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	Loyal Warrior
Shadowheart
	Stats
	Level 1
Race	High half-elf
Type	Humanoid
HP	10
AC	15
Movement Speed	9m / 30ft
Size	Medium
Weight	75kg / 150lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+1
	Passive features
	Darkvision Fey Ancestry Fear of Wolves
Character information
Class	Trickery Domain Cleric
Background	Acolyte
Location	Nautiloid, Ravaged Beach, Emerald Grove
Family	Arnell Hallowleaf (father), Emmeline Hallowleaf (mother)
Allies	Shar
Enemies	Selûne
Additional information
Voice actor	Jennifer English
Models

Revision as of 17:18, 27 November 2023

Shadowheart is an Origin character and companion with the Acolyte background. She is a half-elf and a cleric specialising in the Trickery domain.

As a loyal servant of Shar, Shadowheart can be cold and calculated, willing to do whatever is necessary fo serve her Lady with devotion.

We're in this together, but I'll happily go it alone. My faith will keep me company.
— Shadowheart's strong devotion.

Overview

Starting skill proficiencies:

Background

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

Description

While Shadowheart initially seems guarded and reserved – hesitant to reveal information about herself – she is in fact amnesiac, with little memory of her own past.

Personal quest

Shadowheart's Companion Quest is: Daughter of Darkness.

Recruitment

Shadowheart can be recruited in Act One. She will always be encountered.

Shadowheart is first encountered on the Nautiloid during the Prologue, trapped inside a Mind Flayer pod. She can be freed by interacting with the nearby console or using certain class-restricted dialogue options on the pod. If she is freed, she will join the party as a temporary companion. Upon escaping the Nautiloid, she leaves the party.
Shadowheart is encountered again a second time at the Ravaged Beach inside the Wilderness. If she was freed from the pod during the Prologue, she will be unconscious on the ground and wake up when interacted with. If she was not freed, she will instead be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby Dank Crypt. Either way, she can be invited to join the party after speaking with her.
If Shadowheart is not interacted with at the Ravaged Beach, she will move to the Druid Grove on her own in search of a healer. She can be spoken with there and invited to join the party.
If the player enters the Goblin Camp without having recruited Shadowheart, she will show up and save the party from the Voice of the Absolute. If not recruited, she may be convinced to wait here, or fought to the death.
If the player ignores the Goblin Camp and walks towards the Mountain Pass, she will similarly appear to save the party members from the Voice, as the party members attempt to cross the bridge into the main area.
If the player ignores the Goblin Camp and the Mountain Pass, and manages to enter the Underdark, she will appear to save the party from the Voice of the Absolute, as the party members enter the elevator to the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

Approval

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

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

While she is afraid of wolves, Shadowheart loves animals and will always react favourably to positive interactions with them and negatively to cruelty towards animals.

Achievements

To Bloom in Darkest Night
Gift Shadowheart a night orchid - her favourite flower. Always knew she was a softie.

Gallery

Shadowheart's appearance pre-release
Shadowheart's Early Access promotional art
Shadowheart during Early Access
Early Access model

Notes

According to Larian Studios, until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall.
At the time of the events of Baldur's Gate 3, Shadowheart is over 40 years old.^{[note 1]}.
Shadowheart appears to have grown up in Moonhaven, which is featured in the game as Blighted Village.^[act1 a]

Footnotes

↑ Evidenced by ambient dialogue in the dormitory section of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace

References

↑ Dialogue and events triggered by bringing Shadowheart to the Blighted Village.

External links

[1] Evidenced by ambient dialogue in the dormitory section of the Cloister of Sombre Embrace

[2] Dialogue and events triggered by bringing Shadowheart to the Blighted Village.

[note 1]

[act1 a]

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-'''Shadowheart''' is an [[Origin]] character and [[Companion]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. She is a [[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]] with the [[Acolyte]] background.
+'''Shadowheart''' is an [[Origin]] character and [[Companion|companion]] with the [[Acolyte]] background. She is a [[half-Elf|half-elf]] and a [[Cleric|cleric]] specialising in the [[Trickery Domain|Trickery domain]].
-Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a [[companion]] early on.
+As a loyal servant of Shar, Shadowheart can be cold and calculated, willing to do whatever is necessary fo serve her Lady with devotion.
 {{Q|We're in this together, but I'll happily go it alone. My faith will keep me company.|Shadowheart's strong devotion.}}
+== Overview ==
+{{hatnote|For a full overview of Shadowheart's starting features, see the articles [[Cleric]], [[Trickery Domain]] and [[Half-elf]].}}
-== Gameplay ==
+Starting skill proficiencies:
-As a [[Cleric]], Shadowheart is capable of casting spells, healing and buffing allies, and tanking damage for her party. Her subclass is [[Trickery Domain]], allowing her to cast a variety of stealth and illusion magic not normally available to Clerics.
+{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: width;}}
-=== Proficiencies ===
-===== Equipment =====
-* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}
-* {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
-===== Saving throws =====
-* {{Icon|Wisdom Ability Icon.png|35|link=Wisdom}} [[Wisdom]]
-* {{Icon|Charisma Ability Icon.png|35|link=Charisma}} [[Charisma]]
-===== Skills =====
 * [[History]]
 * [[Religion]]
 * [[Insight]]
 * [[Medicine]]
+{{div col end}}
+=== Background ===
+A loyal cleric of Shar, Shadowheart is the sole survivor of a holy mission undertaken on the Mistress of the Night's behest. She alone must deliver a relic of immense power to her coven in [[Baldur's Gate]], while threatened by a strange new magic that is burgeoning from within.
-=== Spells known ===
+=== Description ===
-As a [[Cleric]], Shadowheart automatically knows all non-cantrip Cleric spells.
+While Shadowheart initially seems guarded and reserved – hesitant to reveal information about herself – she is in fact amnesiac, with little memory of her own past.
-===== Level 1 spells known =====
+=== Personal quest ===
-{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
+Shadowheart's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[Daughter of Darkness]].
-* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane (Spell)]] [[Bane (Spell)|Bane]]
-* [[File:Bless Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bless]] [[Bless]]
-* {{Icon|Command Halt Icon.png|30px}} [[Command]]
-* [[File:Create Water.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Create or Destroy Water]] [[Create or Destroy Water]]
-* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
-* [[File:Guiding Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Guiding Bolt]] [[Guiding Bolt]]
-* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
-* [[File:Inflict Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Inflict Wounds]] [[Inflict Wounds]]
-* [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
-* [[File:Shield Of Faith Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shield of Faith]] [[Shield of Faith]]
-* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]] (domain)
-* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]] (domain)
-{{div col end}}
-===== Cantrips known =====
-{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
-* [[File:Guidance Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Guidance]] [[Guidance]]
-* [[File:Resistance Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Resistance]] [[Resistance]]
-* [[File:Sacred Flame Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sacred Flame]] [[Sacred Flame]]
-* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Half-Elf)
-{{div col end}}
-== Recruitment ==
+=== Recruitment ===
 Shadowheart can be recruited in [[Act One]]. She will always be encountered.
 * Shadowheart is first encountered on the [[Nautiloid]] during the [[Prologue]], trapped inside a [[Mind Flayer]] pod. She can be freed by interacting with the nearby console or using certain class-restricted dialogue options on the pod. If she is freed, she will join the party as a temporary companion. Upon escaping the Nautiloid, she leaves the party.
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 * If the player ignores the [[Goblin Camp]] and walks towards the [[Mountain Pass]], she will similarly appear to save the party members from the Voice, as the party members attempt to cross the bridge into the main area.
 * If the player ignores the [[Goblin Camp]] and the [[Mountain Pass]], and manages to enter the Underdark, she will appear to save the party from the Voice of the Absolute, as the party members enter the elevator to the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
-== Background ==
-A loyal cleric of [[Deities#Shar|Shar]], Shadowheart is the sole survivor of a holy mission undertaken on the Mistress of the Night's behest. She alone must deliver a relic of immense power to her coven in [[Baldur's Gate]], while threatened by a strange new magic that is burgeoning from within.
-== Personal quest ==
+=== Approval ===
-Shadowheart's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[Daughter of Darkness]].
-== Personality ==
