If you’re looking for a little magic, romancing Gale will have you seeing stars.

Well, that is, if you even want to.

This guide contains spoilers regarding Astarion’s backstory and personal quests.

The player looking at Astarion in a market in Baldur’s Gate 3

Astarion is standingat the top of the hillpast several crates and beside a burning Nautiloid pod.

As you near, you’lltrigger a cutscenewhere he’ll ask for help.

Act One

Location

Choice To Raise Approval

Druid Grove

Attack Nettie after she tells you to poison yourself.

A threeway collage of images of Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Attack the druids and tieflings before the goblins arrive and, when prompted in dialogue, side against Minthara.

Riverside Teahouse

Speak withGandrel the Gurand allow Astarion to kill him.

Whenfighting Auntie Ethel, allow her to escape (with or without Mayrina).

Astarion near the Nautiloid crash in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Blighted Village

After finding the Amethyst for theNecromancy of Thay, choose to give the book to Astarion.

Interrupt theBugbear and the Ogre in the barnoutside the village or allow Astarion to.

Goblin’s Camp

Agree to betortured by the priest of Loviatar, Abdirak.

Astarion asking if the player is okay with teaming up with a bloodstained killer in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Endure them, but do not attempt to resist crying out in pain.

Underdark - Festering Cove

Tell BOOOAL, the redcap, that he is a fake god.

Threaten to kill him and take his power.

Astarion persuading the player to use their illithid powers in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Camp - Feeding Night Event

Allow Astarion to feed on you without making any threats.

When questioned in the morning, state that you trust Astarion.

Tell other party members that if they don’t like Astarion, they can leave.

Baldur’s Gate 3 - Astarion flirting with the player

After, playfully expose your neck to Astarion.

Act Two

Last Light Inn

Refuse to drink the truth-serum wine that Jaheira offers.

Moonrise Towers

Tell Arajthat Astarion is his own person and refuse to force Astarion to drink her blood.

Player chooses to make Astarion say Please in romance dialogue at party in Baldur’s Gate 3

After, for an additional +5, tell Astarion he never has to do anything he does not wish.

Camp - Truth About Cazador

Agree to help Astarion hunt down and kill Cazador.

Act Three*

Circus of Last Days

Complete theTrial of Lovewhile answering all questions correctly.

Astarion kisses player against a tree during night of passion in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Open Hand Temple

Finish the Cursed Monk questline and accept (and resist) the curse.

Wyrm’s Rock Fortress

Enter the barracks and wake the Barracks Guards.

After being confronted by Fist Reynash, taunt him and call his supposed attempt at guarding embarassing.

Player watches as Astarion tries to feel the marks on his back in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Blushing Mermaid

Compliment Auntie Ethel on her evil plan.

Then, demand the child back.

When she refuses, throw Hag’s Bane and mock her.

Araj comments on meeting the player and her pale companion Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.

House of Grief

Choose to kill Viconia DeVir.

Refuse all ofHarleep’s advances.

There are no known actions in Act Three that will improve Astarion’s rating by +5.

Raphael teases Astarion with details about the marks on his back in Last Light Inn in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Those included in the list grant +2 or more.

it’s possible for you to check this by opening his Character sheet and examining his Approval bar.

Think of all the goblins that you killed.

Player tells Astarion that they care about him during Act Two confession in Baldur’s Gate 3

Take his bottle and try the wine.

And what’s your idea of ‘a little fun’?

Knowing you, it probably is.

Player hugs Astarion unexpectedly and Astarion doesn’t know what to do in Baldur’s Gate 3

All right, let’s do it.

I’ll see you later.

If you say ‘yo.’

Astarion tells the player he loves them in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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[PERSUASION 15]Say ‘hey.’

Once everyone’s asleep, I’ll find you and we can have some fun.

Let’s get together tonight.

Ascended Astarion bites player to turn them into a vampire in Baldur’s Gate 3.

You do not necessarily need to romance Astarion during the Celebration.

How To Romance Astarion In Act Two

In Act Two, your relationship with Astarion will deepen.

This slightly improves his relationship with you while also advancing his questline.

Astarion asks player if they wish to be his vampire spawn and lover forever in Baldur’s Gate 3.

You’ll need to pass an Arcana check to receive the fullest benefit.

As of Patch 6, there are additional animations for Astarion’s kiss scene.

For help with it, see ourofficial walkthrough guide.

Ascended Astarion talks of his plans to rule Baldur’s Gate in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Each will trigger aspecial camp event afterwardthat vastly differs depending on the route you chose for Astarion.

What Happens If You Allow Astarion To Ascend?

(Ascended Astarion)

Ascended Astarion is theevil option of the two personality endingsfor Astarion.

Astarion wipes off his own grave in presence of watching player in Baldur’s Gate 3

He will become far more powerful while also fully embracing his cruel side.

and hasextended his Ascension’s powers to allow you to walk freely in the sun.

He’ll refer to you as disgusting or ugly in the epilogue.

Player and Spawn Astarion kiss at end of graveyard scene in Baldur’s Gate 3

As a powerful duo, you’ve taken over Baldur’s Gate in your own way.

Astariondoes not mingle with the other companionsduring the party, believing himself to be far superior to them.

His pompous and powerful demeanor willembrace the flaws of Cazadorin many ways.

Art from Baldur’s Gate 3 Astarion.

What Happens If You Stop Astarion’s Ascension?

Asa spawn forever, he’ll have no power to walk in the sunagain.

But beyond that, he’llhave a love of equal say and powerin his relationship with you.

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He appearshappy and grateful for his journey,as well as wishing happiness on your fellow companions.

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