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Shadowheartis a possible companion inBaldur’s Gate 3, and players can pursue aromantic relationshipwith her. To do this, a fan needs to increase Shadowheart’s opinion of their character by taking certain actions. This guide is here to provide details on those actions, and it will help players learnhow toromance Shadowheart inBaldur’s Gate 3.
To note, explaining thepath to romancing Shadowheartrequires delving into the territory of spoilers, particularly when looking towardAct 2andAct 3. As such, fans that are attempting to avoid spoilers, especially those connected toShadowheart’s companion quest, may want to stop reading after theAct 1section that is below and attempt to maintain the relationship without further guidance.
Updated June 25, 2025, by Christopher Norman Worcester:As we enter the early months of 2025, it is clear that Baldur’s Gate 3 will maintain its incredibly well-deserved level of popularity. This guide focuses on just one of the many reasons for the game’s success:romancing Shadowheart. As one of the game’s most popular characters, pursuing aromantic relationship with Shadowheartremains a very popular topic. In this update, we’ll ensure that ourShadowheart romance guide for Act 1, Act 2,andAct 3 in BG3is up-to-date, and presented in the best way possible. To that end, we will also be adding a new video guide for those players who prefer that medium.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Shadowheart Romance Guide
As previously noted, players that want to develop aromance withShadowheart inBaldur’s Gate 3must take actions of which she approves. Here is a list of the types of actions that align with her interests, and fans should pursue them whenever it is possible to do so:
A player that follows these general guidelines should find that Shadowheart’sapprovalof their character will quickly becomeHigh, at which point they will be able to start pursuing a romantic relationship. Fans can check their approval rating with Shadowheart at any time by looking to her character sheet, and they should take these actions to see the romance unfold:
Shadowheart Romance Act 1:
Players that want to knowhow toromance Shadowheart during Act 1should look for the following dialogue option whenspeaking with her in camp: “I can’t help but feel like you and I might have missed a chance to connect. Truly connect.” This option should appear upon reaching High approval with the Cleric, even if that happens prior to rescuingHalsin inBaldur’s Gate 3, and players should see an option to connect with Shadowheart the next time that they interact with theirBedrollin camp.
Shadowheart Romance Act 2
The game’s second act features some important moments for Shadowheart, and the way that a player chooses to approach them will affect how the romantic relationship evolves. More specifically, fans can take actions withinBaldur’s Gate 3’s Gauntlet of Sharthat will push Shadowheart toward or away from her chosen deity, and here are details on how that is done:
Players that pursue theSelune routeshould speak with Shadowheart after exiting the Mausoleum and indicate that she is “not alone.” These fans should then wait for Shadowheart to “change her look,” tell her that they “love it” during a conversion in camp, indicate that they want to talk about their relationship, and then ask for akiss.
Fans that have instead opted for theShar routemust indicate that it is time to “feast” during a cutscene that centers around a Statue of Selune. This cutscene can seemingly occur when performing a Long Rest after agreeing to make “sand castles” with Shadowheart, andBaldur’s Gate 3playersmay need to rest several times before it triggers.
Shadowheart Romance Act 3
Players that have led Shadowheart down theSelunepath will have one last opportunity forromance in Act 3. This opportunity will manifest as a late nightswim, and players should receive an invitation to join Shadowheart simply by maintaining high approval in the opening hours of this final act.
Shadowheart Romance in Bladur’s Gate 3: What to Avoid
Once you have established aromantic relationship with Shadowheart inBaldur’s Gate 3, it is possible to maintain it throughAct 1,Act 2, andAct 3. However, Shadowheart can be slightly unpredictable in certain situations. If you want to stay with Shadowheart throughout the game, avoid these situations:
Shadowheartwill actually be OK with youromancing theDrow Twinsin Act 3, as long youask her to join.
