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{{Infobox character
| class = [[Rogue]]
| name = Astarion
| image = Astarion.png
| imagecaption = Game cover artwork
| imagesize = 0.85
| background = [[Charlatan]]
| race = [[High elf]]
| voice = Neil Newbon
| creator = Stephen Rooney
| full_name = Astarion Ancunín
| age = {{ublist|
* 39 years (turned)
* 239 years (current)}}
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
| role = [[Origin characters|Origin character]], [[Companions|companion]]}}


{{CharacterInfo
'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and a [[Companion|companion]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. He is a [[High Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background, specialising in [[Stealth]] and [[Sneak Attack|Sneak Attacks]]. He is portrayed by {{va|Neil Newbon}} and was created by Stephen Rooney.  
|title = Vampire Spawn
|name = Astarion Ancunín
|image= [[File:Astarion.png|350px]]
|STR=8
|DEX=17
|CON=14
|INT=13
|WIS=13
|CHA=10
|dex save=yes |int save=yes
|level=1
|race={{Race|High Elf}}
|type=Humanoid
|HP=10
|AC=11
|speed=9m / 30ft
|size=Medium
|weight=50kg / 100lbs
|proficiency=2
|initiative=+2
|passive = {{IconLink|Darkvision Icon.png|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision|size=24}}, [[Fey Ancestry]]
|class = Rogue
|background=Charlatan
|location = [[Wilderness]]
|enemies = [[Cazador]]
|alt-name = In-game
|alt-image = [[File:Astarionheadshot.jpg|350px]]
}}
 
'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|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.
 
{{Q|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 Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack]]s. 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#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spells]].
 
Astarion's [[Background]] is [[Charlatan]].
 
===Proficiencies===
 
=====Equipment=====
*{{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
*{{LightArmour}}
 
=====Saving Throws=====
*{{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]]
*{{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]]


===== Skills=====
{{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding}}
*[[Acrobatics]]
*[[Deception]]
*[[Perception]]
*[[Performance]]
*[[Persuasion]]
*[[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
*[[Stealth]] (x2)


===Spells Known===
{{TOC|limit=3}}
===== Cantrips Known=====
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* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf)
{{div col end}}


===Special Abilities===
== Overview ==
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=== Background ===
* {{Icon|Sting Icon.png|30|link=Vampire Bite}} [[Vampire Bite]]
{{div col end}}
 
==Recruitment==
Astarion can be recruited in [[Act 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?
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?


== Personal Quest==
=== Starting class ===
Astarion's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[The Pale Elf]]
Astarion starts as a [[Rogue]]. Upon reaching level three, he will default to the [[Arcane Trickster]] subclass.


==Personality==
=== Companion quest ===
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.
{{Main|The Pale Elf}}
Astarion's companion quest is called [[The Pale Elf]]. His story unravels as Astarion explores his newfound freedom, coming to terms with the abuse inflicted on him, and that he has inflicted on others.


==Interactions==
=== Recruitment ===
===Approval===
{{Hatnote|Recruitable in [[Act One]].}}
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others.
Astarion can be found standing on a road west of the crashed [[Nautiloid]] in the [[Wilderness]]. When found, a scene will play where he asks for help defeating an [[Intellect Devourer]]. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party.


The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]].
=== Approval ===
{{SpoilerBox|
{{Main|Astarion/approval}}
==== Act One ====
[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|Astarion Approves]]
'''Unsorted'''
Astarion approves of displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas or 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.
* Ask Astarion how he wants to die, then choose an option
* Crush the tadpole that leaves [[True Soul Edowin]]


'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
Astarion disapproves of 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.
* Attack the Tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage. (+1)
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her (+1)
* Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to [[Taman]] and [[Gimblebock]]


'''[[Druid Grove]]'''
== Personality ==
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the Tieflings stay. (+1)
Astarion has the demeanour of a charming and confident nobleman with a biting wit. He enjoys making sarcastic remarks and japes at other people's expense, all the while acting smug and haughty. His decades of being a vampire have left him with a lack of moral scruples compared to the more upstanding members of the party, making him come off as ruthless at best or outright sadistic at worst. While he does attempt to suck the player’s blood non-consensually during one of the first long rests after recruiting him, he does respect the player’s decision regardless of whether it is to allow him to drink or forbid him from drinking their blood.
* Tell [[Elegis]] that she is pathetic of being scared of a few goblins. (+1)
* Tell the Tielfling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die (+1)
* Make [[Zorru]] bow to [[Lae'zel]] (+1)
* After the conversation with [[Zorru]] tell [[Lae'zel]] that she is good at interrogations (+1)
* Let [[Arka]] shoot [[Sazza]] (+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
* 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 sniveling or they'll be back."
* Attack the Tieflings


