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This page contains known companion approval that can be gained or lost within Act One of Baldur's Gate 3.

Nautiloid[edit | edit source]

See also: Nautiloid

Meeting Shadowheart:

  • Help her escape the pod (continues on Ravaged Beach). Shadowheart approves +

Wilderness[edit | edit source]

See also: Wilderness

Ravaged Beach[edit | edit source]

Waking up Shadowheart if she was rescued on the Nautiloid:

  • All right, let's get moving. Shadowheart approves +10

Reviving Lae'zel if she died on the Nautiloid:

  • Recruit Lae'zel Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5

Recruiting Shadowheart while Lae'zel is in the party:

  • [INTIMIDATION] I'm far worse than her, but you need us both. (DC 7)
  • [PERCEPTION] I'm not worried about a traitor. I'm worried about these tadpoles. (DC 10)
  • [DECEPTION] We'll just keep her in front as arrow fodder. How about that? (DC 15)
  • [PERSUASION] Look around - do you really have any better prospects? (DC 12) Gale approves +1Laezel disapproves -1
    • Failure: Laezel approves +1Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Leave. Laezel approves +1Shadowheart disapproves -5

Cast Speak with Dead Speak with Dead on Abducted Nobleman:

  • [BARD] Would you like me to craft you a stunning tale? Lock your memory in legend forever? Karlach approves +1Wyll approves +1
  • [CLERIC/PALADIN] Are there any rites you'd like performed over your body? Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [DRUID/RANGER] Your body will attract scavengers. Should I bury you? Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Meeting Astarion:

  • Apology accepted. I might have done the same were the roles reversed. Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
  • [DARK URGE] Can't blame you - I was looking forward to seeing yours. Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
  • You'd better have more to offer than 'apologies'. Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Interacting with the Scared Boar:

  • [ANIMAL HANDLING] Raise your palms to calm the boar. (DC 10) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] Calm down. I won't hurt you. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Roadside Cliffs[edit | edit source]

Interacting with the unstable ancient sigil and meeting with Gale:

  • [DARK URGE] Fantasise about hacking off the hand. Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • [STRENGTH] Pull. (DC 7) Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Failure:
      • [STRENGTH] Muster your strength and yank harder. (DC 7 Disadvantage Icon.png)
      • [DARK URGE] [STRENGTH] Pull again, as hard as you can. (DC 7 Disadvantage Icon.png)
      • [KARLACH] [STRENGTH] Take a deep breath. Stay calm and cool. When you're sure your flames won't hurt him, pull again. (DC 12) Karlach approves +1Wyll approves +1

Approaching Damays and Nymessa discussing captured Lae'zel:

  • [DECEPTION] This creature is dangerous. Get out of here - leave it to me! (DC 10) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [DARK URGE] [DROW] [GITHYANKI] [INTIMIDATION] If you value your life, walk away. (DC 5) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [BARD] [DECEPTION] Oh, gods! You've caught a scout; the gith invasion force is right behind me - save yourselves! (DC 10) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1Wyll approves +1
  • [PERSUASION] Shoot the trap down. We must kill it before it harms someone. (DC 5) Shadowheart approves +1
    • Attack the tieflings. Laezel approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5 Karlach disapproves -1
    • Attack Lae'zel. Shadowheart approves +5 Laezel disapproves -10
  • Attack the tieflings. Laezel approves +5 Astarion approves +1Karlach disapproves -1Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Speaking with Lae'zel in the cage:
    • Say 'please'. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Speaking with Lae'zel after freeing her:
    • Recruit Lae'zel. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5

Overgrown Ruins[edit | edit source]

Chapel Entrance[edit | edit source]

Approaching Gimblebock and Taman directly:

  • [DARK URGE] [STRENGTH] I don't want to hurt you, but provoke me, and I'll keep stabbing long after you're dead. (DC 5)
  • [PERSUASION] That ship is full of monsters. I wouldn't go near it. (DC 10)
  • [DECEPTION] I think that ship's an invasion force. Run while you can! (DC 12)
  • [INTIMIDATION] The only thing you own is your life. Leave before I take that, too. (DC 10)
  • [ASTARION] [INTIMIDATION] Just grin, baring your fangs. (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Not yours - mine. Leave. Now. (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [MONK] [INSIGHT] Your loud words hide fear, confusion. Looting that ship will bring you no peace. (DC 10)
  • [PALADIN] [INTIMIDATION] Selfish cur - there might be survivors, yet you think only of loot. Leave before I make you leave. (DC 10)
  • [FIGHTER] Take your best shot - you'll only get one.
  • [WARLOCK] That ship's full of poisonous vapours. Probably demonic. I'd stay away.
  • [HALF-ORC] Nothing's yours but your life - and I can take that from you just as easily. Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Attack. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Approaching Gimblebock and Taman when exiting from the chapel door:

  • [DECEPTION] You have awoken me from my slumber - now I crave your blood! (DC 12)
  • [INTIMIDATION] It's mine now. Leave, before things get ugly. (DC 10)
  • [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Mine now. Leave. (DC 10)
  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] Read the gnome's mind. (Leave, before I gut you like I gutted Mari and Barton.) (DC 10) Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Attack. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Dank Crypt[edit | edit source]

Reading the Book of Dead Gods:

  • [RELIGION] Examine the book more closely. (DC 10) Shadowheart approves +1

Emerald Grove[edit | edit source]

See also: Emerald Grove

Ramparts[edit | edit source]

Approaching Zevlor and Aradin Beno during their argument:

  • [PASSIVE] [INSIGHT] Success: "The human's eye twitches. He's about to blow./You see the tiefling's jaw clench. He's about to erupt." (DC 7)
    • [MELEE ATTACK] Take a swing at the tiefling. (DC 17) Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • [STRENGTH/MELEE ATTACK] Aim a blow at the human. (DC 15/16) Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Any dialogue that resolves the argument non-violently. Gale approves +8 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1Wyll approves +1 (If Gale is not in the party Gale approves +6)
  • Stand back and watch. Shadowheart approves +1

Speaking with Zevlor after the argument:

  • Any dialogue agreeing to help. Wyll approves +5 Karlach approves +3 Gale approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1
  • Any dialogue telling him you have your own problems. Astarion approves +2 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Interacting with Timber:

  • [DEXTERITY] Kick the squirrel. (DC 10) Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • Failure: [DEXTERITY] Try to kick her again. (DC 10) Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • [DARK URGE] It came right at me! Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • [DARK URGE] My instincts are sharp, daggered things. Stay out of their way. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Speaking with Elegis:

  • You're scared of a few goblins? Pathetic. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • [GITHYANKI] If a few goblins scare you, you don't deserve to survive. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • [FIGHTER] Best get to digging your own graves then. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1

Speaking with Nadira:

  • Get the coin via Deception, Intimidation, Barbarian or Paladin dialogue. Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

The Hollow[edit | edit source]

Speaking with Arron:

  • Seems like most are Tieflings. They'll be fine. They have devilish powers.(Tieflings are not given this choice) Astarion approves +1Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Speaking with Rolan, Lia, and Cal:

  • Say they should leave. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Convince them to stay. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1

Meeting Wyll while he is training Umi:

  • Say it's time to hunt a devil. Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • Tell him to meet the party at camp. Gale approves +1

Speaking with Asharak and children:

  • Bad news, children: you're all going to die. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Speaking with Guex:

  • Offering to give advice: Karlach approves +5 Gale approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • One last thing - don't shout out your moves like that. Spoils the surprise for your foe. Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Zorru:

  • Talk to him while Lae'zel is in the party. Lae'zel approves +5
    • Make him bow to Lae'zel. Lae'zel approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
      • Allow Lae'zel to make him bow lower (kneel) and give the information Lae'zel approves +5 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Order Lae'zel to stand down. Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -5
      • Get the information from Zorru after letting him calm down. Lae'zel approves +5
  • After the conversation:
    • Tell Lae'zel that she is good at interrogations. Lae'zel approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Tell Lae'zel not to be so rough with everyone. Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1
    • [TIEFLING] You shouldn't have to be so rough with him. Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1

Talking to Rolan after convincing him to stay in the Grove earlier:

  • Good idea: powerful acquaintances never hurt. Gale approves +1Wyll approves +1

Talking to Auntie Ethel:

  • Tell her about tadpole in the player character's head. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Talking to Meli and Barth:

  • Defend Meli from Barth over stealing the locket. Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1Karlach approves +1
  • Choose to not get involved. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell Meli to hand over the locket and when he says he does not have it, tell him he is on his own. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Better do what he says, boy. There's already one thief to bury today. If Arabella has died. Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • If getting his locket back from the Tiefling Hideout, have Barth pay for handing over the locket. Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Lakrissa:

  • Bet 10 Gold on whether they survive the trip to Baldur's Gate - Later at the Tiefling celebration, tell her to buy the player character a drink instead. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Mattis (and Silfy):

  • Steal the ring. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -?
  • While talking to Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you:
    • Grab her. Gale disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • Soothe her. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1

Talking to Pandirna:

  • [DARK URGE] Break her legs and kill her. Astarion approves +1
  • [NON-BARBARIAN] Tell her you'll snap her neck if she keeps talking. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • [BARD] [CLERIC] [DRUID] [PALADIN] Offer to heal her paralysis.  Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [BARD] [CLERIC] [DRUID] [PALADIN] Offer to heal her paralysis, but only if she pays you.Shadowheart approves +1
    • ...and then pocket the money and leave.   Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to Remira:

  • [CLERIC] [TEMPUS] Liam earned a warrior's rest Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Makeshift Prison - talking to Arka and Sazza:

  • Let her shoot Sazza Astarion approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Stand between Arka and Sazza. Gale approves +8 (works also if Gale has been recruited but is not an active member of the party)
    • Convince Arka to not shoot Sazza. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell Arka to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over Kanon's death. Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Sazza after saving her from Arka:

  • Tell her that she will be freed from her cage. Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Free her from her cage and tell her to follow the party. Karlach disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Secluded Chamber[edit | edit source]

Talking to Zevlor:

  • Agree to help convince Kagha after refusing or ignoring him the first time. Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +?
  • Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders without requiring compensation. Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
  • Refuse to kill the goblin horde's leaders. Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

After fighting the Shadow Druids:

  • Agree to kill the goblin camp's leaders without requiring compensation. Astarion disapproves -1

At the end of Defeat the Goblins:

  • Talk to Zevlor after defeating the goblin leaders. Lae'zel approves +10

Underground Passage[edit | edit source]

Talking to Findal

  • Attack after healing him. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1

Tiefling Hideout[edit | edit source]

Talking to Mol after the party's belongings have been stolen by Mattis and Silfy and before befriending the Tiefling children:

  • Pay the "inspection fee" to get her to return the party's stolen belongings. Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • DC 15 Intimidation check to threaten her into returning the party's belongings for free. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Mol after stealing the Idol of Silvanus

  • Tell her that the party will keep it. Gale approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Mirkon after you save him:

  • While he is trying to give the player character a story for saving him, say that the player character heard enough of his chatter. Karlach disapproves -1

Sacred Pool[edit | edit source]

Talking to Arabella's parents Locke and Komira:

  • Agree to speak with the druids. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Tell them that it is their fault and they should have tried parenting her. Karlach disapproves -1
  • If Arabella has died, lie that Kagha will release her soon. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Topaz:

  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [DECEPTION] Say its nest is dull. (DC 10) Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 (Hidden)
  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [INTIMIDATION] Kick at the bird, trying to scare it away. (DC 5) Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [BARD] "Trinkets will rust, friend. A song shines on forever." Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to the squirrels near Alfira:

  • [BARD] [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] Sing for them, improvising the lyrics. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Lae'zel approves +1

Talking to Alfira:

  • Play along with Alfira or help her to finish her song. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Take her lute out of her hands and smash it. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell her she should give up on her song. Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Steal Alfira's extra lute. Wyll disapproves -1

After stealing the Idol of Silvanus, if confronted by Druids:

  • Return the idol and apologise. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1

Inner Sanctum[edit | edit source]

Talking to Kagha while she's holding Arabella:

  • Save Arabella by persuading Kagha. Gale approves +8 Karlach approves +5 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +5 Wyll approves +5 (Gale gets approval even if not present)
    • [NATURE] Don't druids cherish harmony? Jailing the girl disrupts nature's balance. (DC 12)
    • [PERSUASION] Release her. I'll see that she stays out of trouble. (DC 12)
    • [TIEFLING] [DRUID] [PERSUASION] A seed nobly sown renders the sweetest fruit. Be noble - set her free. (DC 15)
    • [BARD] [PERSUASION] Silvanus was more concerned with 'nobly sown seeds' than punishing children, was He not? (DC 15)
  • Save Arabella by other conversation routes: Gale approves +8
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] Convince the Viper
    • [MONK] [PERSUASION] You act rashly - as a cornered viper would. Free the child or more tieflings will interrupt you. (DC 10)
    • [INTIMIDATION] Save Arabella by failing the first persuasion attempt but succeed on a secondary (DC 15)

Talking to Kagha after Arabella is gone:

  • Say that the player character would have killed Arabella outright. Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -5
  • Say that the player character just wanted to see what would happen. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -5 Wyll disapproves -5
  • Say that it was quite a show. Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -5
  • You killed a child in cold blood. Gale approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1
  • Only a monster would threaten a child. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +5 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1
  • You're protecting your own. Karlach disapproves -5 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +5 Wyll disapproves -1
  • [DROW/DUERGAR] Say you don't threaten/kill children. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +5 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1
  • Attack her. Astarion approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Rath after Arabella is gone:

  • The child is to blame. She shouldn't have stolen in the first place. Lae'zel approves +?

Confronting Kagha after Shadow Druid questline:

  • Convince Kagha to turn on the Shadow Druids. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +1
  • Choose to attack Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Silver:

  • [DRUID/RANGER] Sit with Silver. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMAL] Tell him you just wanted to give him your scent. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to the Wounded_Bird Nettie is healing:

  • Prod it twice. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Nettie:

  • Attack Nettie after being poisoned. Astarion approves +5 Karlach approves +1
  • Swear to her to take the Wyvern Poison. Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Secluded Cove[edit | edit source]

Talking to Mirkon:

  • [ROGUE] Pick his pockets while he is charmed by the harpies. Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1

If Mirkon survives:

  • They're gone. Are you all right?
    • Take a breath, deep and slow. You're safe now. Gale approves +8
  • Go back to your parents. There's worse in the wilds than harpies. Gale approves +8
  • Stop snivelling or they'll be back. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Raid the Emerald Grove[edit | edit source]

Talking to Zevlor (or Asharak):

  • Confirm turning on the Grove. Astarion approves +5 Gale disapproves -10 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -10
  • Tell Mirkon that the party mewmbers are not here to save them. Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • If starting to attack the tieflings before Minthara arrives, betray her while speaking to her. Astarion approves +5 Lae'zel approves +1
  • Betray the Grove after blowing the horn. Gale disapproves -5 Karlach disapproves -? Wyll disapproves -10
  • Convince Memnos to join the fight against the goblins. Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Refuse to open the gate for Minthara. Gale approves +5 Wyll approves +5
  • Attack the tieflings. Astarion approves +?

