Summary
- Halsin, the shape-shifting Druid in Baldur's Gate 3, can be a romance option, including his normal form or as a bear, which has gained viral attention.
- Halsin is a powerful and versatile companion, making him a valuable partner to have in the game.
- Halsin is a good choice for players looking for polyamorous relationships, as he doesn't get jealous and accepts different romantic partners. Pursuing a romance with him also has humorous moments, like an amusing squirrel cameo.
With Baldur's Gate 3 bringing forth a wonderfully immersive fantasy RPG experience, there are many questions surrounding the game's many companions who players are able to romance. After a recent panel for Baldur's Gate 3, the game found itself being the subject of viral news headlines when it was revealed that players could have romantic relations with Halsin, the shape-shifting Druid, in his normal form or while he's still transformed into a bear.
This jaw-dropping reveal brought loads of new attention to Baldur's Gate 3, but bear love isn't the only reason players should consider Halsin as a romance option. There are seemingly countless choices for players to weigh when it comes to companions, and the shape-shifting Wood Elf Druid is a powerful character who could be incredibly useful to have by one's side. All of these options have helped Baldur's Gate 3 become one of Steam's most popular games, and building a relationship with Halsin may be one of the best decisions players can make.
Why Halsin is the Best Romance Option
Viral bear romance aside, Halsin is much more than his animal form. These shape-shifting abilities are indeed tremendously helpful for players who are wrapped up in a fight, but there are a variety of other qualities that make Halsin a great partner to have. For those who are interested in romancing Halsin, a player's actions are incredibly important when attempting to form this relationship. If Halsin disagrees with a player's actions, he can quickly grow to distrust you, making a potential romance a lost cause. Relationships in Baldur's Gate 3 take time to cultivate, but taking the time to grow an intimate bond with Halsin will pay off in spades.
First and foremost, Druids are the most versatile class in Baldur's Gate 3, which helps set Halsin apart from the other potential companions to romance. A strong romantic bond with Halsin will help players have a great partner that has a variety of helpful skills. In Baldur's Gate 3, Druids are incredibly useful with attacking, defending, and even spellcasting, proving just how useful they are as a class. With defense, attack, and spell-casting capabilities, becoming close to Halsin will pay off for players who are looking for a more diverse experience.
Another great perk of romancing Halsin is that he's a good companion to pursue a relationship with for players who are wishing to make their character polyamorous. Halsin isn't exactly the jealous type and is more than comfortable with a player's character having different romantic partners. There are a variety of features in Baldur's Gate 3, and the option to have different types of romantic relationships brings another level to the game. A less important but still fun feature of pursuing Halsin is that during the intimate bear cut scene, the camera pans over to a squirrel that's in complete shock at what they're witnessing. This alone is a hilarious payoff to putting the effort into winning Halsin over.
Although Baldur's Gate 3 is freshly available on PC, there are already questions surrounding the future of Baldur's Gate, but with this being such an expansive and immersive game, there are years worth of content for players to enjoy. There is quite a large list of companions to sort through when considering options for a romantic partner, but Halsin is definitely the best option for players who are looking for a partner that is useful in a variety of ways. Whether it's for his versatility or some bear-centric alone time, Halsin is one of Baldur's Gate 3's best characters to know.
Baldur's Gate 3 is available now on PC and launches September 6 on PS5, with an Xbox Series X/S port also being in development.
