I’ve just wrapped up my first playthrough of the game after around 70 hours and I’m eager to try out a darker, stealth-focused run. In this new playthrough, I’m planning to have Astarion as my Shadow Monk, Shadowheart as a rogue/cleric, and my main character as a mage, possibly with the Dark Urge backstory. I’m interested in recruiting Minthara, potentially as a paladin, but I’m curious about the quickest and safest way to do that. Is it possible to recruit her without engaging in combat? Since I’m playing on Tactician difficulty, I’m looking for a strategy to handle this smoothly, particularly since my build seems quite weak in Act 1.
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As for recruiting her without fighting, since you’re going down the evil path, you can talk to her normally. Just reveal the location of the Grove, and she’ll be on board. Have fun discovering how that plays out! 😉
If you’re looking for the fastest route, head straight into the Shadow Cursed Lands. Just leaving the Grove quest unresolved will automatically favor Minthara. This way, you won’t accidentally kill her during the raid, making it one of the safest options! Just keep in mind, you might miss out on gaining a couple of levels early on.
To recruit Minthara effectively, try siding with her against the Grove. After that, rescue her from the Moonrise Towers. It’s a pretty straightforward approach! You’ll have her join without needing to fight.
Haha, thanks! I’ll try that.