Can you rescue Shadowheart?

You can indeed rescue Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 by finding the Eldritch Rune hidden nearby and inserting it into the console by her mind flayer pod, which then allows you to use it to save Shadowheart. To do this, head to the room to the east of the chamber where you first find her and locate the Eldritch Rune in the pockets of a dead Thrall, then use it to unlock her pod and free her from her captors.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What happens if you save Shadowheart? If you save Shadowheart, she will be grateful and can join your party, providing a valuable source of healing and support in your quest.
2. How do you save Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate? To save Shadowheart, inspect the touch console next to her pod, and if you pass a check, you can ascertain that there’s a slot in it, then find the Eldritch Rune to unlock it.
3. Where to find Shadowheart if you save her? Once the ship has crashed and you awaken on the beach, you’ll find Shadowheart unconscious just in front of you if you saved her, and from there you can ask her to join your party.

Consequences of Saving or Not Saving Shadowheart

4. What happens if Shadowheart dies? The loss of Shadowheart’s life can be an easy trigger for a Total Party Kill (TPK), sacrificing the party’s main source of healing in most campaigns, but it can be worthwhile in very specific schemes.
5. Can you stop Shadowheart from killing Nightsong? The Nightsong quest is part of Shadowheart’s quest chain in Act 2, and players can either choose to kill her or get Shadowheart to keep her alive, depending on their choices and actions.
6. Should I let Shadowheart become a Dark Justiciar? If you let Shadowheart kill the Nightsong, she will go full Dark Justiciar of Shar mode, gaining powerful gear like Shar’s Spear of Evening, but becoming dark, brooding, and rather evil for the rest of the game.

Romance and Relationships

7. Can I romance Shadowheart if she kills Nightsong? You can’t fully romance Shadowheart unless you save the Nightsong, as this will cause her to become a Cleric of Selune, freeing her heart to find true love with your character.
8. How do you befriend Shadowheart? If you want to win Shadowheart’s approval, your best bet is to disagree with Lae’zel whenever you can and show kindness to animals, as Shadowheart is an animal lover.
9. Will Shadowheart get jealous? Your companion Lae’zel is Githyanki, so Shadowheart’s inherent dislike can lead to tension in the party, and they may become jealous of one another if you’re flirting with both of them.

Game Progression and Choices

10. Can you recruit Shadowheart later? You can recruit Shadowheart at the start of the game, and even if you don’t free her from the pod, she will survive the crash with the ship and you will get the chance to recruit her a few more times later in the game.
11. What happens if you don’t interact with Shadowheart? If you decide not to join forces with Shadowheart, she will wait until you change your mind, and if you decide to take the artifact by force, Shadowheart will become hostile and you will be forced to kill her.
12. How to sleep with Shadowheart? Once the conversation with Shadowheart is finished, head for their bedroll, and an option to sleep alone or with Shadowheart will appear, allowing you to complete the main romantic scene with Shadowheart in Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Shadowheart’s Storyline and Endings

13. What happens to Shadowheart BG3? Shadowheart Submits to Shar, and the party will need to get to the House of Grief and defeat Viconia DeVir, after which Shar will tell Shadowheart to kill her parents, making her the right hand of the goddess and even stronger.
14. Do I lose Shadowheart? Shadowheart will permanently leave your party in Act II if she’s a companion and you make certain choices, except if one of the players is playing as Shadowheart.
15. How do I convince Shadowheart to spare Nightsong? You can convince Shadowheart to spare Nightsong by asking her not to do it, backing down, and then letting Nightsong give a speech, after which you’ll have your chance to persuade Shadowheart, potentially changing the course of her storyline and your relationship with her.