How do I unlock Astarion's personal quest in Baldur's Gate 3?
To unlock Astarion's personal quest in Baldur's Gate 3, you need to engage with his character and build a relationship with him through dialogue, choices, and specific story triggers. Astarion is a high elf vampire spawn, and his personal quest revolves around his past, his connection to his master Cazador, and his desire for freedom. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to unlock and progress his quest.
First, you need to recruit Astarion into your party. He can be found early in Act 1, near the Nautiloid crash site. After the crash, head west from the starting area, and youÔÇÖll encounter him near the cliffs. He will initially pretend to need help, but it quickly becomes clear heÔÇÖs a vampire. Agree to let him join your party, and he will become a companion.
Once Astarion is in your party, you need to build rapport with him. Astarion appreciates cunning, mischief, and self-serving behavior. In dialogue, choose options that align with his personality. For example, when dealing with NPCs, picking sarcastic or manipulative responses will often earn his approval. Avoid overly altruistic or lawful choices, as these tend to lower his approval. You can check his approval rating in the character sheet under the "Approval" tab.
A key moment in unlocking his personal quest occurs during a long rest. After a few long rests, Astarion will attempt to bite you while you sleep. This event is crucial for his storyline. When he tries to bite you, you have several options. You can let him bite you, which will increase his approval, or you can stop him. If you let him bite you, he will gain the ability to use a bite attack in combat, which can be useful. However, if you stop him, you can still progress his quest, but it may take longer to build his trust.
After the biting incident, continue to build his approval by making choices he likes. Eventually, he will open up about his past and his master, Cazador. This conversation is a major step in his personal quest. He will reveal that he is a vampire spawn and that Cazador is his master. He will express his desire to be free from CazadorÔÇÖs control.
In Act 2, you will encounter more information about Cazador and AstarionÔÇÖs past. Keep an eye out for clues and NPCs related to vampires and Cazador. Astarion will have more dialogue options as you progress, and his personal quest will become more prominent. You may also encounter other vampire spawn who are connected to Cazador, which will provide more context for AstarionÔÇÖs story.
One important tip is to ensure you have a high enough approval rating with Astarion before reaching certain story points. If his approval is too low, he may not share crucial information or may even leave the party. To avoid this, consistently make choices that align with his personality and engage in conversations with him at camp.
A common mistake is neglecting to rest often enough. Many companion quest triggers, including AstarionÔÇÖs, occur during long rests. Make sure to rest regularly to ensure these events trigger. Additionally, avoid making choices that drastically lower his approval, such as siding with enemies or acting against his interests.
Advanced techniques include using AstarionÔÇÖs rogue abilities to your advantage in combat. His sneak attack can deal significant damage, especially when combined with stealth and positioning. Use him to scout ahead and disarm traps, as his high Dexterity and proficiency in stealth make him ideal for these tasks.
In terms of D&D rules, AstarionÔÇÖs abilities are based on the rogue class, with some unique vampire spawn traits. His bite attack is a special ability that drains health from enemies, which is not a standard rogue ability in D&D 5E. This reflects his vampiric nature and adds a unique element to his combat style.
Specific examples of choices that increase AstarionÔÇÖs approval include siding with the goblins in the Goblin Camp, tricking NPCs, and using deception in dialogue. For instance, when dealing with the tieflings who captured LaeÔÇÖzel, choosing to deceive them rather than fight will earn his approval.
In summary, unlocking AstarionÔÇÖs personal quest involves recruiting him, building his approval through dialogue and choices, triggering key story events like the biting incident, and progressing through the main story to uncover more about his past. Pay attention to his approval rating, rest often, and make choices that align with his personality to ensure his quest progresses smoothly.
First, you need to recruit Astarion into your party. He can be found early in Act 1, near the Nautiloid crash site. After the crash, head west from the starting area, and youÔÇÖll encounter him near the cliffs. He will initially pretend to need help, but it quickly becomes clear heÔÇÖs a vampire. Agree to let him join your party, and he will become a companion.
Once Astarion is in your party, you need to build rapport with him. Astarion appreciates cunning, mischief, and self-serving behavior. In dialogue, choose options that align with his personality. For example, when dealing with NPCs, picking sarcastic or manipulative responses will often earn his approval. Avoid overly altruistic or lawful choices, as these tend to lower his approval. You can check his approval rating in the character sheet under the "Approval" tab.
A key moment in unlocking his personal quest occurs during a long rest. After a few long rests, Astarion will attempt to bite you while you sleep. This event is crucial for his storyline. When he tries to bite you, you have several options. You can let him bite you, which will increase his approval, or you can stop him. If you let him bite you, he will gain the ability to use a bite attack in combat, which can be useful. However, if you stop him, you can still progress his quest, but it may take longer to build his trust.
After the biting incident, continue to build his approval by making choices he likes. Eventually, he will open up about his past and his master, Cazador. This conversation is a major step in his personal quest. He will reveal that he is a vampire spawn and that Cazador is his master. He will express his desire to be free from CazadorÔÇÖs control.
In Act 2, you will encounter more information about Cazador and AstarionÔÇÖs past. Keep an eye out for clues and NPCs related to vampires and Cazador. Astarion will have more dialogue options as you progress, and his personal quest will become more prominent. You may also encounter other vampire spawn who are connected to Cazador, which will provide more context for AstarionÔÇÖs story.
One important tip is to ensure you have a high enough approval rating with Astarion before reaching certain story points. If his approval is too low, he may not share crucial information or may even leave the party. To avoid this, consistently make choices that align with his personality and engage in conversations with him at camp.
A common mistake is neglecting to rest often enough. Many companion quest triggers, including AstarionÔÇÖs, occur during long rests. Make sure to rest regularly to ensure these events trigger. Additionally, avoid making choices that drastically lower his approval, such as siding with enemies or acting against his interests.
Advanced techniques include using AstarionÔÇÖs rogue abilities to your advantage in combat. His sneak attack can deal significant damage, especially when combined with stealth and positioning. Use him to scout ahead and disarm traps, as his high Dexterity and proficiency in stealth make him ideal for these tasks.
In terms of D&D rules, AstarionÔÇÖs abilities are based on the rogue class, with some unique vampire spawn traits. His bite attack is a special ability that drains health from enemies, which is not a standard rogue ability in D&D 5E. This reflects his vampiric nature and adds a unique element to his combat style.
Specific examples of choices that increase AstarionÔÇÖs approval include siding with the goblins in the Goblin Camp, tricking NPCs, and using deception in dialogue. For instance, when dealing with the tieflings who captured LaeÔÇÖzel, choosing to deceive them rather than fight will earn his approval.
In summary, unlocking AstarionÔÇÖs personal quest involves recruiting him, building his approval through dialogue and choices, triggering key story events like the biting incident, and progressing through the main story to uncover more about his past. Pay attention to his approval rating, rest often, and make choices that align with his personality to ensure his quest progresses smoothly.