Astarion/Approval

Overview

Approval

Banter

Romance

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 also 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 - 19):

• "Well, hello. What can I do for you?"
• “Yes?"
• “Need Something?”

Medium and up (20+):

• "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 dagger-happy friend. What troubles you?" (Act One after killing Alfira or Quil Grootslang)
• "My sweet, conflicted villain. What can I do for you?" (Act Two after killing Isobel)
• "Come to kill me again, darling?" (Act Two if the player character fully refrained from killing him after failing to kill Isobel)
• "Precious little Bhaal-Babe!" (Act Three after the player character learns the truth about their parentage)
• "The child of Bhaal. I'm glad papa has blessed our dirty little plot" (Act Three when romanced, after becoming Bhaal's chosen)

Approval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain approval.

Act One

Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Roadside Cliffs

• Speaking with the Tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage, choose the 'attack' option.  +1
  • Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after convincing the tieflings to leave.  +1
• Speaking to Gimblebock near Chapel Entrance, choose the 'attack' dialogue option  +1

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

In the Hollow:

• Refuse to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the tieflings stay.  +2
• Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves.  +1 (either)
• While speaking with Arron, say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers.  +1
• Tell the tielfling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die.  +1
• Make Zorru bow to Lae'zel.  +1
  • After Lae'zel has questioned Zorru, tell her she is good at interrogations.  +1
• Offer to heal Pandirna for a price but pocket the money and leave.  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, break Pandirna's legs and kill her.  +1
  • OR Tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck  +1 (the line is available for all classes except  Barbarian)
• Let Arka shoot Sazza.  +1
• Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole in your head.  +1
• While talking to/trading with Mattis, either pocket his "lucky ring" straightaway OR tell him you've earned it.  +1
• Threaten Mol when first meeting her in the Tiefling Hideout.  +1
• After successfully stealing the Idol of Silvanus for Mol, tell her that you will keep it for yourself  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, advise her not to ask, just take  +1

In the Sacred Pool and druid caves:

• After resolving Arabella's fate, tell Kagha that you would have killed the girl outright.  +1
  • OR Tell her you just wanted to see what would happen.  +1
  • OR Tell her that it was quite a show.  +1
  • OR Attack her.  +1
• If Arabella has died, lie to Locke and Komira that Kagha will release her soon.  +1
• When confronting Kagha about the Shadow Druids, choose to attack her.  +1 (gains approval regardless of whether you've been successful convincing her to go against them or not)
• Attack Kagha after speaking to Zevlor second time (about her demands)  +1
• Prod Nettie's bird twice.  +1
• After Nettie poisons you, attack her (no need to kill her)  +5
• While dealing with Topaz the bird via Speak with Animals:
  • Tell him that the key in its nest is dull, OR, playing as a  Dwarf, that the metal is of bad quality  +1 (either option)
  • OR Playing as a  Bard, choose the class-specific option about a song  +1
  • OR Kick the bird  +1
• Playing as a  Bard, talk to the squirrels listening to Alfira and first hush them not to ruin the song, and only afterwards the class-unique line "Sing along…"  +1
  • Take Alfira's lute out of her hands and smash it  +1
  • Tell Alfira she should give up on her song  +1
• Playing as a  Rogue, pick Mirkon's pockets while he is charmed by the harpies.  +1
• After saving Mirkon, tell him to stop snivelling or the harpies will be back.  +1
• Kick Timber the squirrel  +1.
  • If you miss, try to kick her again  +1
  • Playing as  The Dark Urge, when confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, answer that it came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp  +1 (either option)

While the Emerald Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

• Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that it was you who led the horde to the grove, and then that this place belongs to the Absolute  +5
  • OR That the horde is coming, led by the drow - and you are with them  +5
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, tell Zevlor that the goblin horde is yours.  +1
• Tell Mirkon you are not going to save him again OR that he's on his own.  +1 (the formulation depends on whether you saved Mirkon from the harpies or not).
• If you start attacking the tieflings before Minthara arrives, betray her while speaking to her.  +5
• Tell Pandirna that you are here for the show  +1
• Playing as an  Elf or as a  Drow, instigate a fight with Minthara  +5

▶ Note: This option is available only after you helped Minthara to slaughter the Grove

• Tell Lakrissa to buy you a drink to be even  +1 (this point may be earned either before attack or after defeating goblins)

Forest

• Tell Brynna and Andrick to avenge Edowin.  +1
• In the Underground Passage, heal Findal, then tell him you are here to finish the job, and kill him.  +1

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

• While talking to Demir and Johl after Auntie Ethel disappears, tell them they're on their own  +1
  • OR Playing as a  Ranger, a  Sorcerer or a  Wizard, tell Demir and Johl to 'trust a more experienced soul' after Auntie Ethel disappears.  +1
• After entering the Sunlit Wetlands, break the illusion by any available means, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them  +1 (works twice)
• Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole (if you haven't done so in the grove).  +1
• Chasing after Ethel in her lair, speak to Lorin and roar at him.  +1
• Intimidate the Gnarled Door to let you in  +1
• When Auntie Ethel surrenders, let her go in exchange for fey hair, with or without Mayrina.  +5
• If you killed Ethel:
  • If spared Mask of Regret, speak to the latter afterwards and choose to attack her  +1
  • Playing as an evil  Cleric or  Paladin, speak to Lorin again and tell him that it would be delightful to butcher everyone  +1
  • Playing as a  Duergar, take the Petrification off Efrin and laugh at him  +1, when he asks to examine him, refuse to do it  +1
• Let Astarion kill Gandrel, if you already know he's a vampire.  +10

Blighted Village

• Gain entrance to the village:
  • Through the southern gate - by Persuading the goblin guard, OR, Playing as a  Bard, performing for him, OR starting a fight  +1
  • Through the eastern gate - by attacking or picking a fight with the goblin guards  +1
• Intimidate Ornate Mirror in the Apothecary's Cellar into letting you pass.  +1
• Give Astarion the Necromancy of Thay during the cutscene.  +5
• Deliver the final blow to Fezzerk when confronting him near the windmill  +1
  • Untie Barcus Wroot off the windmill wing and demand a compensation from him  +1
• Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn  +1
  • OR let Astarion interrupt them.  +5

▶ Note: The latter option is available only if neither Shadowheart nor Wyll are in the party, otherwise one of them would interfere and try to stop the player

• After summoning Lump the Enlightened and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick.  +1

Goblin Camp
At the front gate:

• Fling worg dung at Sentinel Olak  +1 (requires DC 10 Athletics check and triggers a fight with gate guards)
  • If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards  +1 (triggers a fight, too)

At the outer camp:

• Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at Volo as he performs.  +1
• Stir the Owlbear Cub against the goblins through DC 15 Animal Handling check or DC 15 Persuasion check  +1
  • OR Playing as a  Barbarian, do it through DC 10 Persuasion check  +1.
• When Krolla tries to scam you after you won in chicken-chasing, demand your gold back and also all of hers, using illithid powers.  +1
• Tell Tracker Grikka that you will get answers from prisoners.  +1
  • Playing as a  Dwarf, ask Grikka to save a piece of dwarf meat for you.  +1

Talking with Crusher:

• When he orders you to kiss his foot, obey, then start licking it  +5
  • OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway  +5
• Steal the ring from Crusher's toe after you kneel in front of him.  +1
• Successfully use Detect Thoughts on Crusher and say you'll let his boss know of his plans  +1
• Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot, using Illithid powers.  +1
• If Crusher starts a fight, make him kiss your foot after defeating.  +1
  • After Crusher begs for mercy, finish him.  +1 (makes the whole camp hostile)

Inside the Shattered Sanctum:

