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| description = Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High-Elf Rogue with the Noble background.
| description = Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High Elf Rogue with the Charlatan background.
| image = Astarion.png
| image = Astarion.png
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{{CharacterInfo
{{Companion tab}}
|title =Vampire Spawn
{{Infobox creature
|name = Astarion Ancunín
| class = [[Rogue]]
|image=[[File:Astarion.png|350px]]
| name = Astarion
|STR=8
| image = Astarion.png
|DEX=17
| imagecaption = Game cover artwork
|CON=14
| imagesize = 0.85
|INT=13
| background = [[Charlatan]]
|WIS=13
| race = [[High elf]]
|CHA=10
| creator = Stephen Rooney
|level=1
| full name = Astarion Ancunín
|race={{Race|High Elf}}
| age = {{ublist|
|type=Humanoid
* 39 years (turned)
|HP=10
* 239 years (current)}}
|AC=11
| hometown = [[Baldur's Gate]]
|speed=9m / 30ft
| role = [[Origin characters|Origin character]], [[Companions|companion]]|va=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667 Neil Newbon]|initiative=+3|movement m=9|weight kg=75|level=1|str=8|dex=17|con=14|int=13|wis=13|cha=10|prof bonus=+2|dex save prof=yes|passives=Darkvision, Fey Ancestry|size=Medium|type=Humanoid|int save prof=Yes|actions=Vampire Bite|title=The Pale Elf}}
|size=Medium
 
|weight=50kg / 100lbs
'''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.
|proficiency=2
 
|initiative=+2
{{DiQ|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion|, apologising after a misunderstanding}}
|passive = {{IconLink|Darkvision Icon.png|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision|size=24}}, [[Fey Ancestry]]
 
|class = Rogue
{{TOC|limit=3}}
|background=Charlatan
 
|location = [[Wilderness]]
== Overview ==
|enemies = [[Cazador]]
 
|alt-name = In-game
=== Background ===
|alt-image = [[File:Astarionheadshot.jpg|350px]]
Astarion prowled the night as a vampire spawn for two centuries in Baldur's Gate, enslaved by a sadistic vampire lord named Cazador Szarr until he was snatched away by the mind flayers on the Nautiloid and tadpoled. Now he can walk in the sunlight, wade through water, enter homes uninvited, and resist his master's compulsions. Astarion now has a chance at a new life where he can make his own choices, and possibly gain the true freedom and safety he so desperately seeks.
|dex save=yes|int save=yes}}'''Astarion''' is an [[Origins|Origin]] character and [[companion]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. He is an [[Elf]] [[Rogue]] with the [[Charlatan]] background.
 
=== Starting Class ===
Astarion starts as a [[Rogue]]. Upon reaching level three, he will default to the [[Arcane Trickster]] subclass.
 
=== Special Features ===
 
* Astarion will receive the {{SAI|Happy (Condition)}} after using the {{SAI|Vampire Bite}} ability on a humanoid.
* Astarion is immune to conditions and effects that do not affect undead, such as [[Mummy Rot (Condition)]].
 
=== Companion Quest ===
{{Main|The Pale Elf}}
Astarion's companion quest is called [[The Pale Elf]]. His story unravels as he explores his newfound freedom and how he can keep it, as well as coming to terms with the abuse inflicted on him, and the harm he has inflicted on others.


Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a [[companion]] early on.
=== Recruitment ===
{{Hatnote|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.


{{Q|And to think I was ready to decorate the ground with your innards. Apologies.|Astarion, apologizing after a misunderstanding}}
=== Approval ===
{{Main|Astarion/approval}}
[[File:Astarion Approval.png|44px|left|alt=Astarion Approves|link=|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, are understanding toward his past, 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 restrict him or deny him his autonomy.


== Gameplay ==
=== Romance ===
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]].
{{Hatnote|See main article: [[Astarion/Romance]]}}
Astarion can be romanced by characters of any gender. His romance deals heavily with his personal character growth, his relationship with intimacy, his discovery of what he wants in life, and the reclaiming of his autonomy. Astarion's romance also has different outcomes depending on the choices made at the end of his companion quest.
 
