Karlach/Approval

Karlach approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils.

The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Karlach's Approval.

For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Greetings

Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:

Low (-1 or less)^{[Needs Verification]}

"Yeah?"
"What?"
"Out with it."

Neutral

"Soldier?"
"Why're we slowing down?"
"Hm?"
"What can I do you for?"
"Yeah?"
"What's the story?"
"Heya."
"Hey, soldier."

Medium approval (10+)^{[Needs Verification]}

"Hey, soldier."
"Soldier?"
"What's on your mind?"
"Copper for your thoughts?"

Romanced

"Hey, you."
"Oh, hi!"
"What're you thinking about?"

"Darling."
"Hey!"
"Soldier?"

Approval

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to gain approval.

Act One

Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ravaged Beach

Speak with Dead Ask the Abducted Nobleman on the Crashed Nautiloid ship if he; wants you to write his story +1, (Cleric or Paladin) would like rites preformed on his body +1, (Ranger or Druid) wants to be buried +1
Use Animal Handling to calm the Scared Boar found near Astarion or tell it (Speak with Animals) that you will not hurt it +1

Roadside Cliffs

Deceive, persuade or intimidate the tieflings who captured Lae'zel to leave (Bard, Monk, Paladin, Drow, Githyanki have extra options.) +1
Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her +1
Recruit Lae'zel +1

Chapel Entrance

Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Gimblebock +1

Druid Grove

Use Persuasion/Intimidation to get Aradin and Zevlor to stop fighting +1
Convince Nadira to give you her Soul Coin after saving her from the bugbear +1
Convince Rolan, Lia and Cal to stay and help. +1
Use Athletics/Insight or Detect Thoughts to help Guex train +5
Use Persuasion/Intimidation or Detect Thoughts to convince Arka to not shoot Sazza +1
Tell Sazza that you will free her from her cage +1
Agree to help Zevlor (in his cave) to try to convince to Kagha to stop the ritual. (only if you previously decline to help / skip talking to Zevlor / knockout by Aradin) +5
While talking/buying from Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you, and see her tears as genuine or tell Silfy to relax. +1
Tell Arabella's mother Komira that the druids are overreacting and you'll speak with them +1
Using the Bard interaction with the bird Topaz, while using Speak with Animals. +1
Help Alfira finish her song +1
Persuade Kagha to free Arabella +5
Talking to Kagha after first encounter and calling her a monster +5
Let Silver smell you. (need Speak with Animals) +1
Agree with Zevlor to kill the goblin horde's leaders +5
Persuade Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids

Forest

While using Speak with Animals tell Scratch to follow your scent to the camp. +1

Owlbear Nest

Successfully make the Owlbear to let you go peacefully +1
After killing the Owlbear, spare the Owlbear Cub +1

Blighted Village

Gain entrance to the village by persuading or performing for the guard at the South gate +1
Successfully deceive the ogres in the Blighted Village to get their horn +1
Persuade Fezzerk at the Windmill to leave peacefully
Save Barcus Wroot by the windmill in Blighted Village and tell him that he owe you nothing +1

Sunlit Wetlands

Before entering the Sunlit Wetlands, during Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, choose "calm down" option then follow by either defending or questioning Auntie Ethel
Talking to Demir and Johl after first encounter and offering to help them
When entering the Sunlit Wetlands, pass the check to break the illusion, then BAA at the redcaps when you speak to them (max. 3 times).
Tell Gandrel that Astarion is under your protection
Telling Mayrina that Auntie Ethel killed Demir and Johl
Give Ethel's Bitter Divorce wand to Mayrina
Resurrect Mayrina's husband then hand her the wand

Goblin Camp

Tell Eight "sorry for your loss"
Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate
Use Performance to play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate
Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them

The Risen Road

Speak to Karlach after her rampage in the Tollhouse and tell her she looks 'hot'
When dealing with the dying hyena:

(Non-Oathbreaker Paladin only) Successfully bless the dying hyena +1
(Ranger only) Mercy-kill the dying hyena +1
(Druid only) Choose to "destroy the abomination" +1

In the Zhentarim Hideout:

When trying to enter the hideout:

Successfully use Detect Thoughts to tell Zarys you're here to help find the missing shipment. (Note: if you've already found it, the "I know what became of Rugan" dialogue will not give approval.) +1
Use Persuasion to tell Zarys you're just here to trade +1
Use Intimidation to tell Zarys you "go where you please" +1

Refuse to kill Rugan when Zarys tells you to +1
When dealing with Brem and the artist Oskar Fevras:

Intimidate Brem into lowering the price +1
Buy Oskar. +1
Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him +1

Mountain Pass

Allow Lae'zel to speak with the Gith patrol
Speak with Gith patrol instead of letting Lae'zel speak

Underdark

If you give an antidote to Thulla in the Myconid Colony
When you Defeat the Duergar Intruders and report back to Sovereign Spaw
Tell Spaw you killed Glut after the latter decided to usurp the former

Grymforge

Use Persuasion to convince Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers
Pay respect to the heap of dead Deep Gnome corpses after killing Brathwen and Viss
After finding Philomeen, talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on
Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when they're threatened by Nere once he's freed
Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere

Camp/Conversation

Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach during her first appearance +5
Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance +1
Tell Raphael he's mad if he thinks you'll make a deal with a devil
Agree to use a Soul Coin on her to power up in combat
Feed the Owlbear Cub when it arrives at the Camp
Successfully skill check to heal the Owlbear Cub when it appears again at the Camp.
Pet Scratch
At camp, promise Barcus Wroot that you will find his friend Wulbren at Moonrise Towers
At the next long rest after the events at the Creche, encourage Lae'zel to listen to Kith'rak Voss or make her own choice when he visits the camp and speak about the Mysterious Artefact
After staking Astarion, say bringing him was a mistake +1
After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly +5 (Can be repeated but only the first time gives approval)

Raphael's deal

Meeting Raphael "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" +5
After first encounter with Raphael speak with Shadowheart and choose dialogue option to refuse to trust Raphael twice +5

Act Two

Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Creche Y'llek

Persuade Sa'varsh Kethk to let Youth Varrl go from training.

Ruined Battlefield

Tell Harper Lassandra that you can aid in traversing the darkness (Wizard only).
Tell Harper Meygan, "Move. I'll take care of this."
Free Dolly from the Moonlantern carried by Kar'niss.

Last Light Inn

Show Jaheira the Mysterious Artefact when you first meet her.
Give her a hug when she has her second upgrade from Dammon at the Last Light Inn, allowing her to be touched.
Drink the wine when talking to Jaheira inside.
Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, or Wizard options
Tell Raphael to stay away from Mol.
Ask Counsellor Florrick if the Flaming Fist are just going to stand around.
Warn Isobel that Marcus plans to kidnap her when he attacks the Last Light Inn.
As The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that you have the urge to kill her, then deny the urge and ask her to forgive you.
Play the Lute to wake up Art Cullagh.
Tell Halsin "You can count on me" before he opens the portal.
Successfully protect the portal Halsin enters.

House in Deep Shadows

Agree to play hide-and-seek with Oliver.

Reithwin Town

Reunite Oliver with Thaniel.

House of Healing

Make Malus Thorm have the Sisters test their skills against each other or offer himself up to them for 'practice'.

Moonrise Towers

Offer Fezzerk a fair fight.

Unsorted

Agree to help Arabella find her parents.
Invite Jaheira to your party.

Act Three

Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.

Disapproval

As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.