• If Warrior Trinzas questions you about the ruckus, tell her, it was the sound of her friends dying.  +1
• Tell Torturer Spike to let you put the prisoner through paces.  +1
• OR, Playing as  The Dark urge, propose to show Spike how it's done  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, tell him that you don't try, you get results  +1
  • Then torture Liam yourself.  +1
• Tell Roah Moonglow that you killed her friends in the Zhentarim Hideout.  +1
• Agree to endure Abdirak's teachings on Loviatar's doctrine.  +5
• Pick a fight with Priestess Gut in the throne room or in her chambers.  +1
• Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you prior  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Lolth-Sworn Drow, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once.  +1

▶ Note: These options are available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove

• Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara with or without asking for a reward.  +1

In Worg Pens:

• Tell goblin children to keep at the bear, to aim for his eye, or to use sharper stones.  +1 (either option)
  • Throw a rock yourself.  +1 (Makes Halsin hostile)
• Refuse Halsin to help him save the grove.  +1

The Risen Road

• Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her and recruit Karlach.  +2
• At the tollhouse, tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns.  +1 (triggers a fight with 'Tyrians')
• Talk with non-bloated Hyena via Speak with Animals and pass the Deception check to convince her that you are a god in mortal flesh  +1
• Order Flind to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you.  +1
• OR/THEN order Flind to attack other gnolls.  +1
  • After the battle is resolved, order Flind to off herself.  +1

▶ Note: These options are not mutually exclusive and can be used one after another subsequently, in given order, which allows to gain all three points

• Tell Rugan that you are here for the cargo, not to rescue him.  +1
  • Save Rugan, then tell him to give the cargo to you, using Intimidation or provoking a fight  +1
  • If you fail to intimidate Rugan into surrendering the cargo to you, say you can harm him no less worse than gnolls would have  +1 (makes him hostile)

Waukeen's Rest

• Tell Councellor Florrick that she needs to find someone else to rescue Duke Ravengard.  +1
• Leave Benryn to die under the wreckage  +1
  • If you saved Benryn, tell him you'll keep the dowry as a payment for his saving  +1

Zhentarim Hideout

• Kill Rugan on Zarys's order.  +1
  • Kill Rugan, if he survived Zarys's torture and your fight against other Zhentarim.  +1
• After purchasing Oskar Fevras from Brem, speak to the artist and call him a slave twice  +1

Underdark

• In Festering Cove, tell BOOOAL he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power  +5
  • OR Tell Kuo-toa priest to bow before BOOOAL's Chosen  +1
• Agree to Defeat the Duergar Intruders for Sovereign Spaw  +1
• When speaking with Glut after defeating the duergar:
  • Agree to eliminate Spaw for Glut.  +1
  • OR Refuse Glut saying that you'll have no part of this OR that you'll kill the treacherous myconid instead.  +1 (either option brings approval and immediately starts fight with Glut)
• Steal Boots of Speed from Thulla while she's helpless.  +1
• Ask Baelen for compensation before throwing him a Misty Step scroll to escape the Bibberbang field.  +1
• Push Corsair Greymon off of the boat on your first voyage to Grymforge.  +1

Grymforge

• Tell Morghal and Orgarth that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them  +1 (immediately starts a fight with the duergar, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)

When dealing with Ward Magmar:

• • Ask Magmar how to get a slave of your own.  +1
  • When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that saving Nere is a distraction  +1
  • When talking about travelling to Moonrise Towers, say that Moonrise holds the answers you need.  +1
  • Playing as a  Drow or as a  Githyanki, tell Magmar that he is squandering his slave on mundane tasks.  +1
  • After killing Magmar and Pistle, tell Skickpit to use the elevator to surface.  +1 (further options to convince the gnome won't bring more approval)
• When Lunkbug tells you where to find Philomeen, answer that you'll take her head for a trophy.  +1
  • After finding Philomeen (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly.  +1
• Provoke a fight against Elder Brithvar by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to Sergeant Thrinn about his conspiracy against Nere  +1
• After rescuing Nere, tell him to finish the slaves, OR choose to say nothing  +1
• After killing Nere, tell Brithvar either that you think slaves are a valuable asset, OR tell him you won't interfere.  +1
• After defeating Nere, ask Brithvar about the gnome slaves and tell him that they are a valuable asset.  +1

Mountain Pass

• Attack Ellyka near the point of encounter with githyanki squad  +1
  • OR, Being disguised as a gith, provoke her to attack you.  +1
• Speaking to Voss, pass the Arcana check to find out he's trying to Detect Thoughts and then attack him  +1

Crèche Y'llek

• Upon entering the Créche, first tell Gish Far'aag that Voss sent you; then pretend to be an avatar of Vlaakith and succeed a DC 30 Performance check.  +1
• Vandalise the portrait of Vlaakith.  +1

In the infirmary:

• If Lae'zel is chosen to use the zaith'isk, either
  • Save her from the device during the first phase  +1 (to do this, succeed a passive DC 14 Perception check, then succeed a DC 30 Wisdom check or DC 30 Persuasion check).
  • Let her proceed to the second phase, then stop the purification  +1 (succeed a DC 21 Wisdom check or DC 21 Persuasion check or DC 30 Deception check) This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2.

In the hatchery:

• Tell Varsh Ko'kuu that the last githyanki egg is clearly a dud  +1
• Tell Varsh Ko'kuu that if he gives you the githyanki egg you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (either choise brings  +1 and immediately starts the fight with Ko'kuu and hatchery guards)

In the training room:

• Offer to fight Youth Varrl when Sa'varsh Kethk asks for a challenger, and then indeed kill him  +1.

At the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:

• Tell Kith'rak Therezzyn that you have the Mysterious Artefact, then refuse to surrender it.  +1 (provokes a fight with Therezzyn)
• Ask the Inquisitor W'wargaz how he knows so much about you.  +1
• Ask the Inquisitor W'wargaz what you'll get in return for surrendering the weapon  +1, and then:
  • Tell him you'll accept gold as a reward.  +1
  • Playing as a  Warlock, ask for treasure of immense power  +1
  • Playing as a  Rogue, ask for anything of immense value  +1
  • Playing as a  Wizard, demand permission to read the valuable spellbooks  +1
• Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor W'wargaz, and convince Lae'zel to trust you by succeeding DC 21 Persuasion check or by reminding her of the zaith'isk (if you've learned the truth about it prior).  +1
• Steal the Blood of Lathander from the Secret Chamber  +1

Camp/Conversation

• At the very first long rest, when he says he'll keep watch, answer that you'll sleep better for it  +3
• At the very first long rest, tell Shadowheart to remain cautious on unfamiliar territory  +1
• When he asks how you'd like him to kill you, choose any way he proposes (decapitation, stabbing, or poison)  +5
  • OR Tell him you'll spill his guts if he tries  -1, then say you'll take him down with you  +5
• Agree with Astarion that using illithid powers to manipulate others could be useful.  +1

▶ Note: This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' dialogue line for the first time in your walkthrough.

