Baldur’s Gate 3 Writer Reveals Shadowheart’s Curse

A writer for Baldur’s Gate 3 has provided further details on Shadowheart’s curse, revealing that it may not be as severe as some players had originally assumed.

As you continue to progress in your playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3, you will encounter numerous difficult decisions. One of these includes determining whether Shadowheart should carry out the task of killing her parents.

On one hand, by lifting Shar’s curse, she will no longer experience the wound flares on her hand. However, freeing her parents also means she can finally reunite with her family – with the condition that the curse will continue to serve as a reminder that she is bound to Shar.

Considering this, it’s understandable that some members of the community are hesitant to allow Shadowheart to rescue her parents, as there may be repercussions. Nevertheless, Baldur’s Gate 3 writer John Corcoran has recently shared some revealing details that may persuade players to reconsider their choices.

Shar statue from Baldur's Gate 3 — Larian Studios

Shar in Baldur’s Gate 3 truly wants to put your patience to the test.

When questioned about whether the Shar curse is comparable to a “chronic pain”rather than a “soul curse”lasting a lifetime, John clarified that the curse can be likened to a chronic pain, similar to a “shock collar”that inflicts suffering whenever Shadowheart deviates from Shar’s expectations.

After confirming the true nature of Shadowheart’s curse, commenters also agreed that this discovery would make their decision easier.

The topic is discussed at the 1:17:20 timestamp below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx586Bv8mKg

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“According to one player, keeping it as Selunite isn’t actually a bad thing in this situation. If it resonates, it means that the action is likely to be approved by Selune, providing immediate feedback. Additionally, the player mentioned the role of parents in this decision.”

“After the realization that saving her parents would have stopped Shar from interfering with her, I can’t help but feel foolish for thinking she was cursed or that it was up for interpretation. It’s clear in the epilogue that Shar eventually stops meddling with her. I can’t believe I didn’t see it sooner, haha,”mentioned another.

Ultimately, despite the freedom for players to choose their own gameplay, it has been noted by many that freeing her parents is the morally sound decision for the protagonist in Baldur’s Gate 3.