Lae'zel/Approval

Overview

Approval

Banter

Romance

Lae'zel favors direct approaches and is not interested in wasting any time in finding a solution to the Tadpole infection.

Lae'zel dislikes acts of mercy and compassion, showing submission, respect or diplomacy over force and domination.

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

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings

Depending on their approval rating, Lae'zel may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

• "Speak, and be done with it."

Neutral (0 - 19):

• "Speak."

Medium (20-39):

• "You must have questions."
• "Greetings."

High and up (40+):

• "Is something burdening you?"

If the player character is a githyanki Tav/Dark Urge:

• "Yes kin, speak."

When spoken to by someone other than the player character:

• "The pet speaks. Adorable. Now send over your owner, before you make a mess of things."

Romance

Flirting - Act One and Act Two:

• "Speak your mind. I'm listening."

Partnered - Act Three before romance scene:

• "How can I assist?"

Partnered - Act Three after romance scene:

• "A welcome face. How can I help?"

Partnered - Low approval:

• "Go ahead."

Approval

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Lae'zel to gain approval.

Act One

Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ravaged Beach

• Accept Astarion's apologies and say you would have done the same  +1
• Playing as  The Dark Urge, tear off Gale's hand  +1

Roadside Cliffs

• Refuse to dismiss Lae'zel from your party when Shadowheart demands doing so as a condition for recruiting her.  +5
• Fail to persuade or deceive Shadowheart when she refuses to be recruited because you have Lae'zel in your party.  +5
• Speaking to Gimblebock near Chapel Entrance, choose the 'Attack' dialogue option  +1

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

In the Hollow:

• Punch either Aradin or Zevlor when they are arguing after the goblins' attack  +1
• Refuse to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the tieflings stay  +1
• Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves  +1
• Playing as a  Githyanki, talk to Lakrissa and say that there's no honour in defeat.  +1
• Tell Arka to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over Kanon's death  +1
• Tell the tielfling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die  +1
• Assist Guex in training (using Athletics, Insight, Detect Thoughts or unique  Githyanki,  Barbarian,  Monk lines)  +1
• Tell Guex not to shout out his moves after helping him train  +1
  • OR attack Lae'zel (no need to kill her)  +1
• Talk to Zorru  +5
  • Make Zorru bow  +5
  • Make Zorru kneel  +5
• Let Lae'zel question Zorru, and say that she is good at interrogations afterwards  +5
  • OR Take over the interrogation, let Zorru calm down and get information yourself  +5
• Tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck  +1 (the line is available for all classes except  Barbarian)
• While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you and grab her by the hand  +1
• In the confrontation with Barth about the locket, tell Meli to return it, because "There's already one thief to bury today."  +1

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

• Threaten Mol when first meeting her in the Tiefling Hideout  +1
• Talk to Zevlor after defeating the goblin leaders  +10

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

• Playing as  The Dark Urge, do nothing when Kagha is threatening Arabella  +1
  • After resolving Arabella's fate, speak to Kagha and praise her for protecting her own  +1
  • After resolving Arabella's fate, speak to Rath and blame the child  +1
• After Nettie poisons you, attack her (no need to kill her)  +1
• Swear to Nettie that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning  +1
• Playing as a  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…"  +1
• Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it  +1

While the Druid Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

• If you start attacking the tieflings before Minthara arrives, betray her while speaking to her  +1
• Playing as an  Elf or as a  Drow, instigate a fight with Minthara  +1

▶ Note: This option is available only after you helped Minthara to slaughter the Grove

Forest

• Tell Brynna and Andrick to avenge Edowin  +1
  • OR Tell them you're a survivor of the crash  +1 (starts combat with both)

* Crush the tadpole that leaves Edowin's head (this cutscene is available only if you haven't found an alive tadpole yet) - you haven't this option anymore, only stow or let it go ^{[Needs Verification]}

Owlbear Nest

• Choose to go closer to the Owlbear Cub or attack the mother Owlbear  +1
• After killing the mother Owlbear, kill the cub as well  +1
• Fail to persuade or intimidate Shadowheart into looting the Selunite chest  +1

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  +1 (either option)
  • OR While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, tell them that they're on their own. +1
• Drink from the well outside the Riverside Teahouse while the illusion is still intact  +1
• Chasing after Ethel in her lair, speak to Lorin and roar at him.  +1
• Intimidate the Gnarled Door to let you in  +1
• After defeating Auntie Ethel, Intimidate her into handing over both Mayrina and fey hair  +5
  • OR Say that the best solution is a dead hag. +1
• (If Astarion is not in your party) Tell Gandrel where he can find the spawn  +1

Blighted Village

• Gain entrance to the village by Intimidating the the goblin guard at the southern gate  +1
• Attack Fezzerk and his gang  +1
  • Deliver the final blow to Fezzerk when confronting him near the windmill  +1
• Drop and prepare to destroy the Necromancy of Thay in the Apothecary's Cellar  +1

Goblin Camp

At the front gate and in the outer camp:

• Fling worg dung at Sentinel Olak  +1 (requires DC 10 Athletics check and triggers a fight with gate guards)
  • If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards  +1 (triggers a fight, too)
• Tell Tracker Grikka that you will get answers from prisoners.  +1
• Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at Volo as he performs  +1

Talking with Crusher:

• Successfully use Detect Thoughts on Crusher and say you'll let his boss know of his plans  +1
• Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot instead, using Intimidation OR Illithid powers. +1 (either option)
  • If initial Wisdom (Illithid) check failed, tell Crusher you'd sooner spit in his face  +1
• If Crusher starts a fight, make him kiss your foot after defeating him.  +1
  • After Crusher begs for mercy, finish him.  +1 (makes the whole camp hostile)
• When playing chicken-chasing with Dishevelled Chicken:
  • Using Speak with Animals, persuade her to attack goblins OR, Playing as a  Druid, intimidate her to do it  +1
  • Tell her to run to the finish posts, OR order to shut up and play  +1
  • Without Speak with Animals, urge her to attack goblins OR shoo her towards the posts  +1

In the Shattered Sanctum:

• If Warrior Trinzas questions you about the ruckus, tell her, it was the sound of her friends dying.  +1
  • OR Prepare to attack her first  +1 (starts a fight with Sanctum guards)
• Pick a fight with Priestess Gut in the throne room.  +1
• Tell Roah Moonglow that you killed her friends in the Zhentarim Hideout.  +1
• Attack Dror Ragzlin, straightaway or after interrogating the dead illithid  +1
• Promise Minthara to get information from the captive (i.e. Liam)  +1
• Tell Torturer Spike to let you put the prisoner through paces.  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, propose to show Spike how it's done  +1
  • OR, playing as a  Drow, tell him that you don't try, you get results  +1
  • Then torture Liam yourself  +1
• Tell Brakkal (the Maglubiyet devotee in the cage) that the gods are fickle.  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Githyanki, say that your people build cities on the corpses of gods  +1

