Does asterion count as undead BG3?

Typically, yes. Though from what I can tell undead works a little different in 5e (as things tend to in every edition) and moreso in BG3. I seem to recall some dataminers finding indications of Astarion potentially taking damage from running water under the right circumstances.
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Does Asterion count as undead?

Asterion is a vampire spawn; he's undead, which makes me think a Mind Flayer tadpole should have no effect on him, and one of the "perks" he seems to get out of it is daywalking; the sun doesn't demolish him.
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Who is the undead in BG3?

Withers is a mysterious undead entity that joins the player on their adventures as a camp follower.
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Are vampires considered undead in BG3?

Vampires are a type of non-playable Undead race in Baldur's Gate 3. While in sunlight, take 20 Radiant damage and have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks. If not in sunlight or holy water, regains 10 HP at the start of your turn.
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Is Astarion not a vampire?

It is possible to turn Astarion into a vampire, but not the main player character - at least not fully. Fairly early in the game's campaign, Astarion will startle the player-controlled character during a long rest with a bite on the neck, but as it turns out, he's only a vampire spawn, not a full-fledged vampire.
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Can Asterion turn you into a vampire?

You can ask Astarion to turn you into a sunlight-immune vampire spawn during your next Long Rest; however, he will refuse to and skirt around the subject of turning you into a full vampire, implying that he has become like Cazador in more ways than one.
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Can you be an undead in BG3?

There really isn't an official Undead race that is available to players. There are as NPC races, but they come with extremely hefty negatives ranging from negative to all your soft stats to weakness to Bludgeoning damage. Yes, but he's an origin character, and mechanically a High Elf for all intents and purposes.
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Does Astarion have a soul?

Astarion is undead, which supposedly means that he is basically a necrotic fleshbot, and afaik, vampires don't have souls in D&D lore.
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Does Astarion get vampire powers?

The transformation gives Astarion an upgraded bite ability and the ability to transform into mist. If you are in a romance with Astarion, he will later offer you a choice. You can become Astarion's vampire spawn if you allow him to drink your blood again, followed by your character drinking his.
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Should I let Astarion bite me?

You should probably let Astarion bite you in Baldur's Gate 3 if you want to advance your relationship, but also make sure he stops before he gets too enthusiastic about it.
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Who is the main bad guy in baldurs gate?

As part of their quest to take down Orin and the Bhaalists, players will have to face the Murder Tribunal headed by Sarevok Anchev. Series fans will recall this villain as the primary antagonist of the original Baldur's Gate, making him a memorable series staple character.
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Who really is Withers BG3?

Withers is potentially linked to the forgotten god of death, Jergal, as hinted by his location in the catacombs and his mocking remarks towards The Dead Three. Withers' resurrection abilities are the most powerful in the game, suggesting a close connection to the gods or a possible affiliation with them.
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Is Asterion evil bg3?

Asterion is basically evil the entire time and I don't see much hope of him changing his ways(though you can kind of aim him into being more productive). Shadowheart is basically good at the start and you can definitely make her good and probably get her to turn more evil if you want.
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How old is asterion bg3?

However, he has been a vampire for about 200 years. With that in mind, it can be concluded that Astarion is over 239 years old. As an Elf, he can live to be over 700 years old too. However, it's possible that him dying at 39 might be a mistake, as for Elves that would mean a child.
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Is Astarion evil in Baldur's Gate 3?

Players who already know Astarion's backstory understand the horrific violence and creative abuse that he suffered at the hands of Cazador. That's bad enough to make him one of the evilest characters in the game without the addition of the deal with Mephistopheles.
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How old is Astarion bg3 when he died?

Highlights. Astarion's gravestone reveals his last name, Ancunin, which is not mentioned anywhere else in the game. The meaning of his surname is unknown but could reference various words or phrases. Astarion's gravestone indicates that he died at the age of 39, which is considered young for an elf.
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Does Ascended Astarion say I love you?

Oh yeah he tells you he loves you, but just because he thinks you want to hear that. If you try to mention Cazador or fight back, he breaks up with you.
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Who turned Astarion into a vampire?

He was rescued by Cazador Szarr, who turned him into his vampire spawn. Astarion's back, covered in Cazador's "poems". As part of the torture Astarion endured while a slave in Szarr's domain, Cazador cut writing onto his back, which he described as "poems".
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Do I give Astarion blood?

When you let Astarion drink your blood, you'll wake up with the Bloodless debuff. Until you long rest again, you'll have a -1 on all checks. The only way to avoid the debuff is to let him kill the character. You can always use a Scroll of Revivify the next morning or pay 200 to have Withers bring you back to life.
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Is Animate dead in BG3?

Highlights. Animate Dead in Baldur's Gate 3 allows you to summon zombies, skeletons, and ghouls to fight for you.
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Can you become a vampire in BG3?

In order to become a full-fledged vampire, a spawn must feed on the vampire who created them. Whether Astarion will have this option later has yet to be determined, but for now he is unable to make another vampire himself.
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Should I let Astarion ascend BG3?

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.
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Can Astarion become Illithid?

Unfortunately, non-Origin characters in Baldur's Gate 3 like Halsin, Minthara, Minsc, and all the hirelings don't have tadpoles in their brains, so they can't access them. That leaves Astarion, Gale, Karlach, Lae'zel, Shadowheart, and Wyll able to take on Illithid Powers.
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Does Astarion become evil 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.
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