Should You Wake Shadowheart Or Take The Artefact In BG3?

If you're not sure if it's best to check up on Shadowheart or to grab the Artifact in Baldur's Gate 3, then we'll help you choose the right option.

Just like you, many players are confused about whether they should wake Shadowheart or take the Artefact in BG3. These choices come right after a crash landing, where you find this Half-Elf character unconscious with a mysterious artifact. In this situation, you can either check up on your new permanent companion or mug the story item lying in her hand. And in such games, choosing the right option is vital. Whatever you do can have consequences that you will have to deal with. If you don’t want any trouble and want to pick the safer option then we’ll help you out. For your reference below we have explained all about what will happen if you wake Shadowheart or take the Artifact in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Should I Wake Shadowheart or Take the Artefact in BG3?

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Choosing to wake Shadowheart or take the Mysterious Artefact doesn’t change anything in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3). No matter which option you pick, she’ll wake up anyway. However, the option to take the Artefact will lead to some additional dialogues where she’ll catch you stealing and ask you, What’re you doing? In this case, you can either tell Shadowheart the truth or simply lie to her about your intentions. But again, it won’t change anything and will only get you some additional dialogues.

As none of the choices matter, it’s best to go with the Wake Shadowheart option. Doing so will save you time from answering pointless questions. But if you really wanted to know what the Mysterious Artifact is about, then don’t worry. You’ll learn about it sooner or later by progressing in the story. So for now, simply see if Shadowheart is alright and start your journey with this permanent NPC as soon as you can.

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That covers all about whether should you wake Shadowheart up or take the Artefact in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3). If you haven’t recruited Scratch the Dog, then check out how you can get it. Also, take a look at the steps to hide the pesky BG3 Version Number from your screen.