▶ Note: These options are available to all avatars except  Cleric

• Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Lolth-Sworn Drow, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once  +1

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

The Risen Road

• Agree to hunt the monster (i.e. Karlach) for Anders  +1
  • If you spoke both to Karlach and to Anders, tell the latter you believe her, not them  +1
• Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her and recruit Karlach  +2
• At the tollhouse, tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns.  +1
• Tell Rugan that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him.  +1
• Save Rugan, then tell him to give the cargo to you, using Intimidation or provoking a fight  +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  +1 (makes him hostile)

Zhentarim Hideout

• Successfully Intimidate the guard Salazon to let you go through the hatch to the hideout  +1
• Purchasing Oskar Fevras, make Brem lower the price through Intimidation or Persuasion  +1
  • OR Make him let Oskar go for free, using any check-based option  +1
  • After purchasing the artist, speak to the him and call him a slave twice  +1

Underdark

• When Glut asks you to help him usurp Sovereign Spaw, refuse saying that you'll have no part of this OR that you'll kill the treacherous myconid instead.  +1 (immediately starts fight with Glut)
• In the Festering Cove, tell BOOOAL he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power  +1
• Push Corsair Greymon off of the boat on your first voyage to Grymforge.  +5

Grymforge

• Tell Morghal and Orgarth that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them  +1 (may start a fight with the other duergar as well, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)

When dealing with Ward Magmar:

• • Ask Magmar how to get a slave of your own.  +1
  • When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that saving Nere is a distraction  +1
  • When talking about travelling to Moonrise Towers, say that Moonrise holds the answers you need.  +1
  • Playing as a  Drow or as a  Githyanki, tell Magmar that he is squandering his slave on mundane tasks.  +1
  • After killing Magmar and Pistle, tell Skickpit to use the elevator to surface (further options to convince him won't bring more approval).  +1
• Looking at skeletal remains of Dark Justiciars, say "Better off dead" OR "Die in filth"  +1 (either)
• Convince the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar  +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  +1
  • After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly.  +1
• After rescuing Nere, tell him to finish the slaves, OR choose to say nothing  +1
• Side with Elder Brithvar when confronting Nere  +1
• If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing Nere, plant a thought in Nere's mind about freeing the gnome slaves  +1

Mountain Pass

• Playing as a  Githyanki, tell Ellyka that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down  +1
  • OR, Being disguised as a gith, tell her you're actually not OR that she is safe.  +1
• Encounter with Voss and the patrol:
  • Let Lae'zel speak.  +10
  • Successfully pass the Deception check to resolve the encounter peacefully  +1
• After the githyanki patrol departs, persuade her to calm down

Rosymorn Monastery Trail

• Tell Lady Esther her proposal to Steal a Githyanki Egg is revolting, and attack her  +1

Crèche Y'llek

Upon entering the Crèche:

• Let Lae'zel speak for the group when you enter the Crèche and are questioned by Gish Far'aag  +1
  • Playing as a  Githyanki, Persuade Far'aag to let you in, pretending to act on Voss's orders  +1
  • OR Show Gish Far'aag the Mysterious Artefact to gain entry into the Crèche  +1

At the infirmary:

• Let her speak for the group when talking to Ghustil Stornugoss about trying to remove the tadpoles.  +1
• Approach the zaith'isk  +5
• Demand to use the zaith'isk first, reminding her that she would not be here without your guidance  +8
  • Endure three phases of zaith'isk purification by any means  +1 (each phase, up to +3 total)
• Let Lae'zel use the zaith'isk  +10, and then either:
  • Save her from the device during the first phase  +1 (to do this, succeed a passive DC 14 Perception check, then succeed a DC 30 Wisdom check or DC 30 Persuasion check).
  • Let her proceed to the second phase  +1, then stop the purification  +1 (succeed a DC 21 Wisdom check, and then DC 21 Persuasion check or DC 30 Deception check) This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2.
  • Let her proceed to the third phase  +1 and endure it  +1 (getting her out of the device during the third stage will not give the second approval point, but will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT and WIS by 2.

In the classroom:

• Playing as a Githyanki, tell Sa'varsh Kethk that he should kill Varrl himself if the youth won't fight  +1
• Offer to fight Youth Varrl when Sa'varsh Kethk asks for a challenger  +1, and then indeed kill him  +1
• Successfully deceive, intimidate, or persuade Varrl to obtain his book about Orpheus  +5
  • Ask Lae'zel about the disk  +3

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  +1
  • OR That you'll raise it yourself  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Githyanki, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ghaik-slayer  +1

In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber

• When speaking with Kith'rak Therezzyn, surrender the Mysterious Artefact to her  +1
• Ask the Inquisitor W'wargaz a promotion from Vlaakith in return for surrendering the weapon  +1
• Show W'wargaz the Mysterious Artefact  +3
  • OR Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor W'wargaz, and convince Lae'zel to trust you by succeeding DC 21 Persuasion check.  +3
  • OR remind Lae'zel of the zaith'isk (if you've learned the truth about it prior)  +1
• Kneel before Vlaakith  +5
• Talking to Vlaakith, say you're a friend who brought the artefact to her  +1
  • OR Rat Shadowheart out that it was she who stole it  +1 (the line is available only if Shadowheart is in the party)
• Accept Vlaakith's demands to enter the Mysterious Artefact  +10
• Talking to the Dream Guardian, say you're going to kill them on Vlaakith's command  +5, and then indeed stab them  +5

Astral Plane

• Open you mind to Lae'zel after meeting with the Dream Guardian  +3

Camp/Conversation

• Say that illithid powers to manipulate others can't be trusted even if they're useful.  +1

▶ Note: This dialogue is available only after using them for the first time in a conversation.

• Say that you will find the cure after she describes ceremorphosis  +3
• Ask her if she's sure the Créche is the only way for a cure, then tell her that their information is valuable  +3
• When Wyll comes to the camp searching for Karlach, tell him she's not a threat and he knows it.  +1
• When Lae'zel intends to kill everyone to prevent them transforming, talk her out of it  +5
• After the first visit of the Dream Guardian, tell her that it should be ignored at all costs. +1
• After the 2nd Dream Guardian visit, say you distrust the visitor too  +1
• When Shadowheart threatens to kill Lae'zel during the long rest, Persuade her to spare the gith. +10
• When discussing Voss after he commanded the githyanki party to kill her, persuade Lae'zel to calm down.  +3
• Ask her about the disc from the underdark concerning Orpheus.  +3
• Tell her a créche library's wisdom is very valuable.  +3
• Tell her that you will find a cure after she describes ceremophosis.  +3
• After visiting the classroom in Crèche Y'llek, praise Lae'zel for killing her own classmates  +3
• After visiting the hatchery in Crèche Y'llek, speak to Lae'zel about the single egg you saw (or took) there  +1
  • Then, ask Lae'zel for details about githyanki reproduction  +3
• After being marked as a traitor by Ch'r'ai W'wargaz, praise her for her show of faith to Vlaakith still