'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''
At the beginning of the game's story, Astarion has recently escaped his abuser and discovered that sunlight no longer hurts him. As such, he comes off as reckless and hedonistic at times, wishing to enjoy his newfound freedom as much as possible. He shares this outlook with fellow party member [[Karlach]]. Once it is discovered that his immunity to sunlight is due to the [[Tadpole]], Astarion is less excited than the rest of the party at the prospect of destroying the tadpoles, instead wishing to find a way to wield their power instead.
* 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
* Speak to [[Lorin]] and roar at him
* When [[Auntie Ethel]]'s true form surrender, pass [[Intimidation]] or [[Deception]] Check to save [[Mayrina]] and obtain the power.
* 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]]'''
Tragically, his demeanour belies the trauma of decades of abuse. Astarion's sire, the vampire lord [[Cazador]], performed horrifically depraved acts on Astarion that left both physical and psychological scars. He is utterly ruthless in his pursuit of revenge on Cazador and is not afraid to commit acts of cruelty or deception in the pursuit of that quest, being one of the few party members enthusiastic about making a pact with [[Raphael]]. The crux of his [[The Pale Elf|personal quest]] is whether he will follow in Cazador's footsteps and steal the power of the Vampire Ascendent for himself or kill Cazador and stop the rite.  
* Deliver the final blow to the goblin [[Fezzerk]]
* Give him [[Necromancy of Thay]].
* Extort [[Barcus Wroot]] after rescuing him.


'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
== Gameplay ==
* Tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies
{{infobox statistics
* Pass the check to order [[Flind]], the Gnoll Warlord, to feast on other Gnoll
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* Obey and eliminate [[Rugan]] when asked by [[Zarys]]
| class = [[Rogue]]
* Speak to the artist and call him a slave
| level = 1
| race = [[High elf]]
| name = Astarion
| weight_kg = 75
| weight_lb = 150
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| str        = 8
| dex          = 17
| con          = 14
| int        = 13
| wis        = 13
| cha          = 10
| dex_save_proficiency = yes
| int_save_proficiency = yes
| feature1_name =  Fey Ancestry
| feature1_description = Immunity to sleep and advantage on saves against Charmed.
| feature2_name = Darkvision
| feature2_description = Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
| action1_name = Vampire Bite
| action1 = Action: Target 1 creature, range 1.5 m / 5 ft. Target takes 2d4 {{damage color|Piercing}} damage. If target is Humanoid, they gain [[Bloodless]] and Astarion gains [[Happy (Condition)|Happy]].}}


'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
Astarion's default class is rogue. He can cast the [[Fire Bolt]] cantrip as a high elf, and as a vampire spawn he has access to a unique [[Vampire Bite]], however this action does not appear until after the party finds out about his vampirism.
* 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.


'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
=== Proficiencies ===
* When convincing [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to give you the Githyanki egg, tell him you will use it for an omelette (+1) or sell it (+1)
{{hlist|
* Ask the Inquisitor how he knows so much about you (+1)
==== Equipment proficiencies ====
* Ask the Inquisitor what you'll get in return for producing the weapon (+1)
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}
* {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}
* {{WeaponType|Longswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
* {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Longbows}}
* {{LightArmour}}}}
{{hlist|
==== Save proficiencies ====
* [[Dexterity]]
* [[Intelligence]]}}
{{hlist|
==== Skill proficiencies ====
* [[Acrobatics]]
* [[Deception]]
* [[Perception]]
* [[Performance]]
* [[Persuasion]]
* [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
* [[Stealth]] (x2)}}


'''[[Underdark]]'''
=== Unlockable actions ===
* Tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power
The following actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest:
* Tell [[Spaw]] "Sure, I can handle those deurgar nearby."
{{hlist|
* Tell [[Glut]] you will kill [[Spaw]] for him
* {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}}
* Tell [[Glut]] "I'll have no part of this" when asked to eliminate [[Spaw]].
* {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}}}
* Ask Baelen for compensation before giving him the Misty Scrolls.
* Succeed the [[Athletics]] check and push Corsair Greymoon off of the skiff on your first voyage to [[Grymforge]].


