Does Astarion burn in the end?

As it stands, Astarion's "good" ending - and specifically, his non-romance ending, as I didn't romance him - is bizarrely bad. All that happens is he runs off crying, being burned by the sun, while your companion's are like, "Lol, what an idiot".
Takedown request View complete answer on forums.larian.com

Does Astarion burn in the sun at the end?

With the tadpole's effects waning, the protections it granted also begin going away, with Astarion's being no exception. Unfortunately for him, this includes not being able to stand in sunlight anymore, and his story concludes with him scurrying away to find shade before his body burns.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamerant.com

What happens to Astarion at the end of bg3?

Ultimately, if Astarion does not leave your party permanently or get killed during the progress of his story quest, his storyline can be broken down into two endings: one where he becomes the Vampire Ascendant, and one where he remains a Vampire Spawn.
Takedown request View complete answer on thegamer.com

What happens if you let Astarion finish the ritual?

If you allow Astarion to complete the ritual, he'll become much more abrasive, though he gains an improved bite and extra necrotic damage on his spells.
Takedown request View complete answer on ign.com

What happens to Astarion if he ascends?

If Astarion ascends, he loses all that character development and goes back to how he was when players first met him after the Nautiloid crash, but with the added evilness, hunger for power, and controlling demeanor. If the player chooses to prevent him from ascending, he later thanks them for saving him from himself.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamerant.com

ASTARION LOST IMMUNITY TO SUNLIGHT - PARTY REACTS

Is it better to let Astarion ascend or not?

He will become a megalomaniac, demand approval, and overall become a little unbearable. This is a small price to pay for such abilities, so if players don't care about the lives of 7,000 vampires, then it's definitely worth letting Astarion become a Vampire Ascendant.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamerant.com

Does Ascended Astarion love you?

He's bitter that he isn't all powerful, but he wants to be with you and sees you as an equal. He thanks you for seeing the best in him. You get the graveyard scene and ge tells you he loves you or you can say it first. He wants to stay with you no matter what.
Takedown request View complete answer on reddit.com

Does Astarion become evil if he ascends?

The Narrative Consequences Of Astarion's Ascension

Despite being vocally grateful to you, he will quickly become much more arrogant and power-hungry, even noting in the following conversation his desire to subjugate the world, now that he has obtained this power.
Takedown request View complete answer on thegamer.com

Will Astarion turn you into a vampire?

Upon another long rest, the ascended Astarion will give the player-controlled character the opportunity to turn into a vampire spawn by drinking a drop of his blood. While this will grant them access to the basic Vampiric Bite ability, they'll be much weaker than Astarion.
Takedown request View complete answer on screenrant.com

What is the best ending for Astarion?

So for the "good" ending you can insight check Astarion while in Cazadors dungeon and see that he's wanting to take over the ritual out of fear/temptation. All the power is right in front of him and he has the opportunity to not ever have to fear anyone again.
Takedown request View complete answer on reddit.com

Will Astarion break up with you?

Players can pick whichever option they feel suits how they want their relationship with Astarion to be. Picking options that manipulate Astarion into having sex with you simply for pleasure will be followed by a cutscene where Astarion breaks up with the player.
Takedown request View complete answer on bg3.wiki

Can you find Astarion after he leaves?

If you walk away from his offer or simply never approach him to begin with, you can always find Astarion in the same spot on the beach, even after you leave for Act 2 without him.
Takedown request View complete answer on ign.com

Can you get Astarion back?

You can't resurrect Astarion. I killed him in the bite scene too, then was annoyed by his corpse and tried resurrecting him with Withers and with a scroll - nothing works. And the companions talk about him, as If he were alive. And nearly as annoying: when you try to send him away, He just stays.
Takedown request View complete answer on forums.larian.com

What happens if you give Astarion the tadpole?

Astarion will instantly take the tadpole if he is a Vampire Ascendant. Otherwise, he will need to be further convinced by choosing either two options: A feeble coward is all you shall ever be, unless you become more. I want you to become part-illithid.
Takedown request View complete answer on bg3.wiki

Why is Astarion not affected by sunlight?

He was a talented rogue who was skilled at using the bow. Due to his unique infestation by a modified mind flayer tadpole, Astarion could move freely during the daylight hours, move through running water unharmed, and enter homes uninvited; none of which a vampire or their spawn should be able to do.
Takedown request View complete answer on forgottenrealms.fandom.com

When should I stop Astarion drinking blood?

However, make sure you stop him using either a Strength check or a Persuasion check before he gets carried away after taking a sip, as Astarion will attempt to drink more blood and can end up killing your character.
Takedown request View complete answer on n4g.com

Did Astarion drink Cazador's blood?

Astarion could have easily become a true vampire at the end of his personal quest, The Pale Elf, in Act 3, yet he didn't and there are a few reasons why Larian Studios didn't include an option for Astarion to drink Cazador's blood.
Takedown request View complete answer on gamerant.com

Can ascended Astarion walk in the sun?

If Astarion ends up ascending at the end of his questline he can tolerate the sun. I looked into possible endings since I was curious and notice how no one mentioned that one and was confused since I think that is a good one for him. Because you completed his quest.... evil astarion can endure the sun after that.
Takedown request View complete answer on steamcommunity.com

What does Astarion desire more than anything?

Astarion is happiest when he is elbow-deep in gore. He has a deep desire for revenge, as connected to his vampiric lore. Finally, his greatest fear is breaking a nail (at least, the fear that won't make him hate you).
Takedown request View complete answer on screenrant.com

Who is the most romanced character in Baldur's Gate 3?

But let's talk romance: while Baldur's Gate 3 has a number of intriguing romance paths, Shadowheart's is easily the most popular, with 51.3% players completing her romance arc (which you can find a walkthrough of here). It turns out she really is God's favorite princess and the most interesting girl in the world.
Takedown request View complete answer on ign.com

Can you romance Astarion in Act 3?

How to Romance Astarion in Act 3. In order to trigger Astarion's romance scene in Act 3, you must have finished his companion quest which involves taking down his master Cazador.
Takedown request View complete answer on ign.com

Can you refuse to sleep with Astarion and still romance him?

Re: Do I have to sleep with Astarion during the party to begin romancing him? You don't need to sleep with him at the party! If you get his approval high enough, he'll proposition you on his own at some point during act 1 when you talk to him.
Takedown request View complete answer on forums.larian.com

How to seduce Astarion?

How to romance Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3
  1. Supporting his whims.
  2. Showing support for him concerning his condition.
  3. Aligning with characters typically referred to as monsters, such as Goblins.
  4. Being ruthless.
  5. Displaying dramatics.
  6. Presenting displays of power.
  7. Appreciating fine things.
  8. Demonstrating cruelty.
Takedown request View complete answer on rockpapershotgun.com

How do you convince Astarion to not do the ritual?

Prevent Astarion From Starting the Ritual

In the first set of dialogue responses, tell Astarion that going through with the ritual will cause thousands to die. Then, succeed in the Persuasion checks--i.e. "I know you think this will set you free, but it won't."
Takedown request View complete answer on gamespot.com

Previous question
Are the Crones powerful?
Next question
Will I lose my saves if I delete a game on PS5?