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Karlach/Approval

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Template:CompanionTab 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

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

Low (-1 or less)

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

Neutral

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

Medium approval (20+)

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

Romanced with less than 20 approval[Needs Verification]

  • "Hey, soldier."
  • "Uh huh?"
  • "What is it?"

Romanced with 20+ approval

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

Romanced with 40+ approval

  • "Darling."
  • "Hey!"
  • "Soldier?"
  • "What's on your mind?"

Approval

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

Act One

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

Ravaged Beach

Roadside Cliffs

Chapel Entrance

  • Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Gimblebock Karlach approves +1

Druid Grove

Forest

  • While using Speak with Animals tell Scratch to follow your scent to the camp. Karlach approves +1
  • While talking to Aradin on the bridge, say a prayer over the corpses as a cleric of Helm, Ilmater, Oghma, Tempus or Tyr Karlach approves +1

Owlbear Nest

Blighted Village

Sunlit Wetlands

  • 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
  • Talking to Demir and Johl after first encounter and offering to help them
  • 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).
  • Tell Gandrel that Astarion is under your protection Karlach approves +1
    • Then tell Gandrel that you won't help him find your camp Karlach approves +1
  • When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina, tell Mayrina that Ethel killed Demir and Johl
  • When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina, say "something isn't right" and insist on "what's really going on here" and "this woman is clearly in trouble" Karlach approves +1
  • Intimidate Ethel into handing over Mayrina and +1 ability score Karlach approves +5
  • Give Ethel's Bitter Divorce wand to Mayrina
  • Resurrect Mayrina's husband then hand her the wand

Goblin Camp

  • At the front gate, fling dung at Sentinel Olak (hidden behind other dialogue options; triggers a fight) Karlach approves +5
  • Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate Karlach approves +1
  • Use Performance to play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate Karlach approves +1
  • In the chicken-chasing game, convince the Owlbear Cub to run to the gate Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Eight "sorry for your loss" Karlach approves +1
  • Intimidate Crusher Karlach approves +1
  • If you fail to intimidate Crusher, a fight will start. If you defeat him, choose mercy and help him up. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Minthara that the prisoner escaped and pass an Intelligence check to withhold the grove's location Karlach approves +5
  • After moving with Gut to her "chapel" (adjacent room), allow Gut to feel around your head Karlach approves +1
  • In Worg Pens, side with the bear against the goblins Karlach approves +1
  • After freeing Halsin, agree to Defeat the Goblins and tell Halsin to get to safety Karlach approves +5

The Risen Road

  • Speak to Karlach after her rampage in the Tollhouse and tell her she looks 'hot'
  • When dealing with the dying hyena:
  • (As a Good Cleric or a non-Oathbreaker Paladin only) Successfully bless the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
  • (Ranger only) Mercy-kill the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
  • (Druid only) Choose to "destroy the abomination" Karlach approves +1
  • When trying to enter the hideout:
  • Intimidate Brem into lowering the price Karlach approves +1
  • Buy Oskar. Karlach approves +1
  • Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him Karlach approves +1

Waukeen's Rest

Underdark

Grymforge

  • Tell Ward Magmar "you disgust me, slaver" Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers
  • Pay respect to the heap of dead Deep Gnome corpses after killing or deceiving Brathwen and Viss
  • Convince the deep rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar Karlach approves +1
  • After finding Philomeen, talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on
  • Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when they're threatened by Nere once he's freed
  • Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere
  • 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 freeing Barcus, bid him farewell and good luck Karlach approves +5

Mountain Pass

  • As Githyanki, tell Ellyka the Gith patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down.
  • Allow Lae'zel to speak with the Gith patrol
  • Speak with Gith patrol instead of letting Lae'zel speak

Creche Y'llek

Camp/Conversation

  • Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach during her first appearance Karlach approves +5
  • Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance Karlach approves +1
  • Agree to use a Soul Coin on her to power up in combat Karlach approves +5
  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when it arrives at the Camp (requires food in inventory) Karlach approves +1
  • Successfully skill check to heal the Owlbear Cub when it appears again at the Camp Karlach approves +1
  • Pet the Owlbear Cub after adopting it Karlach approves +1
  • Pet Scratch
  • At camp, promise Barcus Wroot that you will find his friend Wulbren at Moonrise Towers
  • 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
  • After staking Astarion, say bringing him 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 (Can be repeated but only the first time gives approval)
  • After the first upgrade of her heart tell her you still can't touch her and then "Of course I do" Karlach approves +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!" Karlach approves +5
  • After first encounter with Raphael speak with Shadowheart and choose dialogue option to refuse to trust Raphael twice Karlach approves +5

