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Lae’zel is the first party member players meet inBaldur’s Gate 3. She helps the protagonist through the nautiloid ship during the prologue, and players canrecruit her into the party permanentlyby helping her escape her captors near the nautiloid ruins.
Like the other party members, it’s possible for theBaldur’s Gate 3protagonist to romance Lae’zel. However, she can have very particular opinions about how players should behave, which can make it tricky for a traditionally heroic character to get into her good graces. This guide will explain how to get on Lae’zel’s good side, and what lies in store for players who want her to be the romantic interest.
This guide contains spoilers regarding major plot points. Readers should avoid the Endings section unless they want to know what can happen.RELATED:Why You Should Romance Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3
Act 1
The only real hurdle to getting Lae’zel’s attention during Act 1 is getting her approval rating up. There are several ways to do this:
Once her approval level is high enough, players can mention that Lae’zel is looking at the protagonist differently. During the next free long rest, she’ll take the protagonist aside for a bit of physical fun. She wants to be the one in charge, but players can reverse the roleswith a successful DC 15 Intimidation check. However, this makes no real difference to any future events or dialog.
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Act 2
If players maintain Lae’zel’s approval, thenduring an early Act 2 long restshe’ll reveal that she’s been thinking about the protagonist more than she thought she would. She’ll demand a one-on-one duel with them, right then and there.
The winner of the duel isn’t important. If the protagonist wins, Lae’zel will realize that they can take care of her. If Lae’zel wins, she’ll realize that she loves the protagonist too much to hurt them. Still, players can stack the odds if they like by taking her armor, weapons, and potions before bedding down, and they don’t have to hold anything backsince the long rest will restoreany lost spell slots, abilities, and magic items after the fight.
On future evenings, Lae’zel will ask for a softer approach when sharing a bed, and players can convince her to kiss in public with a successful Persuasion check.
Players should also be aware that, while Lae’zel is open to any sort of romantic partner, she refuses to engage in any sort of polyamory or open relationship. If players stay with Lae’zel after the duel, she’ll shoot down any suggestion to share, and she’ll end the relationshipif she catches the protagonist cheating on her.
Act 3
All the milestones in Lae’zel’s romance take place in the earlier acts, but during a long restin the Lower City of Baldur’s Gate, she’ll ask the protagonist to come with her. She’ll bring the two of them to a rooftop and admit how much she enjoys spending time in the Prime Material Plane now that she’s with someone she loves.
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Endings
The biggest story choice for Lae’zel is whether she sides with Vlaakith and wants Orpheus dead or whether she sides with Orpheus and wants to rebel against Vlaakith. Players can start her on the path to rebellionafter visiting the githyanki crècheand then speaking to Kithrak Voss during a long rest cutscene, but they can convince her to return to Vlaakith as late as Act 3.
If Lae’zelchooses to stay loyal to Vlaakith, she’ll break up with the protagonist since being a dragon rider for the lich queen and having a lover are mutually exclusive. If Lae’zel chooses Orpheus, her relationship with the protagonist can be part of the end sequence.
If Lae’zel is in the party when players have to choose between freeing Orpheus or helping the Emperor assimilate him, she’ll demand that the party free Orpheus. If players side with the Emperor, she’ll object and threaten to fight everyone. Players can avoid this by passing a DC 20 Wisdom check, but she’ll break up with the protagonist regardless. She’ll also break up with the protagonist if they turn into a mind flayer: while she appreciates the sacrifice, she can’t spend her lifewith the thing her people hate the most. Lae’zel also can’t accept a partner who chooses to dominate the Absolute instead of destroying it.
If Orpheus is alive during the end sequence, whether he’s a mind flayer or not, he’ll ask Lae’zel to help him lead the rebellion against Vlaakith. If the protagonist is a fellow githyanki, they can join her in this fight. If the protagonist is in a relationship with Lae’zel, they can ask her to stay in Baldur’s Gate. Either way, Lae’zel will accept the player’s decision, whether that means saying a regretful goodbye to her lover, riding off into the Astral Sea alongside them, or readying herself to fight any of Vlaakith’s forces who dare to show themselves in Baldur’s Gate.
Baldur’s Gate 3is available now on macOS, PC, and PS5.