== Description ==
 
=== Appearance ===
Astarion is a high elf vampire spawn that appears to be in his late 30s despite being multiple centuries old. He is approximately 5'11" tall, physically fit, and has sharp facial features. He has pale, pallid-looking skin with dark circles and bags under his crimson red eyes, as well as smile lines around his mouth and a faint beauty mark on his right cheek. He also has long pointed ears, well-manicured nails, and medium length, white-silver curly hair that is styled with pomade and curls around his ears. He has a bite-mark scar on the right side of his neck from when his old master Cazador Szarr originally bit him to turn him into a vampire, and covering most of his back, Astarion has a myriad of scars that were carved into him by Cazador. When it comes to clothes and shoes, Astarion's choice in attire is usually on the fancier side, choosing often to wear elaborate doublets and leather chaps with embroidered leather shoes. He takes meticulous care to embroider and repair the clothing that he owns, keeping it in good condition as best he can. Astarion is also very mindful of his hygiene and physical appearance overall, especially regarding his hair, nails, skin, and clothing.


Astarion's [[Background]] is [[Charlatan]].
=== Personality ===
Astarion's personality at the start is very much influenced by his own background as an upper middle class high elf magistrate and his time spent as a vampire spawn slave under Cazador Szarr. Astarion is very charming, eloquent, cunning, witty, sarcastic, and practical. But, having been forced to be out for himself and having felt abandoned by the world and its heroes, Astarion is also very bitter, cynical, self-centered, manipulative, distrustful, prejudiced, and vengeful. His top priorities are his own autonomy, his own safety, and his revenge on Cazador. He is largely apathetic toward the feelings of others and has little interest in helping them for no reward, as he feels that if he didn't get help, nobody else should. He also holds prejudices against the Gur people and small races such as gnomes.


=== Proficiencies ===
Astarion at the beginning is also very fear-motivated and has a low self-worth, despite his confident and arrogant persona. He will attempt to manipulate others with sex to get them on his side so that he has protection from Cazador, as he believes sex is all he is good for and it is one of few ways he knows how to form relationships with other people. He is also willing to do almost anything to gain power or advantage so that he can secure his own safety and avoid being under Cazador's control again, even if it means trampling over others or doing something he finds personally distasteful. Although, he has reservations about sacrificing his bodily autonomy even if it means he can gain an advantageous power.


===== Equipment =====
However, as the story progresses, Astarion can develop and change his personality depending on how he is guided during his questline, just like other companions. If Astarion is guided down a good path where his fears, beliefs, and unhealthy behaviors, are not wholly validated, he will grow into his best self by beginning to deconstruct his cynical worldview, learning to truly value and stand up for himself, showing empathy and care toward others, reconciling with those he has hurt in the past, developing a healthy relationship with sex and romance, forming genuine bonds with other people that he trusts, breaking the cycle of abuse, and healing from his trauma. But, if Astarion is led down a bad path where his behaviors, fears, and beliefs are validated and encouraged, he will instead become the very worst version of himself, a fearful, power-hungry, and abusive man who has repressed his trauma and continued the abuse cycle.
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
* {{LightArmour}}


===== Saving Throws =====
== Gameplay ==
* {{Icon|Dexterity Ability Icon.png|35|link=Dexterity}} [[Dexterity]]
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.
* {{Icon|Intelligence Ability Icon.png|35|link=Intelligence}} [[Intelligence]]


===== Skills =====
=== Proficiencies ===
{{hlist|
==== Equipment proficiencies ====
* {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}
* {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}
* {{WeaponType|Longswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
* {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Longbows}}
* {{LightArmour}}}}
{{hlist|
==== Save proficiencies ====
* [[Dexterity]]
* [[Intelligence]]}}
{{hlist|
==== Skill proficiencies ====
* [[Acrobatics]]
* [[Acrobatics]]
* [[Deception]]
* [[Deception]]
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* [[Persuasion]]
* [[Persuasion]]
* [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
* [[Sleight of Hand]] (x2)
* [[Stealth]] (x2)
* [[Stealth]] (x2)}}


=== Spells Known ===
=== Unlockable bonuses ===
===== Cantrips Known =====
The following bonuses and actions are unlockable through certain decisions in Astarion's companion quest:
{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
{{hlist|
* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]] (from High Elf)
* {{SAI|Vampire Ascendant}}
{{div col end}}
* {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}}
* {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}}}
 
== History ==
 
=== Pre-Vampirism ===
Astarion was a young magistrate in [[Baldur's Gate]], until one day he was assaulted and almost killed by a gang of [[Gur]] because of a ruling he had handed down. The vampire lord, [[Cazador Szarr]], who had taken interest in him, approached Astarion while he was dying and turned him into one of his slaves – a vampire spawn.
 
=== Life as Cazador's Spawn ===
After being turned, Astarion and his vampire spawn "siblings" lived at the [[Szarr Palace]] in the Upper City. And being vampire spawn, Astarion and his "siblings" were completely subservient to Cazador, bound to him through the bond of creator and creation. Cazador could use this power to completely control Astarion and the others, and he imposed three main commands onto his spawn. 1. "Thou must not drink from thinking creatures, 2. "Thou must never leave my side, unless commanded," and 3. "Thou must obey me in all things." Astarion and the other spawn could not physically refuse these commands. Cazador would then use this power and these "rules" to physically and emotionally abuse and torture Astarion for centuries, and any form of attempted resistance or escape was met with harsh punishment. For example, Astarion was once sealed away in a coffin, starving, for over a year because he had tried to disobey one of Cazador's commands. Also, the abuse inflicted onto Astarion and the other spawn was brutal and frequent. They were physically tortured and had "poetry" carved into their backs by Cazador, they were frequently emotionally abused as Cazador would play mind games on them, they would be fed dead rats and bugs, they would be commanded to physically torture themselves and the other spawn, they would be starved for long periods of time, and also be forced to venture out into the Lower City to seduce people and engage in sexual activity with them so that they could lure them back to Szarr Palace to later be fed on by Cazador.
 
However, while out in a city tavern seducing a young noble to bring back to Cazador, Astarion was abducted by the rogue [[Nautiloid]] and was tadpoled alongside other victims.
 
== Story Involvement ==
{{UnderConstruction}}
{{Spoiler warning}}
 
=== The Pale Elf ===
{{Hatnote|See main article: [[The Pale Elf]]}}''The Pale Elf'' is Astarion's personal quest. It is added to the journal upon recruiting him, and it spans all three acts of the game.
 
==== Act One ====
 
==== Act Two ====
 
==== Act Three ====
 
=== Endings ===
 
== Quest Rewards ==
{{Spoiler warning}}
''If Cazador is defeated:''
*{{MdRarityItem|Rhapsody}} as loot from Cazador
*{{MdRarityItem|Woe}} as loot from Cazador
*[[High Security Vault n°3 Key]]
*[[Szarr Family Ring]]
''If Cazador is defeated and Astarion does not complete the Rite of Profane Ascension:''
*Aid of [[Ulma]] and the [[Gur]] for [[Gather Your Allies]]
''If Cazador is defeated and Astarion completes the Rite of Profane Ascension:''
*Aid of Astarion's servants of the night for [[Gather Your Allies]]
*Astarion gains the passive feature [[Vampire Ascendant]] which grants the actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)}} and an additional {{DamageText|1d10|Necrotic}} damage to weapon and unarmed attacks
 
== Interactions & Scenes ==
{{UnderConstruction}}
 
=== In-Party Interactions & Scenes ===
As a companion while out traveling, Astarion has unique dialogue interactions available during and after certain events. Whenever one is available, he will have a floating [ ! ] icon above him.
 
