Magmar that he disgusts you Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Skickpit you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using Persuasion line) Karlach approves +1
  • Pay respect to the heap of deep gnomes' corpses after killing or deceiving Brathwen and Viss Karlach approves +1
  • Convince the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar Karlach approves +1
  • Promise the deep gnome slaves that you'll do what you can to help them Karlach approves +1
  • After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly Karlach approves +1
  • Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when Nere, once freed, is going to kill them Karlach approves +5
  • Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere Karlach approves +5
    • If failed to convince Brithwar, choose the line "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me." (immediately starts the fight with the rest of duergar) Karlach approves +5
  • If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing Nere, plant a thought in Nere's mind about freeing the gnome slaves Karlach approves +1
  • After freeing Barcus Wroot, bid him farewell and good luck Karlach approves +5

Mountain Pass

  • Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Ellyka that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down.Karlach approves +1
    • OR, Being disguised as a gith, tell her you're actually not OR that she is safe. Karlach approves +1
  • Allow Lae'zel to speak with the githyanki patrol and Kith'rak Voss Karlach approves +1

Crèche Y'llek

In the Classroom:

  • Persuade Sa'varsh Kethk to let Youth Varrl go from training.Karlach approves +1
  • Playing as a Fighter Fighter, save Youth Varrl by whatever means, and then tell him:
    • That capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts Karlach approves +1
    • That warriors fight for something, not just to kill Karlach approves +1

In the Hatchery:

  • Successfully persuade Varsh Ko'kuu to let you take the githyanki egg, telling him:
    • that you'll take it to a better crèche Karlach approves +1
    • OR that you'll raise it yourself Karlach approves +1
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ghaik-slayer Karlach approves +1.

In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chambers:

Camp/Conversation

  • When Mizora first appears in the camp, tell her not to lay a finger on Karlach Karlach approves +5
    • OR Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance Karlach approves +1
  • When Shadowheart confesses about her being a Sharran, answer that you don't care, because you all have bigger problems Karlach approves +1
  • After staking Astarion when he tried to bite you, say that bringing him to the camp was a mistake Karlach approves +1
  • After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly Karlach approves +5

Note: This line can be repeated multiple times until the second upgrade of Karlach' heart, but only the first time gives approval

  • Pet Scratch when he first comes to the camp Karlach approves +1
  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when it first comes to the camp Karlach approves +1 (requires food in the inventory)
  • Successfully attend to the Owlbear Cub's wound when it appears again at the camp Karlach approves +1
  • Pet the Owlbear Cub when it stays at the camp Karlach approves +1 (gains approval only the first time you do it)
  • Having invited Barcus Wroot to your camp, promise him you will find his friend Wulbren at Moonrise Towers Karlach approves +1
  • When Kith'rak Voss wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the Mysterious Artefact (after the events at the Crèche):
    • Encourage Lae'zel to trust him Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Lae'zel you believe Kith'rak and she should too Karlach approves +1

Raphael's Deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose lines:
    • "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." Karlach approves +5 (If playing as Wyll: "... another devil")
    • OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" Karlach approves +5
  • After first encounter with Raphael, speak with Shadowheart and choose dialogue option about distrusting Raphael twice Karlach approves +5

Any Area

  • Playing as Astarion, confess to her that you are a vampire. Karlach approves +10

Personal quest

  • After defeating Anders and his crew, and Karlach having rampaged in the Tollhouse, tell her she looks hot. Karlach approves +3
  • If Karlach is recruited before Wyll, he will show up when ending this day in the camp. Talk him out of fighting Karlach. Karlach approves +5
  • Agree to give Karlach a Soul Coin to power her up in combat Karlach approves +5
  • When you first meet Dammon while already having a piece of infernal iron, Karlach will ask if she can give it to the smith - agree. Karlach approves +10
  • After Dammon upgrades her heart first time tell her you still can't touch her, and then choose the line "Of course I do" Karlach approves +10

Act Two[edit | edit source]

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Ruined Battlefield

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Rosymorn Monastery Trail:

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:

