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Template:CompanionTab Karlach approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils. The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Karlach's Approval.

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings

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

Negative (<0):

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

Neutral (0 - 29):

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

Medium and up (30+):

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

If spoken to by someone other than the player character:

  • "Sorry - haven't fraternised with you much and not sure if I want to start."
  • "Go get boss if you want to talk."
  • "Tell it to the chief."

Romance

Flirting - Low approval:

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

Flirting - 20+ approval:

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

Partnered:

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

Partnered, low approval:

  • "Yeah, honey?"
  • "Hmm?"
  • "What's on your mind?"

Broken Up - 40+ approval:

  • "Hey, soldier."
  • "Yeah?"
  • "What's on your mind?"

Broken Up - Low approval:

  • "What?"
  • "Yeah?"
  • "Something on your mind?"

Approval

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

Act One

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Ravaged Beach

Roadside Cliffs

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

Note: This option appears only if you previously refused to help Zevlor, skipped talking to him, or he was knocked out by Aradin

  • 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). Karlach approves +1

In the Grove:

  • Tell Arabella's mother Komira that the druids are overreacting and you'll speak with them Karlach approves +1
  • After being confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus, return the idol and apologise Karlach approves +1
  • Help Alfira finish her song Karlach approves +1
  • While speaking with Topaz the bird via Speak with Animals:
    • Convince him that the key in its nest is dull Karlach approves +1
    • OR kick the bird Karlach approves +1
    • OR, playing as a Bard, choose unique line about his song Karlach approves +1

In the Druid cave:

  • Persuade Kagha to free Arabella Karlach approves +5
  • Talk to Kagha after her judging Arabella and call her a monster Karlach approves +5
  • Persuade Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids (if uncovered her conspiring with them) Karlach approves +5
  • Agree with Zevlor to kill the goblin horde's leaders Karlach approves +5
  • Attack Nettie (no need to kill her) Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Silver the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent (using Speak with Animals) Karlach approves +1

Forest

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

Owlbear Nest

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

  • When find Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, tell them all to calm down, and then tell them you know the woman Karlach approves +1 (immediately starts the fight with brothers)
    • While talking to Demir and Johl after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister Karlach approves +1
  • After entering the Sunlit Wetlands, pass the check to break the illusion, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them Karlach approves +1 (up to 3 times)
  • When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina at the Riverside Teahouse:
    • Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble" Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Mayrina straightaway that Ethel killed Demir and Johl Karlach approves +1
  • After defeating Auntie Ethel, Intimidate her into handing over both Mayrina and fey hair Karlach approves +5
  • Give Ethel's Bitter Divorce wand to Mayrina Karlach approves +1
  • Resurrect Connor Vinderblad, and then hand Mayrina the wand Karlach approves +1
  • (If Astarion is not in your party) When talking to Gandrel, tell him that Astarion is under your protection Karlach approves +1.
    • Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp Karlach approves +1

Blighted Village

Goblin Camp

At the front gate:

  • Fling dung at Sentinel Olak (hidden behind other dialogue options; triggers a fight with gate guards) Karlach approves +5
  • Tap once on the War Drum Karlach approves +1
  • Use Performance to play a rhythm on the War DrumKarlach approves +1

In the outer camp:

  • In the chicken-chasing game, convince the Owlbear Cub to run to the camp gate Karlach approves +1
  • Successfully Intimidate Crusher Karlach approves +1
    • OR After defeating Crusher, choose mercy and help him up. Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Eight that you're sorry for his loss. Karlach approves +1

Inside the Shattered Sanctum:

  • After moving with Priestess Gut to her "private chapel", allow Gut to feel around your head Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Minthara that the prisoner escaped and pass an Intelligence check to withhold the grove's location Karlach approves +5
  • Move in for the kill when speaking to Dror Ragzlin Karlach approves +1 (after freeing Halsin, without having him with you)

In Worg Pens:

  • Free the bear and side with him against the goblins Karlach approves +1
  • After freeing Halsin, agree to Defeat the Goblins and tell Halsin to get to safety Karlach approves +5

The Risen Road

  • When dealing with the dying hyena:
    • Playing as a Good Cleric or a non-Oathbreaker Paladin, successfully bless the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
    • Playing as a Ranger, mercy-kill the dying hyena Karlach approves +1
    • Playing as a Druid, choose to "destroy the abomination" Karlach approves +1

Zhentarim Hideout When trying to enter the hideout:

Note: If you've already found it, the dialogue line "I know what became of Rugan" will not give approval.

