What happens if I give Astarion the tadpole?
There is no advantage to doing this over opening your mind to it—since you can still choose whether to persuade your companions to use the tadpole in the former option—so we don't recommend this.Is there a downside to Astral Touched tadpole?
The consequences of using the tadpole to become half-illithid are relatively minor. First, and most notably, any character who uses the tadpole will have their appearance changed. While they will still look largely the same, they will gain notable black veins spread across their face, which may be an undesired effect.Should I let Astarion feed on 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.Should I let Astarion use illithid powers?
As useful as they are, the decision over whether to give companions Illithid Powers is entirely up to the player. They may choose to avoid imposing this burden on characters who are explicitly averse to it, like Lae'zel, or grant it to those who want it most, like Gale and Astarion.What happens if I let Astarion bite me?
Accepting Astarion's bite improves the protagonist's relationship with him and can lead to a deeper bond, but refusing it only results in a minor setback. While there is a risk of death associated with Astarion's bite, it does not turn characters into vampires and has only minor physical effects.Astarion uses Emperor's special Astral-Touched tadpole Baldur's Gate 3
Does letting Astarion bite you raise approval?
The simple answer is yes, as the only downside is gaining the Bloodless debuff, while Astarion gains the Happy buff and his approval rating of you increases.Should you let Astarion complete 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.Can you still romance Astarion as a half illithid?
Although your relationship at this point is technically sealed, there is a way to bypass your ending with Astarion and stop being a vampire. You can choose to become an Illithid, but doing this will mean that Astarion will break up with you.How do you convince Astarion to take the tadpole?
Astarion is extremely reluctant to take the tadpole, as he recalls the pain of his vampiric transformation. However, he can be convinced. If Astarion's personal quest has not been resolved, he can be coerced if the player is half-illithid: [WISDOM] Enter his mind, tempt him with the wonders of your new-found form.Is there a downside to using the tadpoles BG3?
It is first important to establish that there are no significant consequences associated with consuming tadpoles and using Illithid Powers. Indeed, while some companions may disapprove of these actions, pursing them will not prevent friendship or even romance.What happens if Astarion turns 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.How old was Astarion 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.Should you ask Astarion about his scars?
Apparently, you should always ask Astarion about his scar for the scar-reading scene to appear. I replayed the scene, asked him, and got scar-reading the very next long rest. So now I get to do the creche and the Underdark all over again.What happens if I eat the Astral Touched tadpole?
Eating or communing with the tadpole will result in the player receiving its powers; however, if it is eaten, it cannot be communed with by other members of the party. Any character who communes with (or eats) the tadpole will change in appearance, gaining prominent black veins on their face.Does the Astral tadpole affect the ending?
Doesn't seem like it affected anything unfortunately, but since I dislike reloading saves/decisions I kept playing. My tav because after researching, it seems the ONLY thing accepting the tadpole does is change your appearance (no affect to any dialogue, saving throws, romance, or story elements) so I went for it.Should I let Volo take my eye?
Yes, you should let Volo take your eye in Baldur's Gate 3.Still, successfully sitting through the Volo eye interaction rewards you with Volo's Ersatz Eye, which grants a permanent upgrade that will enable you to see Invisibility within 30 feet.
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.How do you get Astarion romance?
To romance Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, you first need to gain his approval ahead of the refugee celebration which occurs after completing the Save the Refugees side-quest.Can you find Astarion on the Nautiloid?
Where to Find Astarion. Astarion can be found early on in Baldur's Gate 3 similar to the other companions, Shadowheart, Gale, and Lae'zel. Find him southwest of the Roadside Cliffs near the Nautiloid ship wreckage on the beach.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.Should you let Astarion ascend?
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.What is the best ending for Astarion?
Astarion's best ending involves completing his personal quest and gaining a newfound resolve, but it also means he can no longer stand in sunlight. Despite giving up the ability to see the sun, Astarion's emotionally satisfying ending allows him to live knowing his tormentor is gone and he has people who care for him.Why can Astarion be in 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.Is there a way to cure Astarion?
Sure, Ulma tells him he will never be hunted again, but a few hundred years from now noone will remember that. As for the cure, as of right now the only possibility to escape the misery of being a vampire in BG3 is ascension.How do you tell Astarion he can feed on you?
Based on what I read, it unlocks with dialogue in Act 1 next morning after Astarion tried to bite you. "We need to talk about how to feed you in future" and "I am not against you feeding on me, but only if we talk about it first".
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