Can you get Minthara without killing the Grove?

You can recruit Minthara without killing the Grove by stealing the idol to stop the ritual, using stealth, and then reporting the Grove’s location to Minthara, allowing her and her goblin forces to capitalize on the fighting and attack the Grove without your direct involvement. This approach enables you to recruit Minthara as a companion without committing to an evil playthrough or killing innocent characters, such as the Tieflings and Druids.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. How do you recruit Minthara without killing the Grove?: To recruit Minthara without killing the Grove, steal the idol to stop the ritual using stealth, and then report the Grove’s location to Minthara, allowing her and her goblin forces to attack the Grove.
2. Is it possible to get Minthara without being evil?: Yes, it is possible to get Minthara without being evil by finding a creative loophole that allows you to recruit her without committing to an evil playthrough.
3. Can you get Minthara without killing the Tieflings?: Yes, you can get Minthara without killing the Tieflings by stealing the idol and reporting the Grove’s location to Minthara, allowing her and her goblin forces to handle the situation.

Recruitment and Romance

4. How do you recruit Minthara innocently?: To recruit Minthara innocently, steal the idol to stop the ritual and then report the Grove’s location to Minthara, allowing her and her goblin forces to attack the Grove without your direct involvement.
5. Can you romance Minthara without raiding the Grove?: Yes, you can romance Minthara without raiding the Grove by recruiting her as a companion and then pursuing a romantic relationship with her.
6. Is Minthara romanceable?: Yes, Minthara is a romance option in Baldur’s Gate 3, and you can pursue a romantic relationship with her after recruiting her as a companion.

Consequences and Interactions

7. What happens if I side with Minthara?: If you side with Minthara, she will join your party as a companion, but Wyll and Karlach will leave your party permanently due to the conflict with the Druid Grove.
8. Can you have both Minthara and Karlach?: Yes, it is possible to have both Minthara and Karlach in your party, but you need to avoid attacking the Grove and instead recruit Minthara through alternative means.
9. Does Karlach leave if you raid the Grove?: Yes, Karlach will leave your party if you raid the Grove, as she is a member of the Druid Grove and will not tolerate aggression against her home.

Additional Information

10. Can you get Minthara in Act 1?: Yes, you can encounter Minthara in Act 1, but recruiting her as a companion typically occurs in Act 2 after completing certain quests and storylines.
11. Can you sleep with Minthara?: Yes, you can sleep with Minthara after recruiting her as a companion and pursuing a romantic relationship with her, which will unlock a romance scene.
12. Can you romance Minthara and Shadowheart?: Yes, you can romance both Minthara and Shadowheart, but you need to manage your relationships carefully to avoid conflicts and heartbreak.

Party Dynamics and Conflicts

13. Can you recruit Minthara and Jaheira?: Yes, you can recruit both Minthara and Jaheira as companions, but their storylines and conflicts may intersect and influence your party dynamics.
14. Who leaves if you recruit Minthara?: Wyll and Karlach will leave your party if you recruit Minthara through aggressive means, such as raiding the Grove, but you can avoid this conflict by recruiting her through alternative means.
15. Is it worth recruiting Minthara?: Whether or not it is worth recruiting Minthara depends on your playstyle and party composition, as she brings unique abilities and storylines to the game, but may also introduce conflicts and challenges to your party dynamics.