Astarion

	Vampire Spawn
Astarion
	Stats
	Level 1
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

Saving Throws

Skills

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", "Karlach" or "Shadowheart".
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

Astarion's appearance pre-release.
Astarion during Early Access.
Astarion's promotional art.
Astarion's model

External Links

Astarion on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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