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Background | Acolyte | ||||||
Location | Nautiloid | ||||||
Allies | Shar | ||||||
Enemies | Selûne | ||||||
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Shadowheart is an Origin character and Companion in Baldur's Gate 3. She is a Half-Elf Cleric with the Acolyte background.
Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a companion early on.
“ | We're in this together, but I'll happily go it alone. My faith will keep me company. |
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— Shadowheart's strong devotion. |
Gameplay
As a Cleric, Shadowheart is capable of casting spells, healing and buffing allies, and tanking damage for her party. Her subclass is Trickery Domain, allowing her to cast a variety of stealth and illusion magic not normally available to Clerics.
Proficiencies
Equipment
Simple weapons
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Saving Throws
Skills
Spells Known
As a Cleric, Shadowheart automatically knows all non-cantrip Cleric spells.
Level 1 Spells Known
Cantrips Known
Guidance
Resistance
Sacred Flame
Fire Bolt (from High Half-Elf)
Recruitment
Shadowheart can be recruited in Chapter One.
- Shadowheart is first encountered on the Nautiloid during the Prologue, trapped inside a Mind Flayer pod. She can be freed by interacting with the nearby console or using certain class-restricted dialogue options on the pod. If she is freed, she will join the party as a temporary companion. Upon escaping the Nautiloid, she leaves the party.
- Shadowheart is encountered again a second time at the Ravaged Beach inside the Wilderness. If she was freed from the pod during the Prologue, she will be unconscious on the ground and wake up when interacted with. If she was not freed, she will instead be found attempting to gain entry to the nearby Dank Crypt. Either way, she can be invited to join the party after speaking with her.
- If Shadowheart is not interacted with at the Ravaged Beach, she will move to the Druid Grove on her own in search of a healer. She can be spoken with there and invited to join the party.
Background
A loyal cleric of Shar, Shadowheart is the sole survivor of a holy mission undertaken on the Mistress of the Night's behest. She alone must deliver a relic of immense power to her coven in Baldur's Gate, while threatened by a strange new magic that is burgeoning from within.
Personality
Shadowheart is guarded and hesitant to reveal information about herself, her motives, or the relic she carries. She displays a particular distrust of Githyanki such as Lae'zel. Often, she seems indifferent to the plight of others; however, she does not explicitly take pleasure in their suffering, and will disapprove of unnecessary cruelty and violence. She will usually approve of finding non-violent solutions to situations, and treating animals and children with compassion. Above all, Shadowheart values pragmatism.
Interactions
Approval
Shadowheart likes finding pragmatic and efficient solutions to problems. She appreciates discretion, privacy, and open-mindedness. Shadowheart generally responds well to acts of heroism.
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Shadowheart to gain approval.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Disapproval
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.
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Shadowheart to lose approval.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Romance
The following section explains Shadowheart's romance.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Trivia
- Shadowheart is voiced by Jennifer English.
- According to Larian Studios, until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall.
Gallery
External Links
Shadowheart on the Forgotten Realms Wiki