Baldur's Gate 3: Romance with Astarion in BG3 Baldurs Gate 3 guide, walkthrough
Astarion is a vampire with a troubled past and one of the companion characters in BG3. This page will help you gain favor and enter into a romance with the team rogue.
Last update: 20 September 2023
The distinguished and mysterious rogue Astarion is one of the first companions you will meet during your journey along the Sword Coast in Baldur's Gate 3. The companion, turning out to be a vampire hiding dark secrets, can also become your main romance option, and this page will help you with that.
Note! The page may contain minor spoilers regarding the plot.
How to unlock romance with Astarion?
- Astarion is encountered in the initial stages of Act 1, right after the Mind Flayer's ship crashes. The man is found on the road west from the shipwreck and as soon as he sees you, he will ask you for help. However, the whole operation turns out to be a trick, as the vampire puts a knife to your throat, expecting explanations. Choosing right dialogue options will however allow you to quickly defuse the situation, and the calmed rogue will join your team.
- Of all the companions available from the early stages of the game, Astarion has the most "questionable" morality . You will gain his favor by showing contempt for weakness, or by distinguishing yourself with cruelty towards others. The rogue will also appreciate your understanding of his vampiric condition (especially if you let him bite you). As an aristocrat, Astarion also values refinement and a passion for art.
- Astarion will be angry if you show a lack of understanding of his vampirism , weakness or (in his opinion) excessive heroism.
Although Astarion moral compass differs greatly from the remaining "good" party members, a smart approach to the events on the screen will allow you to maintain the vampire's approval despite being a "good" character. Additionally, in the later stages of the game, Astarion receives some depth to his character, which allows to see him from a different perspective.
- At the end of Act 1, during the camp party, if your approval with Astarion is high enough, you'll be able to engage in an intimate conversation. Express your willingness to get some fun, then lie down next to the elf. This will lead to an intimate scene with the vampire.
- At some point in the game, Astarion will ask you to let him drink your blood. Agree to his request, as it improves the relationship immensely.
- During act 2, you'll uncover the secrets of the elf's scars. For this purpose, accept the devil Raphael's offer. With the offer accepted, another campsite sequence will be initiated, during which show concern and willingness to help the vampire.
- During act 3, the final arc of the romance will take place. During the battle against Cazador (Astarion's former master), you can interrupt or continue the magic ritual.
- If you decide to interrupt the ritual, later in the camp Astarion will express some disappointment but will admit that he is happy how the situation unfurled. During the sequence at the cemetery, he will open up, which will subtly conclude the elf's storyline.
- Completing the ritual will conclude Astarion's story in a slightly more dynamic way. While resting in the camp, the Vampire will approach you, initiating a very intimate scene between the characters.