There’s a lot to love aboutBaldur’s Gate 3, which brings to mind how the romance options in the game are next level just like everything else. Karlach is one of the fan favorites that players can romance, and often do.
Players are drawn to Karlach because of her cheerful demeanor and lighthearted attitude, even in the face of a dire future. She’s also the hottest companion in the campsite, both literally and figuratively, so getting close to her requires a few careful steps. It’s worth it for what could be the most romantic — and potentially heartbreaking — storyline in the game.
Finding And Recruiting Karlach
There are a few ways that the player can find and recruit Karlach later in Act 1. For those that have extended Jump capabilities,she might even be available sooner.
Each of these options includes dialogue choices that ask Karlach about her past and who she is. Even Wyll balks at the prospect of killing her when he finds out that he’s been misled and is hunting a Tiefling, not a devil. If there’s no room in the party to recruit Karlach when the player first talks to her, send her to camp, but don’t forget to include her in the party when confronting Anders.
If the protagonist kills Karach or doesn’t find her, and fails to recruit her into the party or sends her to camp, it’s not possible to romance her.
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Gaining Karlach’s Approval
Any romance inBG3starts with a high Approval rating. Players can raise their Approval with Karlach by doing conventionally heroic or selfless things that would make sense with a Good Moral Alignment in theD&Duniverse. These include saving the Tieflings in the Grove, refusing their reward, and helping wayward kids and animals whenever possible.
Not all the other companions will feel the same way Karlach does about Tav’s actions.Shadoweart, Lae’zel, and Astarionwill disagree with her on virtually everything. Better party combos with Karlach would include Wyll, Gale, Jaheria, or Halsin.
Romancing Karlach
Karlach is a sweet and hopeless romantic, which is an interesting paradoxgiven her massive Barbarian frame. She likes campfires, stuffed animals, starry nights, and dinner by candlelight, which players will discover if they get intimate with her.
Karlachs' companion questline is called “Our Fiery Friend” in the Journal. The most important component to have on hand is Infermal Iron. Soul Coins are only required to power up the Infernal Engine, not to fix it.
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For those that are also tempted by a romance with Halsin that becomes available at about this point in the game, note that Karlach doesn’t want to participate, but gives the Tav permission to have some of their own fun.
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