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Shadowheart/Approval

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Shadowheart likes finding pragmatic and efficient solutions to problems. She appreciates discretion, privacy, and open-mindedness. Shadowheart may respond well to acts of heroism, though she also has occasional cruel tendencies and may look favourably on torture and manipulation.

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.

Unlike other Companions, Shadowheart has a secondary approval system, influencing the choices in Find the Nightsong and Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic. For more information, see Nightsong Points.

The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Shadowheart's Approval.

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings

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

Negative (<0):

  • "What do you want?"
  • "What?"
  • "What is it?"

Neutral (0 - 19):

  • "Something the matter?"

Medium and up - Sharran (20+ approval):

  • "May the darkness protect you."
  • "Shar's blessing upon you."
  • "Lady of Sorrows guide us. Did you want something?"

Medium and up - Selunite (20+):

  • "All's well I hope? Aside from the obvious?"
  • "Almost pleasant, travelling with company. If you ignore all the... less pleasant aspects."
  • "I wasn't expecting it, but I'm glad to have some company on this journey."

When spoken to by someone other than the player character:

  • "I don't answer to you - move along."

Romance

Flirting (20+ approval):

  • "Well, my day just improved. Did you want something?"
  • "You know, I've been catching myself smiling more lately. I think that's your fault."
  • "I was hoping you'd come to chat. What do you need?"
  • "Ah- so that's what people mean when they talk about butterflies in their stomach. Did you want something?"

Flirting - Low approval:

  • "Hmm. You wanted something?"
  • "In need of attention, I take it?"
  • "Oh, you're back."
  • "Sometimes I wonder if I should just let the tadpole dictate my love life. Did you want something?"

Partnered (40+ approval):

  • "Aren't you a sight for sore eyes."
  • "Good. I was just starting to miss the sound of your voice."
  • "Did you want something? If not, I'm perfectly happy to just gaze upon you a while."
  • "Why hello, lover... that sounded more debonaire in my head, I'll admit. Do you need something?"

Partnered - Low approval:

  • "I hope this is important."
  • "You know what I really love about you? When you play the strong, silent type. Let's keep this short, shall we?"
  • "You know, just because I join you at your bedroll from time to time doesn't mean you need to talk to me quite so much. Is this urgent?"
  • "Personality isn't everything, I suppose. Plenty of relationships can limp along on physical attraction alone. What do you want?"
  • "Yes?"

Broken Up (40+ approval):

  • "You know, I didn't realise it was possible to be so cordial with a former flame. I suppose I'm lucky. Did you want something?"
  • "You're a sight for sore eyes, even now. Did you want something?"
  • "Careful - keep seeking me out like this and people may think we're rekindling things. Did you want something?"
  • "What can I do for you?"

Broken Up - Low approval:

  • "You know, I truly do marvel sometimes that I ever had feelings for you. What do you want?"
  • "Mmm-hmm? This had better be important."
  • "Honestly, I should be grateful that you ended things between us - I dodged a poison tipped arrow there. What do you want?"
  • "Spit it out then."
  • "I'm listening - though don't ask me why."

Approval

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

Act One

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Ravaged Beach

  • Free her from her pod aboard the Nautiloid, wake her up on the Ravaged Beach and have her join your active group. Shadowheart approves +10

Note: If there are too many characters and she can't join, these points will not be acquired.

Roadside cliffs

  • Convince the tieflings holding Lae'zel to shoot her down (using Persuasion option). Shadowheart approves +1

Note: Taking this course makes you to ultimately choose between losing a companion and gaining disapproval

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

In the Hollow:

