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[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]][[Astarion]] likes displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is [[inspiration|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.

=== Act One ===

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* Attack the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

 

* Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to [[Taman]] and [[Gimblebock]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the Tieflings stay {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Elegis]] that she is pathetic of being scared of a few goblins {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* While speaking with [[Arron]], say the refugees will be fine due to their devilish powers {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell the Tielfling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Make [[Zorru]] bow to [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* After the conversation with [[Zorru]] tell [[Lae'zel]] that she is good at interrogations {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* In the Underground Passage, after reviving [[Findal]] tell him you are here to finish the job and kill him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Convince [[Topaz]] the bird that the key in its nest is dull OR choose the bard-specific option about a song  {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When confronting [[Kagha]] about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her

* Telling [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole in your head. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When speaking to [[Mattis]], take the ring, pocket the ring and tell him you paid him in experience

* After saving [[Mirkon]], tell him to "stop snivelling or they'll be back"

* Attack the Tieflings

* The Dark Urge: When interacting with the squirrel [[Timber]], warn Astarion about getting in front of your instincts ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}})

* Tell [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]] to find the [[owlbear]] and avenge their brother {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When entering the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], pass the check to break the illusion, then say 'BAA' at the redcaps when you speak to them ({{Approval|Astarion|+1}})

* Say 'BAA' at the redcaps a second time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Let him kill [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|+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]] {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Enter the Village by either attacking the goblin an the East gate, or by persuading or performing as a [[Bard]] at the South gate. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Deliver the final blow to the goblin [[Fezzerk]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Intimidate [[Search the Cellar#Passing the Ornate Mirror|The Ornate Mirror]] into letting you pass {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Give him the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Request to be compensated by [[Barcus Wroot]] after saving him from the windmill {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre in the barn {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} OR let Astarion interrupt them {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll]]'s confrontation with her

* Tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies

* Pass the check to order [[Flind]], the Gnoll warlord to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Pass the check to order Flind to feast on other Gnoll {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Pass the check to order Flind to kill herself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Obey and eliminate [[Rugan]] when asked by [[Zarys]]

* Kill [[Rugan]] when [[Zarys]] asks you to do so. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them

* Boo [[Volo]] as he performs {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] (or another goblin NPC) that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Remove the ring from [[Crusher]]'s foot after you kneel in front of him

* Make Crusher kiss your foot {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Make Crusher kiss your foot after defeating him in a fight.. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Continue to attack Crusher after he is defeated, if he attacks you. '''This will make the whole camp hostile''' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Pick a fight with [[Priestess Gut]] in the throne room or in her chambers {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Roah Moonglow]] that you killed her friends in the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree to endure [[Abdirak]]'s teachings on Loviatar's love {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Turn down [[Halsin]]'s request to help him save the grove in favor of saving yourself first

* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* When convincing [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will use it for an omelet or sell it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask the Inquisitor how he knows so much about you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask the Inquisitor what you'll get in return for producing the weapon {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell the Inquisitor you accept gold as a reward

* 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 {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Ask Baelen for compensation before giving him a [[Misty Step]] scroll for escaping the Bibberbang field

* Succeed the [[Athletics]] check and push Corsair Greymoon off of the skiff on your first voyage to [[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

* Tell him you'll sleep better for it when he says he'll keep watch {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell him how you'd like to die (any option) {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* In camp on the first night, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious

* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it arrives at the [[Campsite|Camp]]

* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] in your camp

* After he asks you to describe his beauty, choose "Is that all you want? Shallow praise?" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

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* Tell him you trust him after he reveals to you that he is a vampire {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

: Letting him bite you

:* Let him bite you without threatening him {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}

:* Let him bite you but threaten to stake him if he goes too far {{Approval|Astarion|+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 {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* Agree with Astarion that him feeding on your enemies sounds good {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose any option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* While speaking about [[Cazador]], tell him that you'll watch his back or that you'll keep each other safe {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}

 

<!-- * Say that you might sleep with him if he says 'please', but then rather than pushing it, tell him "No, Astarion. It's not happening." ''<small>(Note: This only happens in the Tiefling version of the party; the equivalent dialogue path in the Goblin party gives -1 approval instead. This path giving the same approval as actually sleeping with him is most likely a bug.)</small>'' {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} -->

* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

=== Act Two ===

* Tell [[Jaheira]] that you are here on holiday {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  

* Help [[Mol]] win the game against [[Raphael]] using the Sleight of Hand, Bard, or Wizard options

* Do not drink the truth serum-spiked wine [[Jaheira]] offers you

* 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]]'''

* Convince the hyena in the convoy that they don't belong to the goblins.

* Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted

* Drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] and tell him stories

* Deceive the Sisters into killing each other

* Deceive [[Malus Thorm]] into killing himself {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  

* 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)'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell him his scars must have hurt after the initial conversation with [[Raphael]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Kill [[Yurgir]] and talk to Raphael about it, then promise Astarion you'll help him kill [[Cazador]]

: Talking to [[Yurgir]] about his pact instead of attacking him immediately will cause Astarion to disapprove {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}, but you can pass an insight check and three [[Persuasion]] checks to get him to:

:* Kill his [[Merregon_Legionnaire|Merregon]] followers {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

:* Kill his his displacer beast {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

:* Kill himself {{Approval|Astarion|+2}}

:: ''([[Warlock|Warlocks]] will not have to pass the insight check and will jump straight to the persuasion checks)''

:* Failing the initial insight check will give you the option of passing a [[Persuasion]] check to tell Yurgir you'll help him search the temple for a way out of his contract with [[Raphael]] — passing this will cause Astarion to disapprove {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}, but you can talk to him afterward and tell him it's all part of the plan {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell him it makes sense to enlist [[Raphael|Raphael's]] help with investigating his scars

* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  

=== Act Three ===

* Volunteer [[Lae'zel]], [[Halsin]] (or maybe any other companion) to Dribbles' show

* Give Yenna coins or food

* Answer [[Zethino]]'s questions correctly:

:* First Question: "When he's elbow deep in gore." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

:* Second Question: "Revenge" or ''(if romancing)'' "Me" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

:* Third Question: "Breaking a nail" or "Most things fear him, actually." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Agree with Astarion that [[Ulma]]'s children already dead when talking with Ulma in Gur Camp

* Get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] when returning the Zhentarim letters {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Say "Woof" a second time to [[Mar'hyah]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] you will keep its secret

* Say "Don't worry, I wouldn't ask such a thing of you" when he expresses discomfort with the Drow twins' offer ''(if romancing)'' {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

* Tell [[Blase Elin]] you're needed by [[Valeria]] and get past the drawbridge

* In [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]], convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster to trade with you

* In [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]], tell Fist Reynash to get a grip

* In [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]], agree to watch [[Gortash]] coronation

* In [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]], escort [[Counsellor Florrick]] out of the prison

* Refuse to give your body or mind to [[Haarlep]]

==Disapproval==

=== Act One ===

* Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll

* Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting

* Persuade [[Kagha]] to free [[Arabella]]

* Swear to Nettie you'll take the Wyvern Poison {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

*Catching Mattis's sister pickpocketing you and telling her you won't be mad {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Reveal his identity to [[Gandrel]]

* Don't let him kill [[Gandrel]] {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}

* Tell [[Mayrina]] that [[Auntie Ethel]] killed [[Demir]] and [[Johl]]

* Tell [[Eight]] that you are sorry for the loss of his parents {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Tell [[Priestess Gut]] you are ready to clear your head {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Agree to help [[Halsin]] after freeing him {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Express your disgust toward slavery when talking to Ward Magmar {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

* Pay your respects to the pile of dead deep gnome corpses after killing Brathwen and Viss

* [[Persuasion|Persuade]] Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers

* Agree to help [[Lunkbug]] find [[Philomeen]]

* ([[Warlock]]-only) After meeting Raphael, say that he's "only a cambion" and that you can handle him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

'''Party at the Camp'''

=== Act Two ===

* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]

* 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

* Tell Madeline to stop stabbing herself

* Drink the truth serum-spiked wine [[Jaheira]] offers you

* Warn [[Isobel]] that [[Marcus]] plans to kidnap her

* Convince Astarion to drink [[Araj Oblodra]]'s blood

* Talk to [[Yurgir]] the Orthon instead of attacking immediately {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}

* Persuade [[Yurgir]] to let you help him find something to get him out of his contract with [[Raphael]] {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}

* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy

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

=== Act Three ===

* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing

* Tell [[Wulbren]] Gortash is the enemy, not the Gondians, and that you'll find another way

* Agree with the Brother Clements in the Open Hand Temple that Father Lorgan was right to accept everyone at the temple.

* Tell [[Tara]] to stop eating the carrier pigeons.

* Remove your clothes when [[Haarlep]] asks you to

* Vow your body to Haarlep {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}}}