Forest[edit | edit source]

See also: Forest

During Encounter with Brynna and Andrick:

  • Tell them to find the Owlbear and avenge their brother. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1
  • Tell them that the player character is a survivor of the crash. Lae'zel approves +1
  • Tell them to forget the owlbear and go away. Shadowheart approves +1
  • After sending them off express distrust towards the power which the parasite grants. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Crush the tadpole leaving True Soul Edowin. [Needs Verification] Gale approves +? Lae'zel approves +?

While talking to Aradin on the bridge (if Aradin left the Emerald Grove after the argument with Zevlor):

  • Say that the party do not waste their time with devil spawn Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -5
  • [CLERIC] Before you go, I'd like to say a prayer for you crew.
    • [CLERIC OF MYSTRA] Say a prayer over the corpses. Gale approves +1
    • [SHADOWHEART] [CLERIC OF SHAR] Say a prayer over the corpses. Wyll disapproves -1
    • [CLERIC OF SELÛNE] Say a prayer over the corpses. Gale approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • [CLERIC OF HELM/ILMATER/OGHMA/TEMPUS/TYR] Say a prayer over the corpses. Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Scratch near Gomwick's body:

  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMAL] Tell him to follow your scent to the camp. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [SPEAK WITH ANIMAL] Start shouting at Gomwick to prove he is dead. Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Owlbear Nest[edit | edit source]

Altar to Selûne:

  • Agree with Shadowheart to not loot the Selûnite chest. Shadowheart approves +5 Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
    • [SLEIGHT OF HAND] Loot the chest Shadowheart disapproves -2 (On failure)
  • Fail to convince Shadowheart to loot the Selunite chest. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5

Owlbear and Owlbear Cub encounter:

  • Convince the Owlbear mother to let the party go without fighting. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Attack or Anger the Owlbear mother. Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Kill the Owlbear mother, but spare her cub. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Kill the cub. Lae'zel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Blighted Village[edit | edit source]

Entering through the East Gate:

  • Convince the goblin booyang to let the party in. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • Intimidate the goblin booyang to let the party in. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • [BARD] [PERSUASION/PERFORMANCE] Convince the goblins to be allowed inside.

Entering through the South Gate:

  • [PERSUASION] It's a fine day, my friend. Why spoil it with killing? (DC 20) Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • [INTIMIDATION] Nice town. I'll wipe my feet on your corpse before entering. (DC 15) Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Encounter with Fezzerk and Barcus:

  • Convince Fezzerk to leave peacefully. Shadowheart approves +5 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • Pay Fezzerk a lot of gold to let the party pass. Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Attack the goblins. Wyll approves +5 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Finish off Fezzerk. Wyll approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

If Barcus Wroot was saved:

  • Request compensation from him. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell Barcus that he owes the party nothing. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Lump the Enlightened and the Ogres:

  • Hire them successfully. Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Interacting with Buthir and Grukkoh in the barn east of the village:

  • Interrupt the them in the barn. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Let Astarion interrupt them. Astarion approves +5 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Apothecary's Cellar[edit | edit source]

Talking to the Ornate Mirror:

  • Convince it to let the party pass Astarion approves +1

Finding the Necromancy of Thay:

  • Read the tome. Gale disapproves -5 Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Give the tome to Astarion. Astarion approves +5 Gale disapproves -5
  • Give the tome to Gale. Astarion disapproves -5
  • Drop and prepare to destroy the tome. Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -5 Gale disapproves -5

The Risen Road[edit | edit source]

See also: The Risen Road
Meeting Karlach with Wyll:
  • Looks like you found your mark, Wyll. Let's send your devil back to the Hells. Wyll approves +10
  • Gods, you're stubborn. Karlach's not a devil, and you know it. Wyll approves +20 Astarion approves +2 Gale approves +2 Lae'zel approves +2 Shadowheart approves +2
  • You saw her thoughts. She poses no danger to the Sword Coast. Wyll approves +20 Astarion approves +2 Gale approves +2 Lae'zel approves +2 Shadowheart approves +2
  • You're right. Cut her down before she causes trouble. Wyll approves +10

When dealing with the dying hyena:

  • [CLERIC/PALADIN] Successfully bless the dying hyena. Karlach approves +1
  • [RANGER] Mercy-kill the dying hyena. Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • [DRUID] Destroy the abomination. Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +?

Toll House[edit | edit source]

Talking to Cyrel:

  • Tell her that the party take the supplies and everything else she owns. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to Anders without recruiting Karlach:

  • Agree to help to hunt down the devil. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Talking to Anders after recruiting Karlach:

  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] [INTELLIGENCE] You don't fear Karlach; you want to kill her on Zariel's behalf. (DC 11) Karlach approves +10

After defeating the paladins and Karlach's rampage is over:

  • Hot. Karlach approves +3

Cave[edit | edit source]

Encounter with Flind the Gnoll warlord:

  • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] Order Flind to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you. (DC 2) Astarion approves +1
    • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] Order Flind to feast on other Gnolls. (DC 2) Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

After the other gnolls / hyenas are dead:

  • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM]  (DC 10)
    • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] Order Flind to kill herself. (DC 15) Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1

Talking to Rugan if he survived:

  • [PERSUASION] Convince him to sell his employer's wares. (DC 15) Shadowheart approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1

Waukeen's Rest[edit | edit source]

Meeting Counsellor Florrick:

  • I'll rescue Duke Ravengard. You have my word. Wyll approves +10 Karlach approves +5 Gale approves +1
  • You'll have to find somebody else for the job. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -5

Encountering Benryn in the the burning building.

  • Save Benryn. Wyll approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • Leave Benryn in the burning building. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1

Cast Speak with Dead Speak with Dead on Mirileth, retrieve the Dowry Ring, and then:

  • Give the dowry ring back to Benryn. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • Tell Benryn that the party keep the ring. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to the Zhent, who guards the hatch to the Zhentarim Basement.

  • [INTIMIDATION] Intimidate the guard. Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1

Zhentarim Basement[edit | edit source]

Encounter at the Gate:

  • [PERSUASION/INTIMIDATION] Convince the Zhentharim to turn off the traps. [Needs Verification] Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

When dealing with Brem and Oskar:

  • Free the artist. Gale approves +1
    • Buy Oskar from Brem Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
    • [PERSUASION/INTIMIDATION] Convince Brem to give you a discount or Oskar for free. (DC 20) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • DC 20 Intimidation or Persuasion check Convince Brem to give you a discount or Oskar for free. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Give Oskar an extra 200 gold after freeing him. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Tell Oskar he is your slave now and that player character is not joking. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -5Karlach disapproves -5

Talking to Zarys:

  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] [INTELLIGENCE] Tell Zarys you're here to help find the missing shipment. Karlach approves +1
  • [PERSUASION] Tell Zarys you're just here to trade. Karlach approves +1
  • [INTIMIDATION] Tell Zarys you, "Go where you please." Karlach approves +1
  • Kill Rugan when Zarys asks the party to do so. Astarion approves +1
  • Refuse to kill Rugan when Zarys tells the party to. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Mountain Pass[edit | edit source]

Encounter with Ellyka:

  • [GITHYANKI] Attack. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • [GITHYANKI] They are nothing to me. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Encounter with Voss and the patrol:

  • Let Lae'zel speak. Lae'zel approves +10 Karlach approves +1
  • Speak with the patrol instead of letting Lae'zel speak. Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -5
  • When the artifact comes up:
  • [PERSUASION] Mouth a silent command to Lae'zel: 'play along." (DC 10) Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5 Gale approves +1
  • [DECEPTION]  (DC 12) Shadowheart approves +5 Lae'zel approves +5
  • Produce the odd artefact. "You're looking for this, I take it?" Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -5

Talk to Lae'zel after meeting the patrol:

  • Persuade her to calm down. Lae'zel approves +?

