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This page contains known companion approval that can be gained or lost within Act Two. The approval is organized by event or character, grouped by subregions which in turn are grouped by regions.

Ruined Battlefield

Meeting Lassandra and the Harpers:

  • "A nightmare in the dark." Astarion approves +? Laezel approves +?
  • Bard "I find the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire, perhaps with drinks?" Astarion disapproves -? Wyll approves +? Karlach approves +?
  • Oath of Vengeance Astarion approves +? Laezel approves +?
  • Druid "Peace - I am a druid." Astarion disapproves -?
  • When Yonas succumbs to the curse, choose to run away. Astarion approves +? Gale disapproves -?

Meeting True Soul Guide Kansif's party:

  • Convince the Hyena to run away. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +?
  • Convince Gronag to fetch the bone he threw into the darkness. Astarion approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Gift Shadowheart the Night Orchid you find. Shadowheart approves +5

Ambushing Kar'niss with the Harpers
Choice Astarion Gale Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. The Absolute protected me. - - - - - - -
1->1. DC 14 Deception check The Absolute guided me to you. She said I was to take yours. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 - - Minthara approves +1 -
1->1->1. DC 14 Deception check The Absolute has blessed you. You will be safe. Astarion approves +1 - Shadowheart approves +1 - - Minthara approves +1 -
1->1->2. DC 14 Intimidation check The Absolute wants you to go. Now! Astarion approves +1 - Shadowheart approves +1 - - Minthara approves +1 -
2. Signal the Harpers to attack. - - - - - - -
3. Never mind that, there's a gang of Harpers ready to ambush you. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 - Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
Interacting with the Moonlantern
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach
1. Who are you? - - - - - -
2. You're fuel for the lantern? How does that work? - - - - - -
3. What's this mechanism at the base of the lantern? - - - - - -
3->2. Turn the mechanism. - - - - - -
3->2->4. Unfortunately for you, I need this lamp fully functioning. - - - - - -
3->2->4->Any->2. Smash the lantern on the ground. - - - - - -
3->2->4->Any->3. Ignore the pixie; keep the lantern. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1
4. Release the pixie. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 - Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1
5. Ignore the pixie. You'll be needing this lamp. - - - - -


After rescuing Rolan from Shadows
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Should I have left you to die? - - - - - - - -
2. You were trying to help your family - you're too hard on yourself. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara disapproves -2 Halsin approves +1
3. Shut up, and be grateful I saved your sorry tail. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
Speaking with He Who Was after obtaining Madeline's Ledger
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Halsin Minthara
DC 14 Persuasion check Anything? Then hurt yourself as Ben and Marc did - stab yourself. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1
*Start stabbing, and don't stop until I say so. Astarion approves +2 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1
*Prove you're sorry. Do it for Ben and Marc. Astarion approves +2 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1
*Stop. You were welling to hurt yourself - that is enough for me. Astarion disapproves -2 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1
** DC 16 Persuasion check Keep going. Astarion approves +5 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1
**Stop. You've done enough. Astarion disapproves -2 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1
DC 10 Persuasion check Pathetic - you murdered your friends. You're a coward. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1
DC 10 Persuasion check There's nothing you need do. This wasn't your fault - I promise. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1
*Available if Madeline is persuaded to hurt herself.
**Available if Madeline is persuaded to start stabbing herself.

Last Light Inn

See also: Last Light Inn

Meeting Jaheira at the entrance:

  • Show her the artefact. Karlach approves +1 Wyll approves +1
  • Tell her you're here on holiday. Astarion approves +1
Speaking with Dammon if Karlach is in the party and having infernal iron
Choice Karlach
1. Lay a hand on her. Karlach approves +5
2. Pull her into a hug. Karlach approves +5
3. Stand stock still. -
Speaking with the Strange Ox in the stable near Dammon
Choice Halsin
1. Persuasion check -
2. Perception check -
3. Nature check You're a rare breed. An authentic Red-Backed River Ox. I thought you'd be more discerning... Halsin approves +1
Speaking with Bex about Danis underneath the bridge
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Is there any thing I can do to help? - - - - - - - -
1->1. I'll find Danis and bring him back to you. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
1->2. I'll do my best to find him, but I can't promise anything. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
1->3. From what I've heard, they've probably killed and eaten him. In that order, if he's lucky. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
2. Danis could still be alive - don't give up on him yet. - - - - - - - -
3. Sounds like your boy toy's goblin chow. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1