Any Area

Act Two

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

Ruined Battlefield
  • Convince the hyena in the convoy that they don't belong to the goblins.
  • Convince the drider to not attack you after you killed the convoy before summoning him.
  • Tell Harper Lassandra that you can aid in traversing the darkness (Wizard only).
  • Tell Harper Lassandra that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire (Bard only).
  • Tell Harper Meygan, "Move. I'll take care of this."
  • Free Dolly from the Moonlantern carried by Kar'niss.
  • When judging with He Who Was, choose any response to Madeline, that judges her actions; either that she is not to be forgiven or that it wasn't her fault (formulation of answer is based on class).
  • When judging with He Who Was, choose to stop Madeline from stabing herself.

Last Light Inn

House in Deep Shadows

  • Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver.

Reithwin Town

House of Healing

  • Persuade Malus Thorm to have the Sisters practice on, or spar with each other.
  • Persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself.

The Waning Moon

  • Drink with Thisobald Thorm up to three times Karlach approves +1
  • Tell him your stories up to two times. Karlach approves +1

Moonrise Towers

  • Offer Fezzerk a fair fight.
  • Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus
  • Tell Araj Oblodra that Astarion is his own person.
  • Invite Minthara to your camp after saving her.
  • Invite Jaheira to fight with you in front of Moonrise Towers.
  • After the first floor is secured, tell Jaheira you sense a bit of envy and ask her to join the fight against Ketheric Thorm.
  • Tell Ketheric you can help him if he lets you.
  • Tell the Nightsong to wait because Ketheric has surrendered.
  • Invite Halsin to your party after the fight with Myrkul.
  • Invite Jaheira to join your party or your camp after the fight with Myrkul.

Gauntlet of Shar

  • Lick the Spider Meat twice. Karlach approves +2

Nightsong's Prison

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

Mind Flayer Colony

  • When asked, reach out and erase the mind of the Slack-Skinned Head channelling the Waking Mind in the Necrotic Laboratory.
  • At Tadpoling Centre, use the Neutral Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods.

Act Three

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

Rivington

  • Give Yenna some Food. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Brother Clements his god would be proud of Father Lorgan.
  • Tell Yannis you'll look into the murder for her Karlach approves +1
  • While at the Circus of the Last Days, tell Dribbles "What a corny joke". Karlach approves +1
  • If the player approaches the stage, say "I treat everyone around me with kindness", if Karlach was volunteered say "Go on, Karlach", or volunteer some other companion. Karlach approves +1
  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell him you would never kill someone you cared about. Karlach approves +1
  • As a Baldurian, tell Saer Grotpoll that his accent sounds more Rivington than Baldur's Gate Karlach approves +1
  • Woof at Angry Mar'hyah a second time. Karlach approves +1
    • Don't let her take Scratch. Karlach approves +1
      • Make her leave. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Wulbren Gortash is the enemy -not the Gondians -or- You'll contact the Gondians and maybe they'll see reason. (Karlach approves +1)
    • If contacting the Gondians, insist on refusing the bomb. (Karlach approves +1)
  • If you opened the bundle, get more money out of Danzo Arkwright by using any check when returning the Zhentarim letters Karlach approves +1
  • Bear the madness from Shirra Clarwen's Curse. (Karlach approves +1)
    • Successfully resist the Curse after taking it from Shirra Clarwen. (Karlach approves +3)
  • Try and help the Dying Stone Lord Thug. Karlach approves +1
  • Donate 500 gold for refugees to Manip Nestor. (Karlach approves +1)

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.
  • Get into Wyrm's Rock by showing the Admission Pass at the gate. Karlach approves +1
  • Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to the Flaming Fist

Sharess' Caress

Lower City

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • Refuse Gortash’s offer to become allies.
  • Say “I have no interest in this sham of a coronation” when Gortash’s coronation is about to start.
  • Call Gortash a fraud in a nice coat or say you can’t wait to flatten him when talking to Karlach after the coronation.