• 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  +1
  • OR Tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers  +1
  • OR Tell Lae'zel to kill him  +1 (starts the fight with the githyanki knight)
• Accept her offer to have sex in the future  +5
  • Have sex with her when she visits you at night  +3

• Playing as Astarion, confess that you are a vampire (by succeeding a DC 10 Charisma check).  +1
  • Then promise her to try no "githyanki meal".  +3

Raphael's deal

• When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose the lines:
  • "I need to think this over"  +1
  • OR "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil"  +1 (If playing as Wyll: "... another devil")
  • OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!"  +1

Act Two

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 Grymforge:

• Playing as a  Barbarian, a  Vengeance Paladin or a  Sorcerer, use a class-based answer when Harper Lassandra orders you to come closer.  +1
  • OR Answer that you're a nightmare in the dark.  +1

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

• Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them.  +1 (requires DC 10 Persuasion check and then DC 14 Persuasion check or DC 14 Intimidation check)
• When Kar'niss the drider comes to take the convoy to Moonrise Towers, choose to attack it (straightaway or after speaking with it)  +1

When dealing with He Who Was:

• Agree to find Madeline's Ledger for He Who Was  +1
• Order Madeline to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did  +1 (Evil  Cleric will have a unique line)
  • Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry  +1 (either option)
  • Finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going  +1

Elsewhere:

• When talking to Dolly Thrice, ignore her pleads two times and keep the Moonlantern.  +1
• At the House in Deep Shadows, beat Oliver at hide-and-seek without being spotted.  +1
• After saving Rolan from the Shadows, tell him to shut up and be grateful  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Barbarian or a  Sorcerer, use a class-based option  +1

Last Light Inn
Speaking to Jaheira:

• When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, refuse to drink spiked wine  +1

Dealing with Isobel and Marcus:

• If Marcus vouched for you at the entrance (in this case he will wait in Isobel's room):
  • Talk to him and say that his mission ends here  +1
  • OR Choose a dialogue option to attack him  +1
  • OR Speak to Isobel and warn her, revealing Marcus as a True Soul  +1
• If Marcus assaults the inn (happens if you gained entrance with Mol's help):
  • After speaking to Marcus telepathically, explain to Isobel that he is going to kidnap her  +1
• Playing as  The Dark Urge:
  • Tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the Urge, and finally choose any line to explain your behavior  +1 (available after the kidnap attempt AND if you haven't threatened her)

Talking to Councellor Florrick:

• Ask whether the Flaming Fist are just going to stay around  +1
  • If Wyll is in the party, tell Florrick it's your business what had happened to him  +1
  • OR, Playing as Wyll, say it was a devil deal that has gone terribly wrong  +1

Talking to His Majesty via  Speak with Animals:

• Hiss back at him, say that he is in your territory, and order to get out  +2
  • OR, Playing as a  Barbarian, WOOF at him  +2

Speaking to Cerys:

• When she tell you about their misfortunes and says they ran until found the inn, conclude that she abandoned others  +1 (use basic line or unique for  Barbarian,  Fighter,  Monk or  Paladin (except Oathbreaker))
• Ask her what they are doing here, if they headed for Baldur's Gate, and then:
  • Tell her not to lose hope to see others alive  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • OR Say she did the right mess of things.  +1

Talking to Alfira:

• After Marcus's assault, when she asks whether they cannot trust anyone:
  • Tell her to stop whining  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, tell her to use her anger. +1
• Ask her about others, and then say that it was a cowardly move  +1
• When Alfira asks you how do you keep going, answer:
  • That you take one step at a time  +1
  • OR That danger is your life  +1
  • OR That you don't complain constantly  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Bard, a  Fighter, a  Druid, a  Ranger, or a  Rogue, use a class-based line  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, a  Deep Gnome or a  Duergar, say that only the strong survive  +1
• When Alfira supposes that surviving tieflings were taken to the Moonrise Towers, promise you will find them  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
• If you successfully Rescue the Tieflings, speak to Alfira again. When she asks how did you do it, answer that you were being a hero  +1
  • Talk to Alfira after rescuing the tieflings from Moonrise Towers and take the reward  +1 (If Lakrissa survived, talking to her starts the same cutscene)

Speaking with Bex and Danis:

• Before trying to saving captured refugees:
  • Promise Bex to find Danis, using any of two basic options or  Paladin or  Cleric lines  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • OR Tell her that Danis is now goblin chow toy OR that they've probably killed and eaten him  +1 (either option)
• If Danis died while saving attempt, tell Bex that he is better off dead than abandoned in Moonrise  +1
• If Danis survived and reunited with Bex:
  • Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR mention that it is all thanks to you  +1
  • When Bex asks why you helped, answer that you did it because they were in trouble  +1 (a  Cleric character will have a unique line)

Dealing with Rolan, Cal and Lia:

• Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to saving captured refugees:
  • Tell him that his siblings are better off dead than in cult's hands  +1
  • OR Tell him to stop whining and do something about it  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Sorcerer, tell him he won't be able to read his spellbook if he keeps drinking  +1
• If you have already saved him from the shadows, say you're absolutely going to gloat  +1
• If either Cal or Lia (or both) died while rescue attempt:
  • Tell Rolan that you wanted to save everyone, but couldn't  +1
  • Garble their names and say you don't know them  +1
• If both siblings survived:
  • After they thank you, ask Rolan whether he has something to add  +1
  • OR Ask who is going to pay you  +1
• If Rolan died in battle with Shadows, tell either Cal or Lia that he died as he lived - stupidly  +1

Talking to Ide after drunken Rolan has snapped on her:

• Say you're sorry, and then add that he is more immature than she is  +1
• OR Call Rolan a grump, and when Ide complains he called her a "ragged little devil", tell her next time call him one back  +1
• When Ide shows you the book she means to keep for Rolan, convince her to give it to you, using Intimidation or Persuasion  +1 (either option, requiring a DC 14 roll)

Elsewhere in the inn:

• When Manip Vidor says you are meant to be heading towards Moonrise, answer "doing your job, you mean"  +1

Reithwin Town
At the Reithwin Tollhouse:

• Talking to Gerringothe Thorm, attack her straightaway, or choose to answer "I bring death", or say "This ends now" after giving her several coins.  +1 (starts a fight with the tollmaster and her minions)
  • OR Convince Gerringothe Thorm to end herself by any available option.  +1 (requires sequentive DC 18 and then DC 21 rolls on various skills, dialogue lines include class-based options)

In the House of Healing:

• Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other. +1
  • Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself.  +1
• OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing.  +1 (comes one point by another subsequently).
• OR Choose to attack him at any stage of the dialogue  +1

At The Waning Moon:

• Safely drink with Thisobald Thorm (rolling Constitution, either general or class-based lines)  +1(gains approval after first and second rounds)
  • OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling Sleight of Hand)  +1 (gains approval only in the first round)
  • Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through Performance roll)  +1 (gains approval each time).

