One Clever Baldur's Gate 3 Decision Can Turn Enemies Into Lovers

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The vastly different personalities of companions are the perfect recipe for some serious tensions among party members, but it's possible to kindle romance between the most unlikely of characters despite their typical frostiness. The biggest divides between characters in the game tend to come as a result of disparate cultural values or outlooks on morality, building on the traditional races, backgrounds, and alignments of while allowing for some growth and flexibility. From Karlach's fundamental optimism to Astarion's penchant for flippant cruelty, the party has the perfect dose of dysfunction that seems to be a crucial adventuring recipe.

The most openly hostile party relationship is the one between Shadowheart and Lae'zel, who trade barbs and looks of disdain throughout plenty of scenes. Although they're similar in some ways — both offering unswerving allegiance to harsh goddesses — these allegiances push them in different directions overall. The biggest sticking point in the early parts of the story is the mysterious artifact in Shadowheart's possession. Lae'zel believes it needs to be taken to the Githyanki Crèche in , while Shadowheart is on a mission to deliver it safely to the city of Baldur's Gate.

The secret to fostering a connection between Lae'zel and Shadowheart is actually simple — playing as Lae'zel and focusing on romancing Shadowheart in . Although winning over companionsrequires the protagonist to at least occasionally act in accordance with their beliefs, they're unnaturally prone to falling for the de facto party leader. Having the main character advantage makes it easier to reconcile even the harshest relationships, and the ability to play as any of the central Origin characters instead of a custom Tav