  • As a Wizard, tell Harper Lassandra that you can aid in traversing the darkness.Karlach approves +1
  • As a Bard, tell Harper Lassandra that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire.Karlach approves +1
  • As The Dark Urge, decide to stay and help Harpers against shadows (instead of abandoning them) Karlach approves +1
  • When the shadows warp Yonas, tell Harper Meygan, "Move. I'll take care of this."Karlach approves +1
  • Free Dolly Thrice from the Moonlantern (no matter how you obtain it)Karlach approves +1
  • When judging with He Who Was, ask Madeline what did the Dark Justiciar do, and then:
    • Call her a coward Karlach approves +1, OR tell her it wasn't her fault Karlach approves +1, OR tell her you forgive her (class-based lines) Karlach approves +1
    • OR after ordering her to stab herself, let her make a couple of strikes and then say it was enough Karlach approves +1, OR tell her that her readyness to hurt herself is enough to be forgiven Karlach approves +1


Last Light Inn

  • Show Jaheira the Mysterious Artefact when you first meet her.Karlach approves +1
  • Drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside. Karlach approves +1
  • Pay Mattis extra for the Tower-Shaped Key Karlach approves +1
  • Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, Monk, or Wizard options, or following Gale's advice (if he is in party) Karlach approves +1
    • Tell Raphael to stay away from Mol Karlach approves +3

Note: This line appears only if Astarion is not in the party, otherwise Raphael will turn the talk to the spawn's scars.


Reithwin Town

  • Agree to help Arabella find her parents. Karlach approves +1
  • Agree to take Arabella in at your camp. Karlach approves +1

In the Reithwin Tollhouse:

In the House of Healing:

  • Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.Karlach approves +1
    • Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. Karlach approves +1
  • OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. Karlach approves +2 (comes one point by another subsequently).

At The Waning Moon:

  • Safely drink with Thisobald Thorm (rolling Saving Throw, either general or class-based) up to three times total Karlach approves +1(each time)
    • OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling Sleight of Hand) Karlach approves +1 (gains approval only in first round)
  • Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through Performance roll) Karlach approves +1 (each time).

Note: If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent Deception roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.

  • By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst Karlach approves +1

House in Deep Shadows

  • Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver.Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Oliver to reunite with Thaniel.Karlach approves +5

Moonrise Towers

  • Offer Fezzerk a fair fight. Karlach approves +1
  • Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Araj Oblodra that Astarion is his own person. Karlach approves +1
  • Invite Minthara to your camp after saving her.
  • Invite Jaheira to fight with you in front of Moonrise Towers.Karlach approves +1
  • After the first floor is secured, tell Jaheira you sense a bit of envy and ask her to join the fight against Ketheric Thorm.
  • At the Moonrise Towers Rooftop, tell Ketheric Thorm that you can help, or that it isn't too late, or to come quietly Karlach approves +1 (either choice)

Note: This option requires DC 21 Intimidation check and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first, OR a DC 10 Persuasion check if you have found and read Melodia's Letter to Ketheric

  • Then tell Aylin to stand down, because Ketheric has surrendered.

Gauntlet of Shar

Shadowfell

  • Tell Balthazar to leave or he's a dead man. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Shadowheart that she should spare the Nightsong because the aasimar may know something about her. Karlach approves +1

Mind Flayer Colony

Note: This option is available only after successful passive DC 18 Insight check

Camp/Conversation

Personal quest

  • After Dammon upgrades Karlach's engine second time at the Last Light Inn, prove it worked, giving her a hug (or kissing, if you romance her). Karlach approves +5

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington
At the Sword Coast Couriers:

  • Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option.Karlach approves +1

In the kennels:

Dealing with Orin's guises:

  • If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that one can't just kill innocent people Karlach approves +1
    • OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer Karlach approves +1
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer Karlach approves +1
  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell her you would never kill someone you care about. Karlach approves +1
  • Try and help the Dying Stone Lord Thug. Karlach approves +1

Note: This option is available only if Orin is not impersonating the Thug

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

  • Tell Wulbren that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the Gondians Karlach approves +1
    • OR That you'll talk with the Gondians and maybe they'll see reason. Karlach approves +1
    • If contacting the Gondians, insist on refusing the bomb afterwards. Karlach approves +1

Elsewhere:

  • Give Yenna some food. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Saer Grotpoll that his own accent sounds more Rivingtonian than Baldurian Karlach approves +1

Note: This option is available only if your character is a Baldurian themselves, or has successfully deceived Grotpoll into believing so, if they're not

Circus of the Last Days
Watching Dribbles's show:

  • Say 'What a corny joke' Karlach approves +1
  • Volunteer Karlach or any other companion to the stage. Karlach approves +1 (either) [Needs Verification]
  • If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. Karlach approves +1

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

  • First question: ★'Zariel' Karlach approves +1 OR ★'Gortash' Karlach approves +2
  • Second question: ★'Bashing and sex' Karlach approves +2
  • Third question: ★'Probably dead' Karlach approves +1 OR ★'Settled with partner and kids' Karlach approves +2

Note: The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.

