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How To Romance Karlach in BG3: Guide In
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How To Romance Karlach in BG3: Guide In

Guide to romancing Karlach in baldurs gate 3. Save her, get Infernal Iron for Dammon, and make dialogue choices to progress her romance.

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Guide to romancing Karlach in baldurs gate 3. Save her, get Infernal Iron for Dammon, and make dialogue choices to progress her romance.

  • Save Karlach and convince Wyll not to kill her.
  • Side with the Druids and Tieflings in Act 1 to ensure Dammon is available.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Continue to do nice things for Karlach through Act 1. You will eventually trigger a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) during a long rest where she expresses romantic interest.
  2. 2
    Her infernal engine makes her too hot to touch. To progress the romance, you need to gather Infernal Iron throughout the game.
  3. 3
    Give any spare Infernal Iron you find to Dammon, a Tiefling blacksmith. He can be found in the Druid's Grove, Last Light Inn, and later in Baldur's Gate.
  4. 4
    Continue to work on repairing her heart with Infernal Iron throughout the game.
  5. 5
    In Act 2, speak to Dammon again to further her repair storyline, which is necessary to romance her properly. If you did not cool her down in Act 1, give Dammon two pieces of Infernal Iron; this does not block the romance.
  6. 6
    Continue to make good dialogue choices to increase her relationship with you. You can discuss teasing her and what you'd do if you could touch her.
  7. 7
    You can engage in romances with other characters before officially dating Karlach. For example, sleeping with Lae'zel as a fling still allows you to tease Karlach in Act 1. However, avoid pushing other romances too far if Karlach is your primary goal.
  8. 8
    In Act 3, you can experience a special date scene where you take her for a meal. Discuss Karlach-related issues and other romantic options during this scene.

Karlach's Romance Endings:

At the end of the game, when you engage the Elder Brain, Karlach's heart begins to give out. You will have several options:

  • Turn Karlach into an Illithid: This allows her to control the brain and end the game, but stops romance options.
  • Allow Karlach to go to Avernus: After defeating the Elder Brain and arriving at the docks of Baldur's Gate, if Wyll has good relations with her and his personal storyline is not leading him back to nobility, he may disappear with Karlach to Avernus. You will not have the option to go with them.
  • Go to Avernus with Karlach: If the above conditions with Wyll are not met, you may have the option to go to Avernus with Karlach, continuing your romance.
  • Send Karlach off to die: You can tell her she did a good job, and she will proceed to die. This is a possible ending as of Patch 1.
Tips
  • Gathering Infernal Iron is crucial for repairing Karlach's engine and progressing her romance.
  • Dammon is a key NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) for Karlach's storyline; ensure he is available by siding with the Druids and Tieflings in Act 1.
  • Don't be afraid to explore other romantic flings before committing to Karlach, as it doesn't seem to block her romance.
  • Pay attention to dialogue options, as positive choices will strengthen your relationship with Karlach.

Successful progression of Karlach's romance can lead to several romantic endings in Act 3 and the epilogue, depending on your choices and the state of her infernal engine.

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