Baldur's Gate 3 - Can You Romance Raphael?

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This sensual romp is to die for.

By Jason Rodriguez on

You'll be able to romance companions and NPCs in Baldur's Gate 3. Most will lead to a loving relationship, while others are just brief trysts. There's one, however, that can bring certain doom. Our guide discusses whether or not you can romance Raphael in Baldur's Gate 3. Likewise, please be aware that this article contains spoilers.

If you're wondering about the Baldur's Gate 3 Raphael romance, then the answer is «no.» To be more specific, you don't actually get to sleep with Raphael himself, but there's an incubus that bears a striking resemblance to him. The incubus' name is Haarlep, and you meet them in the devil's domain in Avernus. Here's what you need to do:

As you explore, you'll eventually learn of a way to obtain the Orphic Hammer: you'll need to pass through the Mystic Force Curtain to enter the Boudoir. There, you'll find Haarlep eager to tempt you. As mentioned earlier, Haarlep looks just like your ol' devil pal--«Haarlep» is just a rearrangement of «Raphael,» after all. Technically, this whole sequence is akin to a Baldur's Gate 3 Raphael romance. You can also tell them to switch to a female form, if you want.

Haarlep will tell your character to strip and get on the bed. There are several sets of responses, but here are the important ones:

From there, you'll get another set of options, which lead to a particular outcome:

The incubus has the Ethereal Escape passive, causing them to become immaterial if they get hit. They can also charm your party members. If you manage to eliminate your target, you can pick up the key to the safe. Inside, you can grab some Soul Coins, as well as a clue on how to obtain the Orphic Hammer.

That does it for this faux Raphael