• After Astarion prompts you to call him beautiful, choose any option (including the line about 'shallow praise' )  +1
• Feed the Owlbear Cub when it first comes to the camp  +1
• Pet the Owlbear Cub in your camp after it had a nightmare  +1
• When Kith'rak Voss wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the Mysterious Artefact (after the events at the Crèche), tell Lae'zel to kill him  +1 (starts the fight with the githyanki knight)
• Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance in the camp  +1
• Agree to sleep with him.  +5 (starts romance)
  • Offer him your neck during sexual intercourse  +10

▶ Note: The dialogue about spending a night together might occur anywhere if Astarion's approval has come up to 40+, otherwise it can be triggered at the camp celebration

Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

• Playing as  The Dark Urge, confess to murdering the bard  +1

Raphael's deal

• When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, tell the devil:
  • "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil."  +1 (If playing as Wyll: "... another devil")
  • OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!"  +5
• Discussing with Astarion the cambion's offer, say that you are not Raphael's plaything.  +1
  • OR Playing as a  Warlock, when Astarion says you understand how dangerous the wrong deal can be, reply that you can't fall into Raphael's trap.  +1

Personal quest

• At the Long Rest, when Astarion's true nature comes out, say you trust him.  +5
  • Then let him bite you without threatening him.  +10
  • OR Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far.  +1
• The next morning, when other companions find out that Astarion is a vampire:
  • Say you think he won't hurt anyone of you  +5
  • OR Say that if they don't like it, they can leave.  +5
• When discussing Astarion's future 'diet', agree that him feeding on your enemies sounds good.  +5
• When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, name any other companion (including himself, too).  +1
• While speaking about Cazador, tell him that you'll watch his back OR promise you'll keep him safe if he does the same.  +5 (either)

Act Two

Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ruined Battlefield

◆ If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:

• Playing as a  Barbarian, a  Vengeance Paladin or a  Sorcerer, use a class-based answer when Harper Lassandra orders you to come closer.  +1
  • OR Answer that you're a nightmare in the dark.  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, call yourself an escaped lunatic  +1
• When the Shadows warp Harper Yonas, choose to run from the fight  +1

▶ Note: The Dark Urge option to "Abandon them" does not bring approval.

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Rosymorn Monastery Trail:

• Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them.  +1 (requires sequentive DC 10 Persuasion check and then DC 14 Persuasion check or DC 14 Intimidation check)
• Order Warrior Gronag to fetch the bone, after he orders the hyena to do the same.  +1
  • Playing as  The Dark Urge, stop Gronag. Then, when Kar'niss the drider comes, ask him about his lantern and what is there in the shadows. After the drider butchers the goblin who "fed the shadows", say it was amazing  +1
• Convince the drider not to attack you if you killed the convoy before summoning him, using Deception OR Intimidation.  +1 (either option)
• Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, protect them from Harpers, thus maintaining your cover as a True Soul  +1
  • OR Side with the ambushing Harpers. Then, after defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and keep the lantern. +1 (Taking this course immediately starts the fight with remaining Harpers).

▶Note: Works, too, if you managed to pick the lantern up during the battle.

• If ambushing the convoy with the Harpers, start the dialogue with Kar'niss the drider and deceive it into giving you the lantern  +1
  • Then use Deception again, and convince the drider to walk away into the shadows  +1
  • OR, Starting the dialogue, reveal the ambush to the drider and turn yourself on Harpers  +1
• Talking to the drider after defeating Harpers, convince it that you have infiltrated their ranks to gather information  +1
  • OR, playing as a  Drow, snap on it and call it abomination  +1

At the House in Deep Shadows:

• Ask Oliver whether he doesn't have anyone else to play with, then about his parents' names, and agree to play hide-and-seek with him. Once Oliver explains the rules, tell him that you've changed your mind.  +1 (Following this course immediately starts the fight with Oliver's "family")
  • OR Agree to play and beat Oliver at the game twice without being spotted.  +1

When dealing with He Who Was:

• Agree to find Madeline's Ledger for He Who Was  +1
• Order Madeline to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did  +1 (Evil  Cleric will have a unique line)
  • Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry  +2
  • Finally succeed a Persuasion roll to keep her going  +5

Elsewhere:

• When talking to Dolly Thrice, ignore her pleads two times and keep the Moonlantern.  +1
• After saving Rolan from the Shadows, tell him to shut up and be grateful  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Barbarian, a  Bard, a  Sorcerer or a  Wizard, use a class-based option  +1

Last Light Inn
Speaking to Jaheira:

• Talking to Jaheira for the first time, tell her that you are here on holiday.  +1
• When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, refuse to drink spiked wine  +3

Dealing with Isobel and Marcus:

• If Marcus vouched for you at the entrance (in this case he will wait in Isobel's room):
  • Agree to help him kidnap Isobel OR say that you are going to take the cleric yourself  +1 (either option)
• If Marcus assaults the inn (happens if you gained entrance with Mol's help):
  • After speaking to Marcus telepathically, tell Isobel that "we are following the winged freak"  +1
• Playing as  The Dark Urge:
  • Tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the Urge, and finally choose any line to explain your behavior  +1 (available after the kidnap attempt AND if you haven't threatened her)

Speaking to Councellor Florrick:

• Ask whether the Flaming Fist are just going to stay around  +1
  • OR Tell Florrick that you have no intentions to go into Moonrise Towers  +1
  • If Wyll is in the party, tell Florrick it's your business what had happened to him  +1
  • OR, Playing as Wyll, say it was a devil deal that has gone terribly wrong  +1

Talking to His Majesty via  Speak with Animals:

• Say you only wanted to admire him close  +1, and then indeed choose to quietly admire him  +1
  • OR Hiss back at him, say that he is in your territory, and order to get out  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Ranger, say you do not seek his territory  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Barbarian, WOOF at him  +1

Speaking to Cerys:

• When she tells you about their misfortunes and says they ran until found the inn, conclude that she abandoned others  +1 (use basic line or unique for  Barbarian,  Fighter,  Monk or  Paladin (except Oathbreaker))
• Ask her what they are doing here, if they headed for Baldur's Gate, and then:
  • Tell her not to lose hope to see others alive  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • OR Say she did the right mess of things.  +1

Talking to Alfira:

• After Marcus's assault, when she asks whether they cannot trust anyone:
  • Tell her to stop whining  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Half-Orc, tell her to use her anger. +1
• Ask her about others, and then say that running was right call  +1
• When Alfira asks you how do you keep going, answer:
  • That you take one step at a time  +1
  • OR That danger is your life  +1
  • OR That you don't complain constantly  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Bard, a  Fighter, a  Druid, a  Ranger, or a  Rogue, use a class-based line  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Drow, a  Deep Gnome or a  Duergar, say that only the strong survive  +1
• When Alfira supposes that surviving tieflings were taken to the Moonrise Towers:
  • Promise you will find them  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • OR Say you imagine the cultists are torturing them right now  +1
• Talk to Alfira after rescuing the tieflings from Moonrise Towers and take the reward  +1 (If Lakrissa survived, talking to her starts the same cutscene)

Speaking with Bex and Danis:

• Before trying to save captured refugees:
  • Promise Bex to find Danis, using any of two basic options or  Paladin or  Cleric lines  +1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
  • OR Tell her that Danis is now goblin chow toy OR that they've probably killed and eaten him  +1 (either option)
• If Danis died while saving attempt, tell Bex that he is better off dead than abandoned in Moonrise  +1
• If Danis survived and reunited with Bex:
  • Smile and then say it's wonderful to see them together OR mention that it is all thanks to you  +1 (a  Cleric character will have a unique line)

Dealing with Rolan, Cal and Lia:

• Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to saving captured refugees:
  • Tell him that his siblings are better off dead than in cult's hands  +1
  • OR Tell him to stop whining and do something about it  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Sorcerer, tell him he won't be able to read his spellbook if he keeps drinking  +1
• If you have already saved him from the Shadows, say you're absolutely going to gloat  +1
• If either Cal or Lia (or both) died while saving attempt:
  • Tell Rolan that you wanted to save everyone, but couldn't  +1
  • Garble their names and say you don't know them  +1
• If both siblings survived:
  • After they thank you, ask Rolan whether he has something to add  +1
  • OR Ask who is going to pay you  +1
• If Rolan died in battle with Shadows, tell either Cal or Lia that he died as he lived - stupidly  +1

Talking to Ide after drunken Rolan has snapped on her:

• Say you're sorry, and then add that he is more immature than she is  +1
• OR Call Rolan a grump, and when Ide complains he called her a "ragged little devil":
  • Say that he was observant for it's what she really is.  +1
  • OR Tell her next time call him one back  +1
• When Ide shows you the book she means to keep for Rolan, convince her to give it to you, using Deception, Intimidation or Persuasion  +1 (either option, requiring a DC 14 roll)

