Can you romance Karlach if you slept with someone else?
The answer to this question is no, you cannot romance Karlach if you have slept with someone else, as she is monogamous and does not take kindly to polyamory. Sleeping with another companion after initiating a romance with Karlach will likely end the romance arc and upset her, so it’s essential to be mindful of your in-game relationships and choices.
Understanding Karlach’s Romance
To romance Karlach, you must first earn her trust and approval by defending her and other Tieflings, and showing pro-Tiefling sentiment. Once you’ve gained her approval, you can progress the romance by cooling her down with Infernal Iron and completing the “The Helion’s Engine” questline.
Karlach Romance FAQs
FAQ 1: Will Karlach be mad if you sleep with someone else?
Karlach is monogamous and will be upset if you sleep with someone else after initiating a romance with her.
FAQ 2: Can you romance both Karlach and Astarion?
While you can initiate romance with both Karlach and Astarion, progressing the romance with one may affect your relationship with the other.
FAQ 3: How do you trigger Karlach romance?
To trigger Karlach romance, you must complete the “The Helion’s Engine” questline and earn her approval by defending her and other Tieflings.
FAQ 4: Can I date Karlach and Shadowheart?
You can initiate romance with both Karlach and Shadowheart, but be aware that Shadowheart may become jealous if you flirt with other companions.
FAQ 5: Is Karlach ok with polyamory?
Karlach is not okay with polyamory and will be upset if you sleep with someone else after initiating a romance with her.
FAQ 6: Will Shadowheart get jealous?
Shadowheart may become jealous if you flirt with other companions, especially Lae’zel, due to her inherent dislike of Githyanki.
FAQ 7: Why can’t I kiss Karlach?
You cannot kiss Karlach until you’ve cooled her down with Infernal Iron and completed the “The Helion’s Engine” questline.
FAQ 8: Can you romance Karlach after you fix her engine?
Yes, you can romance Karlach after fixing her Infernal Engine, but you must first earn her approval and complete the required questline.
FAQ 9: Can I sleep with Karlach and Astarion?
Sleeping with Astarion after initiating a romance with Karlach will likely end the romance arc and upset her.
FAQ 10: When can you kiss Karlach?
You can kiss Karlach after cooling her down with Infernal Iron and completing the “The Helion’s Engine” questline.
FAQ 11: Why does Karlach’s chest glow?
Karlach’s chest glows due to her Infernal Machine heart, which is a unique feature of her Tiefling physiology.
FAQ 12: Can you ever touch Karlach?
You can touch Karlach after cooling her down with Infernal Iron and completing the “The Helion’s Engine” questline.
FAQ 13: How do you keep Karlach and Minthara?
You can keep Karlach and Minthara in your party by not killing Minthara and not completing the Grove vs Goblins quest.
FAQ 14: Can you romance Astarion if you don’t sleep with him?
Yes, you can romance Astarion without sleeping with him, as long as you earn his approval and complete the required questline.
FAQ 15: Can you still romance Karlach in Act 3?
Yes, you can still romance Karlach in Act 3 if you’ve earned her approval and completed the required questline, and you can initiate a date with her in the Lower City.