Baldur’s Gate 3players have been delving pretty deeply into thisDungeons and Dragonsstory. One of the major things players can do this early in the story is to start romancing one of their many companion characters.
Currently, there are ten characters with whom players can build a romantic relationship; most likely, there will be more options ifBaldur’s Gate 3ever gets DLC. In order to romance any one of these characters, players will have to be careful about every single one of their choices in the game and act in a way that will get that person to like them.
Updated Jun 11, 2025, by Mina Smith:Now that Baldur’s Gate 3 is officially released and out of early access, there is a lot more romance in it than there was before. to keep up-to-date with all the changes and the romance options that become available in Act 2 and Act 3, it was necessary to give this article a complete overhaul. There is also new information available on romancing multiple characters at the same time, which has been added to the end of the article.
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BG3 Romance with Astarion
Astarion’sBaldur’s Gate 3class and raceare high elf and rogue, as well as a vampire. This roguish, silver-tongued vampire is fairly easy to romance; he’s all about pleasure and making the bad guys pay for their sins with their lives. He’ll also warm up to Tav very quickly if players let him drink their blood.
BG3 Romance with Gale
Gale is anotherBaldur’s Gate 3companionthat will join the player’s party in Act 1; players can find him stuck inside a Waypoint around the beach where the Nautiloid crashes. This noble is all about magic, and he is a powerful wizard for Tav to have at their side.
BG3 Romance with Karlach
Karlach is a kind-hearted soul that got caught up in the Infernals' war. She escaped and is now looking to rid the world of as much evil as possible. Be kind to strangers, and this she-devil will fall for Tav with her whole infernal machine heart.
BG3 Romance with Lae’zel
This Githyanki soldier is the first to team up with Tav on theNautiloid, and she is looking to cure herself of the tadpole as quickly as possible. She is also a romanceable character inBaldur’s Gate 3.In order to make her love the avatar, players will need to show great strength.
BG3 Romance with Minthara
Minthara is either a potential boss battle for players inBaldur’s Gate 3, or they can have her as a companion. She is a Drow Paladin that commands an army of Goblins. In order to begin to capture her heart, players will need to betray Zevlor and join Minthara’s hunt of the Druids Grove. Only players willing to side with the Absolute and become a bad guy will have a chance with this Drow.
BG3 Romance with Shadowheart
Shadowheart is yet anotherromanceable RPG characterinBG3that players meet in the early parts of the story. She is devoted to Lady Shar, a goddess of both pain and darkness. In order to get Shadowheart to love Tav, players will have to work hard to earn her trust and be understanding of her history and her goals.
BG3 Romance with Wyll
Wyll lost his soul in a bargain with demons to become a legendary hero. He is looking for a way out so that he can save his soul and maybe romance the main character while he’s at it in thelengthy RPGBaldur’s Gate 3.
BG3 Romance with Halsin
Halsin is the bear Druidthat some players may remember from the infamous bear scene that made a splash in the gaming community. Romancing him requires that players side with the Druids in the battle with the goblins, then he will join the player’s party. He is a natural flirt with a lot of charisma, so he might be hardnotto want to romance.
BG3 Romance with Minsc
This rather simple-minded warrior-type has been a statue for the last century. However, players can gain him as a companion in the High Harper’s Quests in Act 3. He can be romanced as well.
BG3 Romance with Jaheira
Jaheira is a returning characterthat can be found at the Last Light Inn. She is a cunning leader and one of the few companions that doesn’t have a tadpole inside their brains. Players will meet her in Act 2, and she can be added to Tav’s party during the Moonrise Tower takeover.
BG3 Romance with Mizora
Mizora is the Infernal who is holdingBG3playable character Wyll’s leash and contract. She might be evil, but she also is willing to have one intimate night with the player’s character if they are willing to make Wyll very angry. In order to romance her, players will need to reach Act 3 with her alive.
BG3 Romance with the Emperor
The Emperor is an illithid that players will connect their brains with. It seems to have a slightly different take on the humanoid inhabitants of Faerun, including the player’s character. If the two of them have a good relationship, they can have a very strangesex scene with a mind flayerlate in the game.
BG3 Romance with the Drow Brothel Workers
Players can also purchase a night with two Drow Brothel workers; the avatar can have a night of passion with one of the two or can have a foursome with their romanced partner and the two brothel workers.
Can You Romance Multiple Characters in Baldur’s Gate 3?
The simple answer to this question is yes. There are several characters that don’t mind sharing Tav, but there are others that won’t be so willing to be polyamorous. Here are some companions that will be open to allowing Tav to have more than one partner:
