Astarion

Vampire Spawn
Astarion
Stats
Level 1
STR 8 (-1) DEX 17 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 13 (+1) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 10
Race	[[High Elf|High Elf]]
Type	Humanoid
HP	10
AC	11
Movement Speed	9m / 30ft
Size	Medium
Weight	50kg / 100lbs
Proficiency Bonus	+2
Initiative	+2
Passive features
Darkvision, Fey Ancestry
Character information
Class	Rogue
Background	Charlatan
Location	Wilderness
Enemies	Cazador
In-game

Astarion is an 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.

“	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 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 Charlatan.

Proficiencies

Equipment

• Simple weapons,  Hand Crossbows,  Longswords,  Rapiers,  Shortswords
• Light armour

Saving Throws

• Dexterity
• Intelligence

Skills

• Acrobatics
• Deception
• History
• Perception
• Performance
• Persuasion
• Sleight of Hand (x2)
• Stealth (x2)

Spells Known

Cantrips Known

• Fire Bolt (from High Elf)

Special Abilities

• Vampire Bite

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 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?

Personality

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

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 him that you are not the devil's plaything
• Crush the tadpole that leaves True Soul Edowin
• Deliver the final blow to the goblin Fezzerk
• 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 it was funny
• After asking about Cazador, tell him that you have his back as long as he has yours
• Deceive 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
• When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose "Yours, of course".
• When confronting Kagha about the shadow druids, choose to attack her instead of persuading her
• Tell Torturer Spike in the goblin camp that you will torture the prisoner
• Pet the owlbear cub in your camp
• Tell True Soul Gut in the goblin camp that you're here to kill her

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.
• When Shadowheart asks you not to take the items from the Selunite shrine, say "if you insist"

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, 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 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.

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  Astarion's model

External Links

• Astarion on the Forgotten Realms Wiki