Baldur's Gate 3: Dark Urge Ending Takes a Darker Turn for Romances

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the evil playthrough of The Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Choosing to play as The Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 dramatically alters the course of your game, particularly when it comes to romancing your companions. As The Dark Urge, you’re constantly battling a sinister compulsion to kill, and your romantic partner is forced to help you resist this murderous drive. The tension adds a layer of angst and intensity to your romance, especially if you fail to resist the dark impulses.

The new evil ending for The Dark Urge takes full advantage of this tension, offering one final heart-wrenching conversation with your romantic partner before you succumb entirely to Bhaal’s will. In this twisted farewell, you have the horrifying option to make your beloved the first victim in your campaign to dominate Faerûn, and their reactions to your betrayal are nothing short of heartbreaking.

How Love Interests React to The Dark Urge’s Descent Into Evil

Every companion in the game has a unique reaction when you fully embrace your evil nature as The Dark Urge, each expressing their own mix of heartbreak, horror, or outrage as you turn your weapon on them.

There are two exceptions, however. Both Minthara and ascended Astarion support your dark quest to control the Netherbrain in the name of Bhaal. Yet even their twisted loyalty isn’t enough to save them. Despite believing they would join you in slaughtering the innocent, they too are killed by The Dark Urge. Their disbelief is palpable as they realize they’re just more victims of your bloody rampage.

For the rest of your companions, the reactions are even more tragic. Characters like Wyll and Shadowheart will shatter your heart with their final words. Wyll’s farewell is particularly gut-wrenching—using his last breath, he forgives you for taking his life.

Meanwhile, non-ascended Astarion and Karlach don’t hold back, cursing you with their dying words, which might feel like the justice you deserve. Regardless of their reactions—whether it’s sorrow, fury, or disbelief—every farewell is brutal, making this one of the most emotionally charged endings for The Dark Urge.

New Evil Endings for All Origin Characters

It’s not just The Dark Urge who received extra attention in this update. Every origin character in Baldur’s Gate 3 now has their own unique evil ending, allowing you to see just how ruthless and cruel your character can become by the end of their journey.

No matter which character you choose, these endings ensure that your evil playthrough will be unforgettable—leaving a trail of destruction and broken hearts in your wake.