Shadowheart Companions (Origin)

Lore

We’re in this together, but I’ll happily go it alone. My faith will keep me company.
— Shadowheart’s strong devotion.

Description

Shadowheart is an Origin character and a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3. As a Half-Elf Cleric with the Trickery Domain subclass and the Acolyte background, she brings unique skills and abilities to the party.

Interactions

• Shadowheart can be romanced by players of any sex and race. Her romance scene involves a private drink during the Party, which progresses based on her approval level.
• She is voiced by Jennifer English.
• Until Patch 3, Shadowheart was the most romanced female companion and the second most romanced companion overall in the game.

Recruitment

• Players can recruit Shadowheart in Chapter One.
• She is first encountered in the Prologue aboard the Nautiloid, trapped in a Mind Flayer pod. Players can free her by interacting with a console or using specific class-restricted dialogue options.
• Shadowheart’s background revolves around her being a loyal cleric of Shar, tasked with delivering a relic to her coven in Baldur’s Gate.

Gameplay

• Trickery Domain: This subclass grants Shadowheart access to stealth and illusion magic that is not usually available to clerics.
• Spells: Shadowheart is capable of casting a variety of spells, both healing and offensive, thanks to her cleric class. She knows all non-cantrip cleric spells.
• First Blood: Shadowheart’s personality traits include valuing pragmatism and efficiency. She generally responds well to non-violent solutions and compassionate actions.
• Approval and Disapproval: Shadowheart’s approval is influenced by decisions that align with her values, such as pragmatic problem-solving and being discreet. She dislikes cruelty and violence.

Passive Features

• Darkvision
• Fey Ancestry
• Fear of Wolves