How to Get Astarion to Turn You into a Vampire
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To get Astarion to turn you into a vampire, you need to build a strong relationship with him and gain his trust, which can be achieved by completing certain quests, making specific dialogue choices, and showing empathy towards his situation, ultimately leading to the opportunity to drink his blood and undergo the vampire transformation. This process requires careful consideration and strategic decision-making, as it significantly impacts the game’s storyline and your character’s abilities, including the potential to become a vampire spawn with unique vampire abilities.
Understanding Astarion’s Background
Astarion’s past plays a crucial role in his interactions and decisions throughout the game, having been turned into a vampire by Cazador over 100 years ago after being beaten and left for dead, which led to his enslavement and torture, and ultimately, his current situation as a vampire spawn seeking freedom and autonomy.
FAQs About Astarion and Vampire Transformation
General Questions
- Does Astarion’s bite turn you into a vampire? No, Astarion’s bite does not directly turn characters into vampires; instead, it has minor physical effects and a risk of death.
- What happens if you let Astarion drink your blood? Letting Astarion drink your blood grants him a Happy buff, adding +1 to all his checks, and he permanently gains the Vampire Bite action in battle.
- Can you end up with Astarion? Yes, your ending scene can be with Astarion, offering various choices such as finding a cure for his sunlight vulnerability, settling down, or leading vampires.
Transformation and Ascension
- How does Astarion get turned into a vampire? Astarion was turned by Cazador, a vampire lord, after being beaten and left for dead over 100 years ago.
- What happens if Astarion becomes a vampire ascendant? Astarion gains +1d10 Necrotic Damage to unarmed and weapon attacks and the Ascendant Bite ability, which deals healing and necrotic damage.
- What happens to Astarion if he doesn’t ascend? He must follow the rules of a vampire spawn, lacking true freedom despite gaining freedom from Cazador’s control.
Relationship and Romance
- Should you ask Astarion about his scars? Yes, asking about his scars can lead to the scar-reading scene, providing insight into his past and deepening your relationship.
- Is Ascended Astarion bad? Yes, Ascended Astarion is considered evil, as he must kill thousands of innocents to become stronger, affecting his mental state and actions.
- Can you romance Astarion without letting him bite you? Yes, you can romance Astarion without letting him drink your blood, as long as you have his approval high enough.
Game Mechanics and Choices
- How do you revive after Astarion kills you? You can be revived with a Scroll of Revivification.
- How old is Astarion? Astarion’s age is estimated to be over 200 years old, possibly around 240-250 years, considering elven aging.
- Should you sleep with Astarion before the party? You don’t need to sleep with him at the party; getting his approval high enough will prompt him to proposition you.
Miscellaneous
- Why won’t Astarion talk to me? Astarion’s willingness to talk depends on your relationship; a negative relationship can lead to him showing no interest.
- Is it hard to romance Astarion? No, Astarion is considered one of the easier characters to romance, despite his initial abrasive demeanor.
- Is Astarion worth it? Astarion is valuable for his thievery skills, including lockpicking and disarming, making him a worthwhile companion for certain players.