Astarion

	Vampire Spawn
Astarion
	Stats
	Level 1
Race	[[ High Elf\| High Elf]]
Type	Humanoid
HP	10
AC	11
Movement Speed	9m / 30ft
Size	Medium
Weight	50kg / 100lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+2
	Passive features
	Darkvision, Fey Ancestry
Character information
Class	Rogue
Background	Charlatan
Location	Wilderness
Enemies	Cazador
In-game

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.	„
	— 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 either a Thief or an Arcane Trickster. As a Thief, he gains an additional Bonus Action, granting him more martial versatility in battle. As an Arcane Trickster, he gains the ability to cast a limited number of Wizard Spells.

Astarion's Background is Charlatan.

Proficiencies

Equipment

Saving Throws

Skills

Spells Known

Cantrips Known

Fire Bolt (from High Elf)

Special Abilities

Vampire Bite

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

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

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

Can romance players of any sex and race.

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

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