  • Convince Aradin and Zevlor to stop arguing without punching either of them (using Persuasion or Intimidation) Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Stand back and watch their argument heat up Shadowheart approves +1
  • Refuse to help Zevlor with persuading druids to let the tieflings stay. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Nadira to give you her Soul Coin after saving her from the bugbear Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Arka to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over Kanon's death Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Rolan, Lia and Cal to leave the grove while they still can Shadowheart approves +1
  • Order Lae'zel to stand down when talking to Zorru Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Playing as a Halfling, let Lae'zel interrogate Zorru, then tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Playing as a Good Cleric, interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Offer to heal Pandirna for a price Shadowheart approves +1
  • Assist Guex in training (using Athletics, Insight or Detect Thoughts) Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Arka to spare Sazza (using Persuasion, Intimidation or Detect Thoughts) Shadowheart approves +1
  • Make Barth pay you for his locket, if you get it back from Meli Shadowheart approves +1
  • Refuse Zevlor to kill the goblin horde's leaders Shadowheart 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, that the metal is of bad quality Shadowheart approves +1 (either option)
    • OR Playing as a Bard, choose the class-specific option about a song Shadowheart approves +1
  • As a Rogue, pick Mirkon's pockets while he is distracted by the harpies Shadowheart approves +1
  • After successfully stealing the Idol of Silvanus for Mol, tell her you will be keeping it Shadowheart approves +1

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

While the Druid Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

  • Tell Lakrissa to buy you a drink Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Memnos to join the fight against the goblins Shadowheart approves +1

Forest

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

Owlbear Nest

  • Convince the mother Owlbear to let you go without fighting Shadowheart approves +1
  • Spare the Owlbear Cub after killing the mother Owlbear Shadowheart approves +1
  • Agree with her when she asks not to loot the Selunite chest Shadowheart approves +5

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

  • When find Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, say that you aren't getting involved or that this has nothing to do with you Shadowheart approves +1 (either option)
    • OR While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, tell Demir and Johl that they're on their own. Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR Playing as a Ranger, a Sorcerer or a Wizard, tell Demir and Johl to 'trust a more experienced soul' after Auntie Ethel disappeares. Shadowheart approves +5
  • After entering the Sunlit Wetlands, break the illusion by any available means, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them Shadowheart approves +1 (works twice)
  • Chasing after Auntie Ethel in her lair, speak to Lorin and roar at him. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Ask the Gnarled Door whether there is another way in, then pass the Intimidation check Shadowheart approves +1 (Reports of no approval in this instance on PS5 at this time) [Needs Verification]
  • After defeating Auntie Ethel, Intimidate her into handing over both Mayrina and fey hair Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR Tell Ethel that the best solution is a dead hag.Shadowheart approves +5
  • (If Astarion is in your party) Speaking with Gandrel, don't turn Astarion in, but further in the dialogue don't allow him to kill the hunter. Shadowheart approves +1
  • After Astarion kills Gandrel himself, say that the hunter need not to die Shadowheart approves +1

Note: This option is available only if you don't know that Astarion is a vampire

Blighted Village

  • Enter the village without violence Shadowheart approves +1
  • Persuade Fezzerk at the windmill to leave peacefully Shadowheart approves +5
    • Untie Barcus Wroot off the windmill wing and demand a compensation from him Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Lump the Enlightened to fight alongside you, outbidding goblins Shadowheart approves +1
    • Having summoned Lump the Enlightened to aid and ending your deal afterwards, let him have one lick Shadowheart approves +1

Goblin Camp
In the outer camp:

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

  • Invite the Owlbear Cub to your camp.Shadowheart approves +1
    • Then speak to Krolla and convince her to let the cub go with you, using any check-based option Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Start a tour of chicken-chasing and Persuade the cub to run to the finish posts Shadowheart approves +1
  • When Krolla tries to scam you after you won in a tour of chicken-chasing, demand your gold back and also all of hers, using illithid powers.Shadowheart approves +1
  • Successfully Intimidate Crusher to kiss your foot Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Freak him out by licking his foot too enthusiastically. Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Make Crusher kiss your foot after defeating him in a fight. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Successfully use Detect Thoughts on Crusher and say you'll let his boss know of his plans Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Eight that you're sorry for his loss. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Booyahg Piddle to give you the book he's reading without using illithid powers Shadowheart approves +1
  • Persuade Klagga to give you the Dwarf's Poem Shadowheart approves +1

Inside the Shattered Sanctum:

  • Tell Torturer Spike to let you show him how it's done. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Agree to endure Abdirak's teachings on Loviatar's doctrine. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Torturer Spike to let you show him how it's done. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince the spiders in the pit that goblins taste better than you Shadowheart approves +1
  • Pick a fight with Priestess Gut in the throne room or in her chambers. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Minthara that the prisoner escaped and then pass an Intelligence check to withhold the grove's location Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR Tell her that Liam told you everything and pass the Deception check Shadowheart approves +1

Note: These options are available only if you spoke to Minthara before interrogating and freeing Liam

In Worg Pens:

  • After freeing Halsin, agree to Defeat the Goblins and tell Halsin to get to safety Shadowheart approves +1
    • Then ask Halsin to help you kill the goblin leaders in a bear form. Shadowheart approves +1

The Risen Road

  • Save Rugan, then use Persuasion to convince him to sell his employer's wares Shadowheart approves +1
  • Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her Shadowheart approves +2

Zhentarim Hideout

  • Intimidate the bandits into turning off the traps Shadowheart approves +1
  • Intimidate Brem into selling Oskar Fevras to you at a discount rate Shadowheart approves +1

Underdark

Grymforge

  • When talking to Ward Magmar about travelling to Moonrise Towers, say that Moonrise holds the answers you need. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince the Deep Rothé to breathe, focus and excavate for Skarjall
    • OR Convince the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere Shadowheart approves +1
  • Give Shadowheart the Idol of Shar and tell her that you'll try to find anything else Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR, If playing as a Cleric of Selune, "Just accept the gift and kiss me like you hate me."

Mountain Pass

  • Playing as a Githyanki, tell Ellyka that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down. Shadowheart approves +1
  • When speaking with the githyanki patrol and Kith'rak Voss, successfully pass the Deception check Shadowheart approves +5

Crèche Y'llek

In the infirmary:

In the classroom:

At 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 Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR that you'll raise it yourself Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ghaik-slayer Shadowheart approves +1.

In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:

Camp/Conversation

  • In camp on the first night tell her you agree with her about finding a healer as soon as possible Shadowheart approves +8
  • Say you won't pry when she rebuffs your attempts to know each other better Shadowheart approves +1
  • Agree with Shadowheart that illithid powers cannot be trusted despite the power they grant. Shadowheart approves +1

Note: This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' line for the first time in a conversation.

  • When Mizora first appears in the camp, tell her not to lay a finger on Karlach Shadowheart approves +1
  • When Lae'zel intends to kill everyone to prevent them transforming, talk her out of it Shadowheart approves +5
  • When Shadowheart fails her Wisdom Saving Throw near wolves and become Frightened, assure her you will try to avoid wolves in the future if possible Shadowheart approves +5

Note: This works only when Shadowheart comes close to wolves for the first time - either in the Emerald Grove, or in Zhentarim Hideout, or in Creche Y'llek

  • Pet Scratch when he first comes to the camp Shadowheart approves +1
  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when it first comes to the camp
  • Pet the Owlbear Cub when it stays at the camp
  • During camp romance scene near the waterfall, succeed the passive DC 5 Insight check and then choose to kiss her OR say that she should take what she wants Shadowheart approves +5
  • When you catch her trying to handle with the Mysterious Artefact, successfully pass a Wisdom check, and then:
    • Ask her to admit that there's a cure inside Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR Say that your lives are intertwined, and then that you won't insist on discussing the matter further.Shadowheart approves +5
  • When talking to Halsin on the morning after the camp celebration, say that you prefer to take the route through Underdark. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Use Persuasion to successfully convince her to explore the illithid powers
    • OR Tell her that perhaps resist the temptation of tadpole powers is right
  • Do nothing when Shadowheart tries to kill Lae'zel Shadowheart approves +5 (Lae'zel permanently dies)
    • After Shadowheart kills Lae'zel, talk to her and tell her you trust she had reasons to do it Shadowheart approves +5
  • 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
    • OR Tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers Shadowheart 
    • OR Tell Lae'zel to kill him Shadowheart  (starts the fight with the githyanki knight)

Raphael's Deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose lines:
    • "I need to think this over." Shadowheart approves +1
    • "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." Shadowheart approves +5
  • After first encounter with Raphael talk to her and choose dialogue option about distrusting Raphael twice Shadowheart approves +5

