Astarion

Astarion in his default armour

Astarion is an Origin character in Baldur's Gate 3. Origin characters can be played as the main character, otherwise, they can be recruited as a companion early on.

He is an Elf Rogue with the Noble background.

Gameplay

As a Rogue, Astarion excels at Stealth, Sleight of Hand, and deadly Sneak Attacks. At Level 3, Astarion can become either a Thief or an Arcane Trickster. As a Thief, he gains an additional Bonus Action, granting him more martial versatility in battle. As an Arcane Trickster, he gains the ability to cast a limited number of Wizard Spells.

Astarion's Background is Noble.

Starting Stats

STR 8 (-1)

DEX 17 (+3)

CON 14 (+2)

INT 13 (+1)

WIS 13 (+1)

CHA 10

Skill Proficiencies

• Acrobatics
• Deception
• History
• Perception
• Persuasion
• Sleight of Hand
• Stealth

Recruitment

Astarion can be recruited in Chapter One.

• Astarion can be found standing on a road west of the crashed Nautiloid in the Wilderness. When found, a scene will play where he is looking for help in defeating an Intellect Devourer. Afterwards, he can be asked to join the party.

Background

Astarion is an Elf rogue residing in Baldur's Gate. One night, while being brutally attacked by Gur, a vampire lord named Cazador appeared on his life, and made him a vampire spawn. Since that night, Astarion has been one Cazador's slaves and given the job of using his charms to bring him new victims, while being tortured almost daily.

Personality

Astarion has a sadistic personality and often approves of evil, cruel or egoistic actions though he seems to accept certain pragmatic ones. He likes a sort of hedonistic life-stlye, the most important things he finds in life being pleasure. He considers weak people to be unworthy or boring, though he doesn't actively attacks or try to harm them if they don't pose an immediate threat.

It is uncertain whether his personality changed after dealing with Cazador, or if he was already evil.

Interactions

Approval

Astarion likes displays of power and cruelty. He enjoys it when the player mocks others.

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

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Act 1

• Attack the Tieflings
• Ask Lae'zel to say 'please' after rescuing her
• Choose the 'Attack' dialogue option when speaking to Taman and Gimblebock
• In camp on the first night tell Shadowheart to remain cautious
• Ask Astarion how he wants to die, then choose an option
• Tell Zevlor that you have other things to do
• Let Arka kill Sazza (Do nothing)
• Tell Auntie Ethel about the tadpole
• Decline the devil's offer to remove the tadpole
• Tell hom that you are not the devil's plaything
• Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin
• Deliver the final blow to the goblin Feezerk
• Let him bite you
• Tell him you trust him
• Give him Necromancy of Thay.
• Let him kill the Gur monster hunter, Gandrel
• After killing the Hag, use the wand to resurrect Mayrina's dead husband Connor, give her the wand, then tell Astarion that is was funny
• After asking about Cazador, tell he that you have his back as long as he has yours
• Decieve the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them
• Say 'Boo' to Volo as he performs
• Agree to Abdirak's ritual for Loviatar
• Speak to the artist and call him a slave
• Tell the merchant Cyrel that you'll take the supplies
• Tell BOOOAL he is a fake god, tell him you are going to kill him and take his power

Disapproval

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

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

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

Act 1

• Agree to help the Tieflings for Wyll
• Tell Arabella's mother that the druids are overreacting
• Persuade Kagha to free Arabella
• Swear to take the Wyvern Poison
• 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.

Romance

• Can romance players of any sex and race.

The following section explains Astarion's romance.

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

After the Party, regardless of side but only with at least medium approval, Astarion will offer the player to have "some fun". If the player accepts, he will meet with Astarion in the woods. They will embrace, and after kissing, 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.

The player will wake up next morning, observing an already awake shirtless Astarion, noticing scars on his back.

Trivia

• Astarion is voiced by Neil Newbon.

Gallery

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  Astarion's appearance pre-release.

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  Astarion during Early Access.

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  Astarion's promotional art.