Who is Jaheira in Baldur’s Gate 3? Multiclassed as a Druid and Fighter, BG3 Jaheira was a valuable companion in both Baldur’s Gate 1 and Baldur’s Gate 2. Her story is one of tragedy, from the death of her parents to the murder of her husband. Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 events take place 100 years after the original games, she’s again joining your party to help you take on all the challenges the land of Faerûn provides.
If you’ve read our Baldur’s Gate 3 review, you’ll know that picking the right companion for your character is essential to creating the perfect party. For more information on her Druid and Fighter classes, check out our Baldur’s Gate 3 classes guide. And, while you’re at it, reading up on what makes High Elves a versatile class in our BG3 races overview might help you understand Faerûn better – or help you decide which race you want to play for your own character. With that out of the way, continue reading to find out all we know about Jaheira’s return in Baldur’s Gate 3.
How to recruit Jaheira
You can either meet up with Jaheira in the Last Light Inn, or during the assault on Moonrise Towers. If you opt to attack the Druid Grove, she may treat you with hostility.
How to raise Jaheira’s approval rating
Given Jaheria’s strong personality and love of nature, protecting nature at any cost will garner her support. As a ‘true neutral’ character, she doesn’t get involved with petty deeds one way or the other, but she does not like it when you perform truly abhorrent acts.
How to romance Jaheira
Jaheira is the one companion who is unavailable for romance. You can still gain her approval (or disapproval) but nothing you do will lead to anything even remotely romantic.
Best Jaheira build
We suggest following our best BG3 druid build for Jaheira, as her spellcasting and shapeshifting abilities far outweigh the fighter portion of her kit.
Level 2
- Poison Spray
Level 3
- Underdark
Level 4
- Guidance
- Mobile
Level 5
- Coast
Level 7
- Swamp
Level 8
- Tough
Level 9
- Forest
Level 10
- Resistence
Level 12
- Alert
And that’s all the information and advice we have for this storied returning character in Baldur’s Gate 3. She undoubtedly makes for a powerful ally – as she has in previous games – while playing a major role in the main scenario. Check out our guide on the other returning hero and friend of Jaheira, Minsc. If you missed the previous two games that came out decades ago, our lore, setting, and timeline article will also get you up to speed with the world of Faerûn.