How to Seduce Astarion?

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To seduce Astarion, you need to support his whims, show support for his condition, align with characters typically referred to as monsters, be ruthless, display dramatics, present displays of power, appreciate fine things, and demonstrate cruelty, as these actions will gain his approval and increase your chances of a successful romance. By understanding and embracing Astarion’s nature and preferences, you can build a strong connection with him and ultimately seduce him, but be aware that his romance route is complex and may involve risky choices and moral dilemmas.

Understanding Astarion’s Nature

Astarion’s Preferences

Astarion is a unique and complex character with a rich backstory and distinct personality traits. He is a half-elf with a vampire curse, which sets him apart from other characters in the game. To seduce Astarion, you need to understand and appreciate his condition and nature, and be willing to support him in his struggles and desires.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Astarion’s likes and dislikes?: Astarion enjoys power, fine things, and dramatics, but dislikes weakness and boredom.
2. How do I gain Astarion’s approval?: You can gain Astarion’s approval by supporting his whims, showing support for his condition, aligning with characters typically referred to as monsters, being ruthless, displaying dramatics, presenting displays of power, appreciating fine things, and demonstrating cruelty.
3. Can Astarion be evil?: Astarion is not inherently evil, but he is interested in power and status, and may make risky choices to achieve his goals.
4. Should I let Astarion drink my blood?: If you plan to make Astarion a permanent part of your party, you should consider letting him suck your blood for the Happy buff, which will add a +1 to all his checks.
5. How do I sleep with Astarion?: You can sleep with Astarion by returning to a bedroll and interacting with it, then choosing to go to bed with him.
6. How do I get Astarion to confess his feelings?: To trigger Astarion’s romance scene, you must have finished his companion quest, which involves taking down his master Cazador.
7. Does Astarion get jealous?: Astarion is a toss-up because he’s very free-spirited but also extremely snarky and jealous.
8. Can you romance Astarion without sleeping with him?: You don’t need to sleep with Astarion to begin romancing him; if you get his approval high enough, he’ll proposition you on his own at some point during Act 1.
9. What happens if I let Astarion ascend?: If you let Astarion ascend, he will become more arrogant and power-hungry, and may even try to subjugate the world.
10. Does Astarion tell you he loves you?: Astarion may tell you that he loves you, but it’s not always clear if he means it, and his words may be insincere.
11. Why won’t Astarion romance me?: If you have a negative relationship with Astarion, he won’t have any interest in you when it matters, so it’s essential to build a strong connection with him.
12. What happens if you tell Astarion no?: If you tell Astarion no, he’ll slump off into the woods to find something he can eat, and if you decide you can no longer trust him, you can tell him to leave the party for good.
13. Can you romance Astarion and be good?: It is possible to achieve a good ending with Astarion, but it comes with its own baggage, and the relationship is still troubling regardless of the choices made.
14. Can you romance Astarion and Karlach?: While Karlach is incapable of being in a physically intimate relationship with players, she is open to players having intimate relationships with others, including Astarion.
15. How do I know if Astarion likes me?: You can check Astarion’s approval rating on the character sheet to see if he likes you, and aim to gain high approval before the Rescue Druid Halsin quest.