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Astarion Approval.png Astarion

Gale Approval.png Gale

Karlach Approval.png Karlach

Shadowheart Approval.png Shadowheart

Wyll Approval.png Wyll

Halsin Approval.png Halsin

Minthara Approval.png Minthara

Jaheira Approval.png Jaheira

Minsc Approval.png Minsc

Overview Approval Disapproval Banter Location Remarks Romance

Lae'zel prefers direct (if sometimes rude and harsh) approach in interacting with everyone around.

She approves firm-handed leadership and domination, manifests of bravery and self-denial in the name of common good. She is not interested in wasting any time to get rid of the tadpole infection, more so that she knows the one and only correct solution to the problem. Lastly, Lae'zel favors choosing cool-minded practical options over the ones that come from emotions and passions. The only exception to this are the player's decisions that somehow concern the githyanki culture, customs and religion.

The story and dialogue choices listed on this page raise Lae'zel Lae'zel's approval.



For more information about the approval system, see Approval.

Act One[edit | edit source]

Locations[edit | edit source]

Ravaged Beach and Roadside Cliffs[note 1][edit | edit source]

  • When recruiting Astarion, accept his apologies and say you would have done the same (+1) (The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters have additional, unique line)
  • Refuse to dismiss Lae'zel from your party when Shadowheart demands it as a condition for recruiting her (+5)
    • Fail the roll to convince Shadowheart when she refuses to be recruited (+5)
  • Speaking to Gimblebock near Chapel Entrance, choose to attack the gang (+1)

Note: Approval can only be gained if you approach by the front entrance or come out from the crypt. If you approach from the back entrance (east of where you recruit Lae'zel), you will not gain approval.


Emerald Grove[edit | edit source]

In The Hollow:

  • In the argument between Aradin and Zevlor when you first enter, pass a passive Insight Insight check to realize one of them is about to lose their temper, then successfully punch either of them (+1)
  • Refuse to help Zevlor convince Kagha to let the tieflings stay (+1) (The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters have unique replacement line)
  • Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins (+1) (Githyanki Githyanki characters have unique line here)
    • OR, as a Fighter Fighter, say their position favurs the defender, then tell her to get to digging their own graves (+1)
  • Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Lakrissa that there's no glory in defeat (+1)
  • While Arka is still mourning over Kanon's body, tell her to seek vengeance over his death (+1) (available and grants approval, too, if Memnos is also dead; The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters have unique lines but gain approval only if Memnos died)
  • Tell the tielfling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die (+1)
    • OR, Playing as Wyll origin, tell Asharak he'll get them all killed (+1)
  • Assist Guex in training (using Athletics Athletics, Insight Insight, Detect Thoughts Detect Thoughts, or unique Githyanki Githyanki, Barbarian Barbarian, Monk Monk, Half-Orc Half-Orc, Fighter Fighter, or Wyll origin lines) (+1) (Works, too, if the character is disguised disguised as a githyanki)
    • Tell Guex not to shout out his moves after helping him train (+1)
  • Tell Tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck (+1) (Available for all classes except Barbarian Barbarian)

Note: You do not have to pass the check to gain the approval, but she will call for guards if you fail

  • While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you and attempt to grab grab her by the hand (+1)

Note: You do not have to pass the check to gain the approval

  • When Barth confronts Meli about the locket, tell the boy to return it, because "There's already one thief to bury today." (+1) (Available for all classes except Barbarian Barbarian)

Note: This line is available only if Arabella has died

  • Playing as a Lolth-Sworn Drow Lolth-Sworn Drow, talking to Mol after having messed with one of her friends, threaten to tear her spine out (+1)
    • If confronting Mol about your stolen belongings, threaten threaten to rip her tail off (+1) (Available for all classes except Barbarian Barbarian)

Note: You do not have to pass the check to gain the approval

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

  • Choose to do nothing when Kagha is threatening Arabella (+1)
    • After resolving Arabella's fate, speak to Kagha and praise her for protecting her own (+1) (Drow Drow characters have unique version of conversation)
    • If Arabella has died, speak to Rath and blame the child (+1)
  • Swear to Nettie that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning (+1) (Clerics Clerics characters have unique lines here)
    • Attack her after she scratches any party member with a deadly briar (no need to kill her) (+1)
  • Playing as a Bard Bard, talk to the squirrels listening to Alfira and first hush them not to ruin the song, then choose to sing along with them (+1) (Requires Speak with Animals Speak with Animals)
    • Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it (+1)

Note: You do not have to pass the Dexterity check to gain the approval

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog[edit | edit source]

  • When find Demir and Johl arguing with Auntie Ethel, say that you aren't getting involved OR that this has nothing to do with you (+1) (either option, but both lead to Ethel killing the brothers on the spot)
  • If the brothers survive their conversation with Ethel, tell them they're on their own (+1)
    • OR, playing as a Ranger Ranger, Sorcerer Sorcerer, or Wizard Wizard, give your class-specific response, then tell them to trust a more experienced soul (+1)
  • Betray Astarion's identity to Gandrel in the first conversation where it is revealed that Gandrel is hunting him(+1)[note 2]
  • Drink from the well outside the Riverside Teahouse (+1)
  • Chasing after Auntie Ethel in her lair, speak to Lorin and ROAR at him (+1)
  • Intimidate Intimidate the Gnarled Door to let you in (+1) (Barbarians Barbarians and The Dark Urge The Dark Urge have unique replacement lines; the Barbarian Barbarian line does not grant approval, but The Dark Urge The Dark Urge line does)

Note: You do not have to pass the check to gain the approval

Forest, Owlbear Nest and Blighted Village[edit | edit source]

  • Tell Brynna and Andrick to avenge Edowin (+1)
    • OR Tell them you're a survivor of the crash (+1) (starts combat with both)
  • Choose to attack the Mother Owlbear (+1)
  • After killing the Mother Owlbear, kill the cub as well (+1)
  • Fail any of the checks to convince Shadowheart it's okay to loot the Selûnite chest (+1) (Barbarians Barbarians and Clerics Clerics of evil deities have unique checks)
    • OR, Playing as a Cleric Cleric of Selûne Selûne, rebuke Shadowheart for speaking ill of your goddess (+1) (Only available if you already know Shadowheart worships Shar Shar)
    • OR, if it is revealed during this conversation that Shadowheart worships Shar Shar, tell her you can't trust her (+5)

In the Blighted Village:

  • Gain entrance to the village by Intimidating Intimidating the goblin guard at the southern gate (+1) (Available for all classes except Barbarian Barbarian)

Note: You do not have to pass the check to gain the approval

  • In dialogue with Fezzerk, choose "Attack the goblins" (+1)

Note: Other dialogue choices that initiate combat will not grant approval

  • If Fezzerk is brought to low HP and tries to surrender, deliver the final blow (+1)

Note: Barbarians Barbarians must first pass a Wisdom Wisdom check to resist killing him

Goblin Camp[edit | edit source]

At the front gate:

  • Fling worg dung at Sentinel Olak (+1) (triggers a fight with gate guards if check is successful)

Note: Any approval at the front gate is unavailable if Sazza is with you, as it bypasses this conversation. You do not have to pass the Athletics Athletics check to gain the approval, and you may not want to in order to get the next approval too

  • If you failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards (+1) (also triggers fight)

In the outer camp:

Note: You do not have to pass any of the checks to gain the approval, but you must be interacting with the Dishevelled Chicken; no approval is available with the Owlbear Cub


Talking to Crusher:

  • When Crusher tells you to kiss his foot, tell him you'd sooner spit in his face, then double down on it when he questions you (+1)
  • If Crusher starts a fight, make him kiss your foot after defeating him (+1)
    • After defeating Crusher (or after having him kiss your foot), finish him (+1) (makes the whole camp hostile)

In the Shattered Sanctum:

  • When stopped by Warrior Trinzas when coming in through the main entrance, choose to attack her first (+1) (starts a fight with Sanctum guards)
    • OR, if you have already swept the festival area of goblins, tell her the ruckus was the sound of her friends dying (+1)

Note: Any approval from Trinzas is unavailable if Sazza is with you, as it bypasses this conversation

  • If it comes out when entering that Shadowheart is a follower of Shar Shar, say you didn't agree to join up with a Sharran, then tell her to leave (+5)
  • If Wyll is present when you interact with Priestess Gut in the throne room, nod to him (+1)
    • If Wyll is NOT present, tell her you'll spill her guts (+1) (Similar Paladin Paladin options will not grant approval)
    • If talking to Gut a second time in the throne room, say you're ready to kill her (+1) (Replacement Paladin Paladin line WILL grant approval in this conversation)
  • If you cleared out the Zhentarim Hideout, tell Roah Moonglow you killed her friends (+1)