==== Act One ====
 
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=dRiHI8fMchEazdey First Meeting with Astarion]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=qKoEV1vA3tYGuqaL&t=852 Boar Discovery Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=vBrE-HsYA33svyZp&t=3920 Lathander's Lance Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/ytvhOR0Hj-Q?si=o1LewIwKx6IbhSCe Astarion Barn Scene]
 
==== Act Two ====
 
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=V2941P24HWpLMKfq&t=4793 Raphael at Last Light Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=eg-yHM1BtjMCn_Q2&t=4910 "Why Ask Raphael?" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=hbBp-poQzDLbgh5K&t=4948 "Brothers and Sisters" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=gvx0ULBfZ3l76SXf&t=5000 Making Raphael's Deal]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=uGht3ylIKt5JXcwt&t=5054 Post Raphael Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=h1ly7SXExc-Aw_2h&t=5081 Post Yurgir Fight Conversation]
 
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=bw5PWCbQRJlBXmKf&t=5512 Ritual Whereabouts & Implications Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=yRhoykOm38IxxgSO&t=5698 Araj Oblodra Scene (No bite)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=Mruvdz7nNIhZP-SB&t=5938 Araj Oblodra Scene (With bite)]
 
==== Act Three ====
 
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=sw7qglut3NmZSBUt&t=7102 Gur Camp Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/Nu-8Wb7BTG0?si=d7GZPx_jsgj0hd3I Astarion Act 3 Breakup Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=Ky-8nVogMSS3yTTU&t=7516 Shapeshifter Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=tc1Z8KXhWey25gu8&t=7532 Worried about Cazador Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/-FI0NbbwC7M?si=39FAv-nOjHyWeikt Love Test Scene] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=4aITOZUtPAxm_g3L&t=8338 Drow Twins Invite (Rejection, romanced)] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=4-Q5mvztCyMvvfLz&t=8380 Drow Twins Invite (Accepted, romanced)] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=-rSrZmP_qC9zZa8n&t=8543 Petras and Dalyria at the Flophouse Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=SPQFQNWz6txBqWUb&t=9063 City in the Daylight Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=iuCnP0VmAW1rZ0ah&t=9692 Astarion Enters Cazador's Palace]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=--wz9oir7UpwBG5z&t=9841 Astarion Confronts Godey]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=ncT7ULBGV65k_IVz&t=9944 Werewolf encounter]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=A0li_RHBSrI0k_Tp&t=9985 Finding the elevator]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=7sXAttd2cLuXaY6f&t=10017 Finding Cazador's Dungeon]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=A4WdrN2Q0CQmigXQ&t=10055 Astarion Meets Sebastian]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=dltldEzlCyCrFT9Y&t=10333 Astarion Meets the Gur Children]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=IG31nTaF2bzhM1gR&t=10684 Post Sebastian Discussion]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=u4TJl9ipJfu_n6yV&t=10905 Post Gur Children Discussion]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=HQqbsBqbEZRbBzya&t=11038 Astarion Confronts Cazador]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=ZYLLinIBUek7CDE2&t=11316 Astarion Kills Cazador (Stays spawn, other spawn freed)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=XdJe4D2Dk1NTZgWt&t=11740 Astarion Ascends]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=MyKmwhrHYnmCVWp4&t=12014 Astarion Ascension Interrupted]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=n5SvA3xusO3Bk6Z2&t=12093 Astarion Forced to Stay Spawn (other spawn stay trapped)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=qUad_kybmckOoveZ&t=12291 Astarion Spawn decision (kept in cells or killed)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=wsnIDGoNi78Ou27t&t=12444 Spawn Astarion "I feel numb" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=vrMkZU0p7Aq8ccP4&t=12571 Spawn Astarion and Gur Post Cazador Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/8d2G9pnucdA?si=rYMlEo1hv-ux67oK Ascended Astarion and Gur Post Cazador Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=GEF7zzrJYhsgUCZ4&t=13721 Second Araj Oblodra Encounter]
* [https://youtu.be/CH1pGeFk4GQ?si=R1duC2iuyYWBvJMR Spawn Astarion Act 3 Breakup #2] (Spawn route, romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/sT11-zG9gdU?si=g7zaCIG2c9qgLJ0E Ascended Astarion Breakup Conversations] (Ascended route, romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=LPVVSNTcJ0LjuiqF&t=14193 Before Final Battle Conversation] (Spawn route, romance)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=hLJuPzsg65Q1qSmY&t=14243 Astral Prism Conversations] (Spawn route, romance)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=tJrnFjtZj9cwGCni&t=14747 High Hall Reaction]


=== Special Abilities ===
=== Camp Interactions & Scenes ===
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As a companion, Astarion has unique dialogue interactions and cutscenes available at camp. Whenever one is available, he will have a floating [ ! ] icon above him.
* {{Icon|Sting Icon.png|30|link=Vampire Bite}} [[Vampire Bite]]
{{div col end}}


== Recruitment ==
==== Act One ====
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.


* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=GC3XPpoiCE_3c9l3&t=456 Astarion First Night at Camp Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=eDgGkdQz2xlmEjC6&t=518 Astarion "How do you want to die?" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=1F1zaRULZHhA70Qv&t=609 Astarion Stargazing Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=yphfJsfJU0V2UX16&t=960 First Bite Scene (Tav Survives)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=yiFO2loVyHHH_oM5&t=1246 First Bite Scene Morning After (Tav Survives)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=sVH15bIh4TmUW0dc&t=1442 First Bite Scene (Tav Dies)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=9z7atBgbU51_4FLv&t=1652 First Bite Scene Morning After (Tav Dies)]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=l8uS_c9zT0vRPKY0&t=2245 Astarion "I Drunk a Bear" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=f1gMrvzKO83KNius&t=2804 Astarion "You were my First" Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=oslrpmKEZZX49m0D&t=3300 Astarion Mirror Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/w8gbXb5_0UQ?si=aeHpIVuUQNZT3mD0 Astarion First Dream Visitor Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=xXMmkSl63jvJH3_q&t=3577 Astarion Tiefling Party Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=VMaBidxXqKNqKpod&t=3709 Astarion First Romance Scene] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/jPMX9bM6oxM?si=wArR2-psRI9OKxF- Astarion Second Dream Visitor Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=KfPHgR8N3bPEUrUQ&t=4049 Astarion Scars Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=89qa04KULF09mc8f&t=4400 Astarion "Favorite Lines" Conversation] (Romance only)


== Background ==
==== Act Two ====
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[edit | edit source] ==
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=qcEHuFJeBlozrpg7&t=4586 Astarion "I Feel a Connection" Conversation]
Astarion's [[:Category:Companion Quests|Companion Quest]] is: [[The Pale Elf]]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=i8xJi8KlXeQ3Ksma&t=5127 Raphael Reveals the Truth Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=YmOvwTYIadrSAUh7&t=5321 Post Reveal Conversation]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=UDXcmUDUm5fgHsSs&t=6015 Post Araj Conversation/Confession (No bite)] (Act 2 romance scene variant, romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=gCgOSj-t74EA6AaH&t=6314 Post Araj Conversation/Coerced sex scene (No bite)] (Act 2 breakup scene, romance route only)
* [https://youtu.be/yPh_nE43KOU?si=gyiXExP1FxT9f6GP Post Araj Conversation Breakup (With bite)] (Act 2 breakup scene, romance route only)
* [https://youtu.be/xV2eBX1KHY8?si=3WE08xWDpQoGMzOe Astarion Post Yurgir Confession/Act 2 Romance Scene] (Act 2 romance scene variant, romance only)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Dbasj1JzU&ab_channel=FlowerVendor Post Araj Conversation (No bite, non-romanced)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYVmQitPm_I&ab_channel=PerfectParadox Post Araj Conversation (With bite, non-romanced)]


== Personality ==
==== Act Three ====
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 ==
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=JejtJ6fUQhtfYt-H&t=6714 Astarion Discussing Cazador before the City Conversation]
=== Approval ===
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=XuaCspXbw3IV_cgo&t=7007 Astarion on Nature of Dream Visitor]
Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others.
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=jr0A3qrv3xYSlh99&t=9087 Vampire Spawn Attack Camp Scene]
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=04RNuAeQtqMKDA_H&t=12672 Graveyard Scene (Spawn route, Act 3 romance scene)] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/9O54rjYXaxM?si=E8Rkr7U4xQO6ZVYq&t=13324 Morning After Defeating Cazador Conversation (Spawn route, romance version)] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/kXIWz65Bde4?si=SOE2yVLzZTRuyiVb Ascended Astarion makes Tav his Spawn (Ascendant route, romance)] (Romance only)
* [https://youtu.be/5IrjtN8T4eQ?si=qg4nbk1HHND2v4gC Morning After Ascended Astarion makes Tav his Spawn (Ascendant route, romance)] (Romance only)