Open Hand Temple

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. Karlach approves +1
  • Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo Karlach approves +1
  • At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, choose "nobody likes Naaber" line. Karlach approves +1

Note: It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

  • Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you. Karlach approves +1
  • When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry Karlach approves +1

Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):

  • Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit Karlach approves +1
  • OR Tell him you've spotted Reynash on stealing Karlach approves +1
    • Then Tell him not to be hard on Reynash Karlach approves +1
  • Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) Karlach approves +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. Karlach approves +1
    • That the Steel Watchers will eventually turn on everyone. Karlach approves +1
  • Refuse to become allies with Gortash Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Gortash that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation Karlach approves +1

Approaching Duke Ravengard after the coronation:

  • Ask what has happened to the city's great hero Karlach approves +1 (a Baldurian option)
  • Ask if the current state of the city is what they call tyranny Karlach approves +2
  • 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 Karlach approves +2

Talking to Karlach after the coronation:

  • If you agreed to become allies with Gortash:
    • When Karlach asks whether you intend an alliance, answer "No, but he need not to know it" Karlach approves +5
    • OR Say that you need to avoid making enemies, and then that he wasn't a betrayer in pact with Ketheric and Orin Karlach approves +5
  • If you declined Gortash 's offer:
    • When Karlach asks what you'd make of him, call Gortash a fraud in a nice coat Karlach approves +5
    • OR Say you can’t wait to flatten him. Karlach approves +5

Lower City


House of Hope

  • Refuse to undress for Haarlep. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Hope that you expected Raphael to put up more of a fight after killing him. Karlach approves +1

Disapproval[edit | edit source]

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.

Act One[edit | edit source]

Ico knownSpells lvl 01.png Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Roadside Cliffs

  • Speaking with the Tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage, choose the 'attack' option. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, tear off Gale's hand Karlach disapproves -1
  • Convince Gimblebock near Chapel Entrance and his crew to flee (using any Ability or Class-unique option) Karlach disapproves -1

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

In the Hollow:

  • Take a swing at Zevlor during his argument with Aradin Karlach disapproves -1
  • Refuse to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the tieflings stay. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell the tiefling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die Karlach disapproves -1
  • Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves Karlach disapproves -1 (either)
  • Dig out the recently made grave near the gate Karlach disapproves -1

Note: The grave appears upon long rest after initial scene when approaching the grove. It might be made to bury Kanon, Aradin or Zevlor.

  • While speaking with Arron, say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Talk to Strange Ox (without Speak with Animals) and call it a hideous cow Karlach disapproves -1
  • Kick Timber the squirrel Karlach disapproves -1.
    • If you miss, try to kick her again Karlach disapproves -1
    • Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, answer that it came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp Karlach disapproves -1
  • Make Zorru kneel before Lae'zel Karlach disapproves -1
    • After Lae'zel has questioned Zorru, tell her she is good at interrogations. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Offer to heal Pandirna for a price but pocket the money and leave Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck Karlach disapproves -1 (the line is available for all classes except Barbarian Barbarian)
  • Let Arka shoot Sazza Karlach disapproves -1
  • Free Sazza from her cage and tell her to follow you Karlach disapproves -1
  • During Meli and Barth's confrontation about the stolen locket
    • Choose not to get involved Karlach disapproves -1
    • Let Barth hit Meli for stealing his locket Karlach disapproves -1
    • Tell Meli to return the trinket, because "There's already one thief to bury today." Karlach disapproves -1

Note: This line is available only if Arabella has died.