Personal quest

  • Tell her that you don't care who she worships and do not push her further Shadowheart approves +1
  • After she agrees to discuss Shar wih you:
    • Tell her that you have no problems with her worship Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR Persuade her that she should trust you since you are in the same boat. Shadowheart approves +5
    • When Shadowheart asks whether you've heard of Shar, choose lines "Remind me" or "She doesn't sound very appealing". Then continue the dilogue until you can say "You should tell me more sometime." Shadowheart approves +5
  • Talk about her missing memories, and make her promise to point out Night Orchids Shadowheart approves +1
  • After her wound manifests itself, ask her if there's anything you can do to help her Shadowheart approves +1
  • When she has odd magical flare-up, choose to turn the blind eye and leave Shadowheart approves +5 (Gains approval on any stage of conversation)

Note: This dialogue is available only if you haven't ever seen her wound manifesting itself prior

  • When Shadowheart wants to speak with you about Sharran worship herself, tell her to continue Shadowheart approves +1.
  • When Shadowheart shares with you her memories about becoming a Sharran through the tadpole ('girl in the woods' cutscene), agree, then say this can't have been easy to her Shadowheart approves +5
    • Then, when she tells you about her dream of becoming a Dark Justiciar, ask if Mother Superior would ever relent Shadowheart approves +1

Any Area

  • Playing as Astarion, confess to her that you are a vampire Shadowheart approves +10
    • Succeed the check to explain why you didn't reveal your vampirism to Shadowheart Shadowheart approves +1

Act Two

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

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

  • Order Warrior Gronag to fetch the bone, after he makes the same with the hyena.
  • Convince Kar'niss the drider not to attack you if you killed the convoy before summoning him.
  • Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, protect them from ambushing Harpers, and then:
  • When judging with He Who Was, order Madeline to stab herself, then to continue , and finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going .

Last Light Inn

  • Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Isobel that Marcus plans to kidnap her when he attacks the Last Light Inn.
  • Talking to the Strange Ox, promise to keep its secret Shadowheart approves +1
  • Playing as The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then deny the urge, and finally ask her to forgive you.

Reithwin Town

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

In the House of Healing:

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

In the Reithwin Tollhouse:

At The Waning Moon:

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

In Sharran Sanctuary under the town square:

  • Perform the blood offering at the secret altar to Shar

House in Deep Shadows

  • Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver

Gauntlet of Shar

When dealing with Yurgir:

  • Talk to Yurgir about his pact, pass a passive Insight check and then three subsequent Persuasion checks to make him kill Merregons, his Displacer Beast Nessa, and finally off himself. Shadowheart approves +1
  • If you agreed to help Yurgir, detect thoughts on the Hoarding Merregon and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa.Shadowheart approves +1
  • Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the Broken Effigy in exchange for their treasure Shadowheart approves +1
  • Offer peace when speaking directly with Lyrthindor after interacting with the Effigy and defeating the rat horde

Moonrise Towers

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

Mind Flayer Colony

  • At the Tadpoling Centre, use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods

Camp/Conversation

  • Give Shadowheart a Night Orchid
  • When Shadowheart (Selûnite) asks you what you think of her new look, tell her you're all for it if it helps her put the past behind.

Personal quest

  • Near the Pedestal of Reckoning, tell Shadowheart you'll help her surmount Shar's trials Shadowheart approves +5
  • Let Shadowheart step up at the sacrificial bowl at the each of the Gauntlet of Shar trials Shadowheart approves +5 (each trial)
  • At the Verge of the Shadows, while Shadowheart is praying, pry into her mind and then suggest to move on Shadowheart approves +5
  • In the Nightsong's Prison, select the option to not interfere. Shadowheart approves +10
  • When talking to Dame Aylin at the camp, tell Shadowheart you'll help to save her parents Shadowheart approves +5 (available if Shadowheart defied Shar)

Act Three

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

Rivington

Talking to Yenna:

  • Offer to go find a guard for Yenna Shadowheart approves +1
  • Give Yenna food OR gold. Shadowheart approves +1 (adds another point after offering to find a guard, too)

At the Open Hand Temple:

At the Sword Coast Couriers:

  • Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat. Shadowheart approves +1

In the kennels:

Dealing with Orin's guises:

  • If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell him that one can't just kill innocent people Shadowheart approves +1
  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell her you would never kill someone you care about. Shadowheart approves +1

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

In the Circus of the Last Days:

Watching Dribbles's show:

  • Yell 'Boo! Get off the stage!' OR say 'What a corny joke' Shadowheart approves +1 (either)
  • Volunteer any companion to the stage, except Shadowheart herself Shadowheart approves +1, and then cheer them, telling "Go on!" Shadowheart approves +1.