Note: You must pass the passive History History check to realize she is Zhentarim in order to have this dialogue option

  • Choose any of the options to attack Dror Ragzlin EXCEPT for the below: (+1)
  • Promise Minthara to get information from the captive (+1) (Half-Orcs Half-Orcs have unique replacement line)
  • As a Drow Drow, tell Torturer Spike that you get results (+1) (Drow Drow cannot obtain any additional approval points in this conversation)
    • For any other race, ask to have a chance to torture Liam (+1) (The Dark Urge The Dark Urge has unique replacement lines for this and all below options in this conversation)
    • Then either crush Liam's groin OR burn his thigh (+1)
    • Next, either break his kneecap OR pull off his toenail (+1)

Note: Breaking the kneecap will only grant approval if you crushed his groin; pulling the toenail will grant approval regardless of the previous choice

  • Tell Brakkal (the Maglubiyet devotee in the cage) that the gods are fickle (+1) (Available to all classes except Cleric Cleric)
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say that your people build cities on the corpses of gods OR that you find Faerûn's gods tiresome (+1)
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Lolth-Sworn Drow Lolth-Sworn Drow, tell Sazza she should have seen a superior in you at once (+1)

Note: Sazza must be freed from the cage in Emerald Grove

Underdark and Grymforge[edit | edit source]

  • After defeating the duergar, refuse to help Glut usurp the circle OR say you'll kill it instead (+1) (either option brings equal approval and immediately starts fight with Glut)
  • In the Festering Cove, call BOOOAL a fake god and tell him you will kill him (+1)
  • Push Corsair Greymon off of the boat on your first voyage to Grymforge (+5)
  • Upon arriving to Grymforge, tell Morghal and Orgarth that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them (+1) (starts a fight with the duergar, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)

Dealing with Ward Magmar:

    • Ask him how to get a slave of your own (+1)
    • Playing as a Drow Drow or as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Magmar that he is squandering his slave (+1)
    • Try to take the elevator, then tell Magmar that saving Nere is a distraction (+1)
    • Tell him that Moonrise Towers hold the answers you need (+1)
    • After killing Magmar and Pistle, tell Skickpit to use the elevator to surface (+1) (further options to convince him won't bring more approval)
  • Looking at skeletal remains of Dark Justiciars, say "Better off dead" OR "Die in filth" (+1) (either option)
  • Convince Convince the Deep Rothé to attack the duergar (+1)
  • Provoke a fight against Elder Brithvar by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to Sergeant Thrinn about his conspiracy against Nere (+1)
    • After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly (+1)
  • After saving Nere, tell him to finish the slaves, OR choose to say nothing (+1) (either option)
    • Side with Brithvar when confronting Nere (+1)
  • If you killed the duergar (both rebels and Absolutists) before freeing Nere, plant a thought in the drow's mind about freeing the gnome slaves (+1)

The Risen Road and Zhentarim Hideout[edit | edit source]

  • Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her and recruit Karlach (+2)
  • At the tollhouse, agree to hunt the monster (i.e. Karlach) for Anders (+1)
    • Tell the trader Cyrel that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns (+1) (starts the fight with the whole group)
    • Talking to Anders with Karlach in your party, say you believe her and not him (+1)
  • Tell Rugan that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him (+1)
  • Save Rugan, then convince convince him to surrender the cargo OR provoke a fight with him (+1)
    • If you fail the Intimidation Intimidation check, say you can harm him no less worse than gnolls would have (+1) (makes him hostile)

In the Zhentarim Hideout:

  • Successfully Intimidate Intimidate the guard Salazon to let you go through the hatch to the hideout (+1)
  • Purchasing Oskar Fevras, intimidate intimidate or persuade persuade Brem to lower the price (+1)
    • OR Make him let Oskar go for free, using any check-based option (+1)
    • After purchasing the artist, speak to the him and call him a slave twice (+1)

Mountain Pass, Rosymorn Monastery Trail and Crèche Y'llek [note 3][edit | edit source]

  • Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Ellyka that githyanki patrol means nothing to you (+1)
    • OR, Being disguised disguised as a githyanki, tell her you're actually not OR that she is safe (+1) (either option)

Upon entering the Crèche:[note 3]

  • Let Lae'zel speak to Gish Far'aag for the group (+1)
  • If entering through the back entrance and the Mountain Pass encounter ended peacefully, tell G'r'ath that "Captain" Voss won't be happy if you're killed (+2)
    • OR, if playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say you have Kith'rak Voss's weapon (+1) (the above, higher approval option is unavilable to Githyanki Githyanki)
    • OR say you're infected, then say you have Voss's weapon (+1) (this option is available whether the Mountain Pass encounter ended peacefully or not, as long as it did take place)
    • OR, if you defeated the githyanki patrol at the Mountain Pass, lie lie that you're working for Voss (+1)

Note: None of the back entrance approval gains are available if the Mountain Pass encounter was skipped

At the Infirmary:

  • Let Lae'zel speak for the group when talking to Ghustil Stornugoss (+1)
  • Approach the zaith'isk (+5)
    • Demand to use the zaith'isk first, convincing the githyanki by any means (+8)
    • Step away from the zaith'isk, then interact with it again (+5) (only grants approval if Stornugoss is alive)
    • Endure three phases of zaith'isk purification by any means (+1) (each phase, up to +3 total)
  • Let Lae'zel use the zaith'isk (+10), and then either:
    • Convince her that the device kills instead of curing (+1)

Note: To do this, succeed a passive DC 14 Perception check, then succeed a DC 30 Wisdom check, DC 30 Persuasion check or DC 30 History check (the latter for Githyanki Githyanki only)

    • Let her proceed to the second phase (+1), then stop the purification (+1)

Note: To do this, succeed a DC 21 Wisdom check, and then DC 21 Persuasion check or DC 30 Deception check

    • Let her proceed to the third phase (+1) and endure it (+1)

Note: Letting Lae'zel to go through the whole "purification" process will permanently lower by 2 points her Intelligence Intelligence, then Wisdom Wisdom and Constitution Constitution each, consequently

In the Classroom:

  • Offer to fight Youth Varrl when Sa'varsh Kethk asks for a challenger (+1) (The Dark Urge The Dark Urge has a similar, replacement line, but it does not grant approval)
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Kethk that he should kill Varrl himself if the youth won't fight (+1)
  • Once fighting Varrl, kill him (+1) (The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters have two unique lines here, both granting approval)
  • After saving him from his teacher, use any skill-based option to convince Varrl to give you his book about Orpheus (+5) (Githyanki Githyanki characters have unique line here)

Note: If you fight Varrl and leave him knocked out, dialogue treats him has unconscious indefinitely, even if he is shown sitting up after a Long Rest, therefore, these points cannot be gained

At the Hatchery:

  • Successfully persuade persuade Varsh Ko'kuu to let you take the Githyanki Egg, then tell him:
    • That you'll take it to a better crèche OR That you'll raise it yourself (+1) (either option)
    • OR Use unique race-based option for a Githyanki Githyanki (+1)

In Captain's Quarters and Inquisitor's Chamber

Note: This line can only be reached by asking what you'll get in return, which gives a disapproval point that balances the gain out

  • Show W'wargaz the artefact (+3)
    • OR Refuse to hand over the artefact and convince Lae'zel to trust you (Requires DC 21 Persuasion check) (+3)
    • OR Remind Lae'zel of the zaith'isk (if you've learned the truth about it while using) (+3)

Note: You can still produce the artifact after taking either of these options to gain a total of (+6)

  • Kneel before Vlaakith's projection (+3) (Githyanki Githyanki characters have unique line here. The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters have unique lines available only if Lae'zel is not present)
  • If Lae'zel is not present, tell Vlaakith you're a friend who brought the artefact to her (+1) (Available to all races but Githyanki Githyanki)
    • Further in this version of the scene, rat Shadowheart out that it was she who stole the artefact (+1)

Note: The line is available only if Shadowheart is in the party and leads to an immediate Game Over

  • Accept Vlaakith's demands to kill the person inside the artefact without questioning her divinity (+10) (Githyanki Githyanki and Shadowheart origin have unique lines here, but the Githyanki Githyanki response does not give approval in the version of this scene where Lae'zel is present)
    • OR question why a god can't handle this herself, then say you spoke too hastily (+10)

Note: Lae'zel can still gain approval in the version of the scene where she is not present by moving close enough to the scene after it has already begun


Astral Plane[note 4][edit | edit source]

  • Open your mind to Lae'zel after meeting with the Dream Guardian (+3)
    • OR persuade persuade her that W'wargaz is going to kill them all (+1)

Campsite and Conversations[edit | edit source]

Raphael's deal

  • When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, choose the lines:
    • "I need to think this over" (+1)
    • OR "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil" (+1) (Wyll origin has a unique replacement line)
    • OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" (+1)