Sunlit Wetlands[edit | edit source]

See also: Sunlit Wetlands

Encounter with Ethel, Johl and Demir:

  • Lower your weapons, I know this lady. Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • I won't let you hurt Auntie Ethel. Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • This is nothing to do with me. Goodbye. Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • I'm not getting involved. Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Ask Ethel what she did with Mayrina. Karlach approves +1

After Ethel leaves:

  • [RANGER] [SORCERER] Trust a more experienced soul. Shadowheart approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1
  • You're on your own. I have enough problems. Shadowheart approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Let me - I'll bring Mayrina home. Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

When entering the Sunlit Wetlands:

  • [INVESTIGATION] Look for anything out of the ordinary (DC 20) Shadowheart approves +1

Speaking with the redcaps:

  • BAA. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
    • BAA a second time. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Gandrel:

  • Let Astarion kill Gandrel Astarion approves +10 Karlach disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • Do not let Astarion kill Gandrel. Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion disapproves -5
  • Reveal Astarions identity to Gandrel. Laezel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Astarion disapproves -10
    • Tell him how to find the camp. Karlach disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
    • Refuse to tell him where the camp is. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1
    • Tell him that Astarion is under player character's protection. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1

Interacting with the well outside the teahouse:

  • Drink from the well. Gale approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Riverside Teahouse[edit | edit source]

Talking to Ethel inside:

  • Disagree with Ethel and tell her that the party believe Mayrina is in trouble. Karlach approves +1 Astarion disapproves -?
  • Tell Mayrina that Ethel killed Demir and Johl. (Must find them in the swamp) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • Let Ethel have the player character's eye to 'cure' the parasite. Wyll disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -5 Shadowheart disapproves -5

After saving Mayrina from Ethel:

  • Reject her reward for saving her. (Must not pickpocket the locket beforehand.) Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
  • Accept her reward. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Find the Bitter Divorce.
    • Keep the wand. Wyll disapproves -1
    • Give her the wand. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Attack her husband. Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Overgrown Tunnel[edit | edit source]

See also: Overgrown Tunnel

Talking to Lorin:

  • Roar at him. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Gnarled Door:

  • Ask for another way in, then [INTIMIDATION] Open up. (DC 10) Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

When Ethel surrenders:

  • No good can come of this. Let Mayrina go. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Astarion disapproves -5
  • Keep the girl. I'll take the power. Astarion approves +5 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -5 Wyll disapproves -5
  • [INTIMIDATION] If you want to live, hand over Mayrina and this power. Right now. (DC 20) Astarion approves +5 Karlach approves +5 Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5
  • [DECEPTION] My reinforcements are nearly here. Give me the girl and the power and they'll spare you.  (DC 20) Astarion approves +5 Karlach approves +5 Laezel approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5
  • I think a dead hag is the answer here. Shadowheart approves +5 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -5

Goblin Camp[edit | edit source]

See also: Goblin Camp

Forest Road Checkpoint[edit | edit source]

Stopped at checkpoint:

  • Deceive the goblins, say You can't be serious, then fling poo at them. This starts a fight with the guards. Karlach approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +?

Courtyard[edit | edit source]

War drum:

  • Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate. Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • [PERFORMANCE] Play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate. [Needs Verification] Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5

Watching Volo's performance:

  • Boo Volo. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to Grikka:

  • [DWARF] Save me a piece. Astarion approves +1Karlach disapproves -?
  • Tell her that the party will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +? Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Krolla:

  • Agree to play Chicken Chase:
    • Take Shadowheart to the Chicken Chase and tell her not to be hasty. Lae'zel approves +? Shadowheart disapproves -?
  • During the Chicken Chase with a Dishevelled Chicken:
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [PERSUASION] Urge her to attack them. (DC 20) Laezel approves +1
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] Oh shut up and play. Shadowheart approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] I'll help. Just run through the posts, and you'll be free. Shadowheart approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • During the Chicken Chase with the Owlbear Cub:
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [PERSUASION] Tell the cub to run to the goal posts. (DC 15) Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] [PERSUASION] Tell the cub to attack the goblins. (DC 15) Karlach approves +1 Astarion approves +1
  • After playing Chicken Chase:
    • [SPEAK WITH ANIMALS] When talking to the cub at the finish line, offer for the cub to join you at camp. Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] Make Krolla pay you if you win. (DC 2) Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Klagga:

  • [PERSUASION/DECEPTION] Convince him to give you the Dwarf's Poem. (DC 10/5) Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • [DROW] Convince him to give you the Dwarf's Poem. Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] Ah, you're a secret poetry-lover. How cute. Shadowheart approves +1 Gale approves +1

Talking to Crusher:

  • [INTIMIDATION] How about you kiss my feet instead? (DC 15) Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1
    • [INTIMIDATION] You better kiss my foot. Now. (DC 15) Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1Gale approves +1
    • [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] You will obey me. Kneel. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1
    • [DETECT THOUGHTS] Scan his mind and then blackmail him to kiss your foot. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Kiss his foot and get it over with. Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
    • grab his foot and lick it. Astarion approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -5
  • Give his foot a long lick. Astarion approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -5
  • [SLEIGHT OF HAND] Kiss his foot - and try to slide the ring off his toe. (DC 10) Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
    • Failure: Astarion disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Keep insulting Crusher until he attacks. Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1
    • I think my point's been made. Come one, I'll help you up. Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • Now. You should kiss my feet.Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Ignore his pleading and prepare for the finishing blow. This makes the whole camp hostile. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

Talking to Piddle:

Talk to Four, Five and Eight:

  • Tell Eight that the player character is sorry for the loss of his parents. Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1Gale approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1

Shattered Sanctum[edit | edit source]

At the entrance:

  • They seem ready to attack - be the one to strike first. Lae'zel approves +1

Talking to the torturers:

  • Tell Torturer Spike to let the party show him how it is done. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
    • Then torture the prisoner. (Approval applies twice.) Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

After the torturer and guard leave, talk to the prisoner:

  • Tell the prisoner to keep trying, he will figure out how to escape on his own. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
  • Tell the prisoner that the party leave him to rot. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1

Talking to Abdirak:

  • Agree to endure Abdirak's teachings on Loviatar's love. Selecting "I thought a follover of Loviatar..." option does not grant approval. Astarion approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Priestess Gut:

In the Throne room:

  • Tell Gut that the party member are here to spill her guts on the floor. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Allow Gut to brand the player character. (Dark Urge option avoids disapproval.) Astarion disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

In Gut's Chambers:

  • Change of plan. I'm going to kill you. Wyll approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Tell Priestess Gut that the player charcter is ready to clear their head. (Approval can apply twice if agreeing with the companions in the room, and then agreeing again when they have left.) Karlach approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Larger Giant Spider and Smaller Giant Spider in the spider pit:

  • [PERSUASION] You should eat a goblin instead. They're delicious. (DC 10) Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Roah Moonglow:

Talking to Minthara:

  • Agree to raid the Grove with Minthara. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -5 Karlach disapproves -5 Wyll disapproves -5
  • Tell her that the prisoner escaped and pass a check to withhold the grove's location. Karlach approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Tell her the prisoner already told you everything, then DC 5 Deception check point to a different location on the map. Gale approves +5 Karlach approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Suggest visiting the prisoner. Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Attack Minthara. Gale approves +5 Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1
  • If Sazza was freed:
    • I explained everything to her. She's just too stupid to understand. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
    • She's telling the truth. She didn't know. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Dror Ragzlin:

  • Ask the mind flayer, Who killed you? Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • After being ordered to report to Minthara, Consider it done. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Move in for the kill or Attack. Wyll approves +5 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1

Talking to Brakkal in his cage: Any of the following options give Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

  • [NON-CLERIC] Gods are fickle. Maglubiyet doesn't give a damn about you.
  • [GITHYANKI] My people build cities on the corpses of gods. Yours does not impress me.
  • [PLANAR] I find all of Faerûn's gods rather tiresome.

Worg Pens[edit | edit source]

Encounter with imprisoned Halsin:

  • When the goblin children throw rocks at Halsin, tell them to use sharper stones, to keep at it, or throw a rock. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Attack the goblins. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking with Halsin after the fight:

  • Agree to help Halsin kill the goblin leaders. Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
    • When asking him to join the party, confirm the request. Gale approves +1
    • When asking him to join the party, do not confirm the request. Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Turn down his request to help him save the grove in favour of saving the party first. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -5
  • I'll deal with this. You get to safety. Karlach approves +5 Gale approves +? Astarion disapproves -1

Rosymorn Monastery Trail[edit | edit source]

Lady Esther's Camp[edit | edit source]

Talking to Lady Esther:

Crèche Y'llek[edit | edit source]

See also: Crèche Y'llek

Entering through the front:

  • Let Lae'zel speak for the group when entering the Crèche and being questioned by Gish Far'aag. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Show Far'aag the Mysterious Artefact to gain entry into the Crèche. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Portrait of Vlaakith:

  • [DEXTERITY] Vandalise it (DC 16) Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1

Infirmary[edit | edit source]

Talking to Ghustil Stornugoss

  • Let Lae'zel speak for the group about the tadpole. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Using the Zaith'isk:

  • Approach the Zaith'isk. Lae'zel approves +5
    • Let Lae'zel use the Zaith'isk. Lae'zel approves +10
      • Convince Lae'zel to get out early during any phase. Each phase gives permanent debuff of 2 to INT, then WIS, then finally CON. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
      • Encourage her to endure the procedure. It can be done twice, but permanently lowers Lae'zel's INT, WIS and CON by 2. Lae'zel approves +1
    • Demand to use the Zaith'isk first, reminding her that she would not be here without the player character's guidance. Lae'zel approves +3
      • Will it hurt me? Lae'zel disapproves -1
      • For every phase staying in the Zaith'isk. Up to 3 times. Lae'zel approves +1

Classroom[edit | edit source]

Talking to Sa'varsh and Varrl:

  • [PERSUASION] Convince Sa'varsh to spare Varrl. (DC 21) Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • [GITHYANKI] Tell Sa'varsh that he should kill Varrl himself. Lae'zel approves +1
  • Offer to fight Varrl to the death Lae'zel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • [DEXTERITY] Non-fatally stab Varrl (DC 16) Shadowheart approves +1
    • Kill Varrl. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Wait and watch Varrl be killed by a classmate, then praise them for killing him.[Needs Verification] Lae'zel approves +2

Talking to Varrl if he is alive and conscious:

  • "Compassion? Kindness? I did it for the gold. Now pay up." Astarion approves +1
  • If having found the first chapter in the Arcane Tower, talk about the story of Orpheus. Lae'zel disapproves -?
  • Convince Varrl to give the party his slate on Orpheus. Lae'zel approves +5
  • Ask Lae'zel about the slate. Lae'zel approves +3

Hatchery[edit | edit source]

  • Ask Lae'zel about Githyanki eggs and hatcheries. Lae'zel approves +3

Talking to Varsh:

  • When convincing him to give the party the Githyanki egg:
    • Tell him the party will use it for an omelet or sell it. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • Tell him the party will raise it as their own or find a more forgiving creche. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
    • Tell him the githyanki egg is a dud. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1

Interacting with the Egg:

  • Crush the Githyanki egg. Gale disapproves -? Lae'zel disapproves -?

Captain's Quarters[edit | edit source]

Talking to Therezzyn. Approval is only given if the player character brings up the artifact, not Therezzyn:

  • Give Therezzyn the Mysterious Artefact. Gale approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Astarion disapproves -1
  • Refuse to give her the artifact. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1

Inquisitor's Chamber[edit | edit source]

Talking to Inquisitor Ch'r'ai:

  • How do you know so much about me? Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +? Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • What do I get in return if I give it to you? Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1
    • Make me your best offer. I accept gold. Astarion approves +1
  • [WARLOCK] Bargain with him over the Mysterious Artefact. Gale approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -?
  • Produce the artefact. Lae'zel approves +3
  • Refuse to hand over the artefact.
    • [PERSUASION] Convince Lae'zel to stand with you. (DC 21) Lae'zel approves +3 Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Vlaakith:

  • Kneel to her. Lae'zel approves +3
  • Wave at her or remain standing. Lae'zel disapproves -3
  • Accept her demands to enter the Mysterious Artefact. Lae'zel approves +10 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1
  • Refuse her demands to enter the Mysterious Artefact. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -10

Talking to Lae'zel after returning from the Astral Plane:

  • All this, and you still stand by Vlaakith? You're as dull as you are stupid. Lae'zel disapproves -1
  • An impressive show of faith. Will it be enough for your queen? Lae'zel approves +3

Astral Plane[edit | edit source]

After meeting the Dream Visitor:

  • Open your mind, let Lae'zel into your memories. Lae'zel approves +3
  • [WISDOM] Close your mind to Lae'zel. (DC 12) Lae'zel disapproves -3
  • [PERSUASION] The Inquisitor is going to kill you, Lae'zel. Is that proof enough of my honour? (DC 12) Lae'zel disapproves -3

Underdark[edit | edit source]

See also: Underdark

Approaching the Bibberbang field and speaking to Baelen Bonecloak:

  • Agree to help him in the field of Bibberbang mushrooms. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Leave him to figure it out. Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Ask for compensation before throwing him a Scroll of Misty Step to escape. Astarion approves +1

Dread Hollow[edit | edit source]

Interacting with the grave overlooking the Arcane Tower:

Ebonlake Grotto[edit | edit source]

Speaking to the Restless Myconid at the eastern or western gate:

  • Every option except attacking: Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Derryth Bonecloak:

  • Offer to look for Derryth's husband. Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Give her the Noblestalk. Karlach approves +1
  • Demand a reward in exchange for the Noblestalk, then take the reward and keep the Noblestalk. Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • After giving Baelen the Noblestalk:
    • Tell her "Maybe I can help you get away from him." Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Tell her "I know exactly what I've done. Very entertaining." Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Thulla:

  • Give her an antidote. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Steal her Boots of Speed. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Spaw:

  • Tell Spaw the truth about the parasite Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +? Shadowheart approves +?
  • Agree to deal with the Duergar Intruders. Astarion approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Report back to Spaw once the Duergar are dead. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • Tell him Glut that was killed after he tried to usurp Spaw. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1

Talking to Glut after killing the duergar:

  • Agree to kill Spaw for him Astarion approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell Glut "I'll have no part of this" or "If you're so eager for blood..." option when asked to eliminate Spaw. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Omeluum:

  • Convince him into giving the party the Ring of Mind-Shielding for free at the end of his quest. If the ring was pickpocketed beforehand, Omeluum apologises for not having it and approval is granted.Shadowheart approves +1
  • Attack. Laezel approves +1

Decrepit Village[edit | edit source]

Talking to Gekh Coal:

  • Attack him at the beginning of the conversation. Gale approves +1Wyll approves +1
  • Agree to help him. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
    • Or, ask him for compensation. Karlach disapproves -? Wyll disapproves -?
  • After finishing the conversation, start a new conversation and immediately attack him. Gale approves +? Wyll disapproves -?

The Festering Cove[edit | edit source]

Speaking with BOOOAL, after revealing him:

  • I'll just kill you and claim it for myself. Astarion approves +5 Gale approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • [To the Kuo toa priest] Well? Bow before BOOOAL's Chosen! Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • I won't let you enslave them any longer. Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

When boarded by Greymon's patrol while heading to Grymforge:

  • Push him off the boat. Laezel approves +5 Astarion approves +1

Grymforge[edit | edit source]

See also: Grymforge

Arriving at Grymforge and meeting Morghal and Orgarth:

  • Tell Morghal and Orgath that them keeping slaves is not a problem for the party. Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell Morghal that the party got no use for slavers. Wyll approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1
  • Attack Morghal and Orgath after finding out they use slaves. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Talking to Magmar, Pistle and Skickpit:

  • Your captive is most entertaining. How might I get one of my own? Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • [DWARF] Enslaving the meek? I see you live up to your cruel reputation. Wyll approves +1 [Needs Verification]
  • [GITHYANKI] Tell Magmar that they're squandering the slave. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Your slave was made to toil. You're squandering him on mundane tasks
  • You disgust me, slaver. How do you live with yourself? Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

After interacting with the gate, talking with Magmar and Pistle about traveling to Moonrise Towers,

  • Moonrise Tower holds the answers we need Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
    • If Nere has not been rescued yet, agree that getting the Moonlantern from him is essential. Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1
    • Suggest that Nere is a distraction and to press on. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to Skickpit:

  • [PERSUATION] Last chance. You want me to kill your slavers or not? (DC 5) Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Skickpit after slavers are dead:

  • Tell him to take the elevator to the surface. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Tell him to hide. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Interacting with the dead deep gnomes:

  • Pay your respects after dealing with Brathwen and Viss. Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Lunkbug:

  • Agree to help Lunkbug find Philomeen. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
    • After finding Philomeen, tell Lunkbug and mention that she wants Laridda to move on. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1
  • Excellent. I can add Philomeen's head to my collection. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1

Talking to Brithvar:

  • Instigate a fight against him by either taunting him to take the party's gold or by suggesting involving Thrinn in the conspiracy against Nere. Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • After fighting Nere:
    • Convince Brithvar to free the deep gnomes. Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
    • Let him take the deep gnomes. Astarion approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -5 Wyll disapproves -5

Interacting with the remains of Dark Justiciars:

  • "Shar worshippers. Better off dead." Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5

Talking to Deep Rothé with Skarjall:

  • Convince them to excavate for Skarjall. Shadowheart approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Convince them to attack the duergar. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

After finding the Idol of Shar:

  • Give it to Shadowheart. Shadowheart approves +5
    • Very well, let's see if we find anything in the future. Shadowheart approves +?

After rescuing True Soul Nere:

  • Stop! No more innocents will die today, Nere. Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell him to finish the slaves or choose to say nothing. Astarion approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -5 Wyll disapproves -5
  • Side with Nere. Laezel disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -5
  • Side with Brithvar and the rebels. Laezel approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

Talk to Barcus Wroot if he was rescued in the Blighted Village:

  • Wish him luck with his search for his friend Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Gale approves +1

Party events[edit | edit source]

Meeting Raphael[edit | edit source]

  • I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Astarion disapproves -5
  • I need to think this over. Gale approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil. Karlach approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1
  • Then fix it - or die by my hand. Astarion approves +5 Karlach approves +5 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1

After meeting Raphael[edit | edit source]

Talking to Astarion:

  • Tell him that the player character is not the devil's plaything in regards to the devil's offer Astarion approves +1
  • You might not be able to outfox him, but I will. Astarion disapproves -1
  • Warlock Say that he's "Only a cambion" and that you can handle him. Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Gale:

  • Ask him for advice on how to deal with the devil. Gale approves +1

Talking to Shadowheart:

  • Tell her that the player character trusts the devil Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Tell her that the player character would never trust him. Karlach approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5
  • You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil. Shadowheart approves +5

Talking to Lae'zel:

  • Say he is impressive or show him respect Lae'zel disapproves -1

Talking to Wyll:

  • Say player character is not taking Raphael's deal. Wyll approves +1
  • Say player character is considering Raphael's deal. Wyll disapproves -1

After using your illithid powers[edit | edit source]

  • Use on Wyll while trying to learn about his eye.
  • Use on Goblins in Blighted Village or Goblin Camp.
  • Use on Brynna in the forest.
  • Such powers of manipulation could be useful. Astarion approves +1
  • If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. Lae'zel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Astarion disapproves -1

After summoning Lump the Enlightened[edit | edit source]

  • Tell Lump that the deal is done and let him have one lick. Karlach approves +5 Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Camp[edit | edit source]

Talking to Astarion[edit | edit source]

After finding out that he is a vampire:

  • When he asks whose blood the player character would hypothetically drink, choose any option. Astarion approves +1

While speaking about Cazador:

  • Tell him that the pplayer character watches his back or that the player character and he keep each other safe. Astarion approves +5
  • During the first conversation about Cazador, tell him he's on his own. Astarion disapproves -5

When attempting to read his scars (if romanced/flirting):

  • "There once was a cleric of Gond, who was cursed with a very small wand..." Astarion disapproves -1

When speaking to him after reviving him if he died from the Blood of Lathander blast:

  • "I brought you back, didn't I?" Astarion disapproves -5
  • "I thought the mind flayer parasite protects you from light?" Astarion disapproves -5
  • "I think I preferred you as a pile of ash." Astarion disapproves -5

Talking to Gale[edit | edit source]

Asking Gale to tell the player character a bit more about himself:

  • [WISDOM] Try peering into his mind. If he won't open up, you'll sneak in. (DC 15) Gale disapproves -5
    • Failure: Gale disapproves -5
    • You're right - I'm sorry. Curiosity got the better of me. Gale approves +5

When he reaches approval of 20, he wants to talk:

  • "Whatever it is, do make it brief." Gale disapproves -1
  • Say that the player character is gratified to hear that trusts them. Gale approves +1
  • Say enough with the flattery. Gale disapproves -1
  • "I'd be happy to help." Gale approves +2
  • "Sounds like no 'condition' I've ever heard of. I'd say you're fishing for loot." Gale disapproves -1
  • Use the tadpole's power to delve into Gale's mind for information and fail or confess it. Gale disapproves -5