Disapproval

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

Act One

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

Roadside Cliffs

  • Attack the tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage Karlach disapproves -1
  • As the Dark Urge, tear off Gale's hand Karlach disapproves -1

Chapel Entrance

  • Talk Gimblebock and his crew into leaving Karlach disapproves -1

Druid Grove

  • Refuse to help Zevlor
  • Take a swing at Zevlor during his argument with Aradin 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
  • Kick Timber the squirrel Karlach disapproves -1.
    • If you miss, try to kick her again Karlach disapproves -1
    • As Dark Urge, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, say she came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp and to stay out of the way Karlach disapproves -1
  • Make Zorru kneel before Lae'zel Karlach disapproves -1
  • After the conversation with Zorru tell Lae'zel that she is good at interrogations Karlach disapproves -1
  • Offer to heal Pandirna for a price but pocket the money and leave Karlach disapproves -1
  • As a Barbarian, tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck Karlach disapproves -1
  • Let Arka shoot Sazza Karlach disapproves -1
  • Free Sazza from her cage and tell her to follow you Karlach disapproves -1
  • Attack Findal after healing him Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Arron "Seems like most are tieflings. They'll be fine. They have devilish powers" 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
  • Letting Barth hit Meli for stealing his locket
  • As a 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
  • While Mirkon is trying to give you a story for saving him, say you've heard enough of his chatter Karlach disapproves -1
  • After agreeing to steal the Idol of Silvanus for Mol and obtaining it, tell her you will be keeping it Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Locke and Komira (Arabella's parents) that it's their fault and they should have tried parenting her Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Arabella has died, lie and tell Locke and Komira that Kagha will release her soon Karlach disapproves -1

Forest

  • While using Speak with Animals to talk with Scratch, start shouting at the corpse to prove Gomwick is dead. Karlach disapproves -1
  • While talking to Aradin on the bridge, say you don't waste your time with devil spawn Karlach disapproves -5

Owlbear Nest

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

Blighted Village

Sunlit Wetlands

Goblin Camp

  • Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at Volo in the goblin camp
  • When talking to Tracker Grikka, suggest getting answers out of the prisoner yourself Karlach disapproves -1
  • When talking to Minthara, suggest visiting the prisoner yourself Karlach disapproves -1
  • Using speak with animals, instruct the chicken to ran to the posts during chicken chasing.
  • After defeating Crusher, choose the option to finish him. Triggers a fight with the entire camp.
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza is just an idiot Karlach disapproves -1

The Risen Road

  • Convince Flind to attack the other Gnolls

Mountain Pass

Underdark

Grymforge

  • Ask Ward Magmar how to get a slave of your own
  • Convince the Deep Rothé to excavate for Skarjall via the Persuasion check "Breathe. Focus."
  • Side with Elder Brithvar when confronting Nere Karlach disapproves -1
  • Side with Nere against Elder Brithvar Karlach disapproves -5
  • Let Elder Brithvar take the deep gnomes

Camp

  • Flirt with Mizora when she shows up Karlach disapproves -1
  • Ask Mizora if she will leave if you turn on Karlach Karlach disapproves -5
  • Letting Volo follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
  • When meeting Raphael say "I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole" Karlach disapproves -1
  • Dark Urge Confess to murdering the bard Karlach disapproves -1

Creche Y'llek

Act Two

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.
  • If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, side with the Harpers, and loot the Moonlantern, tell the Harper leader "How about I just kill you and keep the lantern for myself?"
  • When judging with He Who Was, tell Madeline to stab herself; and to continue.

Gauntlet of Shar

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

Last Light Inn

  • Question her encouragement of Mattis' scamming.
  • After Mol is taken, tell Mattis she's probably dead already.

Moonrise Towers

  • Reject the 3 soul coins offered by Lann Tarv to Karlach in exchange for hearing about the souls (must have Karlach in the party to get this dialogue).
  • Kill the Goblins without combat Karlach disapproves -1

Camp/Conversation

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

Act Three

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

Rivington

  • Accept the Runepowder bomb from Wulbren Bongle -or- This is too messy for you.
    • If contacting the Gondians, accept the bomb anyway.


Wyrm's Crossing

  • Tell Farlin that you're happy to help them against Cairos and his men.
  • Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.

Sharess' Caress

  • Pick "Delicious" after pointing out the two drow look alike.

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • Tell Lord Amber's Bodyguard about the Steel watch that you couldn't feel safer Karlach disapproves -1 or (Drow or Half-Orc) Safer than with some Karlach disapproves -1
  • Agree to slay Orin and become allies with Gortash Karlach disapproves -1

Lower City

  • Tell News Hawker Luan that his salesmanship is terrible. Karlach disapproves -1
    • After he says he is only six say you don't care. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Sell the Githyanki egg to the Society of Brilliance.