Dealing with Raphael and Mol:

• Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the  Sleight of Hand,  Bard,  Monk, or  Wizard options  +1 (either option)
  • After Raphael disappears, tell Astarion that carving scars in his back must have been excruciating  +1

▶ Note: The cutscene continues towards this course only if you haven't ever seen his scars prior

• After Mol is taken during the assault, tell Mattis she's probably dead already.  +1

Talking to Harper Meygan mourning Yonas:

• Say that Yonas was better at jokes than at keeping himself alive  +1
  • OR Say that he'd still be around if he'd spent less time on joking  +1
• If you looted Yonas's body, ask Meygan whether she would like to take Yonas's sword, then say you were kidding and keep it  +1

Talking to the Strange Ox via  Speak with Animals:

• Promise to keep its secret.  +1
  • OR Tell the ox that it takes worse than a bit of gore to turn your gullet.  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox.  +1

Elsewhere in the inn:

• When Manip Vidor says you are meant to be heading towards Moonrise, answer "doing your job, you mean"  +1
• Call Wulbren a prick when Barcus Wroot talks to him after you rescue him.  +1
  • If you did it and ended the dialogue, speak to him again and call him a prick second time  +1

Reithwin Town
In the Reithwin Tollhouse:

• Convince Gerringothe Thorm to end herself by any available option.  +1 (requires sequentive DC 18 and then DC 21 rolls on various skills, dialogue lines include class-based options)

In the House of Healing:

• Convince Malus Thorm to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other. +1
  • Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself.  +1
• OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing.  +2 (comes one point by another subsequently).

At The Waning Moon:

• Safely drink with Thisobald Thorm (rolling Saving Throw, either general or class-based) up to three times total  +1(each time)
  • OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling Sleight of Hand)  +1 (gains approval only in first round)
• Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through Performance roll)  +1 .(each time)

▶ Note: If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent Deception roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.

• By any means make the Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst  +1

Moonrise Towers

Witnessing Ketheric's trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):

• If Minthara is judged:
  • Playing as  The Dark Urge, after Ketheric declares the sentence, intervene and say you can make Minthara's passing much more creative  +1
• When Z'rell orders you to decide the goblins' fate, kill them through illithid powers  +1

▶ Note: A  The Dark Urge character will have several options, all gaining points

Talking to Disciple Z'rell after the trial:

• If you killed the goblins:
  • Distract Disciple Z'rell with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for the proof of your faith  +1

▶ Note: This option is available only if you're romancing the spawn

• Then ask her to show something real of the power that Absolute gifted her with  +1

• If you have helped Balthazar to retrieve Nightsong:
  • Agree to kidnap Isobel on Z'rell's order  +1
  • If you have already kidnapped Isobel, too, tell Z'rell you have an eye on her position  +1

At the Moonrise Towers Prison:

• When approaching Minthara being tortured and erased by Jasin and Sumera:
  • Say you expected to see her dismembered  +1
  • Succeed the DC 18 Wisdom check to reach out to Minthara's mind, tell her to play along, and then convince the questioners that you have broken her  +1
  • OR Say that the only thing you're going to break is them  +1 (starts a fight with the questioners, with Minthara taking your side)
• After the fight, escort Minthara out of Moonrise Towers and tell where to find your camp  +1

• Speaking to Warden for the first time, tell her that her face is bland, too  +1
  • Then try to bribe her, and when she takes the money and does nothing, say that you should have see it coming  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Rogue, say it was so well-played that you are not even mad  +1
  • OR Refuse to bribe her  +1
• Talking to Lia, promise to help the tieflings escape  +1
  • OR Refuse to help them  +1
• Talking to Lakrissa, when she accuses you of serving the cult, succeed a Persuasion or an Intimidation roll, then promise to help the tieflings  +1
  • OR Refuse to help them  +1
• Speaking to Wulbren, say that Barcus Wroot sent you, OR use any of check-based options  +1
  • If the party found themselves in a cell, accept Wulbren's offer to break out together  +1
• Provide Wulbren with any tool capable of destroying a wall  +1
• When Wulbren, once freed, takes the boat and sails off without the party, let him go  +1
  • OR, Playing as a  Paladin or a Good  Cleric, say that their chasers won't get past you  +1
  • OR Outrage on Wulbren's betrayal, using basic line or class-based/race-based lines for Evil  Cleric,  Barbarian,  Bard,  Fighter,  Drow,  Githyanki or  Deep Gnome  +1

Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:

• Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus  +1
• Tell Araj Oblodra that Astarion is his own person  +5
  • Then support Astarion's decision on biting Araj, telling her 'He said no, what's to discuss.' +5
  • OR Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when Araj asks you to pressure him into taking her offer  +5
• At the Moonrise Towers docks, use illithid Wisdom check on Acolyte Marls, and then tell him to wash the worms off.  +1

Final fight at the Moonrise:

• If you haven't come to Last Light Inn at all, before final fight for Moonrise Towers tell Jaheira you are a foe.  +1
• At the rooftop, tell Ketheric that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old  +1

▶ Note: This option requires first DC 21 Intimidation check or DC 18 Persuasion check, and any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a DC 10 Persuasion check if you have found and read Melodia's Letter to Ketheric

• When talking to Minthara after killing Ketheric Thorm:
  • Tell her that together you make a good team.  +1
  • Tell her you can hardly wait to reshape the world  +1
  • Propose to take Orin's place to lead the cult of Absolute  +5 (amount ^{[Needs Verification]})
  • Tell her "I'm with you" when she proposes claiming the Netherstones.
  • 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  +1

Gauntlet of Shar

• After interacting with the Pedestal of Reckoning, agree to help Shadowheart with the trials.  +1
• Persuade Balthazar to give you the bell to summon Flesh  +1
• Having Mother Dearest in your inventory, ask Balthazar what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her.  +1

When dealing with Yurgir:

• Attack Yurgir straightaway.  +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.  +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.  +1
• Detect thoughts on the Hoarding Merregon and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa.  +1

Mind Flayer Colony

• At the Tadpoling Centre, use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods.  
• When talking to the Waking Mind via the Slack-Skinned Head in the Necrotic Laboratory choose to consume the mind. +1

▶ Note: This option is available only after successful DC 18 Insight check

Camp/Conversation

• Tell Arabella her parents are dead.  +1
• After defending Astarion from 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  +3

▶ Note: This long-rest cutscene appears only if you romance him; both these choices advance your relationship

• OR Tell him he needs a friend more than another lover  +3

▶ Note: This choice ends the romance without approval loss

Personal quest

• Tell him it makes sense to ask Raphael for help with investigating his scars.  +5
• After Raphael reveals the true purpose of the spawn's scars, tell Astarion you'll help hunt down and kill Cazador.  +5

Act Three

Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington
Talking to Yenna:

• Offer her help:
  • Give some coin OR some food  +1 (either option, giving food available for all characters except Druid)
  • OR Suggest to find a guard for her  +1 (available for all characters except Cleric)
  • Playing as a Druid, conjure some berries and herbs for her  +1
  • Playing as a Cleric or a Monk, suggest to find the nearest temple  +1
  • Playing as a Ranger, suggest to track her mother down  +1

▶ Note: Offering Yenna food OR promising to look for her mum after using class-based Ranger line brings another  +1 point

• Be rude to the girl:
  • Ask where did she last see her, then say her mother is probably dead.  +1
  • Tell Yenna to get lost.  +1

At the Sword Coast Couriers:

• Report to Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths OR that you've found what was left of them.  +1 (formulation varies depending on whether you have met Tara on the roof or not)
  • OR Tell him that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat.  +1
  • OR, Playing as Gale origin, tell him that the enemy responsible is your tressym  +1
• Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright in return for the Zhentarim letters, using Persuasion or Intimidation.  +1

