You know that moment in a game when you meet a character and instantly think, “I love this one!”? That’s pretty much the vibe when you first run into Alfira in Baldur’s Gate 3. She’s all charm, fun, and just a joy to be around. But if you’re playing as The Dark Urge, she’s probably the last person you want hanging out with your bloodthirsty protagonist.
It’s honestly kind of wild how Alfira sees The Dark Urge as a friendly face, like, really? She’s totally cool with them, while Tav or any other origin character doesn’t get the same VIP treatment. Alfira’s either too trusting or just doesn’t get the memo about the whole “ominous murder machine” vibe your character’s giving off.
So, she decides to join your merry band in Act 1. But—spoiler alert—her adventure ends quicker than a one-hit knockout. The second you hit that “long rest” button? She’s gone. And there’s no saving her. Well, not in the normal way, anyway.
If you’re feeling crafty, there’s a sneaky way to keep her alive by, you know, attacking her out of the blue when you first meet.
But let’s be real, that’s a weird way to make friends, and feels totally unimmersive, even in a game.
Thankfully, one brilliant modder saw our struggle and swooped in with a fix!
How to Save Alfira using a Mod?
The mod is called Save Alfira, This handy little gem stops Alfira from joining your camp altogether, sparing her from her grim fate.
Now, before you breathe a sigh of relief, there’s a catch: someone still has to bite the dust.
So now Instead of Alfira, you’ll get Quil Grootslang, a backup bard who steps in if Alfira’s already met her unfortunate end or got knocked out cold.
Quil’s presence won’t exactly scrub your conscience clean, but at least Alfira’s out there somewhere, strumming away, none the wiser.
Of course, your campmates are still going to give you the stink eye over the innocent bloodshed the next morning—because that’s just life with The Dark Urge.
But hey, part of the fun is living with the consequences, right?
Whether you’re looking to play a redeemed version of The Dark Urge or go full villain mode, offing Alfira really shows just how deep the darkness goes.
So My advice is leave it as the game developers intended. Alfira wasn’t meant to be a permanent camp member anyway, and honestly, it adds to the whole “Dark Urge” experience.
But if you can’t stand losing her, at least now you’ve got a mod to save her—kind of.
