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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 Noble background. | | 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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== Gameplay == | == 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 a [[Thief]], [[Assassin]], or [[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]]. | As a [[Rogue]], Astarion excels at [[Stealth]], [[Sleight of Hand]], and deadly [[Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. At Level 3, Astarion can become a [[Thief]], [[Assassin]], or [[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's [[Background]] is [[Charlatan]]. | ||
=== Proficiencies === | ===Proficiencies=== | ||
===== Equipment ===== | =====Equipment===== | ||
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | *{{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | ||
* {{LightArmour}} | *{{LightArmour}} | ||
===== Saving Throws ===== | =====Saving Throws===== | ||
* {{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]] | *{{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]] | ||
* {{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]] | *{{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]] | ||
===== Skills ===== | ===== Skills===== | ||
* [[Acrobatics]] | *[[Acrobatics]] | ||
* [[Deception]] | *[[Deception]] | ||
* [[Perception]] | *[[Perception]] | ||
* [[Performance]] | *[[Performance]] | ||
* [[Persuasion]] | *[[Persuasion]] | ||
* [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2) | *[[Sleight of Hand]] (x2) | ||
* [[Stealth]] (x2) | *[[Stealth]] (x2) | ||
=== Spells Known === | ===Spells Known=== | ||
===== Cantrips Known ===== | ===== Cantrips Known===== | ||
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* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf) | * [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf) | ||
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=== Special Abilities === | ===Special Abilities=== | ||
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* {{Icon|Sting Icon.png|30|link=Vampire Bite}} [[Vampire Bite]] | * {{Icon|Sting Icon.png|30|link=Vampire Bite}} [[Vampire Bite]] | ||
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== Recruitment == | ==Recruitment== | ||
Astarion can be recruited in [[Chapter One]]. | 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. | *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 == | ==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? | 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? | ||
== Personal Quest == | == Personal Quest== | ||
Astarion's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[The Pale Elf]] | Astarion's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[The Pale Elf]] | ||
== Personality == | ==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. | 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 == | ==Interactions== | ||
=== Approval === | ===Approval=== | ||
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others. | Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others. | ||
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* Agree to [[Abdirak]]'s endure teachings on Loviatar's love. | * Agree to [[Abdirak]]'s endure teachings on Loviatar's love. | ||
* Turn down the druid [[Halsin]]'s request to help the grove in favor of saving yourself first. | * Turn down the druid [[Halsin]]'s request to help the grove in favor of saving yourself first. | ||
'''Githyanki Creche''' | |||
* When convincing [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will use it for an omelette. | |||
'''Underdark''' | '''Underdark''' | ||
* Tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power | * Tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power | ||
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* Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet}} | * Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet}} | ||
=== Disapproval === | ===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. | 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. | ||
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* Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].}} | * Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].}} | ||
=== Romance === | ===Romance=== | ||
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]]. | *Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]]. | ||
The following section explains Astarion's romance. | The following section explains Astarion's romance. | ||
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== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
* Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon]. | *Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon]. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed"> | <gallery heights="250px" mode="packed"> | ||
File:Astarion-beta.png|Astarion's appearance pre-release. | File:Astarion-beta.png|Astarion's appearance pre-release. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== External Links == | ==External Links== | ||
* {{FRWiki|Astarion|long}} | *{{FRWiki|Astarion|long}} | ||
[[Category: Elves]] | [[Category: Elves]] |