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

• • By any means make Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst  +1
• OR Refuse to drink with the brewer.  +1
  • OR Choose to attack the creature (through the dialogue options)  +1
  • OR, After the second tankard, refuse to tell him more stories  +1 (makes Thisobald and his zombie patrons hostile)

Moonrise Towers

• While entering the Moonrise for the first time, tell Zealot Malik that you are here to take his head  +1

Witnessing Ketheric's trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):

• When Z'rell orders you to decide the goblins' fate:
  • Offer them a fair fight to death, using basic or unique  Barbarian,  Berserker,  Paladin or  Oathbreaker options  +1

Talking to Disciple Z'rell:

• If you killed the goblins:
  • Distract Z'rell with thoughts of your dalliance with Lae'zel  +1

▶ Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the gith warrior

• If you spared the goblins, fail the Deception roll to explain it and then say you will free the rest of the prisoners  +1

• If you have helped Balthazar to retrieve Nightsong:
  • Refuse to kidnap Isobel on Z'rell's order  +1
  • OR Say you have yet to kill Z'rell and other vermin at the Moonrise  +1

At the Moonrise Towers Prison:

• When approaching Minthara being tortured and erased by Jasin and Sumera:
  • Say you expected to see her dismembered  +1
  • OR Say that the only thing you're going to break is them  +1 (starts a fight with the questioners, with Minthara taking your side)
• After the fight, escort Minthara out of Moonrise Towers and tell where to find your camp  +1

• Speaking to the Warden for the first time, tell her that her face is bland, too  +1
• Use Deception to convince the Warden that you are Balthazar's closest confidante, and then:
  • Try to bribe her, and when she takes the money and does nothing, say that you should have see it coming  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, say it was so well-played that you are not even mad  +1
  • OR Refuse to bribe her  +1
• Talking to Lia, promise to help the tieflings escape  +1
  • OR Refuse to help them  +1
• Talking to Lakrissa, when she accuses you of serving the cult, succeed a Persuasion or an Intimidation roll, then promise to help the tieflings  +1
  • OR Refuse to help them  +1

• Speaking to Wulbren, say that Barcus Wroot sent you, OR use any of check-based options  +1
  • If the party found themselves in a cell, accept Wulbren's offer to break out together  +1
• Provide Wulbren with any tool capable of destroying a wall  +1
• When Wulbren, once freed, takes the boat and sails off without the party:
  • Playing as a  Paladin or a Good  Cleric, say that their chasers won't get past you  +1
  • OR Outrage on Wulbren's betrayal, using basic line or class-based/race-based lines for Evil  Cleric,  Barbarian,  Bard,  Fighter,  Drow,  Githyanki or  Deep Gnome  +1

Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:

• Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus  +1
• Convince Astarion to bite Araj Oblodra OR order him directly to do it.  +1 (either option)

Final fight at the Moonrise:

• At the Moonrise Towers Rooftop, tell Ketheric Thorm that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old  +1

▶ Note: This line require first DC 21 Intimidation check or DC 18 Persuasion check and any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a DC 10 Persuasion check if you have found and read Melodia's Letter to Ketheric

Gauntlet of Shar

Dealing with Yurgir and his retinue:

• When speaking to the orthon initially, choose to attack him straightaway.  +1
  • OR Talk to Yurgir about his pact, pass a passive Insight check and three subsequent Persuasion checks to make him kill Merregons, shoot his Displacer Beast Nessa, and finally off himself.  +1

▶ Note: The Insight check is not needed when playing as a Bard or a Warlock

Near Pedestal of Reckoning and through Shar's trials:

• When Shadowheart speaks of her need to go through the trials:
  • Answer that this is a distraction OR that you are actually here to gain Ketheric's trust  +1 (either option)
  • OR, Playing as a  Selûne worshipper, say you have no intention of letting her prove her fanaticism
  • OR Agree to help her if you can  +1

Dealing with Balthazar in his outpost:

• Speaking to Balthazar through Reconstituted Duellist, tell it to leave, because you don't answer to a pile of bones  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, say you do not blunder  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Shar worshipper, say you belong in this place far more than some bone pile  +1
• Agree to clear the way for the necromancer, and then persuade him to assign Flesh to your help  +1
  • Having Mother Dearest in your inventory, ask Balthazar what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her.  +1

In the Shadowfell:

• If you have defeated Balthazar:
  • Free the Aylin  +1
• If Balthazar is present and not hostile to the party:
  • Tell him to leave, or he is a dead man  +1
  • OR, PLaying as a Good or Neutral  Cleric, choose to attack him  +1

Mind Flayer Colony
In the Necrotic Laboratory:

• Playing as a  Githyanki, talk to the Waking Mind and tell her that this form fits her much better  +1

At the Morgue:

• Speak to Chop and ask why not to send him to all other butchered victims  +1
  • If Us survived the Nautiloid and is kept in the cage, free it. When Chop speaks to you about it, order him to stand aside or die  +1
• If you killed Us, when Chop speaks to you, answer that you will send him to join it  +1

In the Tadpoling Centre:

• Choose to purge the pods  +5

After the final fight with Apostle of Myrkul

Speaking to Minthara:

• When Minthara tells you she is going to kill Orin and seize the cult leadership, say eradicating the Elder Brain may be wiser  +1
• OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, then say her vision of future is shaped by violence  +1
• OR Say that her idea is madness, and you need to eradicate the cult and the brain  +1
• When Minthara enquires about one more thing to explain...
• ... and asks why you slayed the tieflings in the Emerald Grove:
  • Say you did it to earn her trust  +1
  • OR Say you wanted to watch them suffer  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, say you enjoy killing  +1
• ... and asks why you have come to Moonrise:
  • Answer you wanted to learn more about the tadpole  +1
  • OR Say you wanted revenge on those who did all this to you  +1

Talking to Aylin, if you let Balthazar take her from Shadowfell:

• If Isobel survived, tell them you must apologize to Aylin  +1
• If Isobel died, tell Aylin your betrayal was a strategic move  +1

Speaking to Cerys:

• Tell her you're glad they are safe, and say they are better off without Zevlor  +1
• Say you couldn't have done it without Jaheira's help  +1
  • Then say "Good riddance" (i.e. to Zevlor)  +1
• Tell her the Nightsong is the real hero  +1
• Say people get paid for doing jobs  +1 (A  Rogue character has a unique line here)
  • When she answers that she has no money, say you were joking  +1

Talking to Ide, Umi and Mattis:

• Tell any of them about Mol's eyepatch you have found down in the colony, and then:
  • Tell Ide that her friend is dead anyway  +1
  • OR Tell Mattis that death happens, and that's it  +1

Speaking to others:

• Playing as a  Bard, talk to Alfira and decline her proposal to play together for the tiefling kids  +1
• Speak to Art Cullagh and ask whether the curse is everything he bothers about.  +1

Camp/Conversation

• Accept her challenge for a duel further along in her romance

Act Three

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

Rivington

Talking to Yenna:

• Offer her help:
  • Give some coin OR some food  +1 (either option, giving food available for all characters except Druid)
  • OR Suggest to find a guard for her  +1 (available for all characters except Cleric)
  • Playing as a Druid, conjure some berries and herbs for her  +1
  • Playing as a Cleric or a Monk, suggest to find the nearest temple  +1
  • Playing as a Ranger, suggest to track her mother down  +1

▶ Note: Offering Yenna food OR promising to look for her mum after using class-based Ranger line brings another  +1 point

• Be rude to the girl:
  • Ask where did she last see her, then say her mother is probably dead.  +1
  • Tell Yenna to get lost.  +1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

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

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

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

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

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

At the Sword Coast Couriers:

• Report to Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers fought to the last feather OR that you've found the enemy and pigeons fought bravely against it.  +1 (formulation varies depending on whether you have met Tara on the roof or not)
• Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using Persuasion or Intimidation.  +1

Circus of the Last Days

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

Dealing with Akabi the djinni:

• Tell him that he is VERY LOUD.  +1
• Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel  +1
  • OR Provoke him to transform you  +1
• After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it  +1 (either option)

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

• First question: ★'To ascend'  +2 (if she remained loyal to Vlaakith) OR ★'To find the truth about Orpheus'  +1(if she denied Vlaakith)
• Second question: ★'Spilling cousins' blood' +1, OR ★'Tearing the limbs' +2, OR 'Our night'  +2 (the latter gives approval only if you're romancing her)
• Third question: ★'Kith'rak on a dragon'  +2 (if she remained loyal to Vlaakith), OR ★'Liberator of her people'  +1 (if she denied Vlaakith), OR ★'Monster of legend'  +1

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

• Talking to Boney the mephit, call his wife Stoney magnificent  +1
  • OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Druid, say they both are magnificent  +1
  • OR Say she's not your type  +1

Dealing with Popper the kobold trader:

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

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

• Playing as a Paladin or a Cleric, tell him that graverobbing is a profane act  +1
  

Dealing with caged beasts:

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

Watching Dribbles's show:

• Say "What a corny joke."  +1
• Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, except Lae'zel herself and Shadowheart  +1
  • Then insist on your choice and cheer them  +1 (including unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)

▶ Note: If you volunteer Shadowheart to the stage, you'll get  +2  instead of  [+1]  each time

• OR Choose to cross your arms and glare.  +1
• OR Just answer "No."  +1
• If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, except "something about my brain" and unique line for The Dark Urge  +1

Talking to Lucretious:

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

Open Hand Temple

• Tell Yannis she should worry more about the temple's safety than about Brilgor  +1
  • OR Ask her why Brilgor is a convenient target, and then advise to stick to being a place of worship instead of helping refugees  +1
• Talking to Brother Bill and Brother Clements, say that if Father Lorgan had been pickier, he might still be alive. +1
• Refuse to bear the madness curse instilled by Monk Manifestation  +1 (starts a fight with crypt corpses)
  • OR Agree to bear the curse  -1 and then withstand Monk Manifestation's madness. +3

Elsewhere in Rivington:

• Agree to chase refugees out from Arfur's Mansion for half-price, and punch Zenovia Dawg when she tries to extort full sum from you  +1 (requires failing Persuasion roll against her first)
• In the Abandoned Windmill basement, attack the newborn mind flayer  +1 (The option works regardless you wake it first or not)
  • OR, Playing as a Barbarian, yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!"  +1

In the smugglers' cave:

• After defeating Caïros and his thugs, if Farlin survived, ask her about the Stone Lord and say you're ruthless, too, OR that you don't play nice  +1 (either option)
  • OR Continue asking about, and after Farlin says Stone Lord is trouble, answer that so are you, too.  +1

Wyrm's Crossing

• At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher and prepare to fight. +1
  • OR Threaten Gauntlet Edwynna  +1
  • OR Attack Edwynna  +1
• Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo  +1
  • After killing Wulbren, provide his head to Falcäo  +1
• At Fraygo's Flophouse, tell Adventurer Drim that the word "adventurer" means nothing anymore.  +1
• At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, choose "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber" line.  +1
  • When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again  +1
  • When he asks if he could be a fighter, give him a tip - less talking, more fighting  +1

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

• At The Velveteen Elixir, talking to Stylin' Horst, choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit"  +1 (either option)

At Sharess' Caress:

• Sign the contract with Raphael  +10
• Speak to Voss (if you signed Raphael's contract) and tell him you've taken the bargain OR show him Orphic Hammer  +5
  • Then accept the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane from him  +10
• When trying to hire both Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith, after Lae'zel refuses to share, say you could not have said it better.  +1 (This option appears only if you're partnered with the gith)
• After defeating a mind flayer in Naoise Nallinto's private room, tell her that her arousal towards the creature is disgusting  +1 (requires a successful passive DC 10 Insight check roll)

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

• Get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the Admission Pass, showing Lower City Pass obtained from Valeria, using Nashkellan's report, bribing Blaze Elin, or passing any of class-based checks.  +1
  • OR Choose to leave when she stops you  +1
• Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you.  +1
  • OR, If failed to convince, attack her  +1

At the Flaming Fist barracks:
When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, find out that he needs gold, and then:

• Tell him to get a grip  +1
  • OR Intimidate OR blackmail him into giving you his stash  +1 (either option)
  • OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash  +1 (makes him hostile)
  • OR Attack Reynash straightaway  +1

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

• Successfully use  Detect Thoughts on him and pretend to be a new recruit  +1
• Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing  +1
  • Then ask whether it is Fists' job to catch criminals  +1
  • OR Ask a reward for turning Reynash in  +1
  • OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out)  +1
• Attack Bakshi straightaway or after speaking with him  +1

At the Audience Hall:

• Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say that the Steel Watchers will eventually turn on everyone.  +1
  • OR, playing as a Druid, say that there's nothing natural about him  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Fighter, say they are tools like any weapon  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Ranger, say they are blunt tools, useless against more subtle quarry  +1
• Pass the Steel Watcher that confronts you at the coronation  +1

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

• Agree to become allies with Gortash and slay Orin  +1
  • OR Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision  +1
• Agree to witness the ceremony of Gortash's ordain, saying "All right" OR "Let's get over"  +1 (either option)
• After killing Orin, speak to Gortash and surrender two your Netherstones to him, then fight when he attacks afterwards  +1

Talking to Duke Ravengard after the coronation:

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

In the Wyrm's Rock Prison:

• After escorting Counsellor Florrick out, tell her she's proven to be a vital ally  +1
• In the Wyrmway, after defeating Ansur, tell the Emperor "You could do the honorable thing and let him kill you."  +1