    • OR Use Persuasion to tell Zarys you're just here to trade Karlach approves +1
    • OR Use Intimidation to tell Zarys you "go where you please" Karlach approves +1
  • Refuse to kill Rugan when Zarys tells you to Karlach approves +1

When dealing with Brem and the artist Oskar Fevras:

  • Intimidate Brem into lowering the price Karlach approves +1
  • Buy Oskar. Karlach approves +1
  • Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him Karlach approves +1

Waukeen's Rest

Underdark

Note: this option appears after uncovering Myrna's fate in the Arcane Tower)[Needs Verification]

Grymforge

  • Tell Ward Magmar that he disgusts you Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Skickpit you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using Persuasion line) Karlach approves +1
  • Pay respect to the heap of deep gnomes' corpses after killing or deceiving Brathwen and Viss Karlach approves +1
  • Convince the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar Karlach approves +1
  • Promise the deep gnome slaves that you'll do what you can to help them Karlach approves +1
  • After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on Karlach approves +1
  • Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when Nere, once freed, is going to kill them Karlach approves +5
  • Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere Karlach approves +5
    • If failed to convince Brithwar, choose the line "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me." (immediately starts the fight with the rest of duergar) Karlach approves +5
  • After freeing Barcus Wroot, bid him farewell and good luck Karlach approves +5

Mountain Pass

  • Playing as a Githyanki, tell Ellyka that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down.Karlach approves +1
  • Allow Lae'zel to speak with the githyanki patrol and Kith'rak Voss Karlach approves +1

Crèche Y'llek

Camp/Conversation

  • If Karlach is recruited before Wyll, he will show up when ending this day in the camp. Talk him out of fighting Karlach. Karlach approves +5
  • Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach during her first appearance Karlach approves +5
    • OR Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance Karlach approves +1
  • After staking Astarion when he tried to bite you, say that bringing him to the camp was a mistake Karlach approves +1
  • After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly Karlach approves +5

Note: This line can be repeated multiple times until the second upgrade of Karlach' heart, but only the first time gives approval

  • Agree to give Karlach a Soul Coin to power her up in combat Karlach approves +5
  • Pet Scratch when he first comes to the camp Karlach approves +1
  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when it first comes to the camp Karlach approves +1 (requires food in the inventory)
  • Successfully heal the Owlbear Cub's paw when it appears again at the camp Karlach approves +1
  • Pet the Owlbear Cub after adopting it Karlach approves +1
  • Having invited Barcus Wroot to your camp, promise him you will find his friend Wulbren at Moonrise Towers Karlach approves +1
  • 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 Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers Karlach approves +1
    • OR tell Lae'zel you believe Kith'rak and she should too Karlach approves +1

Raphael's Deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose lines:
    • "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." Karlach approves +5
    • OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" Karlach approves +5
  • After first encounter with Raphael speak with Shadowheart and choose dialogue option about distrusting Raphael twice Karlach approves +5

Any Area

  • Playing as Astarion, confess to her that you are a vampire. Karlach approves +10

Personal quest

  • After defeating Anders and his crew, and Karlach having rampaged in the Tollhouse, tell her she looks hot. Karlach approves +3
  • When you first meet Dammon while already having a piece of infernal iron, Karlach will ask if she can give it to the smith - agree. Karlach approves +10
  • After Dammon upgrades her heart first time tell her you still can't touch her, and then choose the line "Of course I do" Karlach approves +10

Act Two

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

  • Convince the hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Kar'niss the drider not to attack you after you killed the convoy before summoning him. Karlach approves +1
  • Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, betray them and side with the ambushing Harpers Karlach approves +1

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:

  • As a Wizard, tell Harper Lassandra that you can aid in traversing the darkness.Karlach approves +1
  • As a Bard, tell Harper Lassandra that the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire.Karlach approves +1
  • As The Dark Urge, decide to stay and help Harpers against shadows (instead of abandoning them) Karlach approves +1
  • When the shadows warp Yonas, tell Harper Meygan, "Move. I'll take care of this."Karlach approves +1
  • Free Dolly Thrice from the Moonlantern (no matter how you obtain it)Karlach approves +1
  • When judging with He Who Was, ask Madeline what did the Dark Justiciar do, and then:
    • Call her a coward Karlach approves +1, OR tell her it wasn't her fault Karlach approves +1, OR tell her you forgive her (class-based lines) Karlach approves +1
    • OR after ordering her to stab herself, let her make a couple of strikes and then say it was enough Karlach approves +1, OR tell her that her readyness to hurt herself is enough to be forgiven Karlach approves +1


Last Light Inn

Note: This line appears only if Astarion is not in the party or if you're playing as The Dark Urge, otherwise Raphael will turn the talk to the spawn's scars.