Note: If volunteering Jaheira, the line will have unique formulation

  • If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness.Shadowheart approves +1
    • OR, Playing as a Druid, say you're special because of your animal transformation capabilities.

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

  • First question: ★'Good company', OR 'Night itself', OR ★'That she can change' Shadowheart approves +1 (either; the latter available if she denied Shar [Needs Verification])
  • Second question: ★'Being discreet' Shadowheart approves +2, OR 'Shrewd judgement' Shadowheart approves +1
  • Third question: ★'She doesn't know…', OR ★'She can't swim', OR 'Sacrifice an innocent', OR ★'Failing her goddess' Shadowheart approves +1 (either; the latter available if she denied Shar)

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

Elsewhere:

  • Tell Wulbren you'll take the runepowder bomb but only use it as a last resort.

Wyrm's Crossing

Lower City

Murder Tribunal

  • After becoming an Unholy Assassin, tell the Echo of Illasera that "Can't be that quick if someone cut you down." Shadowheart approves +1

House of Hope

  • Tell Hope you aren't telling her anything when she says she wants to ask a question. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Successfully read the Archivist's thoughts, and then deceive him pretending to be Zariel's High Inquisitor. Shadowheart approves +1

Camp/Conversation

  • When Lae'zel is threatened by Vlaakith, tell her to stand her ground and not to fall for Vlaakith's lies.

Personal quest

In the House of Grief:

  • Let her participate in the Mapping of the Heart. Shadowheart approves +5
  • (If Shadowheart remained a Sharran) Tell the cloister how Shar has blessed her. Shadowheart approves +5
  • (If Shadowheart remained a Sharran) Give her a chance to sway more of Viconia's followers. Shadowheart approves +1

Disapproval

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Shadowheart 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.

Ravaged Beach

  • Threaten Astarion in your first encounter with him

Roadside Cliffs

  • Speaking with the tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage, choose the 'attack' option. Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • OR Persuade the tieflings to shoot open the cage Shadowheart approves +1 and then attack them Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Recruit Lae'zel into the party Shadowheart disapproves -5

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

While the Druid Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

  • Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that you are here to take the grove for the goblins/are here with the goblins Shadowheart disapproves -1

Forest

  • While talking to Aradin on the bridge, say a prayer over the corpses as a cleric Selune Shadowheart disapproves -1

Owlbear Nest

  • Choose to go closer to the Owlbear Cub or attack mother Owlbear Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • After killing mother Owlbear, kill its cub as well Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Fail to persuade or intimidate Shadowheart into looting the Selunite chest Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • Loot the Selunite chest and fail the Sleight of Hand check if you previously agreed not to do it or failed to convince her Shadowheart disapproves -2

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

  • While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • After defeating Auntie Ethel, order her to let Mayrina go. Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • OR, let Ethel go in exchange for fey hair, with or without Mayrina. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Blighted Village

  • Select the option to attack Fezzerk and the goblins by the windmill Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn Shadowheart disapproves -1

Goblin Camp At the gate and in the outer camp:

  • Play the war drum at the front gate Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Take Shadowheart to the chicken-chase and tell her not to be hasty

In the Shattered Sanctum:

The Risen Road

  • Agree to hunt the monster (i.e. Karlach) for Anders
  • Agree to fight the gnolls to save Rugan

Zhentarim Hideout

  • Pay extra 200 gold to the artist Oskar Fevras after you free him

Underdark

Grymforge

  • Tell Morghal and Orgarth that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them Shadowheart disapproves -1 (immediately starts a fight with the duergar, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)
  • Express contempt on the dead, skeletal Dark Justiciars Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • 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

