How to Get Astarion to Like You Without Being Evil
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To get Astarion to like you without being evil, you need to focus on supporting his pragmatic nature and independence, while also showing appreciation for his fine arts and hedonistic tendencies, all without necessarily aligning yourself with evil actions or creatures. By making choices that demonstrate autonomy, power, and cunning, such as successfully deceiving others to gain access to areas or information, you can increase Astarion’s approval without succumbing to evil deeds.
Understanding Astarion’s Preferences
Astarion is a complex character with a unique set of preferences and values. He appreciates pragmatism, independence, and hedonism, and is drawn to those who can demonstrate these traits. To get him to like you, you’ll need to navigate his complex personality and make choices that align with his values.
Building a Relationship with Astarion
Building a relationship with Astarion requires a deep understanding of his personality and preferences. You’ll need to make choices that support his nature and condition, while also demonstrating your own power and autonomy.
FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions about getting Astarion to like you without being evil:
- Q: Can I romance Astarion without being evil? A: Yes, you can romance Astarion without being evil, but it requires careful navigation of his complex personality and preferences.
- Q: What are Astarion’s favorite things? A: Astarion enjoys pragmatism, independence, hedonism, and fine arts, and is drawn to those who can demonstrate these traits.
- Q: How do I increase Astarion’s approval? A: You can increase Astarion’s approval by making choices that demonstrate autonomy, power, and cunning, such as successfully deceiving others to gain access to areas or information.
- Q: Can I let Astarion feed on me? A: Yes, you can let Astarion feed on you, but be careful not to die from blood loss, as this can have negative consequences.
- Q: How do I sleep with Astarion? A: To sleep with Astarion, you’ll need to build a relationship with him and make choices that align with his preferences, then choose to share a bed with him when prompted.
- Q: Can I romance Astarion and another character at the same time? A: Yes, it is possible to romance Astarion and another character at the same time, such as Karlach, but this requires careful navigation of the game’s romance mechanics.
- Q: Why does Astarion like me? A: Astarion likes you because you’ve demonstrated pragmatism, independence, and hedonism, and have shown appreciation for his fine arts and complex personality.
- Q: Can I break up with Astarion? A: Yes, you can break up with Astarion if you make choices that contradict his values or preferences, such as manipulating him into having sex with you for pleasure.
- Q: How old is Astarion? A: Astarion is likely over 200 years old, possibly around 240-250 years old, due to his elven aging.
- Q: Can Astarion be in sunlight? A: Yes, Astarion can be in sunlight due to the effects of the Mind Flayer tadpole on his body, which allows him to safely travel during the day.
- Q: Should I give Astarion the tadpole? A: Yes, giving Astarion the tadpole can increase his power and approval, as he believes it will give him an advantage.
- Q: Can I revive Astarion if he kills me? A: Yes, you can revive yourself with a Scroll of Revivification if Astarion kills you.
- Q: How do I get Astarion back if I dismiss him? A: You can recruit Astarion again if you didn’t do anything to cause him to flee, and he will rejoin your party with his Rogue skills and combat prowess.
- Q: Can I turn into a vampire with Astarion’s help? A: Yes, Astarion can offer to turn you into a vampire by drinking his blood, but this will make you weaker than him.
- Q: Should I ask Astarion about his scars? A: Yes, asking Astarion about his scars can lead to a unique scar-reading scene and increase his approval.