Should you let Astarion bite you again?
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Letting