Act Three/Approval

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

Rivington

See also: Rivington

Talking to Yenna:

• "That's your problem, kid. Get lost."  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
• Offer to go find a guard.  +2  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Give her food or gold.  +2  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• "It sounds like your mum is probably dead."  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
•  Cleric Tell her to try and find help in the nearest temple.  +1  +1
•  Ranger Offer to track down her mother.  +?  +1  +1  +1

Talking to Zenovia Dawg after dealing with Arfur Gregorio:

• DC 17 Melee Attack check Knock some sense into this upstart.  +1  +1  +1  +1

Talking to Grotpoll:

• After saying you are Baldurian, respond, "Out with these interlopers, I say."  -1  -1  -1  -1
• "Baldurian? Your accent's Rivingtonian - that hardly counts."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

▶ Note: These options are available only if your character is a Baldurian themselves, or has successfully deceived Grotpoll into believing so, if they're not.

Near Requisitioned Barn:

• Tell Mattis to watch himself when he remarks how big Baldur's Gate is.  +1 +1

• Donate gold to Nestor.  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1
• Tell Nestor that you will take a donation.  +1  +1

• Compliment the pig within the requisitioned barn.  +1  +1

Talking to Dying Stone Lord Thug (when he's not Orin in disguise):

• Try to help.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Prod his wound.  +1
  • Make him suffer.  +1

Talking to Ferg Drogher:

• Let Shadowheart handle it.  +1

Talking to the Strange Ox:

• Dark Urge Refuse your urge to kill them.  +1
• "It takes worse than a bit of gore to turn my gullet."  +1  +1

▶ Note: Available if you haven't resolved interactions with the Ox in Act Two

At the Refugee Camp:

• Tell Biscotti he's a good dog the first time you meet him.  +1  +1
  •  Ranger Tell Fortuno to relax for Biscotti.  +?  +1

• Tell Tinker Nayzeem that the way people treat refugees is terrible.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

At the Gur Camp:

• Agree when Astarion tells Ulma that her children are already dead.  +1
• Agree to save the children.  -1
• Astarion Refuse to help Ulma.  +1

At the Abandoned Windmill, in the basement:

• Attack the creature before it wakes up.  +1  +1  +1

At the Sword Coast Couriers:

• Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths.  +1
• Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat.  +1  +1  +1

• Tell Commander Lightfeather that you found the enemy and that his pigeons fought bravely against it.  +? +1 +1

• Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers fought to the last feather against a truly formidable foe.  +1 +1

• Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option.  +1  +1  +?  +1  +?

In the kennels:

• Say "Woof" to Mar'hyah twice.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
•  Druid Tell Mar'hyah that Scratch is not a 'property'.  +1
• Persuasion check Convince Mar'hyah to let you keep Scratch.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• OR Intimidation check Mar'hyah into letting you keep Scratch.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
  • Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Deception| Deception check]] or [[Intimidation| Intimidation check]].  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
• Convince Mar'hyah that Scratch has a terrible influence on the other dogs.  -1  -1
• Leave Scratch with Mar'hyah.  +1

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

• Take the bomb from Wulbren. +1  +1  -?
• OR tell him that this is too messy.  +1  -?  -?
• Take the bomb but say you'll only use it as a last resort.  -1

• Tell Wulbren that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the Gondians and you'll find another way. -1 +1  -?  -1

• OR That you'll talk with the Gondians and maybe they'll see reason. +1  +1  +1  +1
• Tell Wulbren that you'll only do it your way and refuse to take the bomb.  +1  +1

• If contacting the Gondians:
  • Insist on refusing the bomb afterwards.  +1  +1  -?
  • Accept the bomb anyway.  +1  +1  -1

Guild vs Stone Lord forces on the coast:

• If Guild was supported:
  • Tell Farlin, "No problem, who did I just kill?"  +1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

• If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron:
  • Say you would never kill someone you care about.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
  • Say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
  • Dark Urge Tell him that you do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade.  +1  +1  +?

• If Orin is impersonating Dying Stone Lord Thug, say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly.  +1  -1

• If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan:
  • "They're innocent people. You can't just kill them!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "Both sides need teaching a lesson: let's kill them all."  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
  • "You're a monster. I'm reporting you to your commanding officer."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • Dark Urge Tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • Dark Urge Propose to kill and kill again.  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
• Promise Minthara you'll protect her from Orin.^{[Needs Verification]}  +5

Open Hand Temple

See also: Open Hand Temple

• Agree with Brother Bill that if Father Lorgan had been pickier, he might still be alive.  +1  +1  +1
• OR, Tell Brother Clements that his God would be proud of Father Lorgan.  -1  -1

• Agree to bear the curse and withstand Monk Manifestation's madness.  +3  +3
• Refuse to bear the madness curse (starts a fight with crypt corpses).  +1

• With Gale in the party speak with Tara on the roof. Have Gale tell Tara to stop killing the pigeons.  +1  +1  +1  -1

• TBD

Circus of the Last Days

See also: Circus of the Last Days

Speaking with Klaus and Benji:

• DC 15 Persuasion check "I'm not a threat to you or anyone else in the circus - I swear it."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
•  Bard DC 10 Deception check "I've actually just been hired. Meet your new bard!"  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
•  Wizard DC 10 Deception check "I've actually just been hired. I do a magic show."  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• DC 18 Intimidation check "Let me in, or I snap you in two."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
• "Surely we can come to an agreement?" (200)  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1

Speaking with Zara:

• "MMHMMM."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Speak with Akabi:

• "YOU ARE VERY LOUD."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• If you win the jackpot:
  • "So did you - I just evened the odds."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "HOW DOES IT FEEL, SUCKER?"  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• After returning from 'vacation:'
  • "I had a lot of fun, actually. Thanks."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "I'll make sure you pay for this."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Speaking with Boney:

• "'Stoney' and 'Boney'? Which are you?"
  • Compliment his wife or say she's bigger.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "Not my type."  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1

Speaking with Popper after Dribbles:

• "That's a little callous."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1
• After taking the Clown's Severed Hand, any successful DC 15 Charisma check (excluding  Wizard Deception check).  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Speaking with Lucretious:

• "You're being a little harsh."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
• After the Dribbles incident:
  • "I don't know, I enjoyed myself. Killing clowns is a rare treat."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "Let's talk payment. I'm expensive."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
  • "Dribbles is probably dead."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1

 Speak with Animals Speaking with Shadow-Whiskers:

• "That cage looks comfy."  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
• DC 15 Investigation check Break the lock, ensuring the cage can't be opened.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
• After she confesses from a successful DC 10 Persuasion check or DC 15 Intimidation check:
  • "Murder whoever you want. I'll be long gone."  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
  • "Sure thing, pussycat. Later."  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1

 Speak with Animals Speaking with Crimson:

• "Here - I have something else you can eat."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • After incident with Dribbles:
    • Say the circus should be ashamed or offer to open the cage.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "I'd have killed you before you hurt anyone here."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
• "You aren't getting a bite out of me."  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1

Watching Dribbles' show:

• "What a corny joke."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• "BOO! GET OFF THE STAGE!"  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1
•  Bard "Sure did - his opponent was really clutching at straws!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  -1
• When he tells you to come up on the stage:
  • "You love the spotlight, don't you, Astarion? Here's your big chance."  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
    • "Go on, Astarion!"  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "Gale, you're good at tricks, right? Up you go."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "Go on, Gale!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "Lend him a hand, Halsin."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "Go on, Halsin!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "Well, Jaheira? Care to make your debut?"  +2 +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "All hail the High Harper!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "Go on, Karlach, up you go."  +2 +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "Go on, Karlach!"  +2 +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "This is your time to shine, Lae'zel - up you go."  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
    • "Go on, Lae'zel!"  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "My good friend Minthara is the funniest person I know."  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
    • "Go, Minthara! Tell the one about the man who married a drider!"  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • "I think my friend Shadowheart will make a far better assistant."  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
    • "Go on, Shadowheart!"  +2  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1
  • "I think this is a job for the Blade of Frontiers, don't you, Wyll?"  +2 +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
    • "Go on, Wyll!"  +2 +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
  • Approach the stage.
    • Say courage, kindness, or strength.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Take part in Zethino's ritual with your love interest: +1 or +2 for each correct answer.

Wyrm's Crossing

See also: Wyrm's Crossing

• TBD (All entries are partial currently)

Outside Just inside south point gate, talking to Manip Falcäo:

• Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head  +1 +1
• Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head  +1 -1 -1

Carm's Garm

• At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, choose "nobody likes Naaber" line.  +1 +1 +1  +1

Fraygo's Flophouse

• At Fraygo's Flophouse, tell Adventurer Drim that the word 'adventurer' doesn't mean anything anymore.  +1 +1
• Pass the Investigation check to find Ffion's body in Fraygo's Flophouse +1

Sharess' Caress

• Agree to try Hoots Hooligan's special hooch at Sharess' Caress.  +1 -1
• Tell Sauceman Chorizo that you can show him pleasures his husband never could.  +1

Danthelon's Dancing Axe (Harper Hideout): Talking to the harpers in the basement with Jaheira in the party - if you succeed on at least one of the two automatic insight checks.

• Remain silent and wait for Jaheira's signal.  +2
• Attack while Jaheira has them distracted  +2

Talking to Geraldus after fighting the false harpers:

• No one can make that choice for him. Not even you, High Harper (Geraldus remains a harper)  +10
• She's right, Geraldus, You did your part. Go live your life. (Geraldus leaves, no approval change)
• Wait, Jaheira. You're acting like this is his fault - it's yours. (Geraldus remains a harper)  +10
• Enough of the Harper dramatics. What do we do now? (Geraldus leaves, no approval change)

Speak with Jaheira and agree to aid her search for Minsc.  +2

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

• Speak with Blaze Elin at the gate:
•  Bard Pass the Deception check to enter.  +1  +1

• Attend the Coronation
• When Gortash requests that you stay for the ceremony:
  • Say, "All right."  +1

• Prison Antechamber:
• Speak with Arkleia Oloril, the Flaming Fist Quartermaster.
• Pass the Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion check to gain access to her stock.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• OR, attack her.  +1  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  -1

• Prison:

• Fist Barracks:

• TBD

Lower City

See also: Lower City

• When Araj asks you to follow her inside, say "Lead on".  -1
• TBD

Elfsong Tavern

Talking to Gauntlet Devella Fountainhead:

• Tell her that the Flaming Fist should be protecting everyone - not just Upper City Folk  +1  +1
• Say "I'll see what I can do."  -1  +1  +1

Lower City Sewers and Undercity Ruins

See also: Lower City Sewers and Undercity Ruins

• Tell Lorna her date was a vampire, after she implies they looked a bit like Astarion.  -1
• TBD

Camp

• Vlaakith's offer
  • Stand your ground. Do not fall for Vlaakith's lies.  +1  +1  +1  +1  +?  +?
    • Speak with Lae'zel in camp afterwards and pass the Insight check to help her understand her feelings.  +?
• TBD