Keeping him stable:

  • Sacrifice a magic item to keep him stable. Gale approves +10
  • Tell him that the player character is happy to help him find magic items to consume. Gale approves +2
  • If not giving Gale enough magical artefacts, he tells the player character that they no longer need to give him any because he has made a deal with Raphael. Then use the tadpole's powers to find out why. Gale disapproves -5

When he offers help the player character experience the Weave:

  • Allow him. Gale approves +5 (Class-specific options also give approval.)
  • Turn him down. Gale disapproves -2

When experiencing the Weave with Gale, and given a choice of what to imagine:

  • Picture kissing him. Gale approves +10 starts romance
  • Picture taking a romantic walk with him. Gale approves +5 starts romance
  • Picture sharing a meal and friendship. Gale approves +2
  • Picture kicking him in the gut. Gale disapproves -5
  • Picture his head on a spike. Gale disapproves -10
  • When he tells the player charcter to "picture the concept of harmony", tell him that it is too abstract. Gale disapproves -1

When he says that Mystra "is all creation":

  • [WIZARD] There's no greater deity.Gale approves +5
  • [CLERIC OF MISTRA] No other god comes close to her divinity. Gale approves +5
  • Tell him that he is deluded.(Not available for sorcerers.) Gale disapproves -2
  • Tell him that he is among friends when he says that he has something to tell you. Gale approves +?

When he is conjuring an image of Mystra:

  • [INSIGHT] There's more to it than that. Gale approves +1

When he asks if the Weave feels the same way to you:

  • [BARD] [SORCERER] [WARLOCK] [WIZARD] "I practise magic, not melodrama." Gale disapproves -1

Talking to Shadowheart[edit | edit source]

When saying the player character and her should get to know each other better:

  • "If that's what you prefer, I can respect that". Shadowheart approves +1
  • {other options}
    • "If you're not comfortable, I won't press you". Shadowheart approves +1

Confronting her about hiding information:

  • Convince her to reveal information via any check.
    • "I don't care who you worship. We have bigger problems." Shadowheart approves +5
    • "It sounds evil." Laezel approves +1Shadowheart disapproves -10
    • "I won't cast judgement on your beliefs." or "I'd be lying if I said it didn't sound convincing. You should tell me more some time." Shadowheart approves +5
    • "I can't trust you. Best if we travel separately for now." (Shadowheart permanently leaves the party.) Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5 Astarion disapproves -1

When discussing her faith:

  • [PERSUASION] I have no problems with Shar worshippers, if that's what concerns you. (DC 5) Shadowheart approves +5
  • [PERSUASION] You should trust me. We're in the same boat, after all. (DC 10) Shadowheart approves +5
  • After asking more about Shar after successful persuasion:
    • "I won't cast judgement on your beliefs."
    • "I'd be lying if I said it didn't sound convincing. You should tell me more some time." Shadowheart approves +5
    • "It sounds evil." Laezel approves +1Shadowheart disapproves -10

When she talks about Night Orchids:

  • "You'll have to point out night orchids to me if we ever pass some." Shadowheart approves +5

After finding the Noblestalk in the Underdark:

  • [PERSUASION/INTIMIDATION] Convince her to eat the Noblestalk. (DC 12) Shadowheart disapproves -10 Only if approval is too low [Needs Verification]

Talking about the Tadpoles:

  • [PERSUASION] Convince her to explore the illithid powers. Shadowheart approves +? Lae'zel disapproves -? Karlach disapproves -? [Needs Verification]

Talking to Lae'zel[edit | edit source]

  • "Do you know what happens if we don't find a cure?"
    • Try to suppress your rising panic. Lae'zel disapproves -3
    • "That's not going to happen. We will find a cure." Lae'zel approves +3
  • Ask her if she's sure the Creche is the only way for a cure.
    • Tell her that their information is valuable. Lae'zel approves +3 Shadowheart disapproves -1
    • Tell her that their library is utter nonsense. Lae'zel disapproves -3
  • Say "Yuck" in response to her showing interest in you Lae'zel disapproves -2
    • Have sex with her when she visits you at night Lae'zel approves +3
  • Accept her offer to have sex in the future Lae'zel approves +5

Talking to Wyll[edit | edit source]

Speaking about Karlach after encountering her:

  • "Hail the Blade!" or "Hail to us!" Wyll approves +2

Ask him how he came to be the Blade of Frontiers Wyll approves +5

  • Tell him that he must have been proud of saving a little boy from goblins. Wyll approves +2
  • Be dismissive of him saving a little boy from goblins. Wyll disapproves -2

Asking if he lost his eye in battle:

  • [SORCERER] Isn't that a sending stone?
    • Enter his mind. What isn't he telling you? Wyll disapproves -3

When asking what it's like being Duke Ravengard's son:

When discussing the tadpole and its lack of side-effects:

  • Any option besides the poison mushroom one. Wyll approves +3
  • Tell him you could probably dig up some poison mushrooms. Wyll disapproves -1

After finding out about Duke Ravenguards abduction:

  • Tell Wyll that the party should rescue the duke. Wyll approves +3
  • Ask him if he is worried about his father's abduction. Wyll approves +3
  • After it is revealed he is Duke Ravengard's son, tell him that the playere character does not care about his lineage. Wyll disapproves -3

Talking to Karlach[edit | edit source]

  • Agree to use a Soul Coin on her to power up in combat. Karlach approves +5
  • After the first upgrade of her heart tell her you still cannot touch her and then "Of course I do." Karlach approves +10 [Needs Verification]

Talking to Scratch[edit | edit source]

  • Pet Scratch. Gale approves +? Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Talking to the Owlbear Cub[edit | edit source]

  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when he first arrives at the Camp. (requires food in inventory) [Needs Verification]Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Attack the cub when he first arrives at the Camp. Karlach disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Successfully heal the cub when he appears at Camp the second time. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
    • Pet the cub. Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Yell at the cub when he appears at Camp the second time. Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
  • Attack the cub when he arrives at Camp the second time. Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Pet the cub when he stays at the Camp. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1

Talking to Volo[edit | edit source]

  • Let him go through with the entire procedure to try to remove the parasite. Astarion disapproves -1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1

Long rest events[edit | edit source]

Before crossing bridge or speaking to Zevlor:

Recommended order due to trigger issues: Lae'zel -> Astarion -> Gale -> Shadowheart

Gale[edit | edit source]

Speaking with Gale at the bonfire:

  • "And good evening to you too." Gale approves +3

He is speaking to his Mirror Image and discusses with the player character the lack of ceremorphosis symptoms. No relationship change with him, however, speaking to others yields:

  • Wyll:
    • Give any responses and complete the conversation. Wyll approves +3

Wyll[edit | edit source]

First night:

  • Pick any option to Wyll's question about a noise worse than a banshee scream. Wyll approves +3

Mizora appears after sparing or killing Karlach:

  • Threaten to kill Mizora. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Gale approves +?
  • Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach. Karlach approves +5 Wyll approves +5 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1 Gale approves +?
  • Flirt with Mizora. Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • Ask Mizora if she will leave if the player character turns on Karlach. Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -5

