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𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖.

By Bia

Would you like to be in a romance with Minthara in Baldur's Gate III?

The drow Minthara stands as one of Baldur's Gate III's most memorable companions and romance prospects, yet the sacrifice required to pursue her love is considerable.

Spoilers ahead.

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𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖'𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡

𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖

𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢'𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩

𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝

𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙞𝙭

𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢

𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢

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𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Caution is advised, as this guide contains significant spoilers concerning the primary questline of Baldur's Gate III.

During the course of the quest "Rescuing the druid Halsin", you will encounter three goblin leaders. Among them is Minthara, who initiates a distinct story arc when engaged in conversation within the Shattered Sanctum. Should you disclose the location of the druid grove to her, you have the opportunity to assist the goblins in raiding the settlement. Further collaboration with her and the subsequent massacre of all inhabitants at the druid grove can result in a romantic relationship with her.

Minthara, akin to other non-origin characters, features only one romantic encounter. Specifically, hers is notably straightforward to initiate, as it occurs automatically while progressing towards recruiting her. At this juncture, her sentiments of approval or disapproval towards you hold no significance, given that she is not yet a playable character.

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖'𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡

Approval holds paramount importance in Baldur’s Gate III when pursuing a romantic relationship with a character. Regardless of your target, ensuring their high approval should always be the initial priority.

Like all characters, Minthara possesses a distinct personality with specific preferences and aversions. Maintaining a consistent demeanor that aligns with Minthara's traits should facilitate gaining her approval effortlessly.

Minthara staunchly adheres to the teachings of the Absolute, and thus, her actions and approval are reflective of this devotion. While some of her deeds may appear malevolent or harsh, they predominantly align with the desires of the Absolute. If your character endeavors to adhere to the Absolute's principles, garnering Minthara's approval will prove uncomplicated. Regrettably, deviating from this path may render it challenging, or even impossible, to earn her favor as conflicting ideologies may arise.

Minthara is a character devoted to serving the Absolute, yet she possesses layers of depth. As a paladin, her actions are often driven by fervent conviction. It is crucial to exhibit understanding of her perspectives while also demonstrating reverence for the Absolute if you seek to earn her favor.

Herein lies a compilation of the attributes and actions Minthara favors and disfavors.

Minthara's approval criteria:

Demonstrating unwavering loyalty to the Absolute.
Prioritizing her objectives and principles above your own.
Exhibiting decisiveness in conflict resolution.
Aligning with the interests of the goblins.

Minthara's disapproval criteria:

Rejecting the teachings of the Absolute.
Attempting to assert dominance over her autonomy.
Aligning with the interests of the tieflings.
Displaying cowardice.
Exhibiting indecisiveness in conflict resolution or allegiance.

In contrast to other companions, Minthara lacks an approval meter initially. Instead, your relationship status is contingent upon her level of hostility towards you, ideally minimal.

Until you can enlist Minthara's aid, you'll need to employ ingenuity in your efforts to earn her favor.

Revealing information about the peculiar artifact to Minthara is ill-advised. It will evoke suspicion and cast doubt upon your devotion.

Adhering to these guidelines will facilitate the process of romancing her at a later stage, particularly after the eradication of the druid grove.

Comprehensive guide to Minthara's relationship.

If you are interested in every single dialogue and action you need to take to earn Minthara's approval or disapproval, you can find it here.[bg3.wiki]

𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖

Upon completing the "Rescuing the druid Halsin" quest, typically, you would find yourself celebrating with the tiefling refugees. However, if you chose to annihilate the inhabitants of the druid grove, your celebration will now involve the goblins and Minthara instead. After eliminating everyone at the druid grove, ensure to select the following dialogue options when conversing with her:

"It’s been a privilege to fight alongside you."
''Embrace the change."
''Open your mind."

After the arduous battle, when all the tieflings and druids have been vanquished, Minthara will express a desire to celebrate back at camp. After the celebration, Minthara will rendezvous with you at camp. Initiate a conversation with her to trigger the romance scene.

