Can you ascend Astarion and keep him good?

No, you cannot truly "ascend" Astarion and keep him purely good; ascending turns him into a powerful, domineering vampire lord, losing his softer, more human aspects and becoming possessive, akin to his creator Cazador, though he'll still adore you. The "good" path for Astarion involves rejecting ascension (the "Spawn ending"), where he embraces freedom, vulnerability, and a path to genuine healing and partnership, even if it means dealing with the consequence of freeing 7,000 spawns.
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Does Astarion love you if he ascends?

After Astarion ascends, if you romance him, he sees you as his property rather than an equal.
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Can Astarion's ascension be reversed?

You mean change your mind after he Ascends? You can kill and revive him, but he'll still be Ascended.
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Can you revive Astarion after Ascension?

Unlike the living - or perhaps regularly undead - Astarion, as a zombie, he cannot be helped out of the ritual. Upon Cazador's death, he will also be killed. Many will see this as a bleak ending to Astarion's story in their evil playthroughs in Baldur's Gate 3, and not think much more about his fate.
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Can you ascend if you play as Astarion?

Yep, absolutely possible. Companion TAV is only one of the ways of doing this. And don't worry: as a protagonist Astarion, you cannot avoid learning what's on your back.
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BG3 Astarion’s reaction when you tell him not to “repay” your “sacrifice” by sleeping with you

Who is the hardest character to romance in Baldur's Gate 3?

The hardest characters to romance in Baldur's Gate 3 often depend on player choices, but Shadowheart, due to her complex backstory and trust issues, Minthara, requiring specific (often evil) pathing and potentially buggy interactions, and Karlach, needing precise dialogue choices early on, are frequently cited as challenging. Astarion can also be difficult because of his guarded nature, while Halsin requires extensive commitment to lifting the Shadow Curse in Act 2. 
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Is Astarion ok with polyamory?

In Baldur's Gate 3, Astarion can be okay with polyamory, specifically in a three-way relationship with the player (Tav) and Halsin, but it's complicated by his trauma and consent issues, with some players feeling his acceptance is forced or insincere, while others see it as a genuine expression of his reclaiming autonomy and finding an arrangement that works for him and Halsin. While he'll refuse poly with others like Gale or Lae'zel, his acceptance of Halsin (who is experienced in such arrangements) is presented as a choice, though his dialogue hints at underlying discomfort or a desire to please.
 
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Will Astarion leave if he ascends?

Yes. There's a very specific way you have to talk to him for him to not ascend and still stay with you. You also have to have very high approval. Or you just take out one of the other spawn, and then the ascension can't happen.
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Who is the most romanced companion in Baldur's Gate 3?

Shadowheart is the most popular romance option, Larian says. 51.3 percent of players of reached the final part of her romance arc, with Karlack sliding in second, followed by Lae'zel.
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Can you cure Astarion of his vampirism?

You can't fully "cure" Astarion's vampirism in a standard playthrough, as he's a powerful undead, but you can significantly alter his fate by convincing him not to ascend to become a Vampire Lord, choosing instead to free his spawn and find alternative, less monstrous paths, with potential narrative endings involving God Gale (if Gale becomes a god) or other powerful magic like a Wish spell offering hope for a true cure in epilogues or mods, though "Wish" can be tricky. 
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Does Astarion get stronger if he ascends?

Gameplay Perspective: Ascending Astarion makes him significantly stronger. He gains the Vampire Ascendant passive, which grants powerful abilities like Ascendant Bite and Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant), along with an additional 1d10 Necrotic damage to weapon and unarmed attacks.
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Is there a way to make Astarion walk in the sun?

So, if you want him to walk in the sun after removing the tadpole, you gotta cure the sun weakness of his vampiric condition. The only thing that allows that in the game is the rite of ascension. At that point, he's no longer "spawn astarion" tho.
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Is it worth ascending Astarion?

Ascended Astarion is "worth it" depending on your playstyle: gameplay-wise, he becomes a powerhouse Rogue/Fighter with massive extra necrotic damage and attacks, great for min-maxers. Story-wise, it's a complex, evil path where he becomes a monstrous, controlling tyrant (like Cazador), potentially turning your romance into a toxic domination, but offering a different, darker narrative arc than his "good" spawn ending where he seeks freedom.
 
