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Astarion Approves
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas/information by deceiving others. The player does not have to be "evil" to gain his approval, however — he approves when the player makes choices that support independence and autonomy, and when the player helps certain characters in need.

Astarion dislikes displays of weakness and does not like acts of kindness or charity that offer no reward. He disapproves when the player tries to reign 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.

Approval

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

Act One

Ico knownSpells lvl 01.png Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ravaged Beach

  • Accept his apology for attacking you Astarion approves +1
  • Attack the Tieflings holding Lae'zel in a cage Astarion approves +1
  • Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her Astarion approves +1

Chapel Entrance

  • Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Taman and Gimblebock Astarion approves +1

Druid Grove

  • Refuse to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the Tieflings stay Astarion approves +1
  • Scold Elegis for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves Astarion approves +1
  • While speaking with Arron, say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers Astarion approves +1
  • Tell the Tielfling kids trained by Asharak that they are going to die Astarion approves +1
  • Make Zorru bow to Lae'zel Astarion approves +1
  • After the conversation with Zorru tell Lae'zel that she is good at interrogations Astarion approves +1
  • Offer to heal Pandirna for a price but pocket the money and leave Astarion approves +1
  • As the Dark Urge, break Pandirna's legs and kill her Astarion approves +1
  • As a Barbarian, tell Pandirna to hush or you will snap her neck Astarion approves +1
  • Let Arka shoot Sazza Astarion approves +1
  • In the Underground Passage, after reviving Findal tell him you are here to finish the job and kill him Astarion approves +1
  • While using Speak with Animals convince Topaz the bird that the key in its nest is dull OR choose the bard-specific option about a song OR kick at the bird Astarion approves +1
  • Prod Nettie's bird twice Astarion approves +1
  • Attack Nettie (no need to kill her) Astarion approves +5
  • When confronting Kagha about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her Astarion approves +1
  • Telling Auntie Ethel about the tadpole in your head. Astarion approves +1
  • When speaking to Mattis, take the ring, pocket the ring and tell him you paid him in experience
  • As a Rogue, pick Mirkon's pockets while he is distracted by the harpies Astarion approves +1
  • After saving Mirkon, tell him to "stop snivelling or they'll be back" Astarion approves +1
  • After agreeing to steal the Idol of Silvanus for Mol and obtaining it, tell her you will be keeping it Astarion approves +1
  • If Arabella has died, lie and tell Locke and Komira that Kagha will release her soon Astarion approves +1
  • Attack the Tieflings
  • Kick Timber the squirrel Astarion approves +1.
    • If you miss, try to kick her again Astarion approves +1
    • As Dark Urge, when you are confronted by a companion about kicking Timber, say she came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp and to stay out of the way Astarion approves +1
  • As a Bard, when you walk up to Alfira and talk to the squirrels, first choose the option "Shhh - you're ruining the song", and only afterwards the class-specific "Sing along with them..."

When speaking to Kagha after Arabella is freed or died

  • Tell Kagha that you would have killed Arabella outright Astarion approves +1
  • Tell her you just wanted to see what would happen Astarion approves +1
  • Tell her that it was quite a show Astarion approves +1

While the Druid Grove is preparing for the goblin attack

  • Tell Zevlor (or Asharak if Zevlor is dead) that you are here to take the grove for the goblins/are here with the goblins Astarion approves +5
  • As the Dark Urge, tell Zevlor the goblin horde is yours Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Mirkon you are not here to save them Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Lakrissa to buy you a drink Astarion approves +1
  • If you start attacking the Tieflings before Minthara arrives, betray her while speaking to her Astarion approves +5

Forest

Sunlit Wetlands

  • When entering the Sunlit Wetlands, pass the check to break the illusion, then say 'BAA' at the redcaps when you speak to them (Astarion approves +1)
  • Say 'BAA' at the redcaps a second time Astarion approves +1
  • Let him kill Gandrel Astarion approves +10
  • Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole
  • Speak to Lorin and roar at him
  • When Auntie Ethel's true form surrenders, accept the deal to let her go, with or without Mayrina Astarion approves +5
  • 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