Upon expressing your readiness, she will propose accompanying you to bed. Interact with a bedroll, and you will be presented with the option to retire alone or with Minthara. Prior to this, there will be a persuasion check that influences the course of the scene. Engage her in conversation and select the following dialogue choices to secure the opportunity to spend the night with her:

''Yes, I'm yours, Minthara."
"Do as she says."
"I want you."

By selecting these options, you will unlock the scene and spend the night with Minthara.

Savor the moment, but be prepared for Minthara to confront you afterward about the absence of the voice of the Absolute in your presence.

If you're playing as the Dark Urge, you'll have the option to kill Minthara following the romance scene. Opting for this action will result in snapping her neck, thereby eliminating any future interactions with her.

After the celebration.

When Minthara confronts you about it, advise her to go pray. This will temporarily quell her curiosity, allowing you to escape the encounter alive, though it won't be the last you hear from her.

If you divulge information about the artifact at this point, she will become suspicious, but her emotions will be conflicted. She will express the need for you to prove your devotion, but will otherwise follow the same course of action.

Later, while you're asleep, Minthara will wield a dagger aimed at your neck. Although the Absolute commanded your demise, Minthara managed to spare your life.

By refraining from mentioning the artifact, Minthara will direct you to Moonrise, where you will both stand in the presence of the Absolute.

To officially welcome Minthara as a party member, you must recruit her in act two. Having sacrificed three potential companions (Wyll, Karlach, and Halsin), her presence proves invaluable.

Any companions remaining with you will disapprove of Minthara and the actions taken at the druid grove.

Minthara's path is not for the faint-hearted. It entails difficult decisions and offers no respite.

However, for those inclined to serve the Absolute or explore the perspective of an evil character, Minthara's route provides an enriching narrative experience.

𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢'𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩

Numerous elements have converged to elevate Baldur's Gate III as one of the most esteemed games of the year, yet its diverse ensemble of companions has emerged as the definitive highlight for many. Building upon the legacy of the Divinity Original Sin series by Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate III introduces an entirely new cinematic dimension to the classic CRPG formula.

While player agency is a cornerstone of Baldur's Gate III, and the Dark Urge origin provides gratifying opportunities for embracing malevolence, the nefarious path fails to rival the depth offered by the virtuous route. The inclusion of the drow companion Minthara underscores a broader issue regarding the repercussions of choices within the game.

Exploring Minthara's role in Baldur's Gate III's evil path.

A party member exclusive to players who pursue the evil route in act one, the drow paladin Minthara serves as a psychotic foil to the druid Halsin, whom most players likely opt to save instead. Requiring the tragic slaughter of the residents of the Emerald Grove, the evil path in the early game serves as a disturbing exemplar of honouring the player’s choices. Minthara becomes impressed by the bloodshed and becomes available as a romantic interest after the massacre. However, like Halsin, she cannot be properly recruited until the subsequent act of the game.

Halsin is a character who remains true to his protector role and embodies the concept of goodness, yet Minthara's development does not quite offer the same parallel. Regardless of how deeply the player delves into evil with her, she ultimately requires rescue from the dungeons of Moonrise Towers after being betrayed by her superior, Ketheric Thorm. Although Minthara retains much of her ambition thereafter, her arc appears to lean towards a shift into a less malevolent alignment, resembling a redemption narrative. While she can accompany players to the conclusion of an evil playthrough, doing so demands sacrifices greater than what most players would anticipate.

Selecting Minthara entails a significant sacrifice.

Following her romance scene, which occurs subsequent to the brutal killing of the residents of the Emerald Grove, Minthara provides scant content to justify selecting her over Halsin in the long term. She fails to offer anything comparable to the quest involving the curing of the shadow curse through Thaniel. Moreover, there exists a compelling reason why most players are inclined to steer clear of her. Should the grove residents meet their demise, companions Wyll and Karlach will express disgust towards the player's actions, thereby rendering their questlines inaccessible. This loss, coupled with the significant number of tieflings slain in the attack, many of whom are pivotal NPCs with quests extending to the game's conclusion, amplifies the repercussions of choosing Minthara.

