Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has arrived, and the vampire RPG has plenty of biting and killing, but you can also experience a bit of romance. While the system isn’t as deep as some other RPGs, there are a few important things to know before making your move.
How romance works in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
When speaking with a character, you will occasionally have the option to flirt with them. If they like what you’ve been saying in other dialogue options, they’ll like the flirting and respond positively. Do this enough times, and you will eventually get a new dialogue option, but there are some important things to know. Many of the romance options are also Clan representatives, so performing side quests for them will improve your relationship, give you more opportunities to make dialogue choices, and improve your Clan Affinity all at once.
Don’t pick the flirt option unless you have had several positive interactions otherwise, as any character that doesn’t have some positive affinity for you won’t like you flirting. If you aren’t sure, be careful picking the flirt option, because it will negatively impact your relationship if it isn’t well-received.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 does not have an in-game tracker for relationship status. You will see notifications in the top right corner to indicate how a character has reacted to your conversation in the moment, but there is no way to check the status from a menu. That said, once you have reached a point where a character is interested in you romantically, they will prompt you in a conversation. There will be a fade to black, before returning to where you were previously. There does not appear to be consequences for getting involved with multiple people.
All Vampire The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Romance Options:
Fletcher
Fletcher can be found in Makom Bar, at the piano. He likes to keep his peace, preferring a respectful approach to his more old-school manners. Be nice, and don’t talk too much business or push the personal stuff too far.
Onda
Onda can be found in the lobby of the Glacier Hotel. Onda takes pride in being a powerful vampire, so appealing to her ego can work, so long as you don’t make yourself seem beneath her.
Mrs. Thorn
Mrs. Thorn can be found in Wake the Dead. She takes deep pride in her work and authority, so try not to insinuate that she might have any shortcomings, even if the angle is positive. She is also quite traditional, so avoid questioning the motives of your superiors, or poking into business that doesn’t concern you.
Niko
Niko can be found in Aurora Pawn. He appreciates honesty above all else and has a deep sympathy for mortals.
Patience
Patience can be found in Aurora Pawn, loves art and appreciates you appreciating art for art’s sake, but doesn’t like business talk.
Silky
Silky can be found in The Dutchman. He likes to take care of himself and doesn’t like being bothered by business that doesn’t concern him. He is unimpressed that you’re the Nomad, so don’t try using that to impress him.
Safia
Safia be found in Wake the Dead or her lab in Weaver Tower. Safia likes it when you give soft and caring answers, as she is a delicate soul.