'''[[Grymforge]]'''
== History ==
* Ask [[Ward Magmar]] how to get a slave of your own
Astarion was a young magistrate in [[Baldur's Gate]], until one day he was assaulted and almost killed by a gang of [[Gur|Gurs]]. The vampire lord, [[Cazador Szarr]], who had taken interest in him, approached Astarion and turned him into one of his slaves – a vampire spawn.
* 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


'''Camp'''
After being turned, Astarion and his vampire spawn siblings lived at the [[Szarr Palace]] in the city. Cazador held complete control over his spawn, able to "puppet" their bodies and bend them to his will. He used this power to torment Astarion, torturing him physically and emotionally for centuries. At his command, Astarion was himself seducing the nobility of Baldur's Gate, luring young aristocrats back to be fed on by his master.
* In camp on the first night, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious
* Let him bite you
* Tell him you trust him after he reveals to you that he is a vampire
* Tell the party that Astarion will remain in the party because you trust him when it is revealed to them he is a vampire, or tell the party that if they don't like [having a vampire in the party], that they can leave
* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose "Yours, of course", "Karlach" or "Shadowheart"
* Decline [[Raphael]]'s offer to remove the tadpole
* Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to Raphael's offer
* After asking about [[Cazador]], tell him that you have his back as long as he has yours
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it arrives at the [[Campsite|Camp]]
* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] in your camp
* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll]]'s confrontation with her
* After he asks you to describe his beauty, choose "Is that all you want? Shallow praise?"
==== Act Two ====
'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Tell [[Jaheira]] that you are here on holiday
* 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
* Decline [[Jaheira]]'s wine
* Tell [[Isobel]] you should "go with the winged freak" after Flaming Fist [[Marcus]] arrives
* As [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Isobel]] that you have the urge to kill her, then deny the urge and ask her to forgive you


'''[[Shadowed Battlefield]]'''
Unbeknownst to Astarion, Cazador had secretly made a deal with the archdevil [[Mephistopheles]] to invoke the Rite of Profane Ascension. Szarr was to siphon the life force of seven thousand souls, Astarion's included, to become a vampire ascendant.
* Tell the drider that they are amazing, after watching them berate a goblin who "fed the shadows."
* Convince the drider through deception to give you the lantern
* Convince the drider through deception to walk into the shadows
* If travelling with the convoy when it is ambushed, choose to protect the convoy and maintain your cover as a True Soul.
* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents are dead


'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
Before the vampire lord's plans could come to fruition, Astarion was kidnapped and infected with a special illithid tadpole. And so, Astarion's journey to freedom from his master could begin...
* Beat [[Oliver]] at hide-and-seek without being spotted
 
'''[[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'''
* Persuade [[Gerringothe Thorm]] that there's no one to oversee her.
* 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
'''The Waning Moon'''
* Drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] and tell him stories
 
'''Moonrise'''
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]]
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that Astarion is his own person
* At Araj Oblodra's offer, tell Astarion not to do anything he doesn't want to (+5)
* Kill the goblin without combat (with dialogue choice) after ordered by Ketheric
* Ask Disciple Z'rell to show something real about what the Absolute has give her
 
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Persuade [[Balthazar]] to give you the bell to summon [[Flesh]]
* Kill [[Yurgir]] and talk to Raphael about it, then promise Astarion you'll help him kill [[Cazador]]
* Tell him it's all part of the plan when he berates you for persuading [[Yurgir]] to let you look for something to help him out of his contract with [[Raphael]] (+1)
* Persuade [[Yurgir]] to murder his [[Merregon_Legionnaire|Merregon]] followers, his displacer beast, and himself (+8)
 
==== Act Three ====
'''[[Rivington]]'''
* Volunteer [[Lae'zel]] (or perhaps any companion) to Dribbles' show
* Give Yenna coins or food
* Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet
* Answer [[Zethino]]'s third question with "Most things fear him, actually." }}
 
===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]].
{{SpoilerBox|
==== 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 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"
 
'''[[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 (-1)
 
'''[[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]]
 
'''Camp'''
* Letting [[Volo]] follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
 
==== Act Two ====
* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]
 
'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* Tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that you can aid in traversing the darkness (Wizard only)
 
'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Drink the wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside
* Warn [[Isobel]] that [[Marcus]] plans to kidnap her
 
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Convince Astarion to drink the blood of [[Araj Oblodra]].
* Offer [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight.
* Tell the guards to release [[Fezzerk]].
* Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].
 
