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Astarion
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 Type
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Humanoid | ||||||
 HP
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10 | ||||||
 AC
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11 | ||||||
 Movement Speed
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9m / 30ft | ||||||
 Size
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Medium | ||||||
 Weight
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50kg / 100lbs | ||||||
 Proficiency Bonus
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+2 | ||||||
 Initiative
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+2 | ||||||
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| Background | Charlatan | ||||||
| Location | Wilderness | ||||||
| Enemies | Cazador | ||||||
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Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is an Elf Rogue with the Charlatan background.
Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a companion early on.
| “ | And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies. |
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| — Astarion, apologizing after a misunderstanding |
Gameplay
As a Rogue, Astarion excels at Stealth, Sleight of Hand, and deadly Sneak Attacks. 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 Spells.
Astarion's Background is Charlatan.
Proficiencies
Equipment
Simple weapons, 
, 
, 
, 
Light armour
Saving Throws
Skills
Spells Known
Cantrips Known
Fire Bolt (from High Elf)
Special Abilities
Recruitment
Astarion can be recruited in Chapter One.
- Astarion can be found standing on a road west of the crashed Nautiloid in the Wilderness. When found, a scene will play where he is looking for help in defeating an Intellect Devourer. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party.
Background
Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for centuries, serving a sadistic master until he was snatched away. Now he can walk in the light and has the chance at a new life, but how long can he keep his past buried?
Personality
Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egotistic actions, though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He values hedonism. He is disdainful, but not hostile, towards those he considers weak and unworthy of his attention.
Interactions
Approval
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others.
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain approval.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Act 1
Unsorted
- Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her
- Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Taman and Gimblebock
- Ask Astarion how he wants to die, then choose an option
- Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
- Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin
- Let him bite you
- Tell him you trust him
- Give him Necromancy of Thay.
- After asking about Cazador, tell him that you have his back as long as he has yours
- Speak to the artist and call him a slave
- Tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies
- Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power
- Tell Glut you will kill Spaw for him
- When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose "Yours, of course", "Karlach" or "Shadowheart".
Druid's Grove
- When confronting Kagha about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her
- Do nothing to prevent Arka from killing Sazza
- When speaking to Asharak after recruiting Wyll, tell the tiefling children the "good news"
- When speaking to Mattis, take the ring, pocket the ring and tell him you paid him in experience.
- Attack the Tieflings
Sunlit Wetlands
- When entering the Sunlit Wetlands, pass the check to break the illusion, then BAA at the redcaps when you speak to them.
- Let him kill Gandrel
- Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole
- After killing Auntie Ethel's true form, use the wand to resurrect Mayrina's dead husband Connor, give her the wand, then tell Astarion that it was funny
Blighted Village
- Deliver the final blow to the goblin Fezzerk
Risen Road
- Pass the check to order Flind, the Gnoll Warlord, to feast on other Gnoll
- Obey and eliminate Rugan when asked by Zarys
Goblin Camp
- Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them
- Say 'Boo' to Volo as he performs
- Tell Tracker Grikka (or another goblin NPC) that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners.
- Agree to Abdirak's ritual for Loviatar
- Tell Torturer Spike in the goblin camp that you will torture the prisoner
- Tell Priestess Gut in the goblin camp that you're here to kill her
- Remove the ring from Crusher's foot after you kneel in front of him.
- 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.
Camp
- In camp on the first night, tell Shadowheart to remain cautious.
- Decline Raphael's offer to remove the tadpole.
- Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to Raphael's offer.
- Feed the Owlbear Cub when it arrives at the Camp.
- Pet the owlbear cub in your camp.
Grymforge
- Ask Ward Magmar how to get a slave of your own
- When talking to Ward Magmar about traveling to Moonrise Towers, choose "Moonrise Tower holds the answers we need."
- After rescuing Nere, tell him to finish the slaves, or choose to say nothing
Act 2
Last Light Inn
- Help Mol win the game against Raphael by attacking his Cyric, Sleight of Hand or Bard options
- Tell His Majesty that you wanted to admire him up close, and then quietly admire him
- Decline Jaheira's wine
Shadowed Battlefield
- Convince the drider through deception to give you the lantern
- Convince the drider through deception to walk into the shadows
- Tell Arabella her parents are dead
Tollhouse
- Deceive Gerringothe Thorm to make her believe she is released and all gold is hers
House of Healing
- Deceive the Sisters into killing each other
- Deceive Malus Thorm into killing himself
Temple of Shar
- Kill Yurgir and talk to Raphael about it, then promise Astarion you'll help him kill Cazador
Disapproval
Astarion dislikes displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He disapproves when the player tries to reign him in or restrict him in some way.
The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to lose approval.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
Act 1
- Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll
- Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting
- Persuade Kagha to free Arabella
- Swear to take the Wyvern Poison
- Persuade Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids
- Purchase the artist at the Zhentarim Hideout
- Reveal his identity to the Gur.
- Forbid him to drink blood from other people.
- Reject him during the Party.
- Give Gale Necromancy of Thay or destroy it.
- When Shadowheart asks you not to take the items from the Selunite shrine, say "if you insist"
Grymforge
- Standing up for the deep gnome slaves when their threatened by Nere once he's freed.
- Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after the fight with Nere.
Romance
The following section explains Astarion's romance.
Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.
After the Party, with at least medium approval, Astarion will ask the player if they want to "have some fun". If the player accepts, they will meet with Astarion in the woods. They will embrace and kiss, and Astarion will push the player into a tree, showing his teeth. The player can demand Astarion to hide them or give in. The lovers will fall into the ground and a sexual scene will occur.
When the player awakes the next morning, they will notice scars on Astarion's back.
Trivia
- Astarion is voiced by Neil Newbon.
Gallery
Astarion's appearance pre-release.
Astarion during Early Access.
Astarion's promotional art.
Astarion's model
External Links
Astarion on the Forgotten Realms Wiki