Camp interactions:

  • After Lae'zel describes the ceremorphosis process to you, say that you will find the cure (+3) (Unique lines for Elf Elf and Dragonborn Dragonborn)
  • After finding out Halsin is missing from the Emerald Grove, ask her whether she's sure the crèche is the only way for a cure, then tell her that their information is valuable (+3)
  • In the conversation that takes place after your first use of Illithid Persuasion Illithid Persuasion, say that illithid powers to manipulate others can't be trusted even if they're useful (+1) (each origin character has a unique line)
  • Before the first visit of the Dream Guardian, when Lae'zel intends to kill everyone before they turn into mind flayers, talk her out of it (+5)
    • OR Ask her to give you the knife to end her first, then say you all still have time (+5)
  • After the first visit of the Dream Guardian, tell her that it should be ignored at all costs Laezel approves +1
    • After the second Dream Guardian's visit, say you distrust the visitor, too Laezel approves +1

Discussing githyanki customs after visiting the crèche:

  • After visiting the classroom, ask Lae'zel if all gith instructors are so brutal, then praise Lae'zel for killing her own classmates (+3) (Available to all races but Githyanki Githyanki)
  • After visiting the hatchery, comment on how there was only a single egg (+3) (Githyanki Githyanki have unique replacement line)

After visiting the Astral Prism in the crèche:

  • Ask Lae'zel if her show of faith will be enough (+3)
  • If Lae'zel was not present when visiting the Astral Prism, tell her Vlaakith has turned against her, then tell her about meeting the Dream Guardian (+3)

Note: There is an option to immediately tell her about the Dream Guardian, but only the option deeper into the conversation grnts approval

  • When filling Lae'zel in on what the Dream Guardian said, tell her you don't trust the Dream Guardian (+3)
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say you reject this abomination (+3)

If you destroyed the crèche with the Lathander’s Lance:

  • Speaking to Lae'zel afterwards (automated dialogue), say you should have been more careful (+1)
    • OR Say you feel sorry for destruction of the crèche (or ashamed, if playing as a Githyanki Githyanki) (+3)

Other companions and camp followers

  • Resurrect a companion with Withers's help (+1) (Works only the first time you do it)
  • At the very first night in the camp, snap at Shadowheart, saying, "Don't question me" (+1)
  • When Astarion tries to bite you, stake him. In the morning, tell others that he was a threat to all (+1)
  • Playing as Astarion origin, confess that you are a vampire and succeed a Charisma Charisma check (+1)

Note: The approval is technically gained regardless of whether or not the check is passed, but failing gives an additional (-1), balancing it out. If your approval is between 0 and 20, no check is required

  • Whenever in Act One Lae'zel finds out you're a vampire, promise her to have no "githyanki meals" (+3)
  • If Wyll was recruited before Karlach but was not present when she was recruited, he confronts her at the camp the next long rest. Use any line to convince him to spare Karlach (+2) (any option that avoids combat; instigating a fight does not grant approval in this version of the scene)
    • If Wyll confronts Karlach at the camp (not being recruited yet), use any line to convince him to spare Karlach (+1)
    • OR Instigate fight with Wyll (+1) (either option, but only in this version of the scene)
  • Tell Mizora she's not leaving your camp alive during her first appearance there (+1)
    • OR, if you didn't kill her, tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach (+1)
    • OR, Playing as Karlach origin, ask Mizora why doesn't she f*ck off (+1)
  • If you did not save Shadowheart on the Nautiloid, fail the roll to convince her to join the party OR choose to leave without recruiting the cleric (+1) (either option)
  • When Shadowheart comes to the camp all not herself, choose to attack her (+10)
  • OR, persuade persuade her to have a rest at the camp. On the next morning, say you were mistaken to keep her around (+5)

Note: This scene occurs only if you have missed all opportunities to recruit the cleric at the beginning of the game

  • If it comes out in camp that Shadowheart is a follower of Shar Shar, say you didn't agree to join up with a Sharran, then tell her to leave (+5)
    • Playing as a Cleric Cleric of Selûne Selûne, call Shar Shar an abomination before telling Shadowheart to leave (+5) (can be added to previous points)
  • After Shadowheart has been revealed to be a follower of Shar Shar, ask her to explain tenets of her faith to you, then say it sounds evil (+1)
  • When Lae'zel and Shadowheart have an argument over the Mysterious Artefact:
    • If Lae'zel attacks Shadowheart sneakily at night, choose to do nothing (+10) (Shadowheart dies)
    • If Shadowheart attacks sneakily at night, choose to attack Shadowheart (+10)
    • OR persuade persuade her to stop (+10)
    • OR, if that check is failed, side with Lae'zel (+10)
  • Come back to camp after successfully raiding the Emerald Grove with goblins Laezel approves +5

Romance

  • Accept her offer to have sex in the future (+5)
    • Have sex with her when she visits you at night (+3)
  • Convince her to have sex for the second time (+3)

Companion quest[edit | edit source]

Note: You can still choose this approach after telling Zorru to bow or glaring at him to maximize approval

    • OR don't let Lae'zel question him and ask him yourself where he saw the githyanki (+5)
    • OR tell him to tell you where he saw the githyanki (+5) (Available to all characters except The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, who can say either the same thing or a unique similar line, but neither grant approval)
  • Afterwards, praise her interrogation technique (+5) (Shadowheart origin and Githyanki Githyanki characters have unique replacement lines)
  • At the Mountain Pass, talking to Voss and the githyanki patrol, let Lae'zel speak for the party (+10)
    • Succeed the passive Deception Deception check to resolve the encounter peacefully (+1)
  • After the githyanki patrol departs, persuade persuade her to calm down (+3)

After the events in the Crèche:

  • After being proclaimed as a traitor by W'wargaz, praise her for her show of faith to Vlaakith still (+3)
  • Be visited by Kith'rak Voss at camp to discuss the Mysterious Artefact (+10)
    • Speaking with Lae'zel afterward if you have killed Voss, repeat her victorious chant, ("Zai, zai!") (+3) (Bards Bards have unique replacement line)

Orpheus, Prince of the Comet:

  • If you find Part One in the Arcane Tower without Lae'zel present, have her read it to you later (+3)

Note: Finding it with Lae'zel present initiates a different scene that does not grant approval

  • Have Lae'zel read Part Two (the one carried by Varrl) to you (+3)

Act Two[edit | edit source]

Locations[edit | edit source]

Ruined Battlefield[edit | edit source]

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Rosymorn Monastery Trail:

  • Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins (+1) (requires sequentive Persuasion Persuasion check and then Persuasion Persuasion or Intimidation Intimidation check)
  • When Kar'niss the drider comes to take the convoy to Moonrise Towers, choose to attack it (straightaway or after speaking with it) (+1)

When dealing with He Who Was:

  • Agree to find Madeline's Ledger for him (+1)
  • Order Madeline to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did (+1) (Evil Cleric Cleric characters have unique line here)
    • Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry (+1) (either option)
    • Finally succeed a Persuasion Persuasion roll to keep her going (+1)

Elsewhere:


Last Light Inn[edit | edit source]

  • Speaking to Jaheira inside the inn, refuse to drink spiked wine (+1)

Dealing with Isobel and Marcus:

  • If Marcus vouched for you at the entrance (in this case he will wait in Isobel's room):
    • Tell him that his mission ends here OR Choose to attack him (+1) (either option; the first continues the scene and allows you to get additional approval from the next entry, the second initiates combat immediately)
    • After talking with Marcus, warn Isobel, revealing him as a True Soul (+1)
  • Regardless of who vouched for you at the entrance, once Marcus reveals himself as a True Soul (or you have revealed him), explain to Isobel that he is trying to kidnap her (+1)
  • After the combat and subsequent scene with Isobel and Jaheira, if playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the Urge, and finally choose any line to explain your behavior (+1) (available only if you haven't threatened her)
  • Talking to Ide, Mattis, and Umi after the combat, tell them Mol's probably dead already (+1)

Talking to Counsellor Florrick:

  • Ask whether the Flaming Fist are just going to stay around (+1)
    • If Wyll is in the party, tell Florrick it's your business what had happened to him (+1)
    • OR, Playing as Wyll origin, say it was a devil deal that has gone terribly wrong (+1)

Talking to His Majesty:

Speaking to Cerys:

  • When she tell you about their misfortunes, conclude that she abandoned others (+1) (use basic line or unique for Barbarian Barbarian, Fighter Fighter, Monk Monk or Paladin Paladin (except Oathbreaker Oathbreaker))
  • Ask her what they are doing here, then tell her not to lose hope to see others alive (+1) (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
    • OR Say she did the right mess of things. (+1)

Talking to Alfira:

  • After Marcus's assault, when she asks whether they cannot trust anyone, tell her to stop whining (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Half-Orc Half-Orc, tell her to use her anger (+1)
  • Ask her about others, and then say that it was a cowardly move (+1)
  • When Alfira asks you how do you keep going, answer:
    • That you take one step at a time, OR That danger is your life, OR That you don't complain (+1) (either option)
    • OR Use a class-based line for a Bard Bard, a Fighter Fighter, a Druid Druid, a Ranger Ranger, or a Rogue Rogue (+1) (either option)
    • OR Use a race-based line for a Drow Drow, a Deep Gnome Deep Gnome or a Duergar Duergar (+1) (either option)
  • Promise Alfira you will find the surviving tieflings at Moonrise Towers (+1) (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • After rescuing the tieflings, talk to Alfira. When she asks how did you do it, answer that you were being a hero (+1)
    • Take the reward from Alfira for rescuing the tieflings (+1)

Note: Works if Lakrissa died. If she survived, talking to any of them starts the same cutscene, but the last two options do not gain approval

Speaking with Bex and Danis:

  • Before trying to save captured refugees:
    • Promise Bex to find Danis, using any of two basic options, or Paladin Paladin or Cleric Cleric lines (+1) (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
    • OR Tell her that Danis is now goblin chow toy OR that they've probably killed and eaten him (+1) (either option)
  • If Danis died while saving attempt, tell Bex that he is better off dead than abandoned in Moonrise (+1)
  • If Danis survived and reunited with Bex:
    • Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR Mention that it is all thanks to you (+1)
    • When Bex asks why you helped, answer that you did it because they were in trouble (+1) (Cleric Cleric characters have unique line here)

Dealing with Rolan, Cal and Lia:

  • Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to save captured refugees:
    • Tell him that his siblings are better off dead than in cult's hands (+1)
    • OR Tell him to stop whining and do something about it (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Sorcerer Sorcerer, use a class-based line (+1)
  • If you have already saved him from the Shadows, say you're absolutely going to gloat (+1)
  • If either Cal or Lia (or both) died while rescue attempt:
    • Tell Rolan that you wanted to save everyone, but couldn't (+1)
    • OR Garble their names and say you don't know them (+1)
  • If both siblings survived:
    • After they thank you, ask Rolan whether he has something to add (+1)
    • OR Ask who is going to pay you (+1)
  • If Rolan died in battle with Shadows, tell either Cal or Lia that he died as he lived - stupidly (+1)

Talking to Ide after drunken Rolan has snapped on her:

  • Say you're sorry, and then add that he is more immature than she is (+1)
  • OR Call Rolan a grump, and when Ide complains he called her a "ragged little devil", tell her next time call him one back (+1)
  • When Ide shows you the book she means to keep for Rolan, convince her to give it to you, using Intimidation Intimidation or Persuasion Persuasion (+1) (either option)

Elsewhere in the inn:

  • When Manip Vidor says you are meant to be heading towards Moonrise, answer "doing your job, you mean" (+1)

Reithwin Town[edit | edit source]

At the Reithwin Tollhouse:

  • Talking to Gerringothe Thorm, attack her straightaway, or choose to answer "I bring death", or say "This ends now" after giving her several coins (+1) (starts a fight with the tollmaster and her minions)
    • OR Convince Gerringothe Thorm to end herself by any available option (+1)

Note: Requires sequentive DC 18 and then DC 21 rolls on various skills, dialogue lines include class-based options

In the House of Healing:

  • Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other (+1)
    • Then persuade persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself (+1)
  • OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing (+2) (comes one point by another subsequently)
  • OR Choose to attack him at any stage of the dialogue (+1)

At The Waning Moon:

  • Safely drink with Thisobald Thorm (rolling Constitution Constitution, either general or class-based lines) (+1)(gains approval after first and second rounds)
    • OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand) (+1) (gains approval only in the first round)
    • Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through Performance Performance roll) (+1) (gains approval each time)

Note: If Performance Performance roll failed, successful subsequent Deception Deception roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless

    • By any means make Thisobald Thorm drink his "elixir" three times in a row, thus leading him to burst (+1)
  • OR Refuse to drink with the brewer (+1)
    • OR, After the second tankard, refuse to tell him more stories (+1)
    • OR Choose to attack the creature (through the dialogue options) (+1)

Note: Any attempt to refuse Thisobald makes him and his zombie patrons hostile


Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]

After witnessing Ketheric's trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):

Talking to Disciple Z'rell:

  • If you killed the goblins, distract Z'rell with thoughts of your dalliance with Lae'zel (+1)

Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the gith warrior

  • If you spared the goblins, fail the Deception Deception roll to explain it and then say you will free the rest of the prisoners (+1)
  • If you have already helped Balthazar to retrieve Nightsong, refuse to kidnap Isobel (+1)
    • OR Say you have yet to kill Z'rell and other vermin at the Moonrise (+1)

At the Moonrise Towers Prison:

  • When approaching Minthara being tortured:
    • Say you expected to see her dismembered (+1)
    • OR Tell Jasin and Sumera that you're going to break them (+1) (starts a fight with the questioners, with Minthara taking your side)
  • After the fight, escort Minthara out of Moonrise Towers and tell her where to find your camp (+1)
  • Speaking to the Warden for the first time, tell her that her face is bland, too (+1)
  • convince convince her of being Balthazar's closest confidante, and then:
    • Try to bribe her, and when she takes the money and does nothing, say that you should have see it coming (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue, say it was so well-played that you are not even mad (+1)
    • OR Refuse to bribe her (+1)
  • Promise Lia or Lakrissa to help the tieflings escape (+1) (either option; convincing Lakrissa requires a Persuasion Persuasion or an Intimidation Intimidation roll)
    • OR Refuse to help any of them (+1) (either option)
  • Tell Wulbren that Barcus Wroot sent you, OR Use any of check-based options (+1)
    • If the party found themselves in a cell, accept Wulbren's offer to break out together (+1)
  • Provide Wulbren with any tool capable of destroying a wall (+1)
  • When Wulbren, once freed, takes the boat and sails off without the party:

Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:

  • While entering the Moonrise for the first time, tell Zealot Malik that you are here to take his head (+1)
  • Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus (+1)
  • Convince Astarion to bite Araj Oblodra OR Order him directly to do it (+1) (either option)

Final fight at the Moonrise:

Note: This line require first DC 21 Intimidation check or DC 18 Persuasion check and any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a DC 10 Persuasion check if you have found and read Melodia's Letter to Ketheric

Gauntlet of Shar[edit | edit source]

Dealing with Yurgir and his retinue:

  • Speaking to the orthon initially, choose to attack him straightaway (+1)

Note: A Bard Bard and a Warlock Warlock do not need the Insight Insight check

Near Pedestal of Reckoning:

  • When Shadowheart speaks of her need to go through the Shar's trials:
    • Answer that this is a distraction OR That you are actually here to gain Ketheric's trust (+1) (either option)
    • OR Agree to help her if you can (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Cleric Cleric of Selûne Selûne, say you have no intention of letting her prove her fanaticism (+1)


Dealing with Balthazar in his outpost:

  • Speaking to Balthazar through Reconstituted Duellist, tell it to leave, using basic line or class-based line for a Rogue Rogue (+1) (either option)
    • OR, Playing as Shadowheart origin, say you belong in this place far more than some bone pile (+1)
  • Agree to clear the way for the necromancer, and then persuade persuade him to assign Flesh to your help (+1)
    • Having Mother Dearest in your inventory, ask Balthazar what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her (+1) (Makes Balthazar and his minions hostile; gives approval even if Lae'zel is not in the party)

In the Shadowfell:

  • Before the Verge of Shadows, tell Shadowheart you don't care about the Spear of Night, then confirm it (+1) (Shadowheart turns hostile to the party)
    • OR Choose to attack Shadowheart (+1)
  • If you have the spear, tell Shadowheart to find a new purpose for herself, then provoke a fight with her (+1)
  • If you have defeated Balthazar:
  • If Balthazar is present and not hostile to the party:
    • Tell him to leave, or he is a dead man (+1)
    • OR, PLaying as a Good or Neutral Cleric Cleric, tell Balthazar you're going to free Nightsong OR Choose to attack him (+1) (either option)


Mind Flayer Colony[edit | edit source]

In the Necrotic Laboratory:

At the Morgue:

  • Speaking to Chop, find out what he does to people, then ask why you shouldn't send him to join his victims (+1)
    • If Us survived the Nautiloid and is kept in the cage, free it. When Chop objects, order him to stand aside or die (+1)
  • If you killed Us, tell Chop that you will send him to join it (+1)

In the Tadpoling Centre, choose to purge the pods with captives (+5)

After the final fight with Apostle of Myrkul[edit | edit source]

Speaking to Minthara:

  • When Minthara tells you she is going to kill Orin and seize the cult leadership, say eradicating the Elder Brain may be wiser (+1)
  • OR Declare you will be the saviours of Baldur's Gate, then say her vision of future is shaped by violence (+1)
  • OR Say that her idea is madness, and you need to eradicate the cult and the brain (+1)
  • When Minthara enquires about one more thing to explain...
  • ... and asks why you slayed the tieflings in the Emerald Grove (available if you did):
    • Say you did it to earn her trust OR that you wanted to watch them suffer (+1) (either option)
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, say you enjoy killing (+1)
  • ... and asks why you have come to Moonrise:
    • Answer you wanted to learn more about the tadpole (+1)
    • OR Say you wanted revenge (+1)

Talking to Aylin, if you let Balthazar take her from Shadowfell:

  • If Isobel survived, tell them you must apologize to Aylin (+1)
  • If Isobel died, tell Aylin your betrayal was a strategic move (+1)

Speaking to Cerys:

  • Tell her you're glad they are safe, and say they are better off without Zevlor (+1)
  • Say you couldn't have done it without Jaheira's help (+1)
    • Then say "Good riddance" (i.e. to Zevlor) (+1)
  • Tell her the Nightsong is the real hero (+1)
  • Say people get paid for doing jobs (+1) (Rogue Rogue characters have unique line here)
    • When she answers that she has no money, say you were joking (+1)

Talking to Ide, Umi and Mattis:

  • Tell any of them about Mol's eyepatch you have found down in the colony, and then:
    • Tell Ide that her friend is dead anyway (+1)
    • OR Tell Mattis that death happens, and that's it (+1)

Speaking to others:

  • Playing as a Bard Bard, decline Alfira's proposal to play for the tiefling kids (+1)
  • Ask Art Cullagh whether the curse is everything he bothers about (+1)


Campsite and Conversations[edit | edit source]

Other companions and camp followers [note 4]

  • Tell Arabella that her parents are dead (+1) (Bard Bard, Monk Monk, Cleric Cleric (basic) and Cleric Cleric of Kelemvor Kelemvor characters have unique line here)
    • OR, Playing as Evil Cleric Cleric, say that being an orphan makes her much more interesting (+1)
  • Playing as Astarion origin, when Lae'zel accuses you of vampirism, confess it and promise her you'll keep your fangs away from her and all other companions (+3)

Note: This dialogue will be available if you haven't revealed your nature to anyone throughout Act One

  • The first time you speak with Aylin at camp, stay back, ready to defend yourself (+1)

Romance

  • When Lae'zel challenges you to a duel due to her feelings for her, win the duel, then pull her to the ground (+3) [note 5]
    • OR, regardless of whether you win or lose, tell her she's gone soft, then have sex with her (+3)
  • A few long rests after the second romance scene, tell Lae'zel to show you no mercy in the bed (+3)
    • OR Ask her for a tender touch (+3)
  • First time asking for a kiss, say you respect her wish to not displaying your flesh-bond (+3)

Companion quest[edit | edit source]

Note: Finding it with Lae'zel present initiates a different scene that does not grant approval

Act Three[edit | edit source]

Locations[edit | edit source]

Rivington[edit | edit source]

Talking to Yenna:

  • Offer her help:
    • Give some coin OR some food (+1) (either option, giving food available for all characters except Druid Druid)
    • OR Suggest to find a guard for her (+1) (available for all characters except Cleric Cleric)
    • OR Use class-based lines for a a Cleric Cleric, a Druid Druid or a Ranger Ranger (+1) (either option)

Note: For Ranger Ranger characters, offering Yenna either food or coin after using class-based line brings (+1) more points

  • OR Be rude to the girl:
    • Ask where did she last see her mother, then say her mum is probably dead (+1)
    • Tell Yenna to get lost (+1)


Circus of the Last Days
At the entrance:

  • Convince Klaus to let you in, using Persuasion Persuasion, Intimidation Intimidation, Deception Deception or any class-based option except pretending to be a friend of Gortash's (+1)
    • OR, Playing as an Archfey Warlock Archfey Warlock, first say that you never pass up a faerie mischief (+1)
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, say you used to be a murderer (+1)
  • Tell Zara the mummy you don't understand her, and then mime her grunting (+1)

Dealing with Akabi the djinni:

  • Tell him that he is VERY LOUD (+1)
  • Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel (+1)
    • OR Provoke him to transform you (+1)
  • After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR Promise he will pay for it (+1) (either option)

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

  • First question: ★ "To ascend" (+2) (if she remained loyal to Vlaakith) OR ★ "To find the truth about Orpheus" (+1)(if she denied Vlaakith)
  • Second question: ★ "Spilling cousins' blood" (+1), OR ★ "Tearing the limbs"(+2), OR "Our night" (+2) (the latter gives approval only if you're romancing her)
  • Third question: ★ "Kith'rak on a dragon" (+2) (if she remained loyal to Vlaakith), OR ★ "Liberator of her people" (+1) (if she denied Vlaakith), OR ★ "Monster of legend" (+1)

Note: The ★ sign here marks the answers considered correct for the purposes of the test

  • Talking to Boney the mephit, discuss his wife Stoney and use any line to answer (+1) (either option, including unique for Druid Druid characters)

Dealing with Popper the kobold trader:

Note: Class-based Deception Deception lines for Wizard Wizard, Warlock Warlock or Sorcerer Sorcerer do not give approval [Needs Verification]

  • Playing as a Paladin Paladin or a Cleric Cleric, tell him that graverobbing is a profane act (+1)

Dealing with caged beasts:

  • Using Speak with Animals Speak with Animals, tell Shadow-Whiskers to murder whoever she wants (+1)
  • Give Crimson some meat OR Promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory) (+1) (either option)
    • After defeating false Dribbles, talk to Crimson again and scold the circus staff for starving him OR Propose to open his cage up (+1) (either option)
    • OR, Say you'd have killed him before he hurts anyone else (+1)

Watching Dribbles's show:

  • Say "What a corny joke." (+1)
  • Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, except Lae'zel herself and Shadowheart (+1)
    • Then insist on your choice and cheer them (+1) (including unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)

Note: If you volunteer Shadowheart to the stage, you'll get (+2)  instead of  [+1]  each time

  • OR Choose to cross your arms and glare (+1)
  • OR Just answer "No." (+1)
  • If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, except "something about my brain" and unique line for The Dark Urge The Dark Urge (+1)

Talking to Lucretious:

  • After defeating false Dribbles, tell her that killing clowns is a rare treat (+1)
  • When Lucretious asks you to find real Dribbles, answer that you are expensive (+1)
    • Then say that Dribbles is probably dead now (+1)
  • When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, say it was pleasure to meet her (+1)


Open Hand Temple

  • Tell Yannis she should worry more about the temple's safety than about Brilgor (+1)
    • OR Ask her why Brilgor is a convenient target, and then advise to stick to being a place of worship instead of helping refugees (+1)
  • Tell Brother Bill and Brother Clements that if Father Lorgan had been pickier, he might still be alive (+1)
  • Refuse to bear the madness curse instilled by Monk Manifestation (+1) (starts a fight with crypt corpses)


Sword Coast Couriers


In the smugglers' cave

  • After defeating Caïros and his thugs, if Farlin survived, ask her about the Stone Lord and say you're ruthless, too, OR Say that you don't play nice (+1) (either option)
    • OR Continue asking about, and after Farlin says Stone Lord is trouble, answer that so are you, too (+1)


Elsewhere in Rivington

  • Agree to chase refugees out from Arfur's Mansion for half-price, and punch Zenovia Dawg when she tries to extort full sum from you (+1) (requires failing Persuasion Persuasion roll against her first)
  • In the Abandoned Windmill basement, attack the newborn mind flayer (+1) (This option works regardless you wake it first or not)
    • OR, Playing as a Barbarian Barbarian, yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" (+1)


Dealing with Orin's guises

  • If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation (+1)
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, say that you have already done it (+1)

Note: Available if you have killed either Isobel or your companion in Act Two on demand of your butler

  • If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that both sides need a lesson (+1)

Note: This line belongs to the Custom origin (Tav). Other Origins have unique lines each

  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, propose to kill and kill again (+1)


Wyrm's Crossing[edit | edit source]

  • At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher and prepare to fight (+1)
  • Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo (+1)
  • At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, choose the line "Correct. But nobody likes Naaber" (+1)
    • When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again (+1)
    • When he asks if he could be a fighter, say he should be less talking, more fighting (+1)

Note: It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to these lines

In Fraygo's Flophouse:

  • Tell Adventurer Drim that the word "adventurer" means nothing anymore (+1)
  • Playing as Astarion origin, drag Pale Petras under the sun and continue to hold him in the flow of light (+1)

At Sharess' Caress:

  • Sign the contract with Raphael (+10)
  • When trying to hire both Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith, after Lae'zel objects, say you could not have said it better (+1) (This option appears only if you're partnered with the gith)
  • After defeating a mind flayer in the Nymph's Grotto, tell Naoise Nallinto that her arousal towards the creature is disgusting (+1) (requires a successful passive Insight Insight check)


Wyrm's Rock Fortress[edit | edit source]

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

  • Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you (+1)
    • OR, If failed to convince, attack her (+1)

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, find out that he needs gold, and then:

  • Tell him to get a grip (+1)
    • OR Intimidate Intimidate OR blackmail him into giving you his stash (+1) (either option)
    • OR Fail the Intimidation Intimidation check (+1) (makes him hostile)
    • OR Attack Reynash straightaway (+1)

Speaking to Manip Bakshi afterwards:

  • Successfully use Detect Thoughts Detect Thoughts on him and pretend to be a new recruit (+1)
  • Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing (+1)
    • Then ask whether it is Fists' job to catch criminals (+1)
    • OR Ask a reward for turning Reynash in (+1)
    • OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out) (+1)
  • Attack Bakshi straightaway or after speaking with him (+1)

In the Audience Hall:

Note: This dialogue appears only if Karlach is not in the party

  • Agree to become allies with Gortash and slay Orin (+1)
    • OR Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision (+1)
  • Agree to witness the ceremony of Gortash's ordaining, saying "All right" OR "Let's get over" (+1) (either option)
  • After killing Orin, speak to Gortash and surrender two your Netherstones to him, then fight when he attacks afterwards (+1)
  • After killing Gortash, speak with any Steel Watcher (now controlled by the Netherbrain) and tell them your intention is to destroy them (+1)

Talking to Duke Ravengard after the coronation:

  • Ask him whether the "new dawn" is what they call tyranny now (+1)
    • OR Tell the Duke that Florrick sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover counsellor's location, and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant (+1)

Note: Choosing this option starts the time-sensitive quest Free Counsellor Florrick

  • OR Ask Ravengard whether he knows that he is infected (+1)

In the Wyrm's Rock Prison:

  • After escorting Counsellor Florrick out, tell her she's proven to be a vital ally (+1)
  • Ask Ask Marvin the Unusual Skull to speak plainly (+1)
    • Solve the first riddle (+1)
    • Solve the second riddle (+1)

Note: These options are available only if you were arrested, not if you entered the prison by any other means

In The Wyrmway:

  • After defeating Ansur, call the Emperor "definitely sick" (+1)
    • OR Tell the Emperor that it "could do the honorable thing and let him kill you" (+1)


Lower City[edit | edit source]

Basilisk Gate Barracks

  • Ask Fist Murphy why is he standing on one leg, and then:
    • Outrage at him for stealing from people he is supposed to protect (+1)
    • OR Pretend to push him off his balance (+1)
    • OR Use a race-based line for a Half-Orc Half-Orc or a Drow Drow, or unique line for a Monk Monk (+1) (either option)

Note: For Baldurian characters, the initial line will run about "Blaze Portyr's infamous punishments"

  • Playing as a Fighter Fighter, talk to Gauntlet Thunder about proper punishment for two soldiers who screwed up, and say that you'd do exactly what she is doing (+1)
    • OR Advise her to double their shifts and dock their pay (+1)
  • At the gallows, ask Fist 'Edge' Arensen why doesn't he wait with threats until you commit a crime (+1)
    • OR Say a big guy like him makes an easy target (+1)
  • Ask Thrastle Muria whether everyone in her neighbourhood is as friendly as she is (+1)
    • OR Say that you are no builder but still are handy with a hammer (+1)

Speaking to Liara Portyr and Lora Bergauz:

  • Tell Lora to calm down and let Liara alone, then call Liara a typical Fist who never listens (+1)
    • OR Tell Lora it wasn't very responsible to take a kid to a tavern (+1)
    • OR Propose to help Lora find her daughter for a certain price (+1)
  • If you already know that Vanra died, tell this to Lora, then say you did your best (+1)
    • OR Say that Vanra is dead, no matter Lora believes you or not (+1)


The Blushing Mermaid

Talking to Bosun Gannet:

  • When he instructs you about the tavern rules, ask what to do if you want to use the latrine (+1)
  • Ask Gannet about the missing kid, and then:
    • Say you didn't think a tough guy would be scared of a little knife (+1)
    • Tell him you'd love to see him try to kick you out (+1)
  • After dealing with the hag, if real Captain Grisly died, tell Gannet you are sorry for not saving her (+1)

Talking to the hag masking as Captain Grisly:

  • Inquire her about Vanra, and then ask how do you know she's not lying (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue or a Fighter Fighter, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble (+1)
  • When looking for a decision, suggest to pay Lora off (+1)
    • OR Say you want to get to the bottom to the story of a missing child (+1)
    • OR Use unique lines for a Half-Orc Half-Orc or a Vengeance Paladin Vengeance Paladin (+1) (either option)
    • OR, Playing as a The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, mention that killing Lora sounds like the best way (+1)
  • Agree to take money from the hag for killing Lora (+1)
    • OR Refuse to do the dirty work for her (+1) (Devotion Paladin Devotion Paladin characters have unique line here)
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue, agree to do it if she doubles the price (+1)
  • Agree to kill Lora for disguised hag, but then return and tell the hag you've changed your mind and she should surrender Vanra (+1)
  • If Auntie Ethel reveals herself and confesses that she actually ate Vanra before you've killed Lora, tell her that's so evil at the second dialogue choice (+1)
  • At the next dialogue choice, tell her to surrender the child immediately (+1)
    • OR Say you'll leave now (+1)
  • If you have already killed Lora, tell Ethel to thank you OR Say you don't like being used (+1) (either option)
  • When Ethel offers to become an ally in your crusade, agree to have a deal (+1) (Unique line for Oathbreaker Paladin Oathbreaker Paladin)
    • OR decline her deal (+1)
    • OR threaten to kill her (+1) (Paladins Paladins and Warlocks Warlocks have unique replacement lines)
  • If using Hag's Bane on Auntie Ethel to force her to vomit Vanra, tell her to cough the child up (+1)
  • If Auntie Ethel is knocked unconscious in combat, cut Vanra out of her (+1)
  • After saving Vanra, tell her she's safe now (+1)
    • OR tell her to stop mumbling (+1)

Speaking to Svend and Siggy:

  • Ask whether Svend is really worried about a date when the army of the Absolute can attack any moment (+1)
    • OR Succeed a passive Insight Insight check, then tell Svend that Siggy loves him (+1) (Bard Bard characters have unique line here)
    • OR Persuade Persuade Svend he should leave the city at the first chance (+1)
    • OR Use class-based or race-based lines for a Monk Monk, a Rogue Rogue or a Halfling Halfling (+1) (either option)
    • OR Choose to stay out of their debate (+1)

Other patrons of the tavern:

  • Warn Nesha Leesha about the serial killer, then say you've probably mistaken her for someone else (+1)
  • Tell Zena that if a child was in this dump, they deserve to be "nabbed" (+1)


The Old Garlow's Place
First time visiting the place:

  • If you found the group without reading any of their posters, ask Adrielle to calm down (+1)
  • After the Hag Survivors attacked the party, tell Hydrangea Wubb that all you care about is killing the hag (+1)
    • OR Say you are not getting mixed up in this (+1)

Note: Hydrangea will be present only if you knocked her out (as the Mask of Regret) in the Overgrown Tunnel AND killed the hag in Act One

Dealing with hexed Mayrina:

  • Using Speak with Animals Speak with Animals, call Mayrina's condition hilarious OR Tell her to SPIT IT OUT (+1) (either option)
  • Without Speak with Animals Speak with Animals, ask Mayrina how did she get herself turned into a sheep (+1)
  • Offer Adrielle to have a look at the hex (+1)
    • OR Say her that if they have pissed off a hag, they're screwed (+1)
    • OR Tell her you hate dolls (+1)
  • Tell Kled that Mayrina is sour, not sweet (+1)

Talking to Jatlo (before removing his hex):

  • Tell him "Less complaining, more searching" (+1)
    • When he accuses you of showing up at the convenient moment, call Mayrina an old friend (+1)
    • OR Tell him to say if they don't want your help (+1)

Speaking to Jatlo after you have removed his hex:

After removing the hex and killing Jatlo:

  • Ask Mayrina about her husband's condition (+1)
    • OR Wonder why has she been still dragging this corpse around (+1)
  • Say you're helping her for the last time (+1)
    • OR Tell Mayrina they will have to deal with this themselves (+1)
  • Tell Hydrangea Wubb they need to do a better job protecting Mayrina (+1)
  • Tell Kled you aren't getting mixed up in this (+1)
    • OR Say the dragonborn was only pretending to be a friend (+1)
    • OR Say that Mayrina can be very annoying (+1)
  • Tell Adrielle to get out there and kill the hag, not act like cowards (+1)
    • OR Say you are not getting mixed up in this (+1)
    • OR Tell her that her actions were moronic and she endangered everyone (+1)
  • After Adrielle says she has discovered an ultimate way to kill a hag, offer to deal with the hag OR Say you won't let the hag harm them (+1) (either option)
    • OR Say the hag is their problem (+1)

If you have met Auntie Ethel, but haven’t dealt with her yet:

  • After telling Mayrina that Auntie Ethel is back, tell her to just let Connor die (+1)

If you have killed Ethel:

  • Persuade Persuade Mayrina to let Connor go (+1)
    • OR Tell her to take time and celebrate (+1)
    • OR Tell her you expect a reward (+1)
  • If you haven't raised Connor from dead in Act One, tell Mayrina that killing the hag was even more amazing than revenge (+1)
    • OR Say it wasn't so amazing (+1) (The line differs depending on whether Vanra survived or not)
    • OR Say you prefer thank-yous of a coin variety (+1)
  • When Mayrina asks you whether you have saved Vanra, answer that of course you did it (+1)
  • Playing as a Ranger Ranger or a Druid Druid, tell either Mayrina or Kled that you killed a perversion of everything natural (+1)

At Lora's House:

  • If you haven't resolved the quest yet, ask Lora whether she really did threaten the tavern staff with a knife (+1)
  • After you have saved Vanra, talk to Lora and choose any answer (including the one about a reward) (+1) (either option)
    • OR Tell Lora it isn't her fault that she couldn't protect Vanra (+1)


The Baldur's Mouth (and dealing with its employees)


Cazador's Dungeon


The Crimson Draughts

  • If you are partnered with Astarion and he is in the party, refuse Araj Oblodra's invitation to come in, saying you saw how Araj made him feel (+1)
    • OR Tell Astarion that you all can leave if he doesn't want to be around Araj (+1)

Note: This option is available and brings approval if you did not convince the spawn to drink Araj's blood in Act Two AND if his companion quest is not finished yet


The Elfsong Tavern

  • Convince Alan Alyth to lower the room price or to rent you it for free, using class-based lines for a Barbarian Barbarian, a Bard Bard, a Sorcerer Sorcerer, a Rogue Rogue or a Wizard Wizard (+1) (either option requiring various skill checks with DC from 18 to 20)

Talking to Lakrissa and Alfira:

  • In the tavern hall, spur Lakrissa to work instead of talking (+1)
  • Speaking to them both on the tavern's roof, tell Lakrissa to get back to work, or you will tell Alan about it (+1)
    • Tell Alfira you are shocked she hasn't been arrested for making noise (+1)
    • When Alfira tells you about her plans of opening a bard school, say you're proud of her (+1)

Speaking to Harvard Willoughby:

  • Agree to participate in Laff Riot, and then, in the first round, joke about Harvard smelling funny (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Barbarian Barbarian, say "Laugh. Now" to the listeners (+1)
  • In the second round, joke about "Vampires" OR Joke about "Sleeping with a dragonborn"(+1) (either option)
  • In the third round, joke about "A cleric and ham" (+1)

Talking to Dez Kanshaw:

  • Say he won't find courage on the bottom of a bottle OR Say he has enough left to buy a drink (+1) (either option)
  • When Dez tells you about the job offered to his son by Three-Piece, answer with a race-based line for a Drow Drow or a Half-Orc Half-Orc (+1) (either option)

Speaking to Devella Fountainhead on the site of Duke Stelmane’s murder:

  • Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, confess to it to Devella, then say you're working against Bhaal (+1) (two options depending on whether you actually have or have not Dolor's list of targets in the inventory)
    • OR Promise to stop your Father (+1)

Other interactions:

Talking to Ch'r'ai Har'rak in the Knights of the Shield Hideout:

  • If Lae'zel chose to be loyal to Vlaakith, persuade Har'rak to not interfere (+1)
  • If Lae'zel chose to spurn Vlaakith:
    • OR Say that Orpheus is the githyanki's true prince (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say that Orpheus lives (+1)
  • Regardless of Lae'zel's loyalty, choose to attack Har'rak straightaway (+1)


Elerrathin's Home

  • Speaking to Jaheira's children (automated dialogue), when Rion asks whether you all are doomed, say "Not in this lifetime" (+1)
    • OR Say that the fight with the cult won't be easy (+1)


The Facemaker's Boutique

  • Interrupt Dolor when he's about to kill Figaro Pennygood, saying "Stop right there!", using any of class-based lines or unique Half-Orc Half-Orc line (+1)
  • OR Interrupt Dolor, saying "Back off. That's my kill." (+1)

Note: Available if you have found and read at least one copy of Dolor's list of victims

  • OR Choose to stay in the shadows and watch (+1) (Rogue Rogue characters have unique line here)


Golbraith's Cellar

  • Ask Golbraith Stredivas whether his son needs any help (+1) (Duergar Duergar characters have unique line here)
  • Say that mind flayers are dangerous, and then add that you'll take it from here (+1)
    • OR Say that if his son is half a hunter as Golbraith himself, he'll be fine (+1)
    • OR Use a class-based line for a Barbarian Barbarian, a Cleric Cleric, a Fighter Fighter, a Ranger Ranger, or a Wizard Wizard, or a race-based line for a Drow Drow (+1) (either option)


The Graveyard
Talking to Valmorba:

  • Inquire her about the grave of "M.Kurwin", then ask to borrow you a shovel (if you don't have one) (+1)

Note: Available only if you have read the letter about it found on the dead body of Gomwick in Act One

  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, tell her there's usually not much left once you're done with the body (+1)

Dealing with Bugthimble at the "M.Kurwin" grave:

  • Intimidate Intimidate him into surrendering the loot to you (+1)
  • OR Use a unique line for a Dragonborn Dragonborn or a Draconic Sorcerer Draconic Sorcerer (+1) (either option)
  • Say "Thank goodness, you can keep it", and then:
    • convince convince him the treasure is cursed (+1)
    • Say the crate was promised for Nine-Fingers, then intimidate intimidate him into paying the fee for not breaking his snout (+1)
  • Playing as a Dragonborn Dragonborn, set to leave, and when he demands a fee, say you and he are practically kin (+1)

Dealing with Nina Dortmell and Mortarch Gracie Scyre:

  • Speaking with Nina for the first time, tell her to stop, because magic isn't a game (+1)
    • Ask who she wants to raise, then help her by any means or by using any available class-based options (+1)
    • OR Say she must never do it again (+1)
    • OR Tell Nina to let her brother rest in peace (+1) (Monk Monk characters have unique line here)
  • Report Nina's attempts to Mortarch Gracie Scyre (+1) and then:
    • Tell Nina the Mortarch is right (+1)
    • OR Advise the girl to practice for a decade, then try again (+1)
    • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge The Dark Urge, offer Nina to join her brother instead of raising him (+1)

Dealing with grieving parents:

Speaking to Gothric Rillyn:

  • Say that burying alive is an apt punishment for thievery (+1)
    • OR, Playing as a Rogue Rogue, say he should have learned the signs of a dangerous mark (+1)
    • OR, If you have already recruited Minsc, say you'll tell the Stone Lord how Gothric called him (+1)

Other interactions:

  • Ask Maude what use do the dead have with flowers (+1)


Grey Harbour Docks
Talking to Big Huido:

    • Successfully deceive deceive him and pretend to be a representative of The Guild (+1) (Bard Bard and Rogue Rogue characters have unique line here)
    • Then say you'll just loot his corpse instead (+1)
  • OR Intimidate Intimidate him into surrendering the Guild shipment (+1) (Barbarian Barbarian and Fighter Fighter characters have unique line here)
    • Then Intimidate Intimidate him again to turn out his pockets, too (+1) (Barbarian Barbarian and Rogue Rogue characters have unique line here)
  • Ask him what if you just kill him and take everything (+1)

In the Iron Throne, escape the prison with Ulder Ravengard alive (+1)

At the Flymm Cargo:

  • After returning from the Iron Throne, surrender Redhammer to Allandra Grey (+1)
  • OR Tell Allandra Grey you won't let her execute Redhammer (+1)


Highberry's Home


The House of Hope

Ask the Archivist whether he'd like you to break bits of him (+1) (Works regardless you talk about your contract or the Orphic Hammer; Requires DC 25 Intimidation check)

In the Boudoir:

  • Provoke the fight with Haarlep (+1) by either way of listed below:
    • When Haarlep asks you why you are here, answer you've come to kill them
    • OR Refuse to undress for Haarlep
    • OR Choose to attack the incubus