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Talk to [[Yurgir]] the Orthon instead of attacking immediately (-2)
* Persuading [[Yurgir]] to let you search the place for him (-2)
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy.
}}
 
===Romance===
*Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]].
 
The following section explains Astarion's romance.
{{RomanceBox|hide=1|
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 [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon].


==Achievements==
{{Achievement|Just a Nibble}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="200">
File:Astarion-beta.png|Astarion's appearance pre-release.
File:Astarion Model.webp|Base model.
File:Astarion-ea.jpg|Astarion during ''Early Access''.
File:Astarion Model Camp.png|Camp model.
File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Astarion's promotional art.
File:Astarion Model Underwear.png|Underwear model.
Astarion Model.png|Astarion's model
File:Astarion Model Ascended.png|Ascended Model.
File:Astarion Model EA.png|Early Access model.
File:Astarion Default.webp|Appearance in the character creator.
File:Edward-vanderghote-astarion-portrait.png|Portrait by Edward Vanderghote.
File:Astarion-promotional.webp|Promotional art.
File:Astarion-beta.png|Appearance pre-release.
File:Astarion-ea.jpg|During ''Early Access''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External Links==
== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
* Can be spoken to with {{SmallIcon|Speak with Dead Icon.png}} [[Speak with Dead]].
* The inscription on Astarion's gravestone reads "Astarion Ancunín: 229 - 268 DR 468 DR -", as per the game's devnotes.
* Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him.
*BG3 Senior writer Stephen Rooney is the creator & main writer of Astarion.
* Astarion's background changed throughout Early Access and the released physical character sheets: originally, his background was listed as "Noble", then it was listed as "Trickster Hedonist" in the Character Creation screen during the Release Showcase Panel, and then "Courtesan" on the physical character sheet, with "Charlatan" accompanying the game's official release.
{{noteend}}
 
==External links==
*{{FRWiki|Astarion|long}}
*{{FRWiki|Astarion|long}}
* [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/claims/bg3/char-sheets/BG3-Astarion-Sheet.pdf Astarion's free D&D Character sheet pdf on D&D Beyond]


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Astarion
Game cover artwork
Game cover artwork
RoleOrigin character, companion
Created byStephen Rooney
Voiced byNeil Newbon
Information
Full nameAstarion Ancunín
RaceHigh elf
ClassRogue
BackgroundCharlatan
HometownBaldur's Gate
Age
  • 39 years (turned)
  • 239 years (current)

Astarion is an Origin character and a companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High Elf Rogue with the Charlatan background, specialising in Stealth and Sneak Attacks. He is portrayed by Neil Newbon and was created by Stephen Rooney.

And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.
— Astarion, apologising after a misunderstanding

Overview[edit | edit source]

Background[edit | edit source]

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?

Starting class[edit | edit source]

Astarion starts as a Rogue. Upon reaching level three, he will default to the Arcane Trickster subclass.

Companion quest[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Pale Elf

Astarion's companion quest is called The Pale Elf. His story unravels as Astarion explores his newfound freedom, coming to terms with the abuse inflicted on him, and that he has inflicted on others.

Recruitment[edit | edit source]

Recruitable in Act 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 asks for help defeating an Intellect Devourer. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party.

Approval[edit | edit source]

Main article: Astarion/approval
Astarion Approves

Astarion approves of displays of power and cruelty, and appreciates snarkiness and mocking. He is inspired when the player gains access to areas or 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 disapproves of 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.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Astarion has the demeanour of a charming and confident nobleman with a biting wit. He enjoys making sarcastic remarks and japes at other people's expense, all the while acting smug and haughty. His decades of being a vampire have left him with a lack of moral scruples compared to the more upstanding members of the party, making him come off as ruthless at best or outright sadistic at worst. While he does attempt to suck the player’s blood non-consensually during one of the first long rests after recruiting him, he does respect the player’s decision regardless of whether it is to allow him to drink or forbid him from drinking their blood.

