Baldur’s Gate 3 Max Approval Cheat (2026): Romance Anyone Instantly

You want to romance Astarion as a “Good” Paladin, but his eye‑rolls won’t stop — consider a Baldur’s Gate 3 max approval cheat to instantly set his approval meter to max without replaying choices.

Or maybe you are trying to win over Shadowheart, but you missed a crucial dialogue option in Act 1, and now her approval bar is stuck in the “Neutral” zone.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, managing Party Approval is a stressful balancing act. One wrong decision can ruin 50 hours of relationship building.

Stop save-scumming every conversation.

In this guide, we will show you the definitive BG3 max approval cheat.

Whether you want to fix a broken romance, recruit Minthara without slaughtering the Grove, or just spawn the items needed to fix Karlach’s heart, here is how to control relationships safely in 2026.

1. Editor’s View: The “Astarion Problem”
2. The “Hard Way”: Manual Console Commands & UUIDs
3. The “Easy Way”: XMODhub Max Approval Slider
4. Advanced: Forcing Romance Flags (The “Friendzone” Fix)
5. Crucial: Spawning Quest Items (Karlach’s Engine Fix)
6. Dice Roll Cheats: Never Fail a Persuasion Check
7. Baldur’s Gate 3 Save File Location (PC)
8. FAQ
9. Conclusion

Editor’s View: The “Astarion Problem”

The “Hard Way”: Manual Console Commands & UUIDs

Many players search for “BG3 console command set approval”. While technically possible using the Script Extender debug console, it is arguably the most user-unfriendly process in modern gaming.

The Reality: You cannot just type SetApproval(Astarion, 100). The game engine doesn’t know who “Astarion” is by name. It uses massive identification strings called UUIDs.

To change approval manually, you have to type exactly this: Osi.SetRelationshipGauge("S_Player_Gen_23423-234...", "S_Origins_Astarion_76283-...", 100)

• The Problem: You need to find the correct 32-character UUID for your specific “Tav” (Player Character) AND the specific companion.
• The Risk: One typo, one missing bracket, or using the wrong UUID (e.g., using his “Act 3” UUID in “Act 1”) will do nothing—or crash your game.

The “Easy Way”: XMODhub Max Approval Slider

We simplified this mess. XMODhub reads the memory to automatically identify which character is currently in your party. No codes, no typing.

How to set approval to 100 instantly:

• Launch: Open XMODhub Client and start Baldur’s Gate 3.

• Select: In-game, click on the companion you want to edit (e.g., Shadowheart).

• Overlay: Press F1. The trainer will detect the “Active Entity”.
• The Magic Slider: Go to the “Stats & Approval” tab. You will see a visual slider labeled “Relationship Value”.
• Max It Out: Drag it to 100 (Exceptional).

Result: The next time you talk to them, their greeting will change to the “High Approval” variant (e.g., “Hello, my love” or “I’ve missed you”).

Advanced: Forcing Romance Flags (The “Friendzone” Fix)

Warning: High Approval is necessary for romance, but sometimes it is not sufficient. If you missed a specific event (like the Tiefling Party in Act 1) or rejected them once, the game sets a hidden “Romance_Blocked” flag. Approval won’t fix this.

XMODhub Feature: Our trainer includes a “Romance Flag Toggles” menu. This allows you to:

• Un-friendzone: Reset the “Rejected” flag so you can try asking them out again.
• Polyamory Mode: Disable the “Partnered” check, allowing you to romance multiple characters (e.g., Shadowheart and Karlach) simultaneously without them forcing you to choose.
• Recruit Minthara: Force the “Recruited” flag even if you sided with the Grove.

Crucial: Spawning Quest Items (Karlach’s Engine Fix)

Sometimes, love requires items. You literally cannot continue Karlach’s romance if you don’t upgrade her engine, and for that, you need Infernal Iron.

If you missed the iron in the Blighted Village and proceeded to Act 2, you are normally stuck.

The Solution: Use the XMODhub Item Spawner:

1. Open the “Items” tab in the overlay.
2. Search for “Infernal Iron”.
3. Click “Add to Inventory”.
4. Go talk to Dammon immediately to fix her heart (and yours).

Dice Roll Cheats: Never Fail a Persuasion Check

Romance often comes down to a single dice roll. Trying to convince Lae’zel to stay? Trying to persuade the Emperor?

Instead of reloading your save 10 times:

• Toggle:”Always Win Dice Roll” (Sets the minimum roll to 20/Critical Success).
• Result: You will pass every Persuasion, Deception, or Insight check required to advance the relationship.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Save File Location (PC)

Before messing with Romance Flags or spawning items, backup your save. Modifying story logic is riskier than just adding gold.

• Steam Path:C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story\

Pro Tip: Copy the entire “Story” folder to your Desktop before activating “Flag Editor” cheats.

FAQ

Q: Will using XMODhub disable Steam Achievements?

A: No. Unlike modding the game files (.pak), XMODhub injects code into memory. The game does not detect it as a “Mod,” so you can still earn achievements like “Hot Date” or “Jack-of-all-Trades”.

Q: I set approval to 100, but the romance scene isn’t triggering.

A: Romance scenes are typically queued for “Long Rests”. After maximizing approval, try taking a Long Rest at camp. If that doesn’t work, use the “Romance Flag” toggle to reset the event trigger.

Q: Can I resurrect a dead companion to romance them?

A: Yes. If Withers can’t revive them (due to story reasons), use the XMODhub “Resurrect Target” cheat to bring them back, then max their approval to reset the relationship.

Conclusion

You shouldn’t have to follow a 50-page PDF guide or memorize 32-digit UUID codes just to experience the story you want. Baldur’s Gate 3 is about your choices.

Whether you are fixing a bugged quest, saving Karlach, or simply want to be loved by everyone in camp, XMODhub gives you total control over the hearts and minds of your party.

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