In the kennels:

• Say "Woof" to Angry Mar'hyah twice.  +1
• Playing as a Druid, tell Mar'hyah that Scratch is not a 'property'.  +1

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

• Agree to Wulbren's proposal to blow up the Steel Watch Foundry and take the Runepowder Bomb  +1

▶Note: Druid, Rogue and Sorcerer characters will have unique lines for this option

• OR Tell him that you'll take the bomb but use it only as a last resort.  +1
• OR Refuse, saying that his plan is too messy and you're out. +1

Dealing with Orin's guises:

• If Orin is impersonating Gyldro Angleiron, say you would kill someone close to you without hesitation. +1

▶ Note: When playing as Lae'zel origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 4)

• OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say that you have already done it  +1 (This option is available if you have killed either Isobel or your partner in Act Two on demand of your Urge)

• If Orin is impersonating Dying Stone Lord Thug:
• Playing as an Evil Cleric, choose to make him suffer  +1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, choose to prod his wound OR to spin the blade  +1 (either option)
• If you succeeded a passive DC 20 Perception check, choose to make him scream  +1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly  +1

At the Open Hand Temple:

• Talking to Brother Bill and Brother Clements, say that if Father Lorgan had been pickier, he might still be alive. +1
• Agree to bear Monk Manifestation's curse and withstand its madness.  +3

Circus of the Last Days

• At the entrance, convince Klaus to let you in, bribing him, using Persuasion, Intimidation, Deception or any class-based option  +1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say you used to be a murderer  +1
  • OR, Playing as an Archfey Warlock, first say that you never pass up a faerie mischief  +1
• Speaking with Zara the mummy, say you don't understand her, and then mime her grunting  +1

Dealing with Akabi the djinni:

• Tell him that he is VERY LOUD.  +1
• Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel  +1
  • If successful, play again and try to distract Akabi, letting out a loud fart  +2
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, ask him about his adventures  +1
  • OR Provoke him to transform you  +1
• After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it  +1 (either option)

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers:

• First question: ★'When he's elbow deep in gore'  +1
• Second question: ★'Revenge'  +1 OR ★'Me'  +2 (the latter is available if you're romancing him)
• Third question: ★'Breaking a nail'  +2 OR 'Most things'  +1

▶ Note: The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.

• Talking to Boney the mephit, call his wife Stoney magnificent  +1
  • OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Druid, say they both are magnificent  +1
  • OR Say she's not your type  +1

Dealing with Popper the kobold trader:

• Grab Dribbles's' hand from his counter, and then:
  • Persuade him to give you the hand for free  +1
  • Intimidate him to let you go with the hand  +1
  • Use Deception to make him lower the price  +1

▶ Note: Class-based Deception lines for Wizard, Warlock or Sorcerer do not give approval ^{[Needs Verification]}
Dealing with caged beasts:

• Talking to Shadow-Whiskers with  Speak with Animals, tell her to murder whoever she wants OR say "Sure thing, pussycat". +1 (either option)
  • Without  Speak with Animals, choose the line "Kill them all, kitty".  +1
• Talking to Crimson, give him some meat OR promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory)  +1 (either option)
  • After defeating false Dribbles, talk to Crimson again and scold the circus staff for starving him OR propose to open his cage up. +1 (either option)

Watching Dribbles's show:

• Say "What a corny joke" OR yell "Boo! Get off the stage!"  +1 (either option)
  • OR, Playing as a Bard, interrupt him with your own pun  +1
• Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, except Astarion himself and Minsc  +1
  • Then insist on your choice and cheer them  +1 (including unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)

▶ Note: If you volunteer Minsc to the stage, you'll get  +2  instead of  [+1]  each time

• OR Choose to cross your arms and glare  +1
• OR Just answer "No."  +1

• If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, except "something about my brain" and unique line for The Dark Urge  +1

Talking to Lucretious:

• After defeating false Dribbles, tell her that killing clowns is a rare treat  +1
• When Lucretious asks you to find real Dribbles, answer that you are expensive  +1
  • Then say that Dribbles is probably dead now  +1
• When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, say it was pleasure to meet her  +1
  • OR Ask whether she is hiring personnel  +1

Near and inside the Requisitioned Barn:

• Tell Manip Nestor you'll take a donation.  +1
• Speak to the pig inside the Requisitioned Barn without  Speak with Animals and call her bacon  +1
• Talk to Fist Rowan outside, and when he asks you to give him "one good reason", answer "Barn".  +1

▶ Note: This option is available only if Orin is not impersonating Rowan

• Talk to Fist Broadhorn inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing  +1
  • OR, Playing as a Rogue, if you are caught inside the barn by Fist Madigan, tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from  +1

Elsewhere in Rivington:

• Agree to chase refugees out from Arfur's Mansion for half-price, and punch Zenovia Dawg when she tries to extort full sum from you  +1 (requires failing Persuasion roll against her first)
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, offer Arfur Gregorio to chase them out for free and explain that you just enjoy brutalizing the poor  +1
• Playing as a Baldurian character, tell Saer Grotpoll that his own accent is Rivingtonian  +1
• Tell the Strange Ox that it takes worse than a bit of gore to turn your gullet.  +1
  • OR Tell the Strange Ox you will keep its secret.  +1
  • OR, Playing as  The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the ox.  +1

▶ Note: These options are available if you haven't resolved interactions with the Ox in the Act Two

• Speaking to Biscotti without  Speak with Animals, choose to bare your teeth and growl  +1 (works only the first time you speak to him)
• Playing as a Barbarian, in the Abandoned Windmill basement yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" at the newborn mind flayer  +1
• At the Gur Camp, agree with Astarion when he tells Ulma that the tribe's children are already dead  +1

In the smugglers' cave:

• After defeating Caïros and his thugs, if Farlin survived, tell her that you were happy to help and ask who did you just kill.  +1
  • Then ask her about the Stone Lord and say you're ruthless, too, OR that you don't play nice  +1 (either option)
  • OR Continue asking about, and after Farlin says Stone Lord is trouble, answer that so are you, too.  +1

Wyrm's Crossing

• Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to Manip Falcäo  +1
  • After killing Wulbren, provide his head to Falcäo  +1
• At Fraygo's Flophouse, tell Adventurer Drim that the word "adventurer" means nothing anymore.  +1
• Pass the Investigation check to find Ffion's body in Fraygo's Flophouse +1
• At Carm's Garm, when Naaber pretends to be a dog, say "But nobody likes Naaber".  +1

▶ Note: It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.

• At The Velveteen Elixir, talking to Stylin' Horst, choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit"  +1 (either option)

Sharess' Caress

• When trying to hire both Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith:
  • Tell Astarion you would never ask such a thing from him, when he expresses discomfort with the idea.  +1 (This option appears only if you are partnered with the spawn, but the third romance scene hasn't occured yet)
  • Agree to invite Halsin, too, if the druid is in the party  +1
  • Agree to sleep with Astarion on the drow twins' offer, if you haven't slept with him earlier in the walkthrough  +1
• Tell Sauceman Chorizo that you can show him pleasures his husband never could.  +1

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

• Get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the Admission Pass, showing Lower City Pass obtained from Valeria, using Nashkellan's report, bribing Blaze Elin, or passing any of class-based checks.  +1

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

• Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster Arkleia Oloril to trade with you.  +1

When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, find out that he needs gold, and then:

• • Tell him to get a grip  +1
  • OR Intimidate or blackmail him into giving you his stash  +1

Speaking to Manip Bakshi:

• Successfully use  Detect Thoughts on him and pretend to be a new recruit  +1
• Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing  +1 (requires DC 10 Persuasion check if you have spotted Reynash's lockpick or DC 15 Persuasion check if you didn't)
  • Then ask whether it is Fists' job to catch criminals  +1
  • OR Ask a reward for turning Reynash in  +1
  • OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out)  +1