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How high does Astarion's approval have to be to romance him?

To romance Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, aim for 40+ approval in Act 1, which triggers his offer for a night together after enough long rests or at the Tiefling party; be supportive of his hedonistic, self-serving nature, let him feed, and agree to his proposition to start the romance, but remember that keeping his approval high in Act 2 is crucial for continuing it. 
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Is there a penalty for romancing multiple characters in BG3?

In {!nav}Baldur's Gate 3, you can flirt with multiple companions early on, but most require exclusivity as romances deepen, leading to "it's them or me" confrontations, with Astarion, Shadowheart, Halsin, and Minthara being more open to polyamory if handled carefully, while others like Karlach and Wyll demand monogamy, and failing to choose can lock you out of scenes or relationships, though mods allow true multi-romances. 
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Who is the hardest to romance in BG3?

The hardest characters to romance in Baldur's Gate 3 often depend on player choices, but Shadowheart, due to her complex backstory and trust issues, Minthara, requiring specific (often evil) pathing and potentially buggy interactions, and Karlach, needing precise dialogue choices early on, are frequently cited as challenging. Astarion can also be difficult because of his guarded nature, while Halsin requires extensive commitment to lifting the Shadow Curse in Act 2. 
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Is Lae Zel or Karlach better?

Neither Karlach nor Lae'zel is objectively "better"; they excel in different combat styles (Karlach for raw tanky damage/support, Lae'zel for versatile burst/control as a Fighter), and their personalities/story arcs offer distinct roleplaying experiences, making the choice depend on your preferred playstyle and story focus. Karlach's Barbarian rage offers high survivability (Bear Heart) and damage, while Lae'zel's Battle Master Fighter provides more tactical options like disarming or shoving, plus better armor synergy. 
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Is there NSFW in Baldurs Gate 3?

Sex & Nudity

However, despite it being frequent, the nudity is completely optional and can be disabled or enabled by the player at their own free will. All Nudity and Sex can be Safely and Easily removed under the accessibility settings in the main menu.
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How does Astarion change after ascending?

After ascending he no longer feels the need to pretend anymore and becomes his most honest self even if it makes him come off as terrible. It's a diabolical ritual given to Cazador by a devil and 7000 souls are sacrificed. Vampires are evil and pacting with a devil in this way will only make him more evil.
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What is the good ending of Astarion romance?

Astarion's "good" romance ending in Baldur's Gate 3 involves convincing him to reject the power of ascension in Cazador's dungeon by siding with the vampire spawn, allowing him to kill Cazador and gain his freedom without becoming a spawn himself. This leads to a genuinely loving relationship where he learns to trust, rejects his abusive past, and you both find happiness, often deciding to explore the world together or settle down, with possibilities of finding a cure for his sun weakness later.
 
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Does ascending Astarion break your oath?

You will break an oath even if you don't ascend. Each decision breaks one of the paladin's oaths. There is no solution here which doesn't break any, but only completing the Ritual breaks all of them. You are actively helping Astarion destroy 7k souls for power - your hands are just as bloody as his.
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What is the 100 mile rule in polyamory?

The "100-mile rule" in polyamory is a relationship agreement allowing partners to engage in other sexual or romantic relationships only when they are physically located more than 100 miles away from home or their primary partner, often during travel for work or vacation, creating a temporary boundary for discretion and emotional separation from daily life. It's a form of geographical non-monogamy designed to manage feelings and provide a clear distinction between "home" life and "away" connections, though some find it a limited solution for deeper intimacy issues. 
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Does Astarion get jealous of Halsin?

Yes, Astarion can get jealous of Halsin, especially if you pursue a polyamorous relationship with both, showing insecurity and fear of losing you, though he often says he's fine with it because he views Halsin as less serious or trusts he'll get you back, but players report signs of discomfort, particularly if you don't genuinely commit to his romance path. Kissing Halsin in front of Astarion or other flirtations can trigger negative or passive-aggressive reactions, revealing his underlying possessiveness despite his outward nonchalance. 
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What is ggg in polyamory?

DESCRIPTION. A term popularised by Dan Savage to define the qualities of an excellent sexual partner: good (in bed), giving (of time and pleasure), and game (for exploring and being open-minded). Play Partner.
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