Baldur’s Gate 3: Where to Find the Night Orchid for Shadowheart in BG3

An easy way to woo Shadowheart.

Two women talking and staring at the sky in BG3
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In Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll encounter several companions you can befriend, romance, and help with their quests. In Shadowheart’s companion quests, you are tasked with finding a Night Orchid.

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If romancing Shadowheart and increasing your favorability with her is essential to you, this is one way to do so.

What are Night Orchids used for in BG3?

The Night Orchid is a flower and an alchemy ingredient in BG3. It is unique because it is Shadowheart’s favorite flower. Upon giving Shadowheart the Night Orchid, you can significantly improve your approval with her.

Tip:

Giving Shadowheart the Night Orchid during a celebration or party is a great opportunity to role play as you further your relationship with this companion.

If you are not planning to gain Shadowheart’s heart, then the Night Orchid can be used as an ingredient for the Solution of Night Orchid, which is used to make the Superior Elixir of Arcane Cultivation. To make this extraction, you will need to combine three Night Orchids.

Where to find Night Orchids in BG3

To find a Night Orchid in BG3, travel to the Shadow-Cursed Lands, north of the Shadowed Battlefield waypoint at the coordinates X:56 and Y:175.

Red arrow pointing to a Night Orchid in BG3
I frequently use the “Alt” key because you never know what else might be lying around. Image via Larian Studios

If you’re having trouble finding it because it blends into the tree quite well, use your “Alt” key to highlight any valuables in the area. And if it’s not there, you may need to rest at your camp and return.

There is another Night Orchid at the coordinates X:40 and Y:36, just a few paces northwest of the Shadowed Battlefield waypoint. But for this specific quest, you only need one.

Once you have the Night Orchid, you can talk to Shadowheart and give it to her, and she will approve of your actions because it’s her favorite flower.

Is there a way to farm Night Orchids in BG3?

There is no natural way to farm Night Orchid in BG3. Once you collect the flowers from both locations, it will take some time for them to respawn. So, it’s best to mark their locations on the map and pick them up when needed.

Tip:

Pressing the Alt key to scan the area and notice all valuables is helpful when looking for Night Orchids. If you don’t locate it, you can take a long rest in your camp and return to the specified points the next day.

Romancing companions in BG3 can be easy, but it’s important to remember not everyone will be happy with your choice. But, if Shadowheart is your woman, this is one of the many ways to woo her and gain her approval.


So, there you have it. You know everything you need to find the Night Orchid for Shadowheart in BG3

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