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| description = Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High Elf Rogue with the | | description = Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High-Elf Rogue with the Noble background. | ||
| image = Astarion.png | | image = Astarion.png | ||
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{{ | {{CharacterInfo | ||
|title =Vampire Spawn | |||
| | |name = Astarion | ||
| name = Astarion | |image=[[File:Astarion.png|350px]] | ||
| image = Astarion.png | |STR=8 | ||
| | |DEX=17 | ||
| | |CON=14 | ||
| | |INT=13 | ||
| | |WIS=13 | ||
| | |CHA=10 | ||
| | |level=1 | ||
| | |race={{Race|High Elf}} | ||
|type=Humanoid | |||
|HP=10 | |||
| | |AC=11 | ||
| | |speed=9m / 30ft | ||
|size=Medium | |||
|weight=50kg / 100lbs | |||
|proficiency=2 | |||
|initiative=+2 | |||
|passive = {{IconLink|Darkvision Icon.png|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision|size=24}}, [[Fey Ancestry]] | |||
|class = Rogue | |||
|background=Charlatan | |||
|location = [[Wilderness]] | |||
|enemies = [[Cazador]] | |||
|alt-name = In-game | |||
|alt-image = [[File:Astarionheadshot.jpg|350px]] | |||
}}'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and [[companion]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He is an [[Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background. | |||
Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a [[companion]] early on. | |||
{{ | {{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologizing after a misunderstanding}} | ||
== | == Gameplay == | ||
As a [[Rogue]], Astarion excels at [[Stealth]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and deadly [[Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. At Level 3, Astarion can become either a [[Thief]] or an [[Arcane Trickster]]. As a Thief, he gains an additional [[Bonus Action]], granting him more martial versatility in battle. As an Arcane Trickster, he gains the ability to cast a limited number of [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spells]]. | |||
Astarion's [[Background]] is [[Charlatan]]. | |||
Astarion | |||
=== | === Proficiencies === | ||
===== Equipment ===== | |||
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | |||
* {{LightArmour}} | |||
== | ===== Saving Throws ===== | ||
* {{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]] | |||
* {{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]] | |||
=== | ===== Skills ===== | ||
* [[Acrobatics]] | * [[Acrobatics]] | ||
* [[Deception]] | * [[Deception]] | ||
* [[History]] | |||
* [[Perception]] | * [[Perception]] | ||
* [[Performance]] | * [[Performance]] | ||
* [[Persuasion]] | * [[Persuasion]] | ||
* [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2) | * [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2) | ||
* [[Stealth]] (x2) | * [[Stealth]] (x2) | ||
=== | === Spells Known === | ||
===== Cantrips Known ===== | |||
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* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf) | |||
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== | === Special Abilities === | ||
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* {{Icon|Sting Icon.png|30|link=Vampire Bite}} [[Vampire Bite]] | |||
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== | == Recruitment == | ||
Astarion | Astarion can be recruited in [[Chapter One]]. | ||
* Astarion can be found standing on a road west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] in the [[Wilderness]]. When found, a scene will play where he is looking for help in defeating an [[Intellect Devourer]]. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party. | |||
== Background == | |||
Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, serving a sadistic master until he was snatched away. Now he can walk in the light and has the chance at a new life, but how long can he keep his past buried? | |||
== | == Personality == | ||
Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egotistic actions, though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He values hedonism. He is disdainful, but not hostile, towards those he considers weak and unworthy of his attention. | |||
==== | == Interactions == | ||
=== Approval === | |||
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others. | |||
==== Act | The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]]. | ||
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==== Act 1 ==== | |||
'''Unsorted''' | |||
* Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her | |||
* Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Taman and Gimblebock | |||
* Ask Astarion how he wants to die, then choose an option | |||
* Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do | |||
* Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole | |||
* Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin | |||
* Let him bite you | |||
* Tell him you trust him | |||
* Give him [[Necromancy of Thay]]. | |||
* After asking about Cazador, tell him that you have his back as long as he has yours | |||
* Agree to Abdirak's ritual for Loviatar | |||
* Speak to the artist and call him a slave | |||
* Pet the owlbear cub in your camp | |||
* Tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies | |||
* Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power | |||
* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose "Yours, of course", "Karlach" or "Shadowheart". | |||
'''Druid's Grove''' | |||
* Attack the Tieflings | |||
* When confronting [[Kagha]] about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her | |||
* Do nothing to prevent Arka from killing Sazza | |||
'''Sunlit Wetlands''' | |||
* Let him kill [[Gandrel]] | |||
* After killing the Hag, use the wand to resurrect Mayrina's dead husband Connor, give her the wand, then tell Astarion that it was funny | |||
'''Blighted Village''' | |||
* Deliver the final blow to the goblin Fezzerk | |||
'''Goblin Camp''' | |||
* Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them | |||
* Say 'Boo' to Volo as he performs | |||
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] (or another goblin NPC) that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners. | |||
* Tell Torturer Spike in the goblin camp that you will torture the prisoner | |||
* Tell [[Priestess Gut]] in the goblin camp that you're here to kill her | |||
* Remove the ring from [[Crusher]]'s foot after you kneel in front of him. | |||
'''Camp''' | |||
* In camp on the first night tell Shadowheart to remain cautious | |||
* Decline Raphael's offer to remove the tadpole | |||
* Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to Raphael's offer}} | |||
=== | === Disapproval === | ||
Astarion dislikes displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He disapproves when the player tries to reign him in or restrict him in some way. | |||
=== | The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose [[approval]]. | ||
{{SpoilerBox| | |||
==== Act 1 ==== | |||
* Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll | |||
* Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting | |||
* Persuade Kagha to free Arabella | |||
* Swear to take the Wyvern Poison | |||
* Purchase the artist at the Zhentarim Hideout | |||
* Reveal his identity to the Gur. | |||
* Forbid him to drink blood from other people. | |||
* Reject him during the Party. | |||
* Give Gale [[Necromancy of Thay]] or destroy it. | |||
* When Shadowheart asks you not to take the items from the Selunite shrine, say "if you insist" | |||
}} | |||
== | === Romance === | ||
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]]. | |||
The following section explains Astarion's romance. | |||
{{SpoilerBox| | |||
After the Party, with at least medium [[approval]]''', Astarion will ask the player if they want to ''"have some fun"''. If the player accepts, they will meet with Astarion in the woods. They will embrace and kiss, and Astarion will push the player into a tree, showing his teeth. The player can demand Astarion to hide them or give in. The lovers will fall into the ground and a sexual scene will occur. | |||
When the player awakes the next morning, they will notice scars on Astarion's back. | |||
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== Trivia == | |||
* Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon]. | |||
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==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery heights=" | <gallery heights="250px" mode="packed"> | ||
File:Astarion | File:Astarion-beta.png|Astarion's appearance pre-release. | ||
File:Astarion-ea.jpg|Astarion during ''Early Access''. | |||
File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Astarion's promotional art. | |||
File:Astarion | Astarion Model.png|Astarion's model | ||
File:Astarion | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== External Links == | |||
* {{FRWiki|Astarion|long}} | |||
==External | |||
*{{FRWiki|Astarion|long}} | |||
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