A Baldur's Gate 3 player has inadvertently ended their 60-hour Honor Mode playthrough due to an intimate dialogue choice with a demon. Honor Mode, the game's most challenging difficulty, restricts players to a single save file, making every decision critical.
The incident occurred during a run where the player was nearing the end of the game, with only Raphael and the final boss remaining. While in the House of Hope, the player engaged with Harleep, Raphael's incubus consort. Harleep offers vital information in exchange for a sexual encounter, presenting dialogue options that range from offering one's body to offering one's soul.
Opting to offer their soul, the player triggered a permanent death state for their character, effectively ending their Honor Mode run. As detailed in a Reddit post, the player expressed shock upon learning that this particular dialogue choice had fatal consequences. Other players in the comments shared similar experiences, emphasizing the unforgiving nature of Honor Mode and advising against experimenting with unknown dialogue options on such runs.
While failed Honor Mode runs cannot be recovered, players can convert them into Custom Campaigns, allowing them to continue with less restrictive gameplay. The event serves as a cautionary tale for those attempting Honor Mode, highlighting the need for careful consideration of all choices, especially those with potentially dire outcomes.