At the beginning of the game's story, Astarion has recently escaped his abuser and discovered that sunlight no longer hurts him. As such, he comes off as reckless and hedonistic at times, wishing to enjoy his newfound freedom as much as possible. He shares this outlook with fellow party member Karlach. Once it is discovered that his immunity to sunlight is due to the Tadpole, Astarion is less excited than the rest of the party at the prospect of destroying the tadpoles, instead wishing to find a way to wield their power instead.

Tragically, his demeanour belies the trauma of decades of abuse. Astarion's sire, the vampire lord Cazador, performed horrifically depraved acts on Astarion that left both physical and psychological scars. He is utterly ruthless in his pursuit of revenge on Cazador and is not afraid to commit acts of cruelty or deception in the pursuit of that quest, being one of the few party members enthusiastic about making a pact with Raphael. The crux of his personal quest is whether he will follow in Cazador's footsteps and steal the power of the Vampire Ascendent for himself or kill Cazador and stop the rite.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Astarion
Level 1 Rogue High elf
Stats
Movement speed9 m (30 ft)
Weight75 kg (150 lb)
Initiative+3
Ability scores
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
8
(-1)		17
(+3)		14
(+2)		13
(+1)		13
(+1)		10
(0)
Proficiency bonus+2
Saving throws
  • Str -1
  • Dex +5
  • Con +2
  • Int +3
  • Wis +1
  • Cha 0
Features
Fey Ancestry Fey Ancestry
Immunity to sleep and advantage on saves against Charmed.
Darkvision Darkvision
Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
Actions
Vampire Bite Vampire Bite
Action: Target 1 creature, range 1.5 m / 5 ft. Target takes 2d4 Piercing damage. If target is Humanoid, they gain Bloodless and Astarion gains Happy.

Astarion's default class is rogue. He can cast the Fire Bolt cantrip as a high elf, and as a vampire spawn he has access to a unique Vampire Bite, however this action does not appear until after the party finds out about his vampirism.

Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

Equipment proficiencies

Save proficiencies

Skill proficiencies

Unlockable actions[edit | edit source]

The following actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest:

History[edit | edit source]

Astarion was a young magistrate in Baldur's Gate, until one day he was assaulted and almost killed by a gang of Gurs. The vampire lord, Cazador Szarr, who had taken interest in him, approached Astarion and turned him into one of his slaves – a vampire spawn.

After being turned, Astarion and his vampire spawn siblings lived at the Szarr Palace in the city. Cazador held complete control over his spawn, able to "puppet" their bodies and bend them to his will. He used this power to torment Astarion, torturing him physically and emotionally for centuries. At his command, Astarion was himself seducing the nobility of Baldur's Gate, luring young aristocrats back to be fed on by his master.

Unbeknownst to Astarion, Cazador had secretly made a deal with the archdevil Mephistopheles to invoke the Rite of Profane Ascension. Szarr was to siphon the life force of seven thousand souls, Astarion's included, to become a vampire ascendant.

Before the vampire lord's plans could come to fruition, Astarion was kidnapped and infected with a special illithid tadpole. And so, Astarion's journey to freedom from his master could begin...

Achievements[edit | edit source]

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Just a Nibble
Let Astarion bite you - ouch.


Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Base model.

    Base model.

  • Camp model.

    Camp model.

  • Underwear model.

    Underwear model.

  • Ascended Model.

    Ascended Model.

  • Early Access model.

    Early Access model.

  • Appearance in the character creator.

    Appearance in the character creator.

  • Portrait by Edward Vanderghote.

    Portrait by Edward Vanderghote.

  • Promotional art.

    Promotional art.

  • Appearance pre-release.

    Appearance pre-release.

  • During Early Access.

    During Early Access.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Can be spoken to with Speak with Dead.
  • The inscription on Astarion's gravestone reads "Astarion Ancunín: 229 - 268 DR 468 DR -", as per the game's devnotes.
  • Astarion was 39 years old when Cazador turned him.
  • BG3 Senior writer Stephen Rooney is the creator & main writer of Astarion.
  • Astarion's background changed throughout Early Access and the released physical character sheets: originally, his background was listed as "Noble", then it was listed as "Trickster Hedonist" in the Character Creation screen during the Release Showcase Panel, and then "Courtesan" on the physical character sheet, with "Charlatan" accompanying the game's official release.

External links[edit | edit source]


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