  • Make Barth pay you for his locket, if you get it back from Meli Karlach disapproves -1
  • While talking to/trading with Mattis, either pocket his "lucky ring" straightaway OR tell him you've earned it.Karlach disapproves -1
    • Then, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you and grab her by the hand Karlach disapproves -1
  • Threaten Mol when first meeting her in the Tiefling Hideout Karlach disapproves -1
  • At the Tiefling Hideout, when Mirkon is trying to present you a story, say you've heard enough of his chatter Karlach disapproves -1
  • After successfully stealing the Idol of Silvanus for Mol, tell her that you will keep it for yourself Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue, advise her not to ask, just take Karlach disapproves -1
  • Refuse Zevlor to kill the goblin horde's leaders Karlach disapproves -1

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

  • After resolving Arabella's fate, tell Kagha that you you just wanted to see what would happen. Karlach disapproves -5
    • OR Praise Kagha for protecting her own. Karlach disapproves -5
    • OR Tell her that it was quite a show Karlach disapproves -5
    • Tell Locke and Komira that they should have tried parenting Arabella and what's happened is their fault Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Arabella has died, lie and tell Locke and Komira that Kagha will release her soon Karlach disapproves -1
  • Prod Nettie's bird twice Karlach disapproves -1
  • Swear to Nettie that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning Karlach disapproves -1
  • As a Rogue Rogue, pick Mirkon's pockets while he is distracted by the harpies Karlach disapproves -1
    • After saving Mirkon from the harpies, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will return Karlach disapproves -1
  • Playing as a Bard Bard, talk to the squirrels listening to Alfira and first hush them not to ruin the song, and only afterwards the class-unique line "Sing along…" Karlach disapproves -1
    • Steal Alfira's extra lute Karlach disapproves -1
    • Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it Karlach disapproves -1
    • Tell Alfira she should give up on her song Karlach disapproves -1

While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

  • Tell Mirkon you are not going to save him again OR that he's on his own. Karlach disapproves -1 (the formulation depends on whether you saved Mirkon from the harpies or not).
  • Tell Pandirna that you are here for the show Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that it was you who led the horde to the grove, and then that this place belongs to the Absolute Karlach disapproves -10
    • OR That the horde is coming, led by the drow - and you are with them Karlach disapproves -10
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, tell Zevlor that the goblin horde is yours. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Betray the Grove (open the gate) after blowing the horn Karlach disapproves -10

Forest

Note: This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove

Owlbear Nest

  • Choose to go closer to the Owlbear Cub or attack the mother Owlbear Karlach disapproves -1
  • After killing the mother Owlbear, kill the cub as well Karlach disapproves -1

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

Blighted Village

  • Read the Necromancy of Thay Karlach disapproves -1
  • Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR let Astarion interrupt them (if he is in party). Karlach disapproves -1
  • Pay Fezzerk a lot of gold to let you pass Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Attack the gang, and when Fezzerk begs for mercy, deliver the final blow Karlach disapproves -1

Goblin Camp

In the outer camp:

  • Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at Volo as he performs. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Tracker Grikka that you will get answers from prisoners. Karlach disapproves -1
    • Playing as a Dwarf Dwarf, ask Grikka to save a piece of dwarf meat for you. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Using Speak with Animals, tell the Dishevelled Chicken to shut up and play. Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Instruct the chicken to run to the finish posts. Karlach disapproves -1

Note: These options are available if you have killed the Owlbear Cub in its nest.

  • Playing a tour of chicken-chasing, tell the Owlbear Cub to run to the posts, using Speak with Animals Karlach disapproves -1
  • When Crusher orders you to kiss his foot, obey Karlach disapproves -1
    • If Crusher attacks you and begs for mercy, finish him Karlach disapproves -1 (triggers a fight with the entire camp)

In the Shattered Sanctum:

  • Promise Minthara to get information from the captive (i.e. Liam) Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Torturer Spike to let you put the prisoner through paces. Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, propose to show Spike how it's done Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as a Drow Drow, tell him that you don't try, you get results. Karlach disapproves -1
    • Then torture Liam yourself. Karlach disapproves -1
  • After questioning Liam, leave him tied to the rack Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as a Lolth-Sworn Drow Lolth-Sworn Drow, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once Karlach disapproves -1

Note: These options are available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove

  • Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara with or without asking for a reward. Karlach disapproves -5

In the Worg Pens:

  • Tell goblin children to keep at the bear, to aim for his eye, or to use sharper stones. Karlach disapproves -1 (either option)
    • Throw a rock yourself. Karlach disapproves -1 (Makes Halsin hostile)
    • OR Make Brawler Birka release the bear and then attack the animal Karlach disapproves -1
  • Refuse Halsin to help him save the grove after freeing him Karlach disapproves -1