Reithwin Town

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

In the Reithwin Tollhouse:

In the House of Healing:

  • Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.Karlach approves +1
  • Persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. Karlach approves +1
  • Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. Karlach approves +2 (comes one point by another subsequently).

At The Waning Moon:

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

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


House in Deep Shadows


Moonrise Towers

Note: This option requires DC 21 Intimidation check and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first


Gauntlet of Shar


Shadowfell

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


Mind Flayer Colony


Camp/Conversation


Personal quest

  • After Dammon upgrades Karlach's engine second time at the Last Light Inn, prove it worked, giving her a hug (or kissing, if you romance her). Karlach approves +5

Act Three

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Rivington
At the Sword Coast Couriers:

  • Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option.Karlach approves +1

In the kennels:

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

  • Tell Wulbren that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the Gondians Karlach approves +1
    • OR That you'll talk with the Gondians and maybe they'll see reason. Karlach approves +1
    • If contacting the Gondians, insist on refusing the bomb afterwards. Karlach approves +1

Elsewhere:

Circus of the Last Days
Watching Dribbles's show:

  • Say 'What a corny joke' Karlach approves +1
  • Volunteer Karlach or any other companion to the stage. Karlach approves +1 (either) [Needs Verification]
  • If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. Karlach approves +1

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

  • First question: 'Zariel' Karlach approves +1 OR 'Gortash' Karlach approves +2
  • Second question: 'Bashing and sex' Karlach approves +2
  • Third question: 'Probably dead' Karlach approves +1 OR 'Settled with partner and kids' Karlach approves +2

Open Hand Temple

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.
  • Gain entrance into Wyrm's Rock Fortress via the gate showing the Admission Pass. Karlach approves +1
  • Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to to Manip Falcäo
  • When Naaber pretends to be a dog, tell him "But nobody likes Naaber" Karlach approves +1

Sharess' Caress

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

  • Reject Gortash’s offer to become allies.
  • Say “I have no interest in this sham of a coronation” when the ceremony is about to start.
  • Talking to Karlach after the coronation, call Gortash a fraud in a nice coat
    • OR say you can’t wait to flatten him.

Lower City

Disapproval

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

Act One

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Roadside Cliffs

  • Attack the tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage Karlach disapproves -1
  • Playing as The Dark Urge, tear off Gale's hand Karlach disapproves -1
  • Convince Gimblebock and his crew to flee (using any Ability or Class-unique option) Karlach disapproves -1

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

  • Refuse to help Zevlor
  • Take a swing at Zevlor during his argument with Aradin Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell the tiefling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die Karlach disapproves -1
  • Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Arron that tieflings will be fine because of their devilish powers. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Kick Timber the squirrel Karlach disapproves -1.
    • If you miss, try to kick her again Karlach disapproves -1
    • As Dark Urge, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, say she came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp and to stay out of the way Karlach disapproves -1
  • Make Zorru kneel before Lae'zel Karlach disapproves -1
  • After the conversation with Zorru tell Lae'zel that she is good at interrogations Karlach disapproves -1
  • Offer to heal Pandirna for a price but pocket the money and leave Karlach disapproves -1
  • As a Barbarian, tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck Karlach disapproves -1
  • Let Arka shoot Sazza Karlach disapproves -1
  • Free Sazza from her cage and tell her to follow you Karlach disapproves -1
  • Prod Nettie's bird twice Karlach disapproves -1
  • Swear to Nettie that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning Karlach disapproves -1
  • Let Barth hit Meli for stealing his locket
  • As a Rogue, pick Mirkon's pockets while he is distracted by the harpies Karlach disapproves -1
  • After saving Mirkon from the harpies, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will return Karlach disapproves -1
  • While Mirkon is trying to give you a story for saving him, say you've heard enough of his chatter Karlach disapproves -1
  • After agreeing to steal the Idol of Silvanus for Mol and obtaining it, tell her you will be keeping it Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Locke and Komira (Arabella's parents) that it's their fault and they should have tried parenting her Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Arabella has died, lie and tell Locke and Komira that Kagha will release her soon Karlach disapproves -1

Forest

Owlbear Nest

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

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

  • When speaking to Gandrel:
    • (if Astarion is not in the party) Tell the hunter where he can find him Karlach disapproves -1
    • (if Astarion is in the party) Reveal Astarion's identity to Gandrel Karlach disapproves -1
      • OR Don't turn Astarion in but further in the dialogue allow him kill the hunter Karlach disapproves -1

Blighted Village

Goblin Camp In the outer camp:

  • Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at Volo in the goblin camp
  • When talking to Tracker Grikka, suggest getting answers out of the prisoner yourself Karlach disapproves -1
  • Playing a tour of chicken-chasing, tell the Owlbear Cub to ran to the posts, using Speak with Animals
  • After defeating Crusher, choose the option to finish him. (triggers a fight with the entire camp)).

In the Shattered Sanctum:

  • When talking to Minthara, suggest visiting the prisoner yourself Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza is just an idiot Karlach disapproves -1

The Risen Road

  • Convince Flind to attack the other gnolls instead of you Karlach disapproves -1

Underdark

Grymforge

Mountain Pass

  • Speak with githyanki patrol instead of letting Lae'zel do it Karlach disapproves -1 (any line of two available)

Crèche Y'llek

Raphael's Deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole Karlach disapproves -1

Camp/Conversation

  • If Karlach is recruited before Wyll, he will show up in camp after a long rest. Escalate the conversation into a fight with Wyll. Karlach disapproves -1
  • Flirt with Mizora when she shows up Karlach disapproves -1
  • Ask Mizora whether she leaves if you turn on Karlach Karlach disapproves -5
  • Let Volo follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite

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  • Playing as The Dark Urge: Confess to murdering the bard Karlach disapproves -1

Act Two

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Ruined Battlefield

  • Side with the convoy against the Harpers.Karlach disapproves -1
  • Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, side with the ambushing Harpers. After defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and take the lantern.Karlach disapproves -1 (Taking this course starts the fight with ambushing Harpers immediately).
  • When judging with He Who Was, order Madeline to stab herself Karlach disapproves -1, then to continue Karlach disapproves -1, and finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going Karlach disapproves -1.
  • Give up all your gold to Gerringothe Thorm. Karlach disapproves -1

Last Light Inn

  • When Marcus assaults the inn, concert with him telepathically, then tell Isobel that she's going to meet Ketheric. Karlach disapproves -10
  • After Mol is taken, tell Mattis she's probably dead already.Karlach disapproves -1
  • Question Karlach's encouragement of Mattis' 'scamming with the greats'. Karlach disapproves -5
  • As The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. Karlach disapproves -1
  • As The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, and then give in to your urge Karlach disapproves -10 (Choosing this course immediately starts a fight with Isobel, and any Harper or Fist who notice this will side with Isobel)

Moonrise Towers

  • Refuse to take 3 Soul Coins from Lann Tarv in exchange for hearing about the souls inside them (This line appears only if Karlach is in the party). Karlach disapproves -5
  • Kill the Goblins without combat Karlach disapproves -1
  • When speaking with Minthara after the battle, propose to take the place of Orin once she's dead. Karlach disapproves -1

Gauntlet of Shar

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

Mind Flayer Colony

Camp/Conversation

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

Act Three

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

Rivington

  • After successfully deceiving Saer Grotpoll that you're a Baldurian (if you actually are not), stand for his rumblings about refugees Karlach disapproves -1
  • Take the bomb from Wulbren OR tell him that this is too messy.
    • If contacting the Gondians, accept the bomb anyway.
  • Tell the Dying Stone Lord Thug that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly Karlach disapproves -1
  • Tell Farlin that you're happy to help them against Cairos and his thugs. Karlach disapproves -1
  • When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:
    • First question: 'Raphael' Karlach disapproves -1 OR 'Me' Karlach disapproves -2
    • Second question: 'Going shopping' Karlach disapproves -1 OR 'Reading' Karlach disapproves -2
    • Third question: 'Worshipping Selune' Karlach disapproves -1

Wyrm's Crossing

  • Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.

Sharess' Caress

  • After pointing out how the two drow look alike, call them 'delicious'.

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

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

Lower City

Devil's Fee

  • Upon returning from House of Hope, intimidate Helsik saying that you've just killed a devil in his own home. Karlach disapproves -1

House of Hope

Note: It is possible to detach one of your party companions and foist them on Haarlep to play his 'game'. In that case, 'Clothes removal' point is lost always, while 'Vowing body' point distracts only sometimes, if Karlach stands too close to the scene.

Camp/Conversation

  • If Jaheira leaves the team, tell Karlach she can go with her, if it means so much to her. Karlach disapproves -1

Personal quest

  • Kill Gortash without having Karlach in the Party Karlach disapproves -20