Note: This option is available either before you shed your clothes or when they prompt you to lie on the bed

  • OR Agree to lie down, then plead to gods to get you out of here when the incubus approaches you
  • OR Fail a Wisdom Wisdom or Performance Performance check to resist the incubus and choose to fight your way out
  • OR Refuse to vow your body to the incubus after the incubus asks for it

Note: Choosing DC 25 Constitution check line at the previous step of the dialogue does not give approval. Additional unique line for Astarion origin

After defeating Raphael, if Korrilla was knocked out, tell Hope you should have killed her (+1)


Lady Jannath's Estate
If Oskar Fevras was not saved in Act One:

If Oskar Fevras was saved in Act One and the estate is now haunted:


The Society of Brilliance Lodge

Talking to Ptaris:
Note: These options are available only if you have sold the Githyanki Egg from the Creche Y'llek to Lady Esther in previous Acts

  • When Ptaris asks you whether you are good or bad person, answer you think yourself good, and then:
    • Tell him he would be destroyed if you haven't saved him (+1)

Note: Requires DC 20 Persuasion check for a Githyanki Githyanki characters, and a DC 25 Persuasion check for all others

    • OR Successfully use Detect Thoughts Detect Thoughts on him and then say that it's his conscience that tells him to stop (+1)
    • OR Use a class-based line for a Barbarian Barbarian or a Warlock Warlock (+1) (either option requires DC 20 Persuasion check and brings equal approval)

Speaking to Omeluum after you have rescued it from the Iron Throne:

  • If you have failed to save the majority of Gondian prisoners, say they meant nothing to you (+1)
  • If the rest of the Lodge members had been massacred while Omeluum was imprisoned, tell it you came to finish the job (+1) (Omeluum becomes hostile to the party)


The Sorcerous Sundries
Talking to Aradin near the entrance:

  • Successfully deceive deceive him, saying you haven't found the Nightsong (+1)
  • If you let slip to Aradin that you've found the Nightsong, tell him that she is immortal and tough (+1)
    • OR Deceive Deceive or intimidate intimidate Aradin to make him stop pursuing the Nightsong (+1) (Good, Neutral or Evil Cleric Cleric characters have unique line here)
  • OR, Playing as a Monk Monk, persuade persuade him (+1)

Facing Lorroakan along with Dame Aylin:

  • Tell the wizard you've come to stop him (+1)
    • OR Remind Lorroakan of Ketheric's fate (+1)
    • OR Tell Lorroakan that one more word about catching Aylin will be his last (+1)
    • OR, PLaying as Gale origin, ask him to reconsider his position (+1)

At the Sorcerous Vault:

  • Speaking to Yafeu once he's escaped the Peculiar lamp:
    • Demand to release your "master" or die (+1)
    • Ask him politely to release your companion now (+1) (Available to all characters except Wizard Wizard)


The Steel Watch Foundry
If Tamia Holzt spots you in the Foundry:

  • Say you've come to bathe in Banites' blood (+1)
    • OR Use any of class-based options to inspire Gondians to rebel (+1) (Requires Intimidation Intimidation or Persuasion Persuasion, depending on character class)

Talking to Zanner Toobin in the laboratory wing:

  • When Toobin tells you about their collars, say that killing them all would be a good thing (+1)
    • OR Say it is selfish to value their families more than an entire city (+1)
  • If you have killed Banites in the workroom, tell Toobin about it (+1)

If you failed to switch off an activated Motivator, convince Toobin to move on, using Intimidation Intimidation or Persuasion Persuasion (+1)

Resolving the conflict between the Gondians and Ironhands after razing down the Foundry:

Note: According to game files, a Vengeance Paladin Vengeance Paladin characters roll Persuasion Persuasion instead of Intimidation Intimidation for all others

  • Side with Wulbren and tell Toobin that Gondians have to die for the city OR Tell Toobin that Ironhands came for him (+1) (either option)
    • OR Take Gondians' side and tell Wulbren you won't let hurt them (+1) (Wulbren and other Ironhands become hostile)
  • OR, Convince Wulbren to let the Gondians go away (+1) (Requires DC 20 Persuasion check)

Note:A Deep Gnome Deep Gnome, a Good Cleric Cleric, a Devotion Paladin Devotion Paladin have a unique line here and a DC 18 Persuasion check instead of basic one. Deep Gnome Deep Gnome characters roll Performance Performance instead of Persuasion Persuasion

Talking to Barcus Wroot after resolving the conflict:

  • If you have sided with Wulbren Bongle, tell Barcus that there was no other way (+1)
  • If you killed both Gondians and Ironhands, tell Barcus you did what you could (+1)
    • OR Say that it is for the best if no one of them takes Baldur's Gate (+1)
  • If you have sided with Gondians, tell Barcus that Wulbren was past saving (+1)
    • OR Say that Wulbren deserved to die (+1)
  • If you convinced both factions to make peace, tell Barcus you're impressed OR That he'll make a great leader of the Clan Ironhand (+1) (either option)
    • OR Say he should have killed Wulbren (+1)


Other locations in Lower City

Note: You need to knock her out in the battle to speak to her afterwards

Note: This dialogue will occur if you come close to the gate without having all three Netherstones


The Murder Tribunal


The Bhaal Temple:
Talking to Orin:

  • Tell her that you're okay with her killing her hostage (+1)

Speaking to Avatar of Bhaal after defeating Orin:

  • Tell Bhaal that you have no desire to harm anyone else (+1)
    • OR Tell him that every night he possesses you your friends are in danger, and you won't stand it (+1)

Note: These options are available to The Dark Urge The Dark Urge characters only, and are also only available if you have not already been granted Slayer form


At the High Hall

Note: Approval can only be gained if Lae'zel remained loyal to Vlaakith and you have become a mind flayer

Campsite and Conversations[edit | edit source]

  • After saving Lae'zel from Orin, talk to her in the camp (+3) and tell her she is a powerful ally (+1)

Other companions and camp followers

  • When Astarion's "siblings" come during a Long Rest to abduct him, say they can take him if they want (+1)
    • OR, if Astarion has revealed his plan to usurp Cazador's ritual, choose any other option, then ask if Astarion has no heart (+1)

Note: You do not need to pass the Persuasion Persuasion check to gain the approval

  • When Aradin comes during a Long Rest to abduct Aylin, say you'll enjoy ripping his head off (+1) (Available for all classes except Fighter Fighter and Rogue Rogue; Barbarian Barbarian characters have unique replacement line)
  • After Aylin leaves to meet and fight Lorroakan, tell Isobel that you're going to help the aasimar (+1)

Romance

  • On a Long Rest, when Lae'zel asks you to get out of bed, go with her, then tell her you will stay with her (+10)

Note: The approval can only be gained if Lae'zel is on the Orpheus path; if she is still allegiant to Vlaakith, she will not give you the option of staying with her

Companion Quest[edit | edit source]

Note: These options are available either at Sharess' Caress after signing the contract with Raphael, or in Lower City Sewers, if you obtained the Hammer in the House of Hope

  • After obtaining the silver sword from Voss, playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, tell Lae'zel you share her dream (+3)
  • Be visited by Vlaakith in camp on a long rest (+10)

Note: Approval is gained regardless of any choices in the conversation itself, but failing skill checks throughout the dialogue brings disapproval

  • Afterwards, if Lae'zel remained loyal to the lich-queen, praise her choice (+3)
    • OR, Playing as a Githyanki Githyanki, say you're proud of her (+3)
  • If Lae'zel renounced Vlaakith, pass the Insight Insight or Wisdom Wisdom check and say she's grieving for the future she'll never have (+3)
    • Then, tell her she was quick to pledge yourself to Orpheus' cause (+3)

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Game files provide various approval rewards for different options during Lae'zel's recruitment scene when the Tieflings have her in a cage. However, as Lae'zel is not a party member until after this scene, they cannot be gained.
  2. ↑ The same game file, HAG_GurHunter_OM_Astarion_COM, provides (+1) for betraying Astarion's identity in a second conversation as long as Astarion was present for the first. However, in this situation, the conversation that plays is instead HAG_GurHunter, which does not grant aproval for this same dialogue.[Needs Verification]
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technically, some events at the Mountain Pass and in the Crèche Y'llek add entries (and therefore approval) both to Lae'zel's Companion quest AND to local quests. These entries have been moved to the "Companion Quest" section and are not doubled here to avoid redundancy.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Game files provide various approval rewards for interactions with the Dream Guardian when alone with them on the Astral Plane, whether in dreams or not. However, as none of companions accompany the avatar at these moments, they cannot be gained.[Needs Verification]
  5. ↑ Game files provide (+3) approval points for agreeing to fight her in the first place. However, as Lae'zel is removed from the party for the fight, they cannot be gained.
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