The Risen Road

  • Order Flind to attack the other gnolls instead of you Karlach disapproves -1
  • Save Rugan, then tell him to give the cargo to you, using Intimidation or provoking a fight Karlach disapproves -1
  • If you fail to intimidate Rugan into surrendering the cargo to you, say you can harm him no less worse than gnolls would have Karlach disapproves -1 (makes him hostile)
  • At the tollhouse, tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. Karlach disapproves -1

Waukeen's Rest

  • Leave Benryn to die under the wreckage Karlach disapproves -1
    • If you saved Benryn, tell him you'll keep the dowry as a payment for his saving Karlach disapproves -1

Zhentarim Hideout

  • Kill Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other Zhentarim Karlach disapproves -1
  • Purchase Oskar Fevras from Brem, then speak to the artist and call him a slave twice Karlach disapproves -5
    • OR, Having spoken with Oskar AND Brem, return to the artist and say you've got enough problems Karlach disapproves -1

Underdark

  • Agree to hunt down Thulla for Gekh Coal, for reward or for free Karlach disapproves -1
  • Steal Boots of Speed from Thulla while she's helpless. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Derryth Bonecloak you're going to keep the Noblestalk for yourself Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Successfully Intimidate her into giving you reward for the finding, then take the reward and keep the mushroom.Karlach disapproves -1
    • If Baelen ate the Noblestalk himself, tell Derryth you know exactly what you've done Karlach disapproves -1
  • Agree to be BOOOAL's chosen Karlach disapproves -1

Grymforge

  • When Lunkbug tells you where to find Philomeen, answer that you'll take her head for a trophy. Karlach disapproves -1
    • After finding Philomeen, talk to Lunkbug and say she's done for Karlach disapproves -1
  • Ask Ward Magmar how to get a slave of your own Karlach disapproves -1
  • Persuade the Deep Rothé to breathe, focus and excavate for Skarjall Karlach disapproves -1
  • Provoke a fight against Elder Brithvar by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to Sergeant Thrinn about his conspiracy against Nere Karlach disapproves -1 (either option)
  • Side with Elder Brithvar when confronting Nere Karlach disapproves -1
  • Side with Nere against Elder Brithvar Karlach disapproves -5
  • If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing Nere, kill the gnome slaves as well, when he orders you to Karlach disapproves -5
    • OR Attack Nere instead of gnomes Karlach disapproves -1
  • Let Elder Brithvar take the enslaved deep gnomes after the fight with Nere Karlach disapproves -5

Mountain Pass

  • Attack Ellyka near the point of encounter with githyanki squad Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Being disguised as a gith, provoke her to attack you. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Speak with Voss instead of letting Lae'zel do it Karlach disapproves -1 (any line of two available)

Crèche Y'llek

  • Upon entering the crèche, playing as a Ranger Ranger, Intimidate Gish Far'aag to let you pass, saying you're hunting either mind flayers or the gith Karlach disapproves -1
  • Offer to fight Youth Varrl when Sa'varsh Kethk asks for a challenger Karlach disapproves -1, and then indeed kill him Karlach disapproves -1.
  • Tell Varsh Ko'kuu that if he gives you the githyanki egg you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (either choise brings Karlach disapproves -1 and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)
  • Crush the Githyanki egg Karlach disapproves -1 (This option is not available if playing as a Githyanki Githyanki; starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)
  • Surrender the Mysterious Artefact to Kith'rak Therezzyn Karlach disapproves -1
  • Talking to Vlaakith, say you're a friend who brought the artefact to her Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Rat Shadowheart out that it was she who stole it Karlach disapproves -1 (the line is available only if Shadowheart is in the party)
  • Agree to Vlaakith's request to kill the person inside the Mysterious Artefact. Karlach disapproves -1

Raphael's Deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole Karlach disapproves -1

Camp/Conversation

  • If Karlach is recruited before Wyll, he will show up in camp after a long rest. Escalate the conversation into a fight with Wyll. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Flirt with Mizora when she shows up Karlach disapproves -1
  • Ask Mizora whether she leaves if you turn on Karlach Karlach disapproves -5
  • Let Volo follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
  • Shoo the Owlbear Cub out of the camp when it comes wounded Karlach disapproves -1

Background HauntedOne Icon.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

Act Two[edit | edit source]

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ruined Battlefield

  • Side with the convoy against the Harpers.Karlach disapproves -1
  • Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, side with the ambushing Harpers. After defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and take the lantern.Karlach disapproves -1 (Taking this course starts the fight with ambushing Harpers immediately).
  • When judging with He Who Was, order Madeline to stab herself Karlach disapproves -1, then to continue Karlach disapproves -1, and finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going Karlach disapproves -1.
  • Give up all your gold to Gerringothe Thorm. Karlach disapproves -1

Last Light Inn

  • When Marcus assaults the inn, concert with him telepathically, then tell Isobel that she's going to meet Ketheric. Karlach disapproves -10
  • After Mol is taken, tell Mattis she's probably dead already.Karlach disapproves -1
  • Question Karlach's encouragement of Mattis' 'scamming with the greats'. Karlach disapproves -5
  • Playing as The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Playing as The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, and then give in to your urge Karlach disapproves -10 (Choosing this course immediately starts a fight with Isobel, and any Harper or Fist who notice this will side with Isobel)

Moonrise Towers

  • Refuse to take Soul Coins from Lann Tarv in exchange for hearing about the souls inside themKarlach disapproves -5

Note: This line appears only if Karlach is in the party.

  • Kill Fezzerk without combat (through dialogue options) Karlach disapproves -1
  • When speaking with Minthara after the battle, propose to take the place of Orin once she's dead. Karlach disapproves -1

Gauntlet of Shar

  • Tell Shadowheart you will support her becoming a Dark Justiciar.
  • Agree to help Balthazar.
  • Offer to search the Gauntlet of Shar to help Yurgir.

Mind Flayer Colony

Note: This option is available only after successful passive DC 18 Insight check

Camp/Conversation

  • Sleep with Karlach, tell her that it was a mistake, then confirm it Karlach disapproves -100

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

  • After successfully deceiving Saer Grotpoll that you're a Baldurian (if you actually are not), stand for his rumblings about refugees Karlach disapproves -1
  • Take the bomb from Wulbren OR tell him that this is too messy.
    • If contacting the Gondians, accept the bomb anyway.

Dealing with Orin's guises:

  • If Orin is impersonating the Dying Stone Lord Thug, say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that both sides need a lesson Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, propose to kill and kill again Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Farlin that you're happy to help them against Cairos and his thugs. Karlach disapproves -1

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

    • First question: 'Raphael' Karlach disapproves -1 OR 'Me' Karlach disapproves -2
    • Second question: 'Going shopping' Karlach disapproves -1 OR 'Reading' Karlach disapproves -2
    • Third question: 'Worshipping Selûne' Karlach disapproves -1

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo.Karlach disapproves -1
  • At Sharess' Caress, point out how the two Drow look alike, and then call them 'delicious'.

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest:

  • Intimidate or blackmail him into giving you his stash Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash Karlach disapproves -1
  • Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), choose to attack him OR let him arrest you Karlach disapproves -1 (either)

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 feel safer Karlach disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as a Drow or a Half-Orc, say that you feel safer than with some Karlach disapproves -1
  • Agree to become allies with Gortash and slay Orin Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Gortash that you coudn't dream of missing his coronation. Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to Karlach after the coronation:

  • If you agreed to become allies with Gortash:
    • When Karlach asks whether you intend an alliance, answer that it is your decision, not hers Karlach disapproves -5
    • OR Say you'll do whatever to save the city, and then that Gortash had a pact with Ketheric and Orin OR that you wanted to see where it takes Karlach disapproves -5 (either option)
  • If you declined Gortash 's offer:
  • When Karlach asks what you'd make of him, say you're impressed how he wormed his way up Karlach disapproves -5

Lower City

Devil's Fee

  • Upon returning from House of Hope, intimidate Helsik saying that you've just killed a devil in his own home. Karlach disapproves -1

House of Hope

  • Undress for Haarlep. Karlach disapproves -1
  • When Haarlep asks you what form he should take for his game, tell him that you always wanted to have sex with Raphael. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Vow your body to Haarlep. Karlach disapproves -1

Note: It is possible to detach one of your party companions and foist them on Haarlep to play his 'game'. In that case, 'Clothes removal' point is lost always, while 'Vowing body' point distracts only sometimes, if Karlach stands too close to the scene.

Camp/Conversation

  • If Jaheira leaves the team, tell Karlach she can go with her, if it means so much to her. Karlach disapproves -1

Personal quest

  • Kill Gortash without having Karlach in the Party Karlach disapproves -20