In the Audience Hall:

• Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say that the Steel Watchers will eventually turn on everyone.  +1
  • OR, playing as a Druid, say that there's nothing natural about him  +1
• Pass the Steel Watcher that confronts you at the coronation.  +1

▶ Note: This dialogue appears only if Karlach is not in the party

• Playing as The Dark Urge, when Gortash explains your previous dealings:
  • Say that you'll make Orin pay for taking your place  +1
  • OR Reply that you don't remember a thing, but the plan sounds brilliant  +1
• Agree to become allies with Gortash and slay Orin  +1
  • OR Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision  +1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, say that you'll possess both the brain and the crown and won't share  +1
• Agree to witness the ceremony of Gortash's ordain, saying "All right", OR "I'd never dream of missing it", OR "Let's get over"  +1 (either option)
• After killing Orin, speak to Gortash and say you two can be allies, but you'll keep Ketheric's and Orin's Netherstones  +1

Talking to Duke Ravengard after the coronation:

• Ask him whether the "new dawn" is what they call tyranny now  +1
  • OR Tell the Duke that Florrick sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover councellor's location, and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant  +1
  • OR Ask Ravengard whether he knows that he is infected  +1

In the Wyrm's Rock Prison:

• After escorting Counsellor Florrick out, tell her she's proven to be a vital ally  +1

Lower City

At The Blushing Mermaid:

• When speaking to Auntie Ethel, say “That’s so evil, even I’m impressed.”  +2
  • OR tell her to return the child immediately.  +1
• After using Hag's Bane on Auntie Ethel, say “That’s it – cough her up, hag.”  +1
  • OR after knocking Auntie Ethel unconscious, cut her up to save Vanra.  +1

At Crimson Draughts:

• When speaking to Araj Oblodra, ask Astarion if he wishes to leave.  +1

At Elerrathin's Home:

• When speaking to Rion for the first time, tell her that everyone's going to die.  +1

At the Facemaker's Boutique:

• When you meet Dolor trying to kill Figaro Pennygood, say "Back off! That's my kill"  +1

At Flymm Cargo:

• Hand Redhammer over to Flood Tide Allandra Grey.  +1

At the Graveyard:

• Playing as a Rogue, tell Gothric Rillyn that he should avoid stealing from dangerous marks.  +1
• When talking to Gothric Rillyn choose the Stone Shite option.  +1

At Highberry's Home:

• Tell Molly the Orphan that her dad is dead.  +1
• Tell Timmy the Orphan "There are bigger problems in this city right now."  +1

At the House of Grief:

• When first speaking to Arves, convince him that he owes money to the bank.  +1
• Convince Morann to let you pass the locked double doors.  +1
• When given the choice over Viconia DeVir's fate, choose to kill her  +1

At Devil's Fee:

• When asking Helsik for answers, persuade her for a free sample.  +1
• When asking Helsik for free passage to the House of Hope, persuade her promising one of Raphael's artefacts in exchange.  +1
• Upon returning from House of Hope, intimidate Helsik saying that you've just killed a devil in his own home.  +1

At the House of Hope:

• When outside of Raphael's Archive, tell Hope that she's "as helpful as a blunt dagger."  +1
• Tell Haarlep you are there to kill them  +1
  • OR attack Haarlep straightaway  +1
• Refuse to undress for Haarlep  +1
• Refuse to pledge your body to Haarlep  +1
• During fight with Raphael, knock Korrilla out with a non-lethal attack. Afterwards, speak to Hope and say that her sister didn’t deserve to die.  +1

At the Iron Throne:

• Leave the Iron Throne with Ulder Ravengard alive.  +1

At Lady Jannath's Estate:

• Tell Lady Jannath that she can't order you around like one of her servants.  +1
• Tell Oskar Fevras that "You two make me sick."  +1

In the Lower City Sewers:

• When speaking to Lorna Esthelian, tell her you're sure her date will show up.  +1

At Sorcerous Sundries:

• Betray Aylin and hand her over to Lorroakan.  +1
• When speaking to Yafeu after a different companion got trapped in the peculiar lamp, ask for gold or ask to release the companion.  +1
  • Then say "Release my 'companion' immediately or die!"  +1

At the Steel Watch Foundry:

• Tell Zanner Toobin that "killing you all may be a good thing."  +1

Camp/Conversations
After the spawn assault:

• Tell Astarion that you are sorry for what happened to him  +1
  • OR tell him to move forward and get revenge after the assault.  +1
• Say that the world can be a wonderful place if he cares for those who care for him.  +1
• Ask whether you're special  +1
• Agree that it doesn't matter whether the other spawn have to die in the Rite.  +1

If Astarion has completed the Rite of Profane Ascension

• Agree to become his spawn AND to bed with him 'one last time, for the road'.  +3

▶ Note: Without sexual intercourse, no approval is gained

Personal quest

• During and after the party is attacked by other Cazador's spawn at night:
  • Deceive Leon and Aurelia, telling that they should side with Astarion.  +1 (if you know about the Rite)
  • Persuade or intimidate them to stand against Cazador  +1 (if you haven't learned about the Rite yet).
• In Cazador's Dungeon, when Sebastian asks what happens to them, say you'll set them free, OR ask if he would be able to control his hunger.  +1
• Successfully keep Astarion from performing the Rite of Profane Ascension.  +3

Disapproval

The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose approval.

Act One

Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Emerald Grove/The Hollow

• Promise Zevlor you will talk to Kagha about stopping the ritual  -1
• After Lae'zel interrogates Zorru:
  • Playing as a  Halfling, tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone  -1
  • OR Playing as a Good  Cleric, interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you. -1
• If you are confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus return the idol and apologise  -1
• Tell Locke and Komira (Arabella's parents) that the druids are overreacting and that you will talk to them  -1
• Swear to Nettie to take the Wyvern Poison  -1
• Convince Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids (if uncovered her conspiring with them)  -1
• Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders for Zevlor  -1
• While talking to/trading with Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you (passive DC 10 Perception check), and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful Insight check).  -1

Owlbear Nest

• Agree with Shadowheart when she asks not to loot the Selunite chest  -1

Sunlit Wetlands/Putrid Bog

• When talking to Auntie Ethel and Mayrina at the Riverside Teahouse:
  • Don't let Ethel steer the conversation away, and finally say that "This woman is clearly in trouble"  -1
  • OR Tell Mayrina straightaway that Demir and Johl were killed (by you or Ethel)  -1
• After defeating Ethel, reject the offer to spare her in exchange for fey hair  -5
• OR, Order her to let Mayrina go.  -5
• Reject Mayrina's reward for saving her  -1

Dealing with Gandrel:

• Reveal his identity to Gandrel  -10
  • OR, Don't turn Astarion in, but later in the dialogue don't allow him to kill Gandrel  -5
• After Astarion kills Gandrel himself, say that the hunter need not to die  -1

▶ Note: This option is available only if you don't know that Astarion is a vampire

Blighted Village

• Drop and prepare to destroy the Necromancy of Thay in the Apothecary's Cellar  -5
• Read the Necromancy of Thay yourself  -1
• Pay Fezzerk a lot of gold to let you pass  -1
  • OR Attack the gang and, when Fezzerk begs for mercy, spare him  -1
• Untie Barcus Wroot off the windmill wing and tell him that he owes you nothing  -1

Goblin Camp
At the front gate and in the outer camp:

• Smear the dung over your face on Sentinel Olak's demand.  -1
• Tell Eight that you are sorry for the loss of his parents.  -1

Inside the Shattered Sanctum:

• Tell Priestess Gut you are ready to clear your head.  -1
• Accept the Brand of the Absolute from Priestess Gut.  -1
  • OR, Speaking to Warlock Greez, ask him to brand you  -1
• Convince Minthara to spare Sazza, saying the latter didn't know who you were.  -1

