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* When talking to [[Dolly Thrice]], ignore the pixie two times and keep the lantern. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When talking to [[Dolly Thrice]], ignore the pixie two times and keep the lantern. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], order [[Madeline]] to stab herself, then to continue {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}. | * When judging with [[He Who Was]], order [[Madeline]] to stab herself, then to continue {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}, and finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}. | ||
'''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | '''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | ||
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** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Isobel]] to 'follow the winged freak' (i.e. [[Marcus]]). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Isobel]] to 'follow the winged freak' (i.e. [[Marcus]]). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Isobel]] that your blood orders you to kill her, then deny the urge, and apologise {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | |||
* After [[Mol]] is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * After [[Mol]] is taken during the assault, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* While talking to [[His Majesty]] via [[Speak with Animals]]:'' | * While talking to [[His Majesty]] via [[Speak with Animals]]:'' | ||
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** OR Playing as a [[Ranger]], ensure him you don't seek his territory, only his time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Playing as a [[Ranger]], ensure him you don't seek his territory, only his time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
** OR Playing as a [[Barbarian]], bark at His Majesty {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** OR Playing as a [[Barbarian]], bark at His Majesty {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | '''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | ||
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''At [[The Waning Moon]]:'' | ''At [[The Waning Moon]]:'' | ||
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]), up to two times total ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time) | * Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]), up to two times total ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time) | ||
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time). ''If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of Approval, nonetheless.'' | * Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}} each time). | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of Approval, nonetheless.'' | |||
'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | '''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | ||
* Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Ask [[Oliver]] whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, and then about his parents' names are. Then, after a successful passive {{Ability check|Wisdom|14}}, offer him to come to your camp and agree to play with him after he declines. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''immediately starts the fight with Oliver's 'family' '') | * Ask [[Oliver]] whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, and then about his parents' names are. Then, after a successful passive {{Ability check|Wisdom|14}}, offer him to come to your camp and agree to play with him after he declines. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''immediately starts the fight with Oliver's 'family' '') | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | '''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | ||
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[ | * Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* | ** Then support Astarion's decision on biting [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]], telling her 'He said no, what's to discuss.'{{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]] asks you to pressure him into taking her offer {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** OR Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when [[Araj Oblodra|Araj]] asks you to pressure him into taking her offer {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
* Kill [[Fezzerk]] without combat (through dialogue options) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Kill [[Fezzerk]] without combat (through dialogue options) {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Successfully distract [[Disciple Z'rell]] with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for proof of your faith {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn'') | * Successfully distract [[Disciple Z'rell]] with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for proof of your faith {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (''Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn'') | ||
* Ask [[Disciple Z'rell]] to show the power the Absolute has given her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Ask [[Disciple Z'rell]] to show the power the Absolute has given her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Questioner Jasin]] "The only thing I'm going to break is you" when [[Minthara]] is being erased. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Questioner Jasin]] "The only thing I'm going to break is you" when [[Minthara]] is being erased. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Invite [[Minthara]] to your camp after saving her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ** Invite [[Minthara]] to your camp after saving her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and subsequent DC 30 check first) | * At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} (requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and subsequent DC 30 check first) | ||
* When talking to [[Minthara]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]]: | * When talking to [[Minthara]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]]: | ||
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** Tell her you wanted to learn more about the tadpole when she asks "one more thing" | ** Tell her you wanted to learn more about the tadpole when she asks "one more thing" | ||
