Throughout your journey in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll encounter a multitude of intriguing and captivating characters. They can become not only reliable allies on the battlefield but also significant companions in your life. The game offers a unique system of romantic relationships that allows you to forge connections with selected characters. However, you're not limited to choosing just one hero. Baldur's Gate 3 enables you to develop relationships with multiple companions, and in this article, we'll delve into how this works.
The romantic relationship system in Baldur's Gate 3 is built upon your choices and the paths you take in the game. Through appropriate actions, you can win the heart of any companion. Yet, engaging in romances with multiple characters will demand more effort. We will further explore the intricacies of such relationships in Baldur's Gate 3.
Can you have romances with multiple characters?
This deep role-playing game with well-crafted mechanics provides numerous opportunities for various scenarios, including romantic relationships with multiple characters. Yes, you can cultivate romantic connections with several companions simultaneously. However, challenges might arise based on the personalities of the characters you choose.
If your aim is to establish relationships with multiple heroes, you should thoroughly study their personalities. Not all companions are open to polyamorous relationships; some might exhibit jealousy even at the slightest hints of flirtation. Intimate relationships and love will only be attainable with characters who are willing participants.
There are characters who don't embrace polyamory. Even if characters initially show tolerance toward your other relationships, they might later require you to make a choice. To maintain relationships with them, you should be aware of who among the characters is monogamous and doesn't support polyamorous relationships.
Among the characters not open to polyamory, standout examples include:
- Lae'zel
- Gale
- Shadowheart
Lae'zel, in particular, is highly jealous and intolerant of even minor indications of other relationships, making her an unsuitable choice for pursuing connections with multiple characters. Gale and Shadowheart start off more tolerantly in the early part of the game but will later demand a final decision.
These characters are suitable for conventional romantic relationships and can serve as backup options if your attempts with other characters prove unsuccessful. However, engaging in full-fledged polyamorous relationships with them is not possible.
With whom can you establish polyamorous relationships
If the idea of romancing multiple characters appeals to you, it's advisable to temporarily set aside the main storyline of Baldur's Gate 3. This is because developing romantic relationships will require a substantial amount of dialogue and interaction with the characters. Focus on cultivating positive relationships with each companion.
To achieve this, you'll need accessible characters willing to engage in polyamory:
- Astarion
- Minthara
These characters are the most open to polyamorous relationships and can establish intimate connections even in the early part of the game.
Polyamorous heroes:
- Druid Halsin
- Astarion
- Shadowheart (partially)
- Kharlach
These heroes, at least up to a certain point in the game, are open to polyamorous relationships. They are ideal choices for romantic entanglements with multiple characters. You can begin with available characters and then switch to others or focus on developing relationships with those who are ready for such connections. Importantly, these characters should share similar worldviews. Astarion, it seems, is the most receptive to such relationships, being fully willing to engage in love with multiple partners.