Creche Y'llek

Camp/Conversation

Note: This cutscene is available only if you haven't discussed the artefact with Shadowheart before

  • During camp romance scene near the waterfall:
    • Choose to drink the wine and leave Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • Suggest to return to the camp, and then insist on it Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • After succeeding the passive DC 5 Insight check, choose to let the moment pass. Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Insist on continuing to use the tadpole's power after the second visit of the Dream Guardian
  • When Kith'rak Voss wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the Mysterious Artefact (after the events at the Crèche), tell Lae'zel to kill him Shadowheart disapproves -1 (starts the fight with the githyanki knight)
  • Let Volo follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
  • Playing as Astarion, after being caught biting:
    • Fail the check to explain why you didn't reveal your true nature to Shadowheart Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Tell her that holding secrets keeps you safe Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • Swear that you are not a vampire after being caught biting Shadowheart disapproves -10

Raphael's deal

  • Tell her you trust Raphael Shadowheart disapproves -5

Personal quest

  • Fail to read her mind on why she is against Selûne Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Tell her to leave after she tells of her worship of Shar Shadowheart disapproves -5 (Shadowheart permanently leaves the party)

Act Two

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Ruined Battlefield

  • 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).
  • Whenjudging with He Who Was, choose to stop Madeline from stabbing herself.

Last Light Inn

  • Drink the spiked wine when talking to Jaheira inside

Reithwin Town In the Reithwin Tollhouse:

In the Sharran Sanctuary:

Gauntlet of Shar

  • When speaking with Yurgir, say you're uniquely good at tracking things down
  • Tell Lyrthindor the world is better off without Shar worshippers Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Lick the dead spider twice Shadowheart disapproves -1 (each time)

Mind Flayer Colony

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

Personal quest

  • Near the Pedestal of Reckoning, tell Shadowheart that passing Shar's trials is a distraction Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • OR Say that you're here only to uncover Ketheric's secrets Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • After installing an Umbral Gem into the Pedestal of Reckoning, tell Shadowheart that searching the Spear of Night is nonsence Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • At the Verge of the Shadows, while Shadowheart is praying:
    • Successfully pry inside Shadowheart's mind Shadowheart disapproves -1 (requires a DC 16 Wisdom check)
    • OR Fail the Wisdom check to pry inside her mind Shadowheart disapproves -5
    • When she angers, tell her to forget about whatever she's going to do in Shadowfell Shadowheart disapproves -5

Act Three

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Rivington

  • Tell Yenna to get lost. Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • OR Tell her that her mother is probably dead Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Tell Wulbren that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the Gondians
  • When confronted by Ferg Drogher over Shadowheart's rejection of Shar, tell him that she "turned her back on your wretched goddess". Shadowheart disapproves -1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

  • If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that both sides need a lesson Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, propose to kill and kill again Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.Shadowheart disapproves -1

Circus of the Last Days

  • Volunteer Shadowheart to the stage as a special assistant to Dribbles Shadowheart disapproves -1, and then cheer her, telling "Go on!" Shadowheart disapproves -1.
  • When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:
    • First question: 'Judging others' OR 'A blanket' Shadowheart disapproves -1 (either)
    • Second question: 'Fart on a Selunite' Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Third question: 'Her hair' Shadowheart disapproves -1

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Accept the Deal with the Gnomes quest from Manip Falcäo Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • (If Halsin is in the party) Refuse to take Halsin in with you to the orgy with Drow twins. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • Refuse twice to give Gortash the Netherstones. Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Intimidate Fist Reynash into handing over everything he stole before fleeing. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Lower City

At theThe Blushing Mermaid:

Murder Tribunal

  • When speaking to Sarevok on how you acquired the hands of your murder victims, choose lines "With a smile on my face…" OR "Slowly and painfully…". Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Tell the Echo of Amelyssan that every kill is euphoria. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Bhaal Temple

  • Let Orin kill the kidnapped companion, saying you won't stop her. Shadowheart disapproves -5

Camp/Conversation

  • When Mizora proposes new pact choice to Wyll, tell him to break the pact or to let his father die. Shadowheart disapproves -1