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Astarion – Baldur's Gate 3 Companion
Race High ElfClass RogueRecruited Act 1 – the Ravaged Beach, just west of the crashed nautiloidOrigin character Yes – playable
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A charming, sharp-tongued vampire spawn who has spent two centuries under a cruel master.
Astarion is witty, vain and selfish at first – and hiding the fact that he's a vampire spawn. His story is about the vampire lord Cazador who controlled him for 200 years, and what Astarion does with his new freedom.
At a glance
RaceHigh Elf
ClassRogue
Where to recruitAct 1 – the Ravaged Beach, just west of the crashed nautiloid
Origin characterYou can also play as them at the start of a new game.
Tips
Skilled RogueGreat at lockpicking, Sleight of Hand and Sneak Attacks.
Let him biteAgreeing to let him drink your blood early on changes how your relationship develops.
Choices matterHis Act 3 personal quest has very different outcomes depending on your advice.
Meet the whole party on the companions overview.
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