How to Make Astarion a Vampire Lord
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To make Astarion a Vampire Lord, you need to allow him to hijack the ritual and perform the rites himself during the “The Pale Elf” quest, which requires 7000 souls to be sacrificed, after which Astarion will ascend to a godlike vampire being. This process is crucial for Astarion’s transformation and grants him significant powers and abilities as a Vampire Lord.
Understanding Astarion’s Transformation
The Process of Becoming a Vampire Lord
The transformation of Astarion into a Vampire Lord is a complex process that involves several steps and requires careful consideration of the consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Astarion Become a Vampire Lord?
Astarion can become a Vampire Lord by completing the ritual that made him a thrall, but this time to his master, Cazador, during “The Pale Elf” quest.
2. What Happens if You Let Astarion Drink Your Blood?
If you let Astarion drink your blood, he will gain a +1 to all his checks and permanently gain the Vampire Bite action in battle, but be cautious as this can also lead to your death.
3. How Do You Become a Vampire Lord?
To become a Vampire Lord, you need to accept the offer from Lord Harkon or Serana, which involves being bitten and turned into a vampire, granting you access to Vampire Lord powers.
4. Can Astarion Become Good?
Astarion’s good ending is possible but comes with a cost, as he will remain a Vampire Spawn and his actions are influenced by his vampire nature.
5. Is Ascended Astarion Evil?
Ascended Astarion is indeed evil, as he sees his partner as a possession and lacks genuine love, making his transformation into a Vampire Lord a morally complex choice.
6. Should I Let Astarion Become Vampire Ascendant?
Letting Astarion become a Vampire Ascendant is worth considering for the abilities he gains, but it requires sacrificing 7000 souls, a moral dilemma to ponder.
7. Does Astarion Break Up with You?
Astarion can break up with you if you manipulate him into having sex for pleasure, leading to a cutscene where he ends the relationship.
8. Is Vampire Lord or Werewolf Better?
Vampire Lords are generally stronger than werewolves, especially in late game, making them a more powerful choice for combat.
9. Can You Be a Vampire Lord if You Join the Dawnguard?
You can still become a Vampire Lord even if you side with the Dawnguard, with the help of Serana before she is cured.
10. Can I Be a Vampire Lord and Werewolf?
To become both a Vampire Lord and a werewolf, you must first obtain Vampire Lord status before starting the werewolf questline.
11. Can You Romance Astarion?
Romancing Astarion requires gaining his approval before the refugee celebration and involves a series of interactions and choices that affect his feelings towards you.
12. How Do You Get Astarion to Bite You Again?
To get Astarion to bite you again, you may need to restart the game or reload a previous save, as the conditions for the bite scene can be specific and vary between playthroughs.
13. How Do You Revive After Astarion Kills You?
You can be revived with a Scroll of Revivification if Astarion kills you, allowing you to continue the game without significant penalty.
14. Why Won’t Astarion Talk to Me?
Astarion might not talk to you if your relationship with him is negative, influenced by your choices and interactions throughout the game.
15. Should You Ask Astarion About His Scars?
You should always ask Astarion about his scar for the scar-reading scene to appear, which provides insight into his backstory and deepens your understanding of his character.