  • Enter the Village by either attacking the goblin an the East gate, or by persuading or performing as a Bard at the South gate. Astarion approves +1
  • Deliver the final blow to the goblin Fezzerk Astarion approves +1
  • Intimidate The Ornate Mirror into letting you pass Astarion approves +1
  • Give him the Necromancy of Thay Astarion approves +5
  • Request to be compensated by Barcus Wroot after saving him from the windmill Astarion approves +1
  • Interrupt the bugbear and ogre in the barn Astarion approves +1 OR let Astarion interrupt them Astarion approves +5

The Risen Road

  • Side with Karlach during Wyll's confrontation with her
  • At the tollhouse, tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns
  • Pass the check to order Flind, the Gnoll warlord to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you Astarion approves +1
  • Pass the check to order Flind to feast on other Gnoll Astarion approves +1
  • Pass the check to order Flind to kill herself Astarion approves +1
  • Obey and eliminate Rugan when asked by Zarys
  • Speak to the artist and call him a slave

Zhentarim Hideout

  • Kill Rugan when Zarys asks you to do so. Astarion approves +1
  • After purchasing Oskar Fevras, tell him "my slaves do not speak until they are spoken to" and then say "I don't make jokes with my slaves". Astarion approves +1

Goblin Camp

  • Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them
  • Boo Volo as he performs Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Tracker Grikka (or another goblin NPC) that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Torturer Spike to let you show him how it's done. Astarion approves +1
    • Then torture the prisoner. Astarion approves +1
  • Remove the ring from Crusher's foot after you kneel in front of him
  • Make Crusher kiss your foot Astarion approves +1
  • Make Crusher kiss your foot after defeating him in a fight.. Astarion approves +1
  • Continue to attack Crusher after he is defeated, if he attacks you. This will make the whole camp hostile Astarion approves +1
  • Pick a fight with Priestess Gut in the throne room or in her chambers Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Roah Moonglow that you killed her friends in the Zhentarim Hideout Astarion approves +1
  • Agree to endure Abdirak's teachings on Loviatar's love Astarion approves +5
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza was too stupid to understand you Astarion approves +1
  • Agree to attack the Grove with Minthara Astarion approves +1
  • Turn down Halsin's request to help him save the grove in favor of saving yourself first

Crèche Y'llek

  • Vandalise the portrait of Vlaakith Astarion approves +1
  • When convincing Varsh Ko'kuu to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will use it for an omelet or sell it Astarion approves +1
  • Ask the Inquisitor how he knows so much about you Astarion approves +1
  • Ask the Inquisitor what you'll get in return for producing the weapon Astarion approves +1
  • Tell the Inquisitor you accept gold as a reward
  • If Lae'zel is chosen to use the zaith'isk, succeed a difficult (30) persuasion or Wisdom check to have her get out of it before it harms her
  • If Lae'zel is chosen to use the zaith'isk, succeed a difficult deception check or a Wisdom check followed by a persuasion check (21) to have her get out of it during the second phase. Will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2.
  • If Lae'zel is chosen to use the zaith'isk, succeed a difficult deception check or a Constitution check followed by a persuasion to have her get out of it during the third phase. Will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT and WIS by 2.

Underdark

  • Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god and tell him you'll just kill him and take his power Astarion approves +5
  • Agree to be BOOOAL's chosen Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Spaw "Sure, I can handle those Duergar nearby" Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Glut you will kill Spaw for him
  • Tell Glut "I'll have no part of this" or "If you're so eager for blood..." option when asked to eliminate Spaw
  • Steal the Boots of Speed from Thulla Astarion approves +1
  • Ask Baelen for compensation before giving him a Misty Step scroll for escaping the Bibberbang field
  • Push Corsair Greymoon off of the boat on your first voyage to Grymforge Astarion approves +1

Grymforge

  • Decide to attack Morghal and Orgath after finding out they use slaves
  • 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 finding Philomeen, talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on
  • Instigate a fight against Elder Brithvar by either taunting him to take your gold or suggesting involving Sergeant Thrinn in the conspiracy against Nere
  • After rescuing Nere, tell him to finish the slaves, or choose to say nothing