▶ Note: This option is available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove In the Worg Pens:

• After freeing Halsin, agree to kill goblin leaders to save the grove (either with or without him in bear form).  -1

The Risen Road

• Agree to fight the gnolls to save Rugan  -1

Waukeen's Rest

• Find and return Benryn the dowry  -1

Zhentarim Hideout

• Purchase Oskar Fevras from Brem for the price he asks initially  -1
• Give Oskar Fevras additional 200 gold after freeing him  -1

Underdark

• In Festering Cove, tell BOOOAL you won't let him enslave the Kuo-toa any longer  -1

Grymforge

• Tell Ward Magmar that he disgusts you  -1
• When attempting to take the elevator, tell Magmar that you need to save Nere to obtain a Moonlantern  -1
• Convince Skickpit you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using Persuasion line)  -1
• Pay your respect to the corpes of dead deep gnomes after killing or deceiving Brathwen and Viss.  -1
• Agree to help Lunkbug find Philomeen.  -1
• Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when Nere, once freed, is going to kill them  -1
• Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere  -1

Crèche Y'llek
At the hatchery:

• Persuade Varsh Ko'kuu to let you take the githyanki egg, telling him:
  • that you'll take it to a better crèche  -1
  • OR that you'll raise it yourself  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Githyanki, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ghaik-slayer  -1

In the training room:

• Playing as a  Fighter, save Youth Varrl by whatever means, and then tell him:
  • That capacity for mercy is what separates us from feral beasts  -1
  • OR That his teacher obviously failed to instill discipline.  -1

In the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:

• When speaking with Kith'rak Therezzyn, surrender the Mysterious Artefact to her  -1
• Talking to Vlaakith, say you're a friend who brought the artefact to her  -1

Camp/Conversation

• At the very first long rest, when Astarion says he'll keep watch, answer that you're not ready to turn your back on a stranger  -1
• When he asks how you'd like to be killed, say you don't have to choose, OR that you would prefer someone else to do it  -1 (either option)
  • OR Tell him you'll spill his guts first  -1
• Give the Necromancy of Thay to Gale, or destroy it.  -5
• After Astarion fails to read through Necromancy of Thay, suggest that he give the book to Gale or tell him to stop reading it  -1
• Shoo the Owlbear Cub out of the camp when it comes wounded  -1
• Refuse when he offers to sleep with him.  -1

▶ Note: If you agreed, turning him down during any part of the romance cutscene itself does not bring any disapproval

• If you have spent a night with Lae'zel, when Astarion wants to gossip about it, answer that it's none of his business.  -1
• When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond'  -1
• Allow Volo to follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
• If Astarion died from the Lathander's Lance blast in Rosymorn Monastery, resurrect him, then talk to him and choose any line except the promise to be more careful next time  -5

During camp celebration:

• When arranging to spend a night together, fail the DC 15 Persuasion check to make Astarion say 'please' .  -1

▶ Note: This whole dialogue occurs only if you haven't slept with him earlier

• If you already have a partner, tell Astarion that you're "looking forward to it" OR ask the spawn if he's feeling jealous.  -1
• Speak to him, end the conversation without agreeing to sleep with him, then make arrangements with another companion. After that, talk to Astarion again and tell him you're spending the night with someone else.  -1

Raphael's Deal

• When Raphael briefly takes you to the House of Hope, say that you'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole  -5
• After first encounter with Raphael, tell Astarion that he might not be able to outfox the devil, but you will.  -1
• Playing as a  Warlock, say that Raphael is "only a cambion" and that you can handle him.  -1

Personal quest

• At the Long Rest, when Astarion's true nature comes out:
  • Botch the roll to read his mind through illithid ability  -5
  • Tell him to leave immediately  -10 (Astarion obeys and leaves the party)
  • Fail to stake him (at any stage of the scene)  -10 (Astarion leaves the party)
• When discussing Astarion's future 'diet', forbid him to drink human blood  -5
• While speaking about Cazador, tell him that he is on his own  -5
• When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, ask him back if he really means eating others, then choose the line 'We're done talking'.  -1

Act Two

Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ruined Battlefield
If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Rosymorn Monastery Trail:

• Fail to convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it do not belong to the goblins.  -1
  • OR Tell it to obey the goblins and stay  -1
• Stop Warrior Gronag from killing the hyena. Then, when Kar'niss the drider comes, ask him about his lantern and what is there in the shadows. After that, stop the drider from butchering Brawler Vez by any means.  -1

If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the Grymforge:

• Playing as a  Bard, a  Druid or a  Wizard, use a class-based answer when Harper Lassandra orders you to come closer.  -1

When dealing with He Who Was:

• After ordering Madeline to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did, stop her, saying she had done enough  -2
  • OR Say her willing to hurt herself was enough  -2
  • OR Accuse her of cowardice, using basic or unique  Barbarian,  Bard,  Monk lines  -1
  • OR Say that it wasn't her fault, using basic or unique  Bard, Good  Cleric or  Monk lines  -1

Elsewhere:

• At the House in Deep Shadows, lose when playing hide-and-seek with Oliver.  -1
• Free Dolly Thrice from the Moonlantern carried by Kar'niss.  -1
• After saving Rolan from the Shadows, tell him not to be hard on himself for trying to save his family  -1
  • OR, Playing as a  Fighter, say that there's no shame in being outmatched in the fight  -1

Last Light Inn
Speaking to Jaheira:

• When talking to Jaheira inside the inn, drink the spiked wine  -1
• If you have talked to Marcus already and know his mission, try to convince Jaheira that he is a spy  -1

Speaking to Isobel:

• During Marcus's assault, explain to Isobel that he is going to kidnap her  -5

Speaking to Cerys:

• When she tells you about their misfortunes and says they ran until found the inn, say that she did the right thing  -1 (use basic line or unique for  Cleric or  Oathbreaker Paladin)

Talking to Alfira:

• Ask her about others, and then say that it was a cowardly move  -1
• If you successfully Rescue the Tieflings, speak to Alfira again. When she asks how did you do it, answer that you were being a hero  -1

Elsewhere in the inn:

• Playing as  The Dark Urge, curb your yearn to tear the Strange Ox apart.  -1
• Speaking to drunken Rolan before trying to saving captured refugees, promise to rescue his siblings if they are alive OR say that it is your responsibility to bring them back  -1 (starts the quest, if you don't have it already)
• After saving the refugees, when Bex asks why you helped, answer that you did it because they were in trouble  -1 (a  Cleric character will have a unique line)

At the Reithwin Tollhouse

• Agree to give up all your gold to Gerringothe Thorm.  -1

Moonrise Towers

• Reinforce the connection between Linsella and Barnabus.
• Offer Fezzerk a fair fight
• Order the guards to release Fezzerk  -1
• Tell Araj Oblodra that Astarion does what you tell him to do  -3
• Convince Astarion to bite Araj Oblodra OR order him to do it.  -3 (either option)

Gauntlet of Shar

• When Yurgir says that Raphael deceived and trapped him, continue talking to him instead of attacking  -1
  • Persuade Yurgir to let you help him find something to get him out of his contract  -3
• Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy  -1

Mind Flayer Colony

• At the Tadpoling Centre, use the Neural Apparatus to release the pod prisoners.  -1

Camp/Conversation

• After defending Astarion from Araj Oblodra's molestations, at the long rest (the cutscene appears only if you romance him):
  • Tell him twice that you're not interested in his confessions  -5 (this choice breaks your relationship)
  • Tell him you regret stopping him from drinking Araj's blood  -15
  • Tell him you slept with him only because you wanted some fun  -15
  • Convince him to sleep with you tonight (using any line), then, when the cutscene continues, prompt him to say what he wants to say OR ask whether it was bad for him  -15 (either choice brings equal disapproval and breaks your relationship)

