Baldur's Gate 3 Karlach companion guide: Location, build and choices explained

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In a world of coy tricksters, malevolent ne’er-do-wells and monsters, the loveable straight-talking Karlach with a heart of gold (actually an Infernal Engine but more on that later) is a breath of fresh air and a welcome friend to have by your side — which is exactly why we have our Baldur's Gate 3 Karlach companion guide with her location, build and choices explained.

It’s easy to be charmed by her so, if you want, you can romance Karlach, but you will need to deal with her Infernal Engine which we have explained down below. Be warned that certain actions will not fly with Karlach and she won’t mince her words when you do something that goes against her morals.

But as you read, Karlach is out there waiting for you, so get busy scrolling and read on to find out all you need to know to recruit Karlach to your party.

Karlach can be found along the river below the Toll House which is at the end of the Risen Road, just beyond the Blighted Village. You need to cross over a fallen tree and she will be sat atop a rock engulfed in flames.

You can also talk to a Paladin called Anders in The Toll House, who will tell you exactly where she is as he wants her dead.

If you kill Anders and his band of not-so-merry folks, you can recruit Karlach to your party and she acts as a good replacement for Lae’zel as Karlach has a more well-rounded build.

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To improve Karlach’s build, we reckon that at Level 4, opting for Ability Improvement and giving +1 to her Strength and Dexterity is the best way to improve her prowess on the battlefield.

Alternatively, you can go for the Great Weapons Master feat, which increases her Damage output by up to 10, but at the cost of her Attack Rolls for a high-risk high-reward