Camp/Conversation

  • Tell him you'll sleep better for it when he says he'll keep watch Astarion approves +1
  • In camp on the first night, tell Shadowheart to remain cautious Astarion approves +1
  • Tell him how you'd like to die (decapitation, stabbing, or poison) Astarion approves +5
  • Alternatively: Tell him you'll spill his guts if he tries Astarion disapproves -1, then tell him you'll take him down with you Astarion approves +5
  • Feed the Owlbear Cub when it arrives at the Camp
  • Pet the Owlbear Cub in your camp
  • After he asks you to describe his beauty, choose "Is that all you want? Shallow praise?" Or "You're beautiful." Astarion approves +1
  • Threaten to kill Mizora during her first appearance Astarion approves +1
  • Agree to sleep with him. Astarion approves +5
  • As the Dark Urge: Confess to murdering the bard Astarion approves +1

Raphael's deal

Meeting Raphael
  • "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." Astarion approves +1
  • "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" Astarion approves +5
  • Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to Raphael's offer Astarion approves +1

Vampirism

  • Tell him you trust him after he reveals to you that he is a vampire Astarion approves +5
Letting him bite you
  • Let him bite you without threatening him Astarion approves +10
  • Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far Astarion approves +1
  • When the rest of the camp finds out Astarion is a vampire, tell them you trust him or tell them that if they don't like it, they can leave Astarion approves +5
  • Agree with Astarion that him feeding on your enemies sounds good Astarion approves +5
  • When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose any option Astarion approves +1
  • While speaking about Cazador, tell him that you'll watch his back or that you'll keep each other safe Astarion approves +5

Any Area

Act Two

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Last Light Inn

  • Tell Jaheira that you are here on holiday Astarion approves +1
  • Help Mol win the game against Raphael using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, or Wizard options
  • Tell His Majesty that you wanted to admire him up close, and then quietly admire him
  • Do not drink the truth serum-spiked wine Jaheira offers you
  • Tell Isobel you should "go with the winged freak" after Flaming Fist Marcus arrives
  • Talk to the Strange Ox in the stables and agree to keep its secret Astarion approves +1
  • As The Dark Urge, after Marcus attempts to kidnap her, tell Isobel that your blood is telling you to kill her. Resist the urges, and then say, "I'm not going to follow my order. You will live."
  • Call Wulbren a prick.

Shadowed Battlefield

  • A nightmare in the dark Astarion approves +1
  • (Wild Magic Sorcerer) I'm a sorcerer, so kindly lower your weapons - or who knows what my magic might do Astarion approves +1
  • Run from the shadow ambush Astarion approves +1
  • Convince Gronag the warrior to look for the bone in the shadows
  • Convince the hyena in the convoy that they don't belong to the goblins.
  • Tell the drider they are amazing after watching them berate a goblin who "fed the shadows"
  • Convince the drider to not attack you when you killed the convoy before summoning him
  • Convince the drider through deception to give you the lantern Astarion approves +1
  • Convince the drider through deception to walk into the shadows Astarion approves +1
  • If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, protect the convoy and maintain your cover as a True Soul
  • If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, side with the Harpers, and loot the Moonlantern, tell the Harper leader "How about I just kill you and keep the lantern for myself?"
  • Persuade Madeline to stab herself
  • Tell Madeline to prove she's sorry

House in Deep Shadows

  • Beat Oliver at hide-and-seek without being spotted

Reithwin Tollhouse

The Waning Moon

  • Kill Thisobald Thorm by making him burst due overdrinking. Astarion approves +1

House of Healing

  • Persuade Malus Thorm to have the Sisters practice on each other Astarion approves +1
  • Persuade Malus Thorm to have the Sisters practice on on him Astarion approves +1

Moonrise Towers

  • Sever the connection between Linsella and Barnabus
  • Tell Araj Oblodra that Astarion is his own person Astarion approves +5
  • Tell Astarion to not do anything he doesn't want to when Araj Oblodra asks you to pressure him into agreeing with her offer Astarion approves +5
  • Kill Fezzerk without combat (through dialogue options)
  • Successfully distract Disciple Z'rell with "your lusts for Astarion" when she searches your mind for proof of your faith (if you are in a relationship with Astarion) Astarion approves +1
  • Ask Disciple Z'rell to show the power the Absolute has given her
  • Tell Ketheric Thorm that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old