Personal quest

• When he tries to feel through his scars with fingers, offer your help, then mock him about 'cleric of Gond'  -1

▶ Note: This cutscene will show up only if it hasn't occured in Act One

• When he says he's going to ask Raphael's help with investigating his scars, tell him he's mad  -1
  • OR Ask not to rope you in dealing with the devil  -1
• After Raphael reveals the true purpose of Astarion's scars, refuse to help the spawn stop Cazador  -3

Act Three

Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

Open Hand Temple

• Talk to Brother Bill and Brother Clements and say that their god would be proud of Father Lorgan  -1
  • OR, Playing as a Monk, say that offering alms to those in need is a sign of a noble soul  -1
• On the temple roof, tell Tara to stop eating the carrier pigeons.  -1

In the Angleiron's Cellar:

• Talking to Wulbren, refuse to take the Runepowder Bomb but promise you'll destroy the Steel Watch Foundry your way.  -1
  • OR Refuse, saying that the real enemy is Gortash, not the Gondians, and you'll find another way  -1

Circus of the Last Days

• Dealing with Akabi the djinni, successfully catch him on rigging the wheel, but apologise and say you were mistaken  -1

When passing Zethino's trial, choose answers: (amounts ^{[Needs Verification]})

• First question: 'He hasn't ever been happy' OR 'Right now'  -1 (either)
• Second question: ★ 'Freedom' OR 'Tasty rat'  -1 (either)
• Third question: 'Wooden sticks' OR ★ 'Feeling a slave'  -1 (either)

▶ Note: The ★  sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test, even if they bring disapproval. Dealing with Popper the kobold trader:

• Playing as a Paladin or a Cleric, tell him that graverobbing is a profane act  -1
  • If talking to Popper after defeating false Dribbles, say that offering 'treatoes' now is a bit callous.  -1
• Talk to Lucretious before approaching Dribbles's show (when she's training up skeletons) and tell her that she is being a little harsh  -1

Dealing with caged beasts:

• Talking to Shadow-Whiskers with  Speak with Animals, note that her cage looks comfy.  -1
  • Break the lock on her cage  -1 (works with or without  Speak with Animals)
• Talking to Crimson, refuse to feed him via  Speak with Animals or mock him for being hungry (without the spell)  -1 (either option)
  • After defeating false Dribbles, talk to Crimson again and say you'd have killed him before he hurts anyone else  -1
• Volunteer Astarion to the stage as an assistant to Dribbles  -1, and then cheer him, telling "Go on!"  -1.

Dealing with Orin's guises:

• If Orin is impersonating Fist Rowan, tell her that one can't just kill innocent people  -1
  • OR Tell her that both sides need a lesson  -1

▶ Note: These are lines for the Custom origin (Tav). If playing as any of other Origins, except Dark Urge, these lines might have unique formulation

• • OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer  -1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer  -1
  • OR, Playing as The Dark Urge, propose to kill and kill again  -1

Elsewhere in Rivington:

• Near Requisitioned Barn, donate some gold to Manip Nestor.  -1
• Talking to Mattis outside the barn, tell him to watch himself because Baldur's Gate is big and dangerous.  -1

▶ Note: This option is available only if tiefling kids survived in Acts One and Two

• Stand for Saer Grotpoll protesting against refugees, saying "Out with these interlopers!"  -1
• Playing as a Cleric, tell Tinker Nayzeem that Divine works in mysterious ways.  -1
• Ask newspaper seller Lilly Beanbottom whether she knows that a murder is not a good thing  -1
• At the Gur Camp, promise Ulma to save their children after Astarion said that they're already dead.  -1
• Playing as the Dark Urge, resist the yearn to tear the Strange Ox apart.  -1
• In the smugglers' cave, defeat Caïros and his thugs, and if Farlin survived, say you don't want gratitude from criminals  -1

Wyrm's Crossing

• At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher and prepare to fight. -1
  • OR Threaten Gauntlet Edwynna  -1
  • OR Attack Edwynna  -1

At Sharess' Caress:

• When trying to hire both Sorn Orlith and Nym Orlith:
  • Refuse to invite Halsin, too, if the druid is in the party  -1
  • Refuse to sleep with Astarion on the drow twins' offer, if you haven't slept with him earlier in the walkthrough  -1
• Speaking to Valeria, say you're here just to have a drink, and then propose a toast to ADVENTURE!  -1 (The option is available only after you've started Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders quest)
• After defeating a mind flayer in Naoise Nallinto's private room, tell her that her arousal towards the creature is disgusting  -1 (requires a successful passive DC 10 Insight check roll)

Wyrm's Rock Fortress

At the Flaming Fist barracks:

• When you spot Fist Reynash trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry  -1
• Speaking to Manip Bakshi afterwards, (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not), let him arrest you  -1
• Speaking to Gortash after killing Orin, surrender two your Netherstones to him  -1

Lower City

• At the Elfsong Tavern, agree to follow the trial of the murders for Devella Fountainhead.  -1
  • Agree to Devella's request to warn the other potential murder victims.  -1

▶ Note: If Devella has already left the Elfsong, this dialogue (with all approval points) may trigger at the Facemaker's Boutique

• At the Facemaker's Boutique, interrupt Dolor's assassination attempt saying "Stop right there!".  -1
• In Ramazith's Tower, side with Dame Aylin against Lorroakan.  -1
• At the Stormshore Tabernacle, donate to any diety at their statue.  -1
• Outside of Crimson Draughts, give any amount of gold to Strange Beggar Sacrum.  -1
• Outside of Crimson Draughts, tell Araj Oblodra to lead the way inside.  -1
• At the Graveyard, tell Gothric Rillyn that being buried alive sounds like apt punishment for thievery.  -1
• At The Lodge, tell Havkelaag that his experiment with the githyanki egg is barbaric.  -1
• In Lower City Sewers, tell Lorna Esthelian that her date was a vampire.  -1
• Near The Counting House, give Rags Deelarma a handful of coins.  -1
• At the The Blushing Mermaid, reject Auntie Ethel's offer to become your ally.  -1
• At Flymm Cargo, let Allandra Grey take Redhammer away after you've returned from the Iron Throne  -1
• At Sorcerous Sundries when confronting Lorroakan with Dame Ayelin, telling him you're there to end him instead of take his deal  -1

House of Hope

• Vow your body to Haarlep.  -1

Bhaal Temple

• Tell Orin that Baldur's Gate deserves the fate she is planning.  -1

Camp/Conversations
The night assault of other Cazador's spawn:

• When Leon and Aurelia appear at the camp at night, tell them that they can take Astarion to Cazador.  -1
  • During the conversation with Leon and Aurelia persuade Astarion by asking him if he has no heart.
  • After the fight, fail to persuade Astarion that you were only teasing him. -3 (If you're romancing Astarion, he will break the relationship)
• After the fight, berate Astarion for deceiving the other spawn about their part in the Rite of Profane Ascension.  -3
  • Then tell Astarion not to act haughty  -1
  • OR ask him what does his own life matter  -1
• Tell him that Cazador truly broke him  -1
  • OR that he shouldn't have given up.  -1

After Astarion has completed the Rite of Profane Ascension (within cutscene that appears only when romancing him):

• Tell him he had to learn how not to become Cazador himself  -15
  • OR, when he asks what do you desire, say you wanted him to be free, but he never will  -15
• Agree to become his spawn (using as much talk as you want), then refuse to kneel before him (with or without Wisdom check).  -15

▶ Note: choosing any of these options will lead to Astarion break the relationship.

Personal quest

• Fail to keep Astarion from performing the Rite of Profane Ascension OR refuse to help him.  -1 (Astarion leaves the party)
  • OR Interrupt the Rite once Astarion has started it (Astarion becomes hostile to the party)