Lower City

At the Basilisk Gate Barracks:

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

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

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

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

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

Speaking to Liara Portyr and Lora Bergauz:

• Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone, then call Liara a typical Fist who never listens  +1
  • OR Tell Lora it wasn't very responsible to take a kid to a tavern  +1
  • OR Propose to help Lora find her daughter for a certain price  +1
• If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, then say you did your best  +1
  • OR Say Vanra is dead, no matter Lora believes you or not  +1

At The Blushing Mermaid:

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

• When Talking to the hag masking as Captain Grisly, inquire her about Vanra, and then ask how do you know she's not lying  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue or a  Fighter, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble  +1
• When looking for a decision, suggest to pay Lora off  +1
  • OR Say you want to get to the bottom to the story of a missing child  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, say Lora acted out of fear and anger  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Vengeance Paladin, say the punishment is in order  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  The Dark Urge, mention that killing Lora sounds like the best way  +1
• When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, agree to do it  +1
  • OR Refuse to do the dirty work for her  +1 (A  Devotion Paladin character will have a unique line here)
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, agree to do it if she doubles the price  +1
• Agree to kill Lora for disguised hag, but then return and tell the hag you've changed your mind and she should surrender Vanra  +1

• After Auntie Ethel reveals herself and confesses that she actually ate Vanra, call her a monster, and then:
  • Tell her to surrender the child immediately.  +1
  • OR Say you'll leave now  +1
  • OR Say "That’s so evil, even I’m impressed."  +1
• If you have already killed Lora, tell Ethel to thank you  +1
  • OR Say you don't like being used  +1
• When Ethel offers you to let her go in exchange of being an ally in your crusade, agree to have a deal  +1 (An  Oathbreaker Paladin character will have a unique line here)
  • OR Decline her deal, choosing either "Not a chance" or "Time to die" lines  +1 (either option)
  • OR, Playing as a  Warlock, tell her to make a better offer or die  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Paladin, say you will find glory in spilling the guts of a monster  +1 (This option is available for  Oathbreakers, too)

Speaking to Svend and Siggy:

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

Other patrons:

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

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

At Crimson Draughts:

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

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

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

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

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

At the Flymm Cargo:

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

• At Flymm's Cobblers, talking to Sally Flymm, choose to put her out of her misery  +1 (Sally and Dravo turn hostile to the party)

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

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

In Cazador's Dungeon:

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

At the Devil's Fee:

• After returning from the House of Hope, refuse to give Helsik the promised item, saying that you have just killed a devil in his own home  +1

At the Sorcerous Sundries:

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

At the Elfsong Tavern:

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

• Meeting Lakrissa in the tavern hall, spur her to work instead of talking  +1
• Speaking to Alfira and Lakrissa on the tavern's roof, tell Lakrissa to get back to work, or you will tell Alan about it  +1
  • Say you are shocked she hasn't been arrested for making noise  +1
  • When Alfira tells you about her plans of opening a bard school, say you're proud of her  +1

• Talking to Doora Thumbfoot, ask her what's her 'good cause'  +1 (A  Bard and  Rogue characters will have a unique lines here)

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

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

Talking to Enforcer Skoona:

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

• Speaking to Ch'r'ai Har'rak in the Knights of the Shield Hideout:
• If Lae'zel chose to be loyal to Vlaakith, persuade Har'rak to not interfere  +1
• If Lae'zel chose to spurn Vlaakith:
  • OR Say that Orpheus is the githyanki's true prince  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Githyanki, say that Orpheus lives  +1
• Regardless of Lae'zel's loyalty, choose to attack Har'rak straightaway  +1

At Lora's House:

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

Talking to Golbraith Stredivas:

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

Talking to Big Huido at the docks:

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

• Refuse to hand over the Githyanki egg to Havkelaag while at the Society of Brilliance's lodge.  +1

Camp/Conversation

• After Lae'zel renounces Vlaakith, pass the Insight or Wisdom check and say she's grieving for the future she'll never have  +3
  • Then, tell her she was quick to pledge yourself to Orpheus' cause  +3

Disapproval

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

Act One

Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ravaged Beach

• Demand more than apologies from Astarion when meeting him  -1
• Successfully persuade or deceive Shadowheart when she refuses to be recruited because you have Lae'zel in your party.  -1

Emerald Grove/The Hollow In the Hollow:

• Promise Zevlor you will talk to Kagha about stopping the ritual  -1
• Order Lae'zel to stand down when talking to Zorru  -5
  • OR Playing as a  Halfling, let Lae'zel interrogate Zorru, then tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone  -1
  • OR Playing as a Good Cleric, interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you.  -1
• Recruit Wyll  -1
• Convince Arka to spare Sazza (using Persuasion, Intimidation or Detect Thoughts)  -1
• Promise Sazza that you will free her  -1
• Free Sazza and tell her to follow you  -1
• 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).  -1
• After being confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus, return the idol and apologise  -1

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

• Convince Kagha to free Arabella  -1
• After resolving Arabella's fate, talk to Kagha and call her a monster OR accuse her of killing the child in cold blood  -1 (either option)
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, say you don't threaten/kill children  -1

Forest

• While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister  -1

Owlbear Nest

• Convince the Owlbear to let you go without fighting  -1
• Agree with Shadowheart when she asks not to loot the Selûnite chest  -1

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

• (If Astarion is not in your party) When talking to Gandrel, tell him that Astarion is under your protection  -1.
  • Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp  -1
• (if Astarion is in the party) Let Astarion kill the hunter  -1
• At the Riverside Teahouse, tell Mayrina straightaway that Demir and Johl were killed (by you or Ethel)  -1
• Allow Auntie Ethel to take your eye as a payment for ridding you of the tadpole  -5

Blighted Village

• Gain entrance to the village through the southern gate - by Persuading the goblin guard, OR, Playing as a  Bard, performing for him  -1
• Pay Fezzerk a lot of gold to let you pass  -1

Goblin Camp

• Smear the dung over your face on Sentinel Olak's demand  -1
• When Crusher orders you to kiss his foot, obey  -1, then start licking it  -5
  • OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway  -5
  • If Crusher attacks you, defeat him, then say you've made a point and help him up.  -1
• Tell Eight you are sorry for his loss  -1
• Convince Minthara to spare Sazza, saying the latter didn't know who you were  -1

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

Zhentarim Basement

• Purchase Oskar Fevras from Brem for the price he asks initially  -1

Underdark

• When speaking with Glut after defeating the duergar, agree to eliminate Spaw for Glut. -1

Grymforge

• When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that you need to save Nere to obtain a Moonlantern  -1
• Side with Nere against Elder Brithvar  -1
• After defeating Nere, ask Brithvar about the gnome slaves and tell him that they are a valuable asset.  -1

Mountain Pass

• Speak with Voss instead of letting Lae'zel do it  -5 (any line of two available)
  • OR Attack him straightaway  -5

