The voice of Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, Samantha Béart, has shared her thoughts on which character pairings should be considered among the canon couples.
Since the game’s release, fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 have debated which romantic pairings are officially recognized. Characters like Karlach, Shadowheart, Wyll, and Astarion frequently come up in these discussions.
When asked about the canon couples among the playable characters in Baldur’s Gate 3, Béart mentioned, “Wyll and Karlach, I think. Gale and Astarion are pretty popular. Shadowheart and Lae’zel, obviously – enemies-to-lovers.”
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As reflected in Béart’s response, many fans see Karlach and Wyll as a legitimate romantic pairing. However, some players believe that the two characters resonate better as platonic friends.
Astarion and Gale also represent a beloved pairing, with players analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing one while in a relationship with the other. Numerous discussions on Reddit and other forums have detailed optimal strategies for playing through as Gale or Astarion.
The romance between Shadowheart and Lae’zel enjoys considerable popularity within the Baldur’s Gate 3 community. Their dynamic as enemies-to-lovers plays a significant role in this cherished pairing, which is why Samantha Béart highlighted them as a canon couple.
Throughout their journey, players can explore a variety of relationship options. Interestingly, the voice cast shows their favorites as well, with Lae’zel’s voice actor, Devora Wilde, also identifying her character and Shadowheart as a canon couple during an interview with Fall Damage.
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