* When talking to [[Jaheira]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]], say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When talking to [[Jaheira]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]], say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | '''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | ||
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* Attack [[Yurgir]] straightaway. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | * Attack [[Yurgir]] straightaway. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
** OR Talk to [[Yurgir]] about his pact, pass a passive [[Insight]] check and three subsequent [[Persuasion]] checks to make him kill Merregons, his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ** OR Talk to [[Yurgir]] about his pact, pass a passive [[Insight]] check and three subsequent [[Persuasion]] checks to make him kill Merregons, his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | ||
▶ '' | ▶ '''''Note:''' the Insight check is not needed when playing as a [[Bard]] or a [[Warlock]])'' | ||
* If you agreed to help [[Yurgir]], reassure [[Astarion]] that this is all part of the plan. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * If you agreed to help [[Yurgir]], reassure [[Astarion]] that this is all part of the plan. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* Detect thoughts on the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Detect thoughts on the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | ||
* | * At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods. {{Approval|Astarion|}} | ||
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the Necrotic Laboratory choose to "consume" the mind.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to "consume" the mind.{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
'''Camp/Conversation''' | '''Camp/Conversation''' | ||
* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | * Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} | ||
* After defending Astarion from [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] molestations, at the long rest tell him that you care about him, then either hug him OR open your mind to show your true feelings {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(this cutscene appears only if you romance him; both these choices advance your relationship)'' | * After defending Astarion from [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra's]] molestations, at the long rest tell him that you care about him, then either hug him OR open your mind to show your true feelings {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(this cutscene appears only if you romance him; both these choices advance your relationship)'' | ||
** OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(This choice ends the romance without approval loss)'' | ** OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover {{Approval|Astarion|+3}} ''(This choice ends the romance without approval loss)'' | ||
'''[[The Pale Elf|Personal quest]]''' | |||
* Tell him it makes sense to ask [[Raphael]] for help with investigating his scars. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | |||
* After [[Raphael]] reveals the true purpose of his scars, tell Astarion you'll help hunt down and kill [[Cazador]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 19 June 2024
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Template:CompanionTab Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas/information by deceiving others. The player does not have to be "evil" to gain his approval, however — he approves when the player makes choices that support independence and autonomy, and when the player helps certain characters in need.
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 rein him in or restrict him in some way.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Astarion's Approval.
For more information about the approval system, see Approval.
Greetings
Depending on his approval rating, Astarion may greet the player with:
Negative (<0):
- “You again.”
- "What do you need now?"
- "You're staring at me again. What do you want?"
Neutral (0 - 29):
- "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"
- “Yes?"
- “Need Something?”
Medium and up (30+):
- "Ah, my favourite travelling companion."
- "Hello, my dear."
- "What can I do for you, my friend?"
When spoken to by someone other than the player character:
- "Sorry, darling, I haven't got time for underlings. If your boss wants to speak with me, I'm all pointy ears."
Romance
Flirting:
- "It's always a pleasure to see you sauntering over."
- "Yes, darling?"
- "Hello, beautiful."
- "I did miss that face, you know."
- "Hello, my sweet."
- "Hello, lover."
- "Yes darling, do you need something?"
- "Need something? Or did you just miss me?"
Partnered:
- "Gods, you're beautiful."
- "Is there something you want to talk about, my dear?"
Broken up:
- "Why in the hells are you bothering me now?"
After completing The Pale Elf
Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ascended - Partnered:
- "Look at you, precious thing. You always stare so eagerly."
- "Ask me anything, and it will be yours."
- "Little love, whatever could be the matter?"
- "My consort, we are so close to our triumph, I can almost taste it."
- "Yes, my treasure?"
Spawn - Partnered:
- "Ah, you're so adorable when you're thinking what to say."
- "I hope there's nothing troubling you, my dear?"
- "Yes, love?"
Dark Urge exclusive
Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.
Astarion also has some greetings exclusive to the Dark Urge origin. He will only say these once:
- "You have a manner of irresistible desperation about you. I like it." (first meeting)
- "My sweet, conflicted villain. What can I do for you?" (after killing Isobel)
- "Come to kill me again, darling?" (when romanced, if the player fully refrained from killing him after failing to kill Isobel)
- "My dagger-happy friend. What troubles you?" (after killing Alfira)
- "Precious little Bhaal-Babe!" (after the player discovers the truth about their parentage in Act 3)
Approval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Disapproval
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three