-Shadowheart is guarded and hesitant to reveal information about herself, her motives, or the relic she carries.  She displays a particular distrust of [[Githyanki]] such as [[Lae'zel]]. Often, she seems indifferent to the plight of others; however, she does not explicitly take pleasure in their suffering, and will disapprove of unnecessary cruelty and violence.  She will usually approve of finding non-violent solutions to situations, and treating animals and children with compassion. Above all, Shadowheart values pragmatism.
-== Interactions ==
-=== Approval & disapproval ===
 {{Hatnote|Main article: [[Shadowheart/Approval]].}}[[File:Shadowheart Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Shadowheart Approves|link=|Shadowheart Approves]]Shadowheart likes finding pragmatic and efficient solutions to problems. She appreciates discretion, privacy, and open-mindedness. Shadowheart generally responds well to acts of heroism.
 Shadowheart dislikes those that disapprove of her worship or people pressing her for answers or details. She does not like needless cruelty or violence and can respond unfavorably to being too open with untrustworthy or unknown individuals.
-She loves animals and will always react favourably to positive interactions with them and negatively to cruelty towards animals.
+While she is afraid of wolves, Shadowheart loves animals and will always react favourably to positive interactions with them and negatively to cruelty towards animals.
-=== Romance ===
-{{hatnote|See [[Shadowheart/Romance]].}}
-Shadowheart can be [[Romance|romanced]].
 ==Achievements==
 {{Achievement|To Bloom in Darkest Night}}
-== Trivia ==
-* Shadowheart is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10804818/?ref_=tt_cl_t_12 Jennifer English].
-* According to [[Larian Studios]], until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall.
-*The cantrip selection Shadowheart has in the beginning is very sub-optimal, which can be frustrating, especially to newer players who may not understand why:
-**As the {{SmIconLink|Fire Bolt Icon.png|Fire Bolt|Fire Bolt}} cantrip Shadowheart starts with is a high half-elven racial spell, its attack roll bonus scales off intelligence, an ability Shadowheart is not specialized in. This makes the hit chance of this version of firebolt very low in Shadowheart's hands.
-**Her other cantrip, {{SmIconLink|Sacred Flame Icon.png|Sacred Flame|Sacred Flame}} is not an attack cantrip, but rather a saving throw cantrip, This means it is not helped by the various bonuses and advantages an attack would enjoy ([[High Ground Rules]], [[Advantage|Advantage from hidden attack]], etc). Furthermore, it is a dexterity save cantrip, and dexterity is an ability many enemies are decent at.
-**The best way out of this situation is to pick up a better offensive cantrip elsewhere, either by picking {{SmIconLink| Produce Flame Icon.png|Produce Flame|Produce Flame}} when at cleric level 4. Or finding equipment that grant offensive cantrips (in such cases Shadowheart's natural Spellcasting Ability, Wisdom, is used instead)
-**And since her Strength and Dexterity isn't high either, early on her best offensive option is likely to be {{SmIconLink|Guiding Bolt Icon.png|Guiding Bolt|Guiding Bolt}} while at range, and {{SmIconLink|Inflict Wounds Icon.png|Inflict Wounds|Inflict Wounds}} while up close. Both of course costs spell slots.
-**She can also indirectly contribute to the party's damage output via {{SmIconLink|Bane Icon.png|Bane (Spell)|Bane}} and {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless|Bless}}, the former making the affected enemies 10% more likely to miss their attacks, the latter making the affected allies 10% more likely to land a hit. Note that bane requires its target to fail a saving throw to take effect so it is somewhat less reliable.
-***These are both {{Concentration}} spells however, so there is a risk in using these. make sure Shadowheart is safe from damage if this is the option chosen. Also note that only one  {{Concentration}} spell can be maintained at a time by a single caster.
-**Finally, {{SmIconLink|Create Water Icon.png|Create Water|Create Water}} confers the [[Wet (Condition)|Wet Condition]] to the affected targets, making them vulnerable to cold and lightning damage, meaning they will take double damage from those damage types. This also potentially creates a harmful surface for the party's enemies.
-* At the time of the events of [[Baldur's Gate 3]], Shadowheart is over {{blur|40}} years old, as evidenced by {{blur|ambient dialogue in the dormitory section of the [[Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]}}.
 ==Gallery==
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 Shadowheart EA Model.png|Early Access model
 </gallery>
+== Notes ==
+{{notebegin}}
+* According to [[Larian Studios]], until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall.
+* At the time of the events of ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]'', Shadowheart is over 40 years old.{{note|Evidenced by ambient dialogue in the dormitory section of the [[Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]}}.
+* Shadowheart appears to have grown up in Moonhaven, which is featured in the game as [[Blighted Village]].{{ref|Dialogue and events triggered by bringing Shadowheart to the Blighted Village.|act1}}
+{{noteend}}
+== Footnotes ==
+{{notelist}}
+== References ==
+{{reflist|act1}}
 ==External links==
 *{{FRWiki|Shadowheart|long}}
 * [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/claims/bg3/char-sheets/BG3-Shadowheart-Sheet.pdf Shadowheart's free D&D Character sheet pdf on D&D Beyond]
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