Initially, Minthara possessed considerably less content than Halsin when the game debuted. However, it was later disclosed that Minthara had additional dialogue pertaining to her romance that was erroneously omitted from the game. Despite this supplementary conversation, opting to align with her still yields less than what is offered by the more intricately developed storylines of other companions. Indeed, Karlach's new ending alone constitutes a more gratifying resolution than what Minthara contributes to the narrative's conclusion, prompting some players to question her worth as a companion. A more elaborate evil route, on par with the less nefarious companions, could have compensated for this deficiency. Nevertheless, Baldur's Gate III encourages players to tread a virtuous path if they aspire to experience the entirety of the game's offerings.

𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

While Baldur's Gate III features numerous romances, none rival the intensity of the fleeting liaison with Minthara. As a formidable true soul fiercely devoted to the Absolute, her allegiance is unwavering until your arrival. Despite her strict adherence to her deity's commands, you possess the ability to sway her towards seeking solace elsewhere.

It must be emphasized that pursuing Minthara exacts a significant toll. You will forfeit the support of several allies in your quest to capture her affection, steering your character towards a darker path. Nevertheless, you will not traverse this journey alone, as Minthara eagerly embraces the prospect of accompanying you down that grim road when the time arises.

Where to locate Minthara.

In act one, Minthara can be found at the Goblin Camp, where she dutifully carries out orders from the Absolute. She seeks information on the whereabouts of the druid grove.

Engage in conversation with Minthara and disclose the location of the druid grove. She will receive the news favorably and pledge a reward once the grove has been purged.

Following this, you must return to camp and rest before initiating the assault on the druid grove. During this time, converse with Zevlor and affirm your allegiance to the Absolute and Minthara by siding against him.

How to conduct a raid on the druid camp.

Once you align yourself with Minthara, it's imperative to return to camp for a prolonged rest. Wrap up any remaining tasks at the druid grove, as it will cease to exist thereafter.

This marks your final opportunity to choose between siding with the druids or Minthara. Opting for the latter will result in the exclusion of certain quests and companions, as they won't survive the assault on the grove.

Upon arrival at the grove, you'll be ushered inside to aid in the defense of the tieflings. Seize the moment to affirm your allegiance to Minthara and betray Zevlor and the druids.

Comply with Minthara's instructions and unlatch the gate, as it's crucial for advancing this romance.

Minthara's alliance and the Emerald Grove civil war.

If you instigate the civil war in the Emerald Grove by stealing the sacred idol before completing the 'Investigate Kagha' quest or liberating Halsin, once you choose to align with Minthara to purge the grove, the battle essentially won't even occur, instead, it will simply commence with the grove already conquered by the goblins.

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝

Baldur's Gate III's latest patch allows you to recruit Minthara with less murder. The game now permits recruiting Minthara without necessitating the slaughter of an entire camp of tieflings.

Baldur's Gate III boasts a plethora of recruitable characters, yet none demand a higher cost than Minthara. To recruit her, one must align with the goblins in act one and decimate a group of tieflings by raiding the grove. Many individuals admire Minthara as a character, yet are disenchanted with the prospect of having to slaughter numerous innocents merely to include her in the party.

Well, it appears that Larian has heeded the pleas of those fans, utilizing the game's latest patch to introduce a new method of recruiting Minthara even in a virtuous playthrough. Prior to this patch, players had to navigate through a series of bugs and transform the drow into a sheep to enlist her in their party without harming the tieflings. However, now you can simply incapacitate Minthara while dismantling the Goblin Camp.

Instead of resorting to your weapons, you can now utilize non-lethal attacks to render her unconscious and ensure her survival. Following the resolution of the goblin crisis, you will encounter Minthara at Moonrise Towers, a departure from her previous state of despair and unavailability for recruitment. Subsequently, you can proceed with the standard narrative elements of recruiting Minthara to enlist her in your party, thereby gaining a formidable drow ally alongside the gratitude of the entire tiefling camp.

