The 10 BEST Romances in Baldur's Gate 3

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00:00 "Sorry, I wasn't expecting... but it is a pleasant image to be sure.

00:08 Most pleasant, in fact."

00:10 Welcome to Mojo Plays, and today we're looking at the sweetest and spiciest romanceable characters

00:16 in Baldur's Gate 3.

00:17 This will involve spoilers for the game's companions and their individual character

00:21 quests.

00:22 "I guess we better get the day on.

00:24 So much to do, so much to see."

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00:35 The Emperor.

00:36 "Your salvation.

00:37 And not for the first time.

00:40 I saved you before."

00:43 In an RPG full of romance options, many players wonder if they can eventually pursue the dream

00:48 guardian that figures heavily in the main story.

00:50 The answer is technically yes, but given that players craft this guardian's appearance

00:55 themselves in character creation, there's obviously a twist in the works.

01:00 The dream guardian is actually an ancient mind flayer named the Emperor, disguising

01:04 himself to earn your trust.

01:06 "I was a thrall like any other.

01:08 But I was fortunate.

01:10 I broke free and started a new life in my old city."

01:15 He has a checkered past that he will tell you basically nothing about unless you force

01:19 his hand.

01:20 As you get to know this manipulative figure, he makes a pass at you in a later dream sequence.

01:25 Select the right dialogue options, and he can switch into his dream guardian guise instead

01:30 of his true form.

01:31 None of your companions will comment on this one night romance if you choose to pursue

01:35 it, which is probably for the best.

01:46 Halson

01:47 "Just as I hoped they would more like.

01:50 The Oak Father has been kind to me this past while.

01:54 Yet I cannot forget the bond we all forged together."

01:58 The archdruid of Act 1's Emerald Grove made a big impression before Baldur's Gate 3

02:03 was even released.

02:04 He became the star of the preview showcase when his romance scene turned hairy.

02:21 After saving the Druid's Grove, be sure to flirt with Halson at the Tiefling's celebration.

02:25 Complete Halson's requests in Act 2, including taking him along while purging the land of

02:29 a deadly curse, and you'll be firmly in the Wood Elf's good graces.

02:34 Halson practiced the boundless and free-flowing love found in nature, meaning that you can

02:38 romance him alongside poly-friendly companions Shadowheart and Asterian.

02:43 With Halson and another polyamorous companion in the party, the flirty travel banter can

02:48 get a little wild.

02:59 Mazora

03:07 On the opposite end of the alignment chart, the half-demon Mazora can make you a fiery

03:12 offer in the game's final act.

03:14 First, remember to save her from certain death in an important Act 2 side quest.

03:19 She'll repay the favor by tormenting both you and your companion Will once you reach

03:23 Baldur's Gate.

03:25 Even though Mazora is a conniving lawyer from hell, she is true to her word, offering more

03:30 than mortal flesh, blood, and bone in a unique supernatural romance scene.

03:41 A few companions will understand why you fell into her clutches, but most will judge you

03:45 for it.

03:46 Especially Will.

03:55 Is a dalliance with Mazora worth betraying your most goody-two-shoes ally?

03:59 We'll leave that up to you.

04:12 Baldur's Gate 3's secret evil companion has a surprisingly touching romance for a

04:17 character who many players experience as an early game mini-boss.

04:21 Prior to Patch 5, few players ever got to see this steely dro paladin's final form.

04:25 Recruiting her used to mean permanently losing other companions by committing some pretty

04:30 heinous war crimes.

04:32 But now, you simply have to use non-lethal damage to knock her unconscious instead of

04:36 killing her.

04:45 Minthara is a fierce, loyal, and surprisingly wise companion with unique takes on the events

04:51 of the story.

04:52 When you cross paths with her again in Moonrise Towers, you can help her heal from losing

04:56 her home in the Underdark and learn what it means to enjoy life.

05:08 Gale

05:19 This talking wizard Gale is one of the first companions you can romance in Baldur's

05:23 Gate 3.

05:24 Simply feed him a few low-quality magical items, and he'll regale you with all the

05:28 wonders of the weave.

05:30 His romance scenes are truly out of this world.

05:33 He has a cute and fluffy Tressum best friend, and he'll gladly sing your praises.

05:47 What's the catch?

05:48 He has unfinished business with his ex, Mystra, the goddess of magic.

05:53 While you can steer most other companions away from the domineering influences of their

05:57 past, separating Gale from Mystra creates more problems than it solves, to put it mildly.

