Is Karlach a Good Romance Option?
Karlach is a good romance option for players who value a morally good character with a strong sense of justice and a compassionate heart, making her a great fit for heroes aiming to better the world of Faerun. With her funny, kind, and resolute warrior personality, Karlach strikes an interesting moral balance, making her a worthwile companion to have in the party, even on a platonic level.
Karlach Romance FAQs
General Questions
- Is Karlach worth it?: Yes, Karlach is worth keeping in the party due to her powerful frontline and strong melee capabilities as a Barbarian, as well as her funny, kind, and resolute warrior personality.
- Can you romance Karlach and Astarion?: While it is technically possible to romance both Karlach and Astarion, the game’s story and dialogue options may not always align with this choice, potentially breaking the story continuity.
- How to make Karlach like you?: To gain Karlach’s approval, focus on defending her and other Tieflings, showing pro-Tiefling sentiment, being kind to children, and demonstrating acts of heroism and standing up against injustice.
Romance and Relationships
- How to kiss Karlach?: To kiss Karlach, you need to trigger the Wyll and Mizora scene, talk to Karlach about it, and then give Dammon the second Infernal Iron to stabilize her Infernal Engine.
- Can you date Karlach and Shadowheart?: Yes, you can initiate romance with both Karlach and Shadowheart, but be aware that progressing their romance arcs may lead to conflicting storylines.
- Will Karlach get mad if you sleep with someone else?: Karlach may dislike it if you flirt with her and then sleep with someone else, potentially ending the romance arc.
Game Mechanics and Story
- Can you fix Karlach without Dammon?: No, it’s imperative not to kill Dammon as he’s the only one who can stabilize Karlach’s Infernal Engine, making him crucial for her romance storyline.
- How to seduce Astarion?: To romance Astarion, focus on supporting his whims, showing support for his condition, and demonstrating cruelty and ruthlessness.
- Can you marry Astarion?: Yes, you can romance Astarion without letting him drink your blood, as long as you have high enough approval with him.
Character Interactions
- Can you touch Karlach?: Due to her Infernal Engine, Karlach will overheat and cannot be touched without Infernal Iron to mitigate her condition.
- Is Karlach okay with polyamory?: Karlach gives you a pass to fool around until she can provide, but be aware that all companions will ask for monogamy unless it’s polyamory with Halsin.
- Should you let Astarion bite you?: Accepting Astarion’s bite can improve your relationship with him, but refusing it only results in a minor setback.
Game Progression
- Can you still romance Karlach in Act 3?: Yes, you can still romance Karlach in Act 3 by getting to the Lower City and having high enough approval with her to trigger the date invitation.
- How to go on a date with Karlach?: Once you get to the Lower City, speak with Karlach in camp and accept her date invitation to progress the romance storyline.
- Why can’t I romance Karlach?: To romance Karlach, you must earn a high approval rating from her by defending her and other Tieflings, showing pro-Tiefling sentiment, and demonstrating acts of heroism.