Gauntlet of Shar

  • Persuade Balthazar to give you the bell to summon Flesh Astarion approves +1
  • Tell him his scars must have hurt after the initial conversation with Raphael Astarion approves +1
  • Attack Yurgir Astarion approves +5
  • Talking to Yurgir about his pact instead of attacking him immediately Astarion disapproves -2, then pass an insight check (unless playing as a Bard) and three Persuasion checks to get him to kill his Merregons, his Displacer Beast and himself. Astarion approves +5

Camp/Conversation

  • Tell him it makes sense to enlist Raphael's help with investigating his scars
  • Tell him that of course you'll help hunt down and kill Cazador Astarion approves +5
  • Tell Arabella her parents are dead Astarion approves +1

Act Three

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

  • Tell Yenna to get lost Astarion approves +1
  • Give Yenna coin, food, offer to go find a guard, or tell her that her mum is probably dead Astarion approves +1
  • Agree with Astarion that Ulma's children already dead when talking with Ulma in Gur Camp
  • As a Baldurian, tell Saer Grotpoll that his accent sounds more Rivington than Baldur's Gate Astarion approves +1
  • Get more money out of Danzo Arkwright when returning the Zhentarim letters Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers died horrible, painful deaths
  • Tell Commander Lightfeather that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat
  • Say "Woof" a second time to Mar'hyah Astarion approves +1
  • Tell the Strange Ox you will keep its secret

Circus of the Last Days

  • Boo at Dribbles the Clown Astarion approves +1
  • Volunteer anyone other than Astarion to Dribbles' show. Astarion approves +1
  • Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet. Astarion approves +1
  • Answer Zethino's questions correctly:
  • First Question: "When he's elbow deep in gore." . Astarion approves +1
  • Second Question: "Revenge" or (if romancing) "Me" Astarion approves +1
  • Third Question: "Breaking a nail" or "Most things fear him, actually." Astarion approves +1

Wyrm's Crossing

Sharess' Caress

  • Tell him you would never ask such a thing of him when he expresses discomfort with the drow twins' offer of an orgy Astarion approves +1

Lower City

Szarr Palace

  • Successfully persuade him not to ascend Astarion approves +3
  • Requires 61+ approval (Very High) to persuade him.

House of Hope

  • Persuade Helsik to give you free passage to the House of Hope in exchange for one of Raphael's artefacts Astarion approves +1
  • Tell Haarlep you are there to kill them or attack Haarlep Astarion approves +1
  • Refuse to remove your clothes for Haarlep Astarion approves +1
  • Refuse to pledge your body to Haarlep Astarion approves +1

Disapproval

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

Act One

Ico knownSpells lvl 01.png Act 1 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Druid Grove

  • Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll
  • Agree to help Zevlor persuade Kagha to let the Tieflings stay
  • Tell Locke and Komira (Arabella's parents) that the druids are overreacting and that you will talk to them Astarion disapproves -1
  • Swear to Nettie you'll take the Wyvern Poison Astarion disapproves -1
  • Catching Mattis's sister pickpocketing you and telling her you won't be mad Astarion disapproves -1
  • Persuade Kagha to fight against the Shadow Druids Astarion disapproves -1
  • After fighting the Shadow Druids, tell Zevlor you will kill the goblin camp's leaders without asking for compensation Astarion disapproves -1
  • If you are confronted about stealing the Idol of Silvanus return the idol and apologise Astarion disapproves -1
  • Convince Kagha to turn on the Shadow Druids Astarion disapproves -1

Sunlit Wetlands

Owlbear Nest

  • Agree with Shadowheart when she asks you not to loot the Selunite chest or say "if you insist" Astarion disapproves -1

Blighted Village

Goblin Camp

  • Tell Eight that you are sorry for the loss of his parents Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell Priestess Gut you are ready to clear your head Astarion disapproves -1
  • Agree to help Halsin after freeing him Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell Minthara that Sazza didn't know who you were Astarion disapproves -1

Zhentarim Hideout

Crèche Y'llek

  • When convincing Varsh Ko'kuu to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will raise it as your own or find a more forgiving creche Astarion disapproves -1

Underdark

  • When BOOOAL offers to share his power, say you won't let him enslave the Kuo-toa any longer Astarion disapproves -1