Pact Dialogue

  • Ask him how he ended up making a pact. Wyll approves +5
  • Encourage him to get of out his pact with Mizora. Wyll approves +5
    • Encourage him further by saying the player charcter and he can figure it out if putting their worms together. Wyll approves +3
  • Ask him how it feels to be a devil. Wyll approves +3
    • Tell him that he looks like a handsome devil or that the player character sees the Blade of Frontiers. Wyll approves +3
    • Tell him that he looks like a freak. Wyll disapproves -3

Astarion[edit | edit source]

First night:

  • Tell him you'll feel safer knowing he's keeping watch. Astarion approves +1
  • Tell him you're not ready to turn your back on a stranger. Astarion disapproves -1

When he asks how the player character likes him to kill them, choose any way he proposes (decapitation, stabbing, or poison). Astarion approves +5

  • OR Tell him that player character spills his guts if he tries Astarion disapproves -1, then say that player character takes him down with them. Astarion approves +5

Catch Astarion trying to drink the player character's blood:

  • I do. I believe you. Astarion approves +5
  • Attack him with a stake.(Astarion dies or leaves the party.) Astarion disapproves -∞
  • Tell him to leave the group. (Astarion leaves the party.) Astarion disapproves -10
  • "Fine. But not a drop more than you need." Astarion approves +10
  • "All right, but go too far and I'll drive a stake through your chest." Astarion approves +1

The next morning:

  • If Astarion remains in the group:
    • "If you don't like it, you can leave". Astarion approves +5 Gale disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1
  • If Astarion leaves or is killed:
    • "It was a mistake. And not one we'll repeat." Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Lae'zel approves +1

Talk about how the player character will feed him going forward:

  • Agree with Astarion that him feeding on your enemies sounds good. Astarion approves +5
  • Forbid him to drink blood from other people. Astarion disapproves -5

Lae'zel[edit | edit source]

Lae'zel tries to kill the player character, believing they will turn soon into a Mind Flayer:

  • Talk her out of it. Gale approves +5 Lae'zel approves +5 Shadowheart approves +5 Wyll approves +5
  • Slit her throat. Shadowheart approves +10 Astarion approves +1

After first Dream Visitor dream:

  • Agree with her that the dream figure should be ignored. Lae'zel approves +1
  • Insist to her on continuing to use the illithid powers. Lae'zel disapproves -1

After second visitor dream: [Needs Verification]

  • Tell Lae'zel that the player character distrusts the visitor too. Lae'zel approves +?

After fully advancing Discover the Artefact's Secrets at Crèche Y'llek:

  • Encourage her to listen to Kith'rak Voss or say you have her back. Lae'zel approves +10 Gale approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Encourage her to kill Voss when he visits the camp. Lae'zel approves +10 Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -1

Shadowheart[edit | edit source]

First night:

If having spoken to Gale or Lae'zel first:

  • "If anyone has me concerned, it's you." Shadowheart disapproves -1

"You strike me as the reliable sort, but are you sure this is a good idea?":

*Available if any choice but "Don't question me." is selected.

  • "Agreed. Our top priority, as far as I'm concerned." Shadowheart approves +5 Gale approves +1
    • "Agreed. The sooner we find someone to help us, the better". Shadowheart approves +8 Gale approves +1
    • "Let's not abandon all caution". Astarion approves +1
    • "This is unfamiliar territory. Rushing will only land us in more trouble than we can handle." Astarion approves +1
  • "Don't question me." Lae'zel approves +1Shadowheart disapproves -1

After learning about any path to a cure, tell her this could be your last night together, then probe her thoughts using illithid  Wisdom, and then suggest to find a tavern and celebrate Shadowheart approves +5

When Shadowheart says to be careful with Lae'zel, say that she is the one who has the player character concerned. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Her hand flares up at night:

  • Turn a blind eye and leave. Shadowheart approves +5 Karlach approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1
  • [PERSUASION] Don't be sorry - just tell me what you're hiding. (DC 18 Disadvantage Icon.png)
  • [WISDOM] 'Use your shared connection. Enter her thoughts. (DC 18)
    • "I don't care who you worship. We have bigger problems." Shadowheart approves +5
    • "It sounds evil." Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -10
    • "I won't cast judgement on your beliefs." or "I'd be lying if I said it didn't sound convincing. You should tell me more some time." Shadowheart approves +5
    • "I can't trust you. Best if we travel separately for now." (Shadowheart permanently leaves the party.) Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart disapproves -5 Astarion disapproves -1

When discussing her wound:

  • "Is there anything I can do to help with it?" Shadowheart approves +1

When you catch her trying to handle the Mysterious Artefact:

  • Agree that it is a beautiful evening.
    • then that you like darkness beacuse it's peaceful Shadowheart approves +1
  • [WISDOM] 'Use the parasite - see what she's hiding (DC 5)
    • Ask her to admit that there's a cure inside Shadowheart approves +5
    • OR Say that your lives are intertwined, and then that you won't insist on discussing the matter further Shadowheart approves +5
    • If you have a rate of approval <0 (Negative) from her, choose to leave her alone Shadowheart approves +1 [Needs Verification]After second visitor dream: [Needs Verification]
  • Insist to Shadowheart on continuing to use the illithid powers. Shadowheart disapproves -?

After Shadowheart and Lae'zel argue about the Artifact:

  • Do nothing, (Lae'zel permanently dies) then afterwards tell Shadowheart "It was always an uneasy pairing." or "I'm going to trust you had your reasons."Shadowheart approves +10

Tiefling celebration[edit | edit source]

Talking to Karlach:

  • After having a romantic night, tell her that the player charcter would love to be able to touch her properly. Karlach approves +5

Talking to Astarion:

  • "Karlach is beautiful. You're fine, though." Astarion approves +1
  • Turn Astarion down if he offers to sleep with the player character. Astarion disapproves -1
  • Fail the Persuasion roll to make Astarion say 'please' when offering to sleep with player character. Astarion disapproves -1
  • After he asks the player character to describe his beauty, choose "Is that all you want? Shallow praise?" Or "You're beautiful." Astarion approves +1
  • Agree to sleep with him. Astarion approves +5
  • If already having a partner for the night:
    • Tell Astarion "I'm looking forward to it. It'll be fun." or ask him if he's feeling jealous. Astarion disapproves -1
    • Speak with Astarion before finding a partner and then speak with him and say that the player character is spending the night with someone else. Astarion disapproves -1

Talking to Zae: (Only if Lakrissa is knocked out or dead.)

  • Agree to dance with her. Karlach approves +5 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 (Unlocks Entertainer inspiration)

Talking to Barcus Wroot:

After the celebration, talking to Halsin:

  • "I never thought I'd say this, but it sounds like the Underdark is the safer route." Shadowheart approves +1 (Does not need to be in active party)

Origin Exclusives[edit | edit source]

Playing as Astarion[edit | edit source]

At any time:

  • Confess being a vampire. Shadowheart approves +10

Getting caught as a vampire:

  • Successfully explain why not revealing the vampirism. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Fail to explain why not revealing the vampirism. Shadowheart disapproves -1
  • Tell her secrets keep safe. Shadowheart disapproves -5
  • Swear not being a vampire after being caught biting. Shadowheart disapproves -10

Playing as The Dark Urge[edit | edit source]

Camp[edit | edit source]

After crossing the bridge to the Blighted Village, a Alfira or Quil appears in the camp. No matter what, the Dark Urge kills them (if Alfira is unconcious or dead):

  • Confess to murdering her. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1