What happens if I save the Nightsong?
Saving the Nightsong will have significant consequences in the game, as it will greatly help with the later battle against Ketheric Thorm and also impact Shadowheart’s storyline, allowing her to become a Cleric of Selune and potentially romanceable. By choosing to save the Nightsong, players will be able to keep a valuable ally and unlock a more positive path for Shadowheart, while also gaining access to powerful items and storylines.
Understanding the Consequences
Saving the Nightsong is a crucial decision in the game, and it’s essential to understand the implications of this choice. The Nightsong plays a significant role in the story, and saving her will have a ripple effect on the game’s progression.
FAQs
1. What are the benefits of saving the Nightsong?
Saving the Nightsong will reward players with a powerful spear, and she will aid in the fight against Ketheric Thorm.
2. Can I romance Shadowheart if I save the Nightsong?
Yes, saving the Nightsong will allow players to romance Shadowheart, as she will become a Cleric of Selune and her heart will be free to find true love.
3. What happens if Shadowheart kills the Nightsong?
If Shadowheart kills the Nightsong, she will become a Dark Justiciar and gain powerful gear, but the party will lose a valuable ally.
4. How do I convince Shadowheart to spare the Nightsong?
Players can persuade Shadowheart to spare the Nightsong by choosing the “[Persuasion] Don’t do it, Shadowheart. Don’t kill her – you’ll regret it” option.
5. Can I save the Nightsong and keep Shadowheart?
Yes, players can save the Nightsong and keep Shadowheart, and she will become kinder and have the option to save her family members.
6. What happens if I let Shadowheart become a Dark Justiciar?
If players let Shadowheart become a Dark Justiciar, she will gain powerful gear, but she will be dark, brooding, and evil for the rest of the game.
7. How do I turn Shadowheart into a follower of Selune?
Players can turn Shadowheart into a follower of Selune by saving the Nightsong, which will convert her to worshipping Selune and make her available to romance.
8. Can I make Shadowheart evil?
Yes, players can make Shadowheart evil by choosing to let her kill the Nightsong and follow the path of Shar.
9. Where is Shadowheart if I save her?
If players save Shadowheart, she will be unconscious on the beach after the ship crashes, and they can ask her to join their party.
10. Can Shadowheart abandon Shar?
Yes, players can make Shadowheart abandon Shar in Act 2, which will change her storyline and make her available to romance.
11. Is it possible to free Shadowheart?
Yes, players can free Shadowheart using their Illithid power to will the pod to open, which will set her free and make her join the party.
12. Should I let Shadowheart do the gauntlet of Shar?
Players can let Shadowheart do the gauntlet of Shar, which will give her a chance to prove herself and unlock new storylines.
13. Can I romance Shadowheart in Act 3?
Yes, players can romance Shadowheart in Act 3 if they have led her down the Selune path and maintained high approval.
14. How do I make Shadowheart useful?
Players can make Shadowheart useful by increasing her Wisdom and Constitution and choosing the right cantrips.
15. What happens if I give the Nightsong to Balthazar?
If players give the Nightsong to Balthazar, Shadowheart will permanently abandon them, and they will lose a valuable ally.