With an extensive patch weighing in at a substantial 30GB, Larian has incorporated far more than just an alternative recruitment path for Minthara. Those players with substantial characters who have romantic inclinations towards Minthara will now be gratified to learn that their romantic interactions will be enhanced with improved lip contact, extending to encounters with Astarion and virtually every other character.

Nevertheless, the most significant additions include the newly introduced epilogue occurring six months following the conclusion of the game's events, customizable difficulty options, and the capability to conceal all necessary dice rolls. Henceforth, you need not endure the embarrassment of rolling a three against a persuasion check of eighteen; you may simply feign attempting to persuade an exceedingly obtuse individual.

How to render Minthara unconscious.

To recruit Minthara using this method, you'll need to employ non-lethal attacks to deplete her health points to zero. Non-lethal attacks can be activated by selecting the passives button on your hotbar and then clicking on the 'non-lethal attack' icon. You'll be able to identify which members of your party have non-lethal attacks enabled by the indicator next to their portrait.

When this setting is enabled, reducing an enemy's health to zero with a melee attack results in them entering the knocked out status, rendering them unconscious rather than dead. Non-lethal attacks are exclusive to melee attacks; magic cannot achieve this effect. If Minthara's health reaches zero due to magical damage, she will perish directly. The most prudent approach is to instruct all your characters to switch to melee weapons with non-lethal attacks activated and engage Minthara. Alternatively, limit your spellcasters to casting buffing/healing spells on allies.

The crucial aspect of the entire process is ensuring that Minthara acquires the 'temporarily hostile' status before incapacitating her. Failure to observe this status means she won't be available for recruitment.

If executed correctly, she will be rendered unconscious instead of deceased, fulfilling Zevlor's related quest while preserving her life. Proceed through the game until you arrive at Moonrise Towers in act two, where you should encounter her in the main chamber.

Should Minthara's narrative progress to the point where she orchestrates an assault on the tiefling camp to eradicate them, she becomes ineligible for recruitment unless you align with her. Knocking her out at this juncture does not result in her presence at Moonrise Towers during act two.

There have been reports indicating that players must steal something directly in front of her to provoke a temporary hostile reaction before rendering her unconscious. Although this method does yield results, it entails unnecessary additional steps as of patch five.

An important contribution from the comment section.

Originally posted by — Simon McAllister:
How you get her to go temporary hostile does involve a act of theft, assault or vandalism. I usually attack the eye that patrols the room once it goes in front of her location. But also after she is knocked out the player cannot long rest until they have dealt with the other 2 leaders and finished the quest involving the goblin leaders. A long rest at the party with the teiflings is the best place to long rest. A temporary knocked out character will awaken after a long rest is conducted.

𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙞𝙭

Baldur’s Gate III’s patch six now permits the recruitment of Minthara following the defence of Emerald Grove.

Minthara's role in Baldur’s Gate III has undergone numerous alterations regarding her integration into your party. Yet, the most recent update has introduced a novel method ensuring her allegiance, even for those eschewing an evil campaign narrative.

The first act of Baldur’s Gate III centres on a pivotal decision: the assault on Emerald Grove or its preservation. Players are faced with the choice of aligning with the goblins to orchestrate its downfall, safeguarding the grove, or decisively eliminating the goblin leadership to forestall any attack.

In the past, recruiting Minthara was contingent upon the player's decision to neutralise the goblin leaders through non-lethal means. This adjustment, implemented by Larian Studios in a preceding update, was a response to player feedback desiring a method to incorporate her into the party without engaging in the grove's invasion.

However, this approach necessitated incapacitating her within the goblin encampment. Should you have opted to protect the Grove from assault, such a recruitment strategy was unfeasible. With the advent of patch six, this scenario has evolved.

The gaming community was abuzz with excitement following a revelation by Reddit user 'lessenizer', confirming that Minthara can indeed be enlisted even if one chooses to protect the grove. Detailed here is the procedure to achieve this.

Guidance on enlisting Minthara in Baldur’s Gate III following the defence of Emerald Grove.

In Baldur’s Gate III, one can recruit Minthara by incapacitating her during the defence of Emerald Grove against the goblin raid.

