The blood-sucking elf known as Astarion has become one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most beloved companion characters, with voice actor Neil Newbon taking home the award for Best Performance at 2023’s The Game Awards. But despite his popularity among players, Astarion can prove to be one of the most difficult companions to romance, especially for good-aligned player characters.
Astarion does become more agreeable as time goes on, but earning his approval early on in the game can prove frustrating, as he often disapproves of kind actions while approving of outright abhorrent behavior. This makes Astarion an ideal partner for anyone playing as The Dark Urge, though things can get tricky for players who want to romance him without watching the world burn. But regardless of what sort of moral compass your character is following, we’ve got you covered–keep reading for a step-by-step guide to romancing Faerûn’s sassiest vampire spawn.
- How To Romance Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
- Recruitment
How To Romance Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
Recruitment
Naturally, players will need to meet and recruit Astarion before they can woo him. Unlike Shadowheart and Lae’zel, you won’t find Astarion on the Nautiloid, so don’t bother trying to hunt him down until after the Illithid vessel has already crash-landed on the beach near The Grove.
