Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player online has lost an Honour Mode run in an extremely strange way, after being killed by companion Shadowheart in battle. AlthoughBaldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode is supposed to be the game’s biggest challenge, this particular instance is a heartbreaking way to lose a run.
Shadowheart is one of the most popular characters inBaldur’s Gate 3. Given how well-loved the cast of the game is, it’s an impressive feat to stand out in this crowd. Her individual story is one of the most compelling elements ofBaldur’s Gate 3, which is expanded even further when players choose to romance her over the course of the game. Since release, fans have paid tribute to the character in many different ways. OneBaldur’s Gate 3fan even gave Shadowheart a PlayStation 1-themed makeover. Considering how popular the game is over a year after its release, these kinds of tributes will continue for a long time to come.
The funny clip was posted to Reddit by user Junior-Carpenter-853, taking place near the beginning of theirBaldur’s Gate 3Honour Moderun. After escaping the Nautiloid, players can encounter Shadowheart, who is initially distrustful of the player. The wrong dialogue choices can lead to a combat encounter with the popular companion, and that’s exactly what happens to Junior-Carpenter-853. In this instance, it’s a battle they lose, ending their Honour Mode run in a pretty heartbreaking way. Luckily for them, this encounter happens pretty early on in the game, so it’s not too painful a reset, if they choose to do so.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Player Killed by Shadowheart
Larian holds up Honour Mode as the hardest challengeBaldur’s Gate 3has to offer. One minor slip-up can kill an Honour Mode run in an instant, and while players can still continue their saves, they’ll no longer be able to earn the achievement for beating it like this. It saves automatically too, so there are no cheat resets here. It’s no surprise that since its release, there have been plenty of crazy ways gamers have lost their Honour Mode runs. One gamer even managed tolose theirBaldur’s Gate 3Honour Mode run to a painting, and frankly, it’s difficult to imagine a more heartbreaking way for it to happen.
WithLarian recently revealing why it decided not to make Baldur’s Gate 4, fans' hopes of the studio staying on despite its previous statements are dead in the water. Wizards of the Coast now has the tough task of replacing the developer, with any sequel almost certainly compared toBaldur’s Gate 3. As for Larian itself - the studio has two RPGs in the works at the moment, and it’ll be exciting to see what it can do without the constraints of theDungeons and Dragonsruleset and fantasy setting.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