Here's a structured breakdown of the process:

Initiate a conversation with Minthara at the Goblin Camp and provide her with details regarding Emerald Grove.
Refrain from eliminating the goblin leaders.
Take an extended rest.
Promptly return to the grove and forewarn Zevlor about the impending raid.
Collaborate with the tieflings and druids to safeguard Emerald Grove.
Utilize non-lethal methods to incapacitate Minthara and render her unconscious.
Locate her in Moonrise Towers during act two.
Extend an offer of recruitment to Minthara.

The crux of this procedure lies in employing non-lethal means to incapacitate Minthara. Should she meet demise during act one, her presence in Moonrise Towers will be forfeited.

Additionally, if rescuing Halsin is a priority, ensure it precedes your interaction with Minthara. However, refrain from taking him along, as this will provoke hostility from the Goblin Camp, impeding Minthara's recruitment. It's advisable to leave Halsin confined in the warg prison, as he will later reappear in Emerald Grove.

Some quick observations:

I didn't return to the goblin camp or temple to ensure everyone was eliminated (assuming they were still present?). Although I should have done so for certainty, I forgot! Perhaps I'll reload and spend some time verifying. However, since the game removed her body, it doesn't seem like an issue. It should be possible to revisit the Goblin Camp, loot, and eliminate everyone without complications, but testing is required. On my second attempt, I returned and ensured everyone at the camp and temple, including both leaders, was eliminated. This enabled me to obtain all the loot. Upon returning to the tower, she was there. Therefore, regardless of the actions taken, merely incapacitating her suffices.

Halsin still shares a tent with her. Although I didn't rescue him, he appeared at the grove. I assume he'll also join the party regardless of interaction. My understanding is that he can be dismissed later.

Sazza was alive at the tower. Some mentioned that if Minthara assaults the grove and you defend it, Sazza dies inevitably. This could be because it seems the other goblin leader is programmed to eliminate her. If one were to return to the temple to eliminate the other leaders, Sazza might have to be dealt with as well.

One additional note: I long rested twice, once for the party and once due to encountering the wizard at the mountain pass. Additionally, the spider guy escorted me to the tower. This approach made sense to reach the tower first for further dialogue with Minthara at the Last Light Inn.

Not much else to add, but feel free to ask any questions. Spread the word!

𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢

Every decision in Baldur’s Gate III comes with its own pros and cons. Thus, one must consider: how worthwhile is it to romance Minthara, considering the requirements and consequences?

Baldur's Gate III offers the chance to find love in Faerûn, yet like many other aspects of the game, the choice of whom to romance comes with consequences. Romance options commence in act one and necessitate the recruitment of the romantic target into the party. However, most relationships in BG3 do not culminate until later stages. Winning Minthara's heart demands a violent playthrough, and her romance is fraught with pros and cons.

Minthara, a drow paladin, stands as one of the three goblin leaders in act one. Opting to recruit her entails aligning with the goblins over the druids and tieflings in Emerald Grove. Therefore, it's unsurprising that selecting Minthara as a romantic interest leads down a path through act one and beyond marked by bloodshed and cruelty. Consequently, the outcome may yield a romance fraught with more drawbacks than benefits. Ultimately, romancing Minthara in Baldur's Gate III presents no shortage of challenging decisions.

The numerous drawbacks:

Minthara's romance can turn sour.

To romance Minthara in Baldur's Gate III, one must align with the goblins and endorse her plan, subsequently defeating the druids and tieflings before consenting to sleep with her at camp. While the process isn't inherently challenging, it necessitates numerous skill checks and combat encounters to achieve the desired outcome. However, a single decision following intimacy with Minthara can prematurely terminate the romance, potentially escalating to a confrontation with her if she refuses to yield.

Recruiting Minthara locks out other companions.

Arguably the most significant drawback to romancing Minthara is the loss of Halsin, Wyll, and Karlach as companions, along with earning disapproval from Gale and Shadowheart. While there was once a possibility to recruit both Minthara and Halsin in Baldur's Gate III, it often resulted in unfinished act one quests and technical issues, such as glitching and repetitive dialogue due to their overlapping locations in camp. Eventually, Larian Studios patched the game to prevent recruiting both characters simultaneously. Consequently, opting to recruit Minthara means forfeiting the presence of three other companions throughout the playthrough, a considerable trade-off that may not justify the outcomes.

Minthara's romance lacks depth.

One of the primary reasons Minthara is considered among the least favorable romance options in Baldur's Gate III is the overall lack of depth in the relationship. Establishing a connection with her doesn't naturally evolve as part of the romance process; instead, it's primarily a result of adhering to her commands and displaying general violence. Consequently, the bond formed lacks the depth observed in other romance options, presenting a significant drawback.

Most romances necessitate more substantial effort to develop, offering insights into characters that remain concealed unless romance is pursued. However, this is not the case with Minthara. The blood-soaked journey to win her affection fails to uncover significant information about her character, nor does recruiting her and accompanying her on quests contribute to deeper understanding. While it may seem that she was hastily added as a romance option, this is not entirely accurate, as she was among the limited options available during early access. It has been suggested that perhaps sections intended for inclusion were ultimately omitted from the final game version.

An important contribution from the comment section.

Originally posted by — Simon McAllister:
I think the developers could work in a sexy romance scene to occur during act 3 for Minthara if recruited on a good play through of the game. As she can still be romanced even in such a play through. Most of her romance occurs in Act 3 with Act 2 having quite a few interactions at which she can gain approval with you. She doesn't get a separate quest true but hers ties into dealing with Orin which is her pursuing vengeance for her roll in her enslavement to the Absolute.

Minthara's romance is glitchy.

Multiple reports have surfaced detailing various glitches encountered when selecting Minthara as a romance option. Although patch one addressed some of these issues, they remain a significant drawback due to their persistent occurrence, causing frustration for players. Furthermore, these bugs can impede Minthara's content from triggering correctly, undermining the purpose of a playthrough focused on experiencing her storyline.

It's conceivable that these bugs and glitches stem from alterations made to content between early access and the full release. Coupled with the other cons associated with romancing Minthara, it suggests that her romance path might be intentionally designed as an undesirable option. Despite this, there may still be value in exploring her storyline at least once, albeit it might be prudent to wait until patches have resolved her issues. With numerous approaches available in the game, players can now make a more informed decision regarding whether the demanding journey required to romance Minthara is worthwhile in Baldur's Gate III.

The one positive aspect:

Romancing Minthara perfectly complements a villainous playthrough.

The most significant advantage of romancing Minthara in Baldur's Gate III arises when pursuing a villainous playthrough. While most romances typically align with morally upright decisions, Minthara's romance diverges from this pattern, providing an opportunity to explore the game from the perspective of followers of the Absolute rather than its adversaries. Given that Minthara's approval increases with choices considered cruel or violent, she demands a partner who embraces ruthlessness.

Romancing Minthara yields swift rewards, with the intimate scene occurring after attacking Emerald Grove and defeating the druids. However, it appears that non-origin character romance options only feature one such scene, often occurring early in the relationship, which may be viewed as either a positive or a negative depending on individual preferences. This love is forged through bloodshed, yet it remains precarious, as Minthara's propensity for violence is ever-present—illustrated by her attempt to assassinate her new lover in the dead of night. Nevertheless, it provides one of the rare opportunities in BG3 to ally with villains and perceive the game's narrative from their perspective.

𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

For those of you who prefer visual demonstrations of each method, here's a video for you!

Comprehensive romance guide.

Recruiting Minthara in a virtuous playthrough.

Patch six has introduced a new form of recruitment for Minthara.

𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢

Immortality. It's the longing within us all—to leave a lasting imprint, to weave moments that elicit whispers of admiration: 'Isn't she wonderful?' And in the tender embrace of second chances, we find the sweet embrace of growth, where lessons learned from past missteps blossom into beautiful new beginnings.

God, that is heart-wrenching, that last line. Even the expression is great. "And no one would remember me." Such a complex character, so proud, so driven, but all that is stripped away, and you realize the one thing she really wants is for someone to care that she's gone. The gods she served certainly wouldn't; another tool disposed of. She sought respect and recognition and realizes only now she went about it the completely wrong way.

In your first playthrough, you killed her, as I imagine many have. Having you listen to her say this dialogue, especially with everything that happens as the Dark Urge, certainly must have hit you right in the heart.

Precisely the reason as to why I am doing this guide is because I tested this hypothesis of her and asked a close friend of mine what they think of Minthara as a character. This hits hard because it's true. They killed her their first playthrough, and when they were told "Minthara can be a companion" later, they genuinely asked "Really?".

What's a real shame is that Minthara isn't given the same reverence as the other companions. Any fanart or even official art that involves all of the companions do not involve her. She is also not part of the clique the voice actors are part of outside of the game and on social media. She deserves the same praise they all got.

I am hoping this might change your perspective towards her and, even so, decide to engage in a new playthrough with her character to get to know her story on a closer level, may it be in a virtuous playthrough or not.

Comprehensive guide to Minthara's story arc.

Similarly to the topic of Minthara's approval and disapproval, if you are interested in getting to know the wonderful story arc of Minthara, you can find it here[baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com] and here.[bg3.wiki]

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If you've made it this far, I have something special in store for you, so don't leave just yet! As a dedicated enthusiast of Minthara, it's my responsibility to ensure this guide is both enjoyable and thrilling for you. Here's Beatriz's special tip just for you:
Indeed, it's often reiterated, yet remains profoundly true: everything can be stripped away from a person except one crucial aspect—the final human freedom—to select one's attitude amidst any given circumstances, to determine one's own path. When we find ourselves unable to alter a situation, we are compelled to transform ourselves. Those who possess a compelling 'why' to exist can endure almost any 'how'. Upon experiencing Minthara's narrative arc, one witnesses the remarkable manner in which she triumphs over the multitude of adversities she encounters. Should you choose to embark on her journey of redemption alongside her, may her tale serve as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the possibility for similar resilience within your own life.

Thank you, and I extend my best wishes to you! May you thoroughly relish the untamed allure of Baldur's Gate III.

For the sake of curiosity, patch nine has transformed Minthara into a paladin. Progressing through her questline and earning her loyalty will grant the player access to the overland route to Moonrise Towers without succumbing to the curse.

Minthara can be dispatched easily by initiating the raid on the grove and targeting the posts securing the wooden bridge immediately after she sets foot on it to exit the room. While she plummets to her demise, her demise does not provoke aggression from the goblins toward the party.

Alright, that's the conclusion! Farewell for now! I genuinely hope this guide has proven beneficial to you!

7 Comments

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SummerQrow 4 Jun @ 12:26pm

"how to romance Minthara"
*me after seeing my dad fail and we have to slaughter the goblins for the 6th time*: that's the neat part you don't

Carter 14 Feb @ 6:48pm

Best Broken Girl Minthara.

TheHolyCheese 14 Feb @ 8:07am

You can romance her? Bro I just killed her on the spot lmao

Aidyn 13 Feb @ 4:57pm

Dude...i killed her. Do you guys think i still got a shot?

Xigua 8 Feb @ 11:23pm

Tl;dr just be yourself and she'll fall for you.

Julie05 7 Feb @ 2:20pm

Thank you for taking the time to make such a detailed guide!

Simon McAllister 2 Feb @ 10:41pm

How you get her to go temporary hostile does involve a act of theft, assault or vandalism. I usually attack the eye that patrols the room once it goes in front of her location. But also after she is knocked out the player cannot long rest until they have dealt with the other 2 leaders and finished the quest involving the goblin leaders. A long rest at the party with the teiflings is the best place to long rest. A temporary knocked out character will awaken after a long rest is conducted. I think the developers could work in a sexy romance scene to occur during act 3 for Minthara if recruited on a good play through of the game. As she can still be romanced even in such a play through. Most of her romance occurs in Act 3 with Act 2 having quite a few interactions at which she can gain approval with you. She doesn't get a separate quest true but hers ties into dealing with Orin which is her pursuing vengeance for her roll in her enslavement to the Absolute.

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