The following story and dialogue choices will cause Astarion to gain [[approval]].
=== NPC Interactions ===
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Either as an [[Origins|origin]], or in the party as a [[Companions|companion]], Astarion has unique interactions and special dialogue with the following characters, listed by the act they are first encountered in:
==== Chapter One ====
'''Unsorted'''
* Ask Astarion how he wants to die, then choose an option
* Crush the tadpole that leaves [[True Soul Edowin]]
'''Ravaged Beach - Roadside Cliffs'''
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her
* Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to [[Taman]] and [[Gimblebock]]
'''Druid's Grove'''
* Tell [[Zevlor]] that you have other things to do
* When confronting [[Kagha]] about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her
*Telling [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole in your head
* Do nothing to prevent [[Arka]] from killing [[Sazza]]
* When speaking to [[Asharak]] after recruiting [[Wyll]], tell the tiefling children the "bad 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
* 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'''
* Deliver the final blow to the goblin [[Fezzerk]]
* Give him [[Necromancy of Thay]].
'''Risen Road'''
* Tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies
* Pass the check to order [[Flind]], the Gnoll Warlord, to feast on other Gnoll
* Obey and eliminate [[Rugan]] when asked by [[Zarys]]
* Speak to the artist and call him a slave
'''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.
'''Underdark'''
* 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
* Tell [[Glut]] "I'll have no part of this" when asked to eliminate [[Spaw]].
* 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'''
* 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
'''Camp'''
* In camp on the first night, tell [[Shadowheart]] to remain cautious.
* Let him bite you
* Tell him you trust him
* 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.


==== Chapter Two ====
==== Act One ====
'''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
'''The Waning Moon'''
* Drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] and tell him stories
'''Temple of Shar'''
* Kill [[Yurgir]] and talk to Raphael about it, then promise Astarion you'll help him kill [[Cazador]]
'''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
==== Chapter Three====
'''Rivington'''
Volunteer [[Lae'zel]] (or perhaps any companion) to Dribbles' show}}


=== Disapproval ===
* [[Gimblebock]]
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]].
* [[Gandrel]]
{{SpoilerBox|
* [[Abdirak]]
* Throw him consecutively
* [[Auntie Ethel]]
==== Chapter 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"
'''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 ====


==== Chapter Two ====
* [[Raphael]]
'''Moonrise Towers'''
* [[Araj Oblodra]]
*Get Astarion to drink the blood of [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]]  
* [[Yurgir]]
*Offer the goblin failures a fair fight in [[Moonrise Towers]] }}


=== Romance ===
==== Act Three ====
* Can [[romance]] players of any sex and [[race]].


The following section explains Astarion's romance.
* [[Zethino]]
{{SpoilerBox|
* [[Nym Orlith]]
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.
* [[Sorn Orlith]]
* [[Ulma]]
* [[Petras]]
* [[Dalyria]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Aurelia]]
* [[Violet]]
* [[Yousen]]
* [[Sebastian]]
* [[Chessa]]
* [[Cazador]]


When the player awakes the next morning, they will notice scars on Astarion's back.  
== Loot ==
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Astarion can be killed and looted upon meeting, and he will drop the same loot as starting equipment.


== Trivia ==
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* Astarion is voiced by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627667/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 Neil Newbon].
*{{MdRarityItem|Camp Supply Sack}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Keychain}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Alchemy Pouch}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Dagger}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Shortbow}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Padded Armor|override_icon=Padded_Armour_(Astarion)_Icon.png|override_rarity=common}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Leather Boots}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Astarion's Eccentric Clothes}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Astarion's Underwear}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Tasteful Boots}}
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*{{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Revivify}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Potion of Healing}} x2
*{{MdRarityItem|Grease Bottle}} x2
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==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 ==
* {{FRWiki|Astarion|long}}
{{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}}
* [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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