06:02 Still, if you're willing to help Gale get back on his goddess ex-girlfriend's good

06:06 side, this romance is a solid choice with a satisfying conclusion.

06:24 The Blade of Frontiers is arguably the most well-adjusted companion on your team, which

06:29 is saying something as he's a disowned prince in Thrall to a Half-Demon.

06:34 Once Will comes clean to you about his warlock patron, you can romance him by making noble

06:38 choices in the main story.

06:40 Eventually, he'll dust off his dancing shoes and treat you to the game's sweetest PG

06:45 romance.

06:56 Most romances in Baldur's Gate 3 force you to battle your companion's inner demons,

07:00 but Will's demon is very literal, so this romance choice is virtually angst-free.

07:05 Will's character quest is one of the games most involved, however.

07:08 Be sure to break his pact with Mazora, save his captive father, and reconcile father and

07:13 son by tracking down a legendary beast beneath the city.

07:17 Will's romance ticks all the boxes of a classic fairy tale.

07:20 Dragons, princes, and good conquering evil.

07:29 Lae'zel

07:38 With a sharp sword and an even sharper tongue, Lae'zel isn't exactly the cuddliest companion

07:43 you meet in Act 1.

07:45 In fact, her first romantic overtures feel more like threats than invitations.

07:50 Past her tough shell, however, there's a shocking amount of depth if you continue Lae'zel's

07:54 romance through to its conclusion.

07:56 To experience this warrior's touching change of heart, you'll have to support Lae'zel

08:01 when she starts thinking for herself rather than blindly following the githyanki lich

08:04 queen.

08:13 Defying Vlakith involves a difficult optional fight in Act 3 and a slightly tougher final

08:18 boss battle, but Lae'zel's incredibly well-written growth arc is worth it, even if her romance

08:24 endings are mostly bittersweet.

08:26 If you want the happiest possible conclusion to this hidden gem romance, make sure to play

08:30 as a fellow githyanki.

08:40 Shadowheart

08:49 When you first meet trickery cleric Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, she won't tell you

08:53 which god she worships or offer any information about the mysterious artifact she carries.

08:59 Turns out, she's not just the quiet type.

09:02 She has very little memory of the majority of her life.

09:06 Shadowheart's air of mystery and possibly her useful guidance cantrip have made her

09:10 the most popular romanceable character in Baldur's Gate 3 as of Patch 5.

09:22 To achieve the happiest ending, you have to turn her away from the evil goddess Shar and

09:26 survive the game's most blatantly unfair fight.

09:29 The reward?

09:30 A unique romance in which Shadowheart gets to know herself while she falls for you.

09:41 Astarion

09:53 Why romance the diabolical vampire spawn Astarion?

09:56 The first reason is the sense of danger.

09:59 In Astarion's initial romance scene, a couple of low persuasion rolls can result in your

10:03 untimely death.

10:04 However, there's so much more to this rogue than sharp teeth and the party's best hair.

10:10 Neil Nubon's award-winning performance captures the complicated process of healing from trauma

10:15 and abuse with sensitivity and realism.

10:18 Supporting Astarion's newfound freedom will both endear him to you and intimidate him.

10:23 If you're more into villains than heroes, Astarion is the perfect choice.

10:32 Unlike other companions, both the good and evil final forms of Astarion remain in love

10:37 with you.

10:38 He can either heal and grow into a better person than his abuser, or become a cackling

10:43 vampire ascendant who has learned nothing.

10:46 Both are popular options for Faerun's sweetest bloodthirsty monster.

10:56 Karlak

11:02 One of the most beloved characters in Baldur's Gate 3 is a hard-hitting tiefling barbarian

11:07 with a heart of gold.

11:09 Metaphorically, that is.

11:10 Literally, the archdemon Zariel replaced Karlak's heart with an infernal engine.

11:15 This switch delivers massive power, but over the course of your journey together, you learn

11:19 that the engine will overheat and kill Karlak unless she returns to a life she hates in

11:24 the Hells.

11:25 In a fantasy world where villains often find success, seeing a genuinely good person like

11:30 Karlak dealt such a bad hand tugs at the heartstrings.

11:43 Even after all she's been through, Karlak keeps her kind-hearted and vulnerable nature,

11:47 constantly pushing the player to do the right thing.

11:53 Her romance is so touching that Larian added a happier ending by popular demand.

12:05 Who is your go-to romance pick in Baldur's Gate 3?

12:08 Leave your choice in the comments.

12:21 Thanks for watching.

12:31 Bye!

12:33 [Music]

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