Grymforge

  • Express your disgust toward slavery when talking to Ward Magmar Astarion disapproves -1
  • Pay your respects to the pile of dead deep gnome corpses after killing Brathwen and Viss
  • Persuade Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers
  • Agree to help Lunkbug find Philomeen
  • Stand up for the deep gnome slaves when they're threatened by Nere once he's freed Astarion disapproves -1
  • Convince Elder Brithvar to free the deep gnomes after fighting Nere alongside the Duergar Astarion disapproves -1

Camp/Conversations

  • When telling him how you'd like to die, tell him you'll spill his guts, or that you would prefer another party member do it Astarion disapproves -1
  • Give Gale the Necromancy of Thay, or destroy it. Astarion disapproves -5
  • Allow Volo to follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
  • Say "I brought you back, didn't I?" or "I thought the mind flayer parasite protects you from light?" or "I think I preferred you as a pile of ash." when speaking to him after reviving him if he died from the Sun Lance blast in Rosymorn Monastery. Astarion disapproves -5

Vampirism

When you first catch him trying to drink your blood in camp:
  • Tell him to leave after you catch him trying to drink your blood Astarion disapproves -10 (Astarion leaves the party)
  • Attempt to stake him while he's drinking your blood and fail Astarion disapproves -10 (Astarion leaves the party)
  • Forbid him to drink blood from other people Astarion disapproves -5
  • During the first conversation about Cazador, tell him he's on his own Astarion disapproves -5

Raphael's Deal

  • When meeting Raphael, tell him "I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole." Astarion disapproves -5
  • After meeting Raphael, tell Astarion that "you might not be able to outfox him, but I will." Astarion disapproves -1
  • (Warlock-only) After meeting Raphael, say that he's "only a cambion" and that you can handle him. Astarion disapproves -1

Party at the Camp

  • If you already have a partner, tell him "I'm looking forward to it. It'll be fun." or ask him if he's feeling jealous. Astarion disapproves -1
  • Speak to him, end the conversation without agreeing to sleep with him, then make arrangements with another companion. Then talk to Astarion again and tell him you're spending the night with someone else. Astarion disapproves -1
  • Turn him down if he offers to sleep with you. Astarion disapproves -1
  • Fail the Persuasion roll (DC 15) to make Astarion say 'please' when offering to sleep with you. Astarion disapproves -1

Act Two

Ico knownSpells lvl 02.png Act 2 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Ruined Battlefield

  • Tell Harper Lassandra that you can aid in traversing the darkness (Wizard only)
  • Say to Harper Lassandra, "I find the best introductions are made while sitting around a fire, perhaps with drinks?" (Bard only)
  • Call Madeline a coward Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell Madeline to stop stabbing herself

Last Light Inn

  • Drink the truth serum-spiked wine Jaheira offers you
  • Warn Isobel that Marcus plans to kidnap her Astarion disapproves -5

Moonrise Towers

Gauntlet of Shar

  • When Yurgir says "That perfumed trickster swindled me - trapped me," talk to him instead of attacking Astarion disapproves -1
  • Persuade Yurgir to let you help him find something to get him out of his contract with Raphael Astarion disapproves -3
  • Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy Astarion disapproves -1

Mind Flayer Colony

  • Use the Neural Apparatus to release everyone in the Tadpoling Centre

Camp/Conversations

  • Tell him he's mad when he mentions enlisting Raphael's help in finding out what his scars mean
  • Tell him you regret stopping him from drinking Araj's blood because the potion would have really helped Astarion disapproves -15
  • Tell him you slept with him because you wanted some fun, not to deal with this Astarion disapproves -15

Act Three

Ico knownSpells lvl 03.png Act 3 Spoilers! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Rivington

  • Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell Wulbren Gortash is the enemy, not the Gondians, and that you'll find another way Astarion disapproves -1
  • Agree with the Brother Clements in the Open Hand Temple that Father Lorgan was right to accept everyone at the temple Astarion disapproves -1
  • Tell Tara to stop eating the carrier pigeons

Lower City

Graveyard

  • Tell Gothric Rillyn being buried alive "sounds like apt punishment for thievery" Astarion disapproves -1

Szarr Palace

  • Fail to persuade him not to ascend or tell him you won't help him (Astarion leaves the party) Astarion disapproves -1

House of Hope