BG3: 'Nightsong Points' Shadowheart Hidden Score Explained

Just when you think there's nothing more to discover about Baldur's Gate 3's vast world, fans have found a secret score while data mining. It's related to Shadowheart and we will explain what it means and what it leads to. Be aware this article will contain spoilers.

YouTuber SimX goes into detail about this secret discovery deep in Baldur's Gate 3's game files. We thank him in advance, before getting into the details.

In Baldur's Gate 3, Shadowheart, one of the main companions in this adventure, reveals her inner conflicts and trust issues through a system called Night Song points. These points influence her attitudes and dialogues based on your interactions with her. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

What are Night Song Points in BG3?

Night Song points are earned during specific moments that test Shadowheart's faith in Shar. Accumulating these points affects her openness and trust towards the Night Song, an important aspect of her character development. This will determine how she'll react once she meets Nightsong and if she will stay on Shar's side.

How to Earn Night Song Points in BG3? Key Moments and Choices

Certain dialogue choices are crucial to earning Night Song Points for Shadowheart's relationship. Here are a few important moments that will lead to you being able to get these points:

• Memory of the Wolf in the Woods:

  • Wolf Dream Points: You need three Wolf Dream Points to unlock this memory. These can be earned by:
    • Saving Shadowheart from the pod on the nautiloid.
    • Telling her that worshipping Shar sounds awesome.
    • Asking if you can help with her hand pain.
    • Asking her to tell you more about herself.
    • Giving her the Idol of Shar found at Grimforge.
    • Supporting her during the fight with Lae’zel in camp.
  • Activating the Memory: After gaining enough points and having at least 10 approval, Shadowheart will talk about her desire to become a Dark Justiciar and Mother Superior. You need 20 approval for the memory cutscene.
  • Earning Points in the Memory:
    • Mention the moonstone (requires a DC18 religion check, or read the Selune scroll found in the owlbear cave).
    • Choose the option to connect to the moonstone, then say it sounds like abuse to gain points.

• Shadowheart’s Wound Flares:

  • The wound flares up four times when she does something Shar dislikes, such as:
    • Saving Arabella in the Druid Grove.
    • Curing Thulla’s poison.
    • Looking at the Selûne statue in the Blighted Village.
    • Sharing the wolf memory.
    • Receiving Selûne’s blessing from Isobel.
    • Revealing she worships Shar (with persuasion or intimidation).
  • Gaining a Point: After the fourth flare, you’ll have a new conversation option. If your approval is over 20, make a DC10 religion check or DC12 persuasion check to gain a point.

• Noble Stalk Memory:

  • Convince her to eat the Noble Stalk to regain a memory (DC12 persuasion or intimidation check). Be aware this might bug the wound flare.

• Additional Points in Act 2:

  • Give her a Night Orchid (if you asked about her earlier).
  • Let her activate trials in the Gauntlet of Shar.

Each choice and conversation impacts Shadowheart's development. Missing opportunities or making certain decisions may prevent you from accessing hidden dialogues or affecting her trust in you.

The Night Song Encounter

Towards the end of Act Two, decisions influenced by Night Song points and approval score determine Shadowheart's actions during the culmination. Higher points and approval can lead to sparing the Night Song, while lower points or specific choices may lead to more aggressive actions, and her staying on Shar's side.

Conclusion

Understanding and managing Night Song points is important in managing Shadowheart's character arc and influencing the game's outcomes. Each decision adds layers to her story, revealing deeper aspects of her beliefs and conflicts. It's not an easy task but it's not a hard one either, as many people have already gotten good outcomes without this information. Stay tuned as we prepare for the next Baldur's Gate 3 update, which will introduce modding tools.