Ground Floor

Speaking with Mattis if Karlach is in the party
Choice Karlach
1. 'Scamming with the greats'? What kind of advice is that? Karlach disapproves -5
2. Kid really looks up to you. That's nice to see. -
3. You were too nice to that little runt. Karlach disapproves -5
Medicine check Speaking with Jaheira after smelling the wine
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. No, but it spoils my trust. - - - - - - - -
2. Drink the wine. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin approves +1
3. Decline to drink. Astarion approves +3 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 - - Minthara approves +1 -
Speaking with Cerys about Zevlor and the tieflings
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Have hope. You survived - I'm sure the others did too. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
2. So you abandoned them. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
3. You did right. You do not want to be a prisoner of the Absolute. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin approves +1
4. What are you doing out here to begin with? You were bound for Baldur's Gate. - - - - - - - -
Helping Mol with lanceboard against Raphael
Choice Astarion Gale Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara
(If Gale is in the party) Gale's right. Put pressure on him. Attack the pieces in front of his Cyric. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1
1. Fall back. Protect your queen above everything else. - Gale disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 - - Minthara disapproves -1
2. You shouldn't be playing games with this man. He's the devil. - Gale disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 - - Minthara disapproves -1
3. Put pressure on him. Attack the pieces in front of his king. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1
4. Sorry, kid. I've never played lanceboard. - Gale disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 - - Minthara disapproves -1
5. Sleight of Hand check 'Accidentally' jostle the board Mol's way. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1
Speaking with Alfira: "How do you do it? How do you keep going?"
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Just take it one step at a time. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
2. I'll let you know when I figure it out. - - - - - - - -
3. Danger is my life - I wouldn't change it for the world. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
4. I don't complain constantly. It's very annoying. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
Responding back to Alfira's concerns about the other tieflings
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Don't worry, I'll find them. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
2. I'm sure they're fine. Probably being held for questioning. - - - - - - - -
3. I imagine the cultists are torturing them right now. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
Speaking with Rolan at the bar about his siblings
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Do you know where they are? - - - - - - - -
1->1. They're better off dead than in the cult's hands. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
1->2 If they're alive, I'll rescue them. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin approves +1
1->3. I'm sorry. - - - - - - - -
2. I'm sorry. - - - - - - - -
3. Then it's my responsibility to bring them back. Astarion disapproves -1 Gale approves +1 Laezel disapproves -1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin approves +1
4. Stop whining and do something about it. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
Speaking with Ide behind the bar about Rolan
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. But he did save you - that's what matters. - - - - - - - -
2. Ignore him - he's more immature than you are. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
3. All this whining is making me wish he hadn't saved you. - - - - - - - -
Convincing Ide to hand over the magic book
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin Jaheira
1. Deception check If you give it to me, I'll make sure he gets it. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 - Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1 -
2. Intimidation check Give it to me, you brat. Now. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1 -
3. Persuasion check Do you really want to give it to him after how he acted? Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Jaheira approves +1
4. Never mind then. - - - - - - - - -
Speaking with Florrick about Moonrise Towers
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Not yet. - - - - - - - -
2. What's with the fellow in the cot? - - - - - - - -
3. Are the Flaming Fist going to stand around here? Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
4. I have no intention of heading there. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 - Shadowheart disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1
Speaking with Manip Vidor about heading to the Towers
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. You heard right. - - - - - - - -
2. Doing your job, you mean. Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin approves +1
3. Heard you're working on a way yourselves. - - - - - - - -
After hissing at His Majesty
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Good. I'd like it if we could have a civil discussion. - - - - - - - -
2. What's your name? - - - - - - - -
3. You're in my territory. Get out. Astarion approves +1 Gale disapproves -1 Laezel approves +2 Shadowheart disapproves -2 Wyll disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Minthara disapproves -1 Halsin disapproves -1

First Floor

Speaking with Isobel and Marcus
Choice Astarion
1. What are you? -
2. Isobel, do you know this man? -
3. I say we follow the winged freak. Astarion approves +1
Isobel asking for an explanation of what is going on
Choice Astarion Gale Lae'zel Shadowheart Wyll Karlach Minthara Halsin
1. Marcus is trying to kidnap you, Isobel. We're going to need to fight our way out of this one. Astarion disapproves -5 Gale approves +10 Laezel approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Wyll approves +10 Karlach approves +10 Minthara approves +5 Halsin approves +10
2. Say nothing. - - - - - - - -
3. You're going to meet Ketheric - face-to-face. - Gale disapproves -10 Laezel disapproves -5 - Wyll disapproves -10 Karlach disapproves -10 Minthara disapproves -5 Halsin disapproves -10

Sharran Sanctuary

Interacting with the Shar Altar:

  • Perform the blood offering. Shadowheart approves +1
  • Steal the dagger. Shadowheart disapproves -1

Reithwin Town

See also: Reithwin Town

Speaking with Arabella:

  • Agree to help Arabella find her parents. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Agree to take Arabella in at your camp. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1
  • Avoid meeting Arabella in Act Two until you find her parents. Afterwards, tell her that they will never return. Minthara approves +1

Reithwin Tollhouse

Speaking with Gerringothe Thorm:

  • Successfully convince her to end herself by any available option. Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1
  • Give up all your gold to Gerringothe Thorm. Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1

House of Healing

See also: House of Healing

Speaking with Malus Thorm:

  • Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other. Wyll approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Minthara approves +1
    • Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. Wyll approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Minthara approves +1
  • OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. Wyll approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Astarion approves +2 Karlach approves +2 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Minthara approves +1 (comes one point by another subsequently)

The Waning Moon

See also: The Waning Moon

Speaking with Thisobald Thorm:

House in Deep Shadows

Speaking with Oliver:

  • Ask Oliver whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, and then about his parents' names are. Then, after a successful passive  DC 14 Wisdom check, offer him to come to your camp and agree to play with him after he declines. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind. Astarion approves +1 (immediately starts the fight with Oliver's 'family' )
  • Say "I know who you really are, and where you really belong. You need to reunite with Thaniel." Halsin approves +1
  • Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver. Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
  • Beat Oliver at hide-and-seek without being spotted. Astarion approves +1
  • Let Halsin persuade Oliver. Halsin approves +10
  • Convince Oliver to reunite with Thaniel. Karlach approves +5 Gale approves +1 Halsin approves +40

Camp

Talking to Wyll

After Florrick confirms Duke Ravengard has been taken to Moonrise Towers:

  • Say "To Moonrise, then. We can't let the Absolute take Grand Duke Ravengard." Wyll approves +?

Talking to Gale

After bringing Elminster to stabilize the orb:

  • Say "If even the gods know, why are we facing these threats alone?" Gale approves +?