Crèche Y'llek

• Upon entering the Créche, first tell Gish Far'aag that Voss sent you; then pretend to be an avatar of Vlaakith and succeed a DC 30 Performance check.  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Ranger, Intimidate Gish Far'aag to let you pass, saying you're hunting either mind flayers or the gith  -1
• Vandalise the portrait of Vlaakith  -1

In the infirmary:

• Ask whether the zaith'isk process hurts you  -1
• If freed from the zaith'isk, successfully use Deception on Ghustil Stornugoss to claim you or Lae'zel were cured.  -1

In the classroom:

• Save Youth Varrl by whatever means, and then:
  • Show him the first chapter of the Orpheus's story (if you found it in the Arcane Tower) and suggest to exchange it for his slate  -1
  • Playing as a  Fighter, tell him that capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts  -1
• After resolving Varrl's fate, talk to Kethk again and call his 'lessons'/his 'demonstration' reprehensible  -1

At the hatchery:

• Tell Varsh Ko'kuu that the last githyanki egg is clearly a dud  -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  -1 and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)  -1
• Crush the githyanki egg  -3 (This option is not available if playing as a  Githyanki; starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)

In the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chambers:

• Ask the Inquisitor W'wargaz what you'll get in return for surrendering the weapon  -1
• Politely wave at Vlaakith or remain standing before her, instead of kneeling  -3 (either)
• Refuse Vlaakith's demands to enter the Mysterious Artefact or say you're going to free the person inside  -10
• Talking to the Dream Guardian, if you refused Vlaakith's demand, tell them you're not going to kill them  -5
  • OR, If you agreed, change your mind and say that Vlaakith can kill them herself if she wants it done  -5
• After returning from inside the Astral Prism, if you spared the Dream Guardian, tell Lae'zel that she is stupid to still stand to Vlaakith  -1
• Steal the Blood of Lathander from the Secret Chamber  -1

Camp/Conversation

• Ask her if she's sure the Crèche is the only way for a cure, then tell her that their library is utter nonsense  -3
• Say "Yuck" when she shows sexual interest in you  -2
• Panic after she describes ceremorphosis  -3
• In camp on the first night, after speaking with her first, talk to Shadowheart and say you agree with her
• After the first visit of the Dream Guardian, disagree with her on utilizing the Illithid Powers  -1
• Let Volo follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
• After attempting to persuade her to utilize the Illithid Powers, attempt to persuade her a second time.
• After being marked as a traitor by Ch'r'ai W'wargaz, tell her she's stupid to still have any faith in Vlaakith
• When talking about Raphael's deal, say that he is impressive or show your respect towards the devil  -1
• Playing as Astarion, after confessing that you are a vampire, tell her that you'll do your very best to fight the hunger.  -10

Act Two

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

Ruined Battlefield

• Free Dolly Thrice from the Moonlantern carried by Kar'niss  -1
• At the House in Deep Shadows, lose the second round of hide-and-seek to Oliver  -1

When dealing with He Who Was:

• Order Madeline to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did, then stop her, saying she had done enough  -1
  • OR Say her willing to hurt herself was enough  -1
  • OR Accuse her of cowardice, using basic or unique  Barbarian,  Bard,  Monk lines  -1
  • OR Say that it wasn't her fault, using basic or unique  Bard, Good  Cleric or  Monk lines  -1

Last Light Inn
Speaking to Jaheira:

• When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, drink the spiked wine  -1

Dealing with Isobel and Marcus:

• If Marcus vouched for you at the entrance (in this case he will wait in Isobel's room):
  • Speak to Isobel and say that she is coming with you  -5
• If Marcus assaults the inn (happens if you gained entrance with Mol's help):
  • After speaking to Marcus telepathically, tell Isobel that she is going to meet Ketheric face to face  -5
• Playing as  The Dark Urge:
  • Obey your Urge and tell Isobel you crave to kill her  -5 (this option is available either before kidnapping attempt, or after assault, or if you return to the inn after freeing Nightsong; turns hostile Isobel and any Harper who sees it)

Talking to His Majesty via Speak with Animals:

• Say you only wanted to admire him close  -1, and then indeed choose to quietly admire him  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Ranger, say you do not seek his territory  -1

Speaking to Cerys:

• When she tell you about their misfortunes and says they ran until found the inn, say that she did the right thing  -1 (use basic line or unique for  Cleric or  Oathbreaker Paladin)

Talking to Alfira at the inn:

• Ask her about others, and then say that running was right call  -1
• When Alfira supposes that surviving tieflings were taken to the Moonrise Towers, say you imagine the cultists are torturing them right now  -1

Dealing with Rolan, Cal and Lia:

• Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to saving captured refugees, promise to rescue his siblings if they are alive OR say that it is your responsibility to bring them back  -1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)

Talking to Ide after drunken Rolan has snapped on her:

• Call Rolan a grump, and when Ide complains he called her a "ragged little devil", say that he was observant for it's what she really is.  -1

Elsewhere in the inn:

• Pay Mattis extra gold for the Tower-Shaped Key  -1

Reithwin Town

• At the Reithwin Tollhouse, agree to give up all your gold to Gerringothe Thorm.  -1

Moonrise Towers

Witnessing Ketheric's trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):

• When Z'rell orders you to decide the goblins' fate, set them free (basic or  The Dark Urge option)  -1

At the Moonrise Towers Prison:

• When approaching Minthara being tortured and erased by Jasin and Sumera:
  • Playing as  The Dark Urge, if you failed a Wisdom check to reach out to Minthara's mind, tell the questioners to carve her mind apart  -1

• Speaking to the Warden for the first time, use Deception to convince the Warden that you are Balthazar's closest confidante  -1
  • Then try to bribe her  -1
• Speaking to Wulbren, say that they can die in prison for all you care  -1
  • Refuse to find tools for Wulbren ALL-1
• When Wulbren, once freed, takes the boat and sails off without the party, let him go  -1
• If the jailbreak was successful and your participation went unnoticed, tell the Warden it was you who snuck the prisoners  -1

Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:

• Back Astarion in his decision on biting Araj Oblodra, telling her "He said no, what's to discuss".  -1
  • OR Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when Araj asks you to pressure him into taking her offer  -1
• At the Moonrise Towers docks, use illithid Wisdom check on Acolyte Marls, and then tell him to wash the worms off.  -1

Gauntlet of Shar

Dealing with Yurgir and his retinue:

• Lick the dead spider meat  -2 (Comes point by point for each lick)
• If you agreed to help Yurgir:
  • Talk to Nessa without  Speak with Animals, pass the DC 16 Animal Handling check and give her a scratch behind the ears  -1

Dealing with Lyrthindor:

• After killing any three rats in the temple, speak with any other rat:
  • Using  Speak with Animals, bargain their lives for a treasure  -1
  • Without  Speak with Animals, choose to hold your hands up in peace  -1
• When Lyrthindor appears after you continue killing rats, tell him you were trying to humour Yurgir (if you persuaded the orthon to help him)  -1
  • OR That there's no need for more violence (if you didn't persuade the orthon)  -1
  • OR Say you are sorry for this  -1

Mind Flayer Colony
In the Necrotic Laboratory:

• Talking to the Waking Mind:
  • When she mentiones that she were a githzerai, ask whether it is some form of a githyanki  -1
  • Succeed the passive Insight check and choose to purge her mind  -1
• Talking to Balthazar, successfully pretend to be a thrall  -1 (This option is available only if you helped the necromancer reach the Nightsong and let him take her to Ketheric)

At the Morgue:

• If Us survived the Nautiloid and is kept in the cage, convince Chop to let it go with you through Persuasion, Deception or Intimidation  -1
• If you already freed Us, when Chop speaks to you:
  • Pass DC 14 Wisdom check (Illithid) and say that you and it are alike  -1
  • OR Persuade Chop to let Us go with you  -1

In the Tadpoling Centre:

• Choose to release pod captives  -1

After the final fight with Apostle of Myrkul

Speaking to Minthara:

• When Minthara tells you she is going to kill Orin, mention the cult might need a new leadership afterwards  -1

Talking to Alfira:

• Playing as a  Bard, agree to play together a show for the tiefling kids  -1
  • OR Prompt her to play for them alone  -1

Speaking to Cerys:

• Say that you're glad they are safe, and mention that Zevlor did his best  -1
• Tell Cerys that other will look up to her  -1
• Say you couldn't have done it without Jaheira's help, then ask her not to speak ill of the dead (i.e. Zevlor)  -1

Talking to Ide, Umi and Mattis:

• Tell any of them about Mol's eyepatch you have found down in the colony, and then:
  • Assure Ide that Mol is somewhere safe  -1
  • Tell Mattis that Mol will already be at Baldur's Gate when they arrive  -1
  • Promise Umi that Mol is fine  -1

Act Three

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

Rivington
In the kennels of the Sword Coast Couriers:

• Make Angry Mar'hyah to let you keep Scratch, using Persuasion, Intimidation or class-based Druid, Fighter or Paladin.  -1
  • Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via Deception or Intimidation.  -1

Elsewhere:

• Near Requisitioned Barn, donate some gold to Manip Nestor.  -1
• Talk to Fist Broadhorn inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Rogue, if you are caught inside the barn by Fist Madigan, tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from  -1
• In the smugglers' cave, defeat Caïros and his thugs, and if Farlin survived, say you don't want gratitude from criminals  -1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

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

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

• OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, tell her you do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade  -1

Circus of the Last Days

• At the entrance, convince Klaus to let you in, pretending to be a friend of Gortash's (class-based Deception check)  -1
  • OR Bribe him  -1
• Dealing with Akabi the djinni, successfully catch him on rigging the wheel, but apologise and say you were mistaken  -1
  • Spin the wheel again and try to distract the djinni, letting out a loud fart  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, ask him about his adventures  -1
• Talking to Popper the kobold trader after defeating false Dribbles, say that offering 'treatoes' now is a bit callous.  -1

Dealing with caged beasts:

• Talking to Shadow-Whiskers with  Speak with Animals, note that her cage looks comfy.  -1
  • Then choose the line "Sure thing, pussycat".  -1
• Talking to Crimson, refuse to feed him via  Speak with Animals or mock him for being hungry (without the spell)  -1 (either option)

Watching Dribbles's show:

• Yell "Boo! Get off the stage!"  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, interrupt him with your own pun  -1
• Volunteer Lae'zel to the stage as an assistant to Dribbles  -1, and then cheer her, telling "Go on!"  -1.

Talking to Lucretious:

• When she's training up skeletons (before fighting doppelgangers), tell her that she is being a little harsh  -1
• When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, ask whether she is hiring personnel  -1

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

• First question: 'Attention', OR 'Independence', OR 'Annoying Shadowheart'  -1 (either)
• Second question: 'Closeness of her kin' OR 'Our night together'  -1 (either; the latter ones gives disapproval if you are not romancing her)
• Third question: 'None'  -2, OR ★'Liberator of her people'  -1 (if she remained loyal to Vlaakith), OR ★' Kith'rak on a dragon'  -2 (if she denied Vlaakith), OR 'She'll be the queen'  -2

▶ Note: The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test, even if they bring disapproval.

Wyrm's Crossing

• At the entrance gate, consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher  -1
• At Sharess' Caress, when trying to hire both Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith, choose to proceed with any of the twins when Lae'zel declines their offer  -5
• Speaking to Valeria, say you're here just to have a drink, and then propose a toast to ADVENTURE!  -1 (The option is available only after you've started Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders quest)

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

• When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry  -1
• Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not), let him arrest you  -1
• Speaking to Gortash after killing Orin, surrender two your Netherstones to him  -1

Lower City

At the Basilisk Gate Barracks:

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

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

• Talking to Fist 'Edge' Arensen at the gallows, tell him you'll stay out of trouble  -1

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

Speaking to Liara Portyr and Lora Bergauz:

• Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone  -1
• Promise to help Lora find her daughter  -1 (A  Paladin character will have a unique line here)

At The Blushing Mermaid:

• Talking to Bosun Gannet, when he instructs you about the tavern rules, say you'll keep to them  -1
• After dealing with the hag, if real Captain Grisly died, tell Gannet you are sorry for not saving her  -1

• When Talking to the hag masking as Captain Grisly:
• When looking for a decision, propose to talk to Lora and calm her down  -1
• When the hag offers you money for killing Lora, agree, then return and say you can't do it  -1

Other patrons:

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

In Cazador's Dungeon:

• Talk to Sebastian and promise to set him and other spawn free  -1
• Let Astarion complete the Rite of Profane Ascension  -1

At the Sorcerous Sundries:

• Betray Dame Aylin and hand her over to Lorroakan.  -1
• Speaking to Yafeu once he's escaped the Peculiar lamp:
  • Say you didn't like your 'master' anyway  -1
  • Ask the djinni for some gold  -1

At the Elfsong Tavern:

• Meeting Lakrissa in the tavern hall, say you never pictured her as a barmaid, then say she should never call herself cheap  -1
  • OR Say you missed her  -1

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

• Talking to Dez Kanshaw:
• Playing as a  Halfling, say the answer is always yes.  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, tell him that deep courage comes from a full belly  -1

• Speaking to Ch'r'ai Har'rak in the Knights of the Shield Hideout:
• If Lae'zel chose to be loyal to Vlaakith, say that Orpheus is the githyanki's true prince  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Githyanki, say that Orpheus lives  -1

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

Murder Tribunal

• Tell the Echo of Amelyssan that every kill is euphoria.  -1

Bhaal Temple

• Tell Orin that Baldur's Gate deserves a fate she describes.  -1

House of Hope

• Vow your body to Haarlep.  -1