How evil can you actually be in Baldur’s Gate 3? “Yes” is apparently the answer that two players have found – and imprison Shadowheart forever.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have great freedom of choice. You can not only decide between “good” and “evil”, but often there are many fine nuances in between. And those who really make an effort can also play completely insane and create as much chaos as possible. This goal has also been set by a player duo – and they have set new standards of wickedness. Because the amount of devastation they have left behind and what Shadowheart has to endure is hardly seen before.
What have they done? In the Subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, Clean_Comparison_431 shares what he has experienced so far. He set out with a friend with the plan: Create as much chaos as possible.
Here’s what they did:
- Shadowheart was already killed on the Nautiloid and her light taken.
- The druids and tieflings in the grove were all killed.
- The entire goblin camp was wiped out, only Minthara survived.
- The Githyanki in the cradle were all killed.
- The Myconids in the Underdark were exterminated.
- The Duergar in Grymforge were destroyed.
- All animals, except Scratch and the owlbear cub, were killed.
- The inn in Act 2 no longer exists, only Jaheira survived because “it’s funny to have her surrounded by Harpers’ corpses”.
- The rogue has now stolen over 200,000 gold and so many items that the PS5 always hangs for 20 seconds when he opens the inventory.
The really evil deeds only came afterwards: They killed Balthazar. After that, they wanted to kill Nightsong, to become the Dark Justiciar – but they couldn’t do that, because that can only be Shadowheart. So they reloaded their save and did something even worse:
They freed Nightsong, only to then resurrect Shadowheart in Shadowfell. Before Shadowheart can complain, they give her the Spear of Night – and then leave her there. Forever.
Shadowheart is trapped there. Forever. She cannot escape. She is a prisoner, in principle, she has become the new Nightsong. But she can still fulfill her duty for Lady Shar. After all, she has the spear …
This is how the community reacts: In the comments, the actions of the two are admired – even if it’s not entirely clear whether with admiration or disgust. Because so evil and chaotic, many had not imagined that one could proceed at all.
- “This sounds like an absolute clusterfuck of a playthrough, lol. We need to find you two a corner with safety scissors and some glitter glue.” -CityHaunts
- “This is the most chaotic and psychopathic behavior I have ever heard of in this game. I love it!” – holnicote
- “I’m just taking some notes here for my evil playthrough. This is really an impressive level of chaos. I read this to my partner, who now wants an update as soon as you’re in Baldur’s Gate.” – AprilStorms
What was the most chaotic thing you have done in Baldur’s Gate 3? Have you separated from companions in even more absurd ways, like the two “heroes” in this example? Not heroically is another evil deed in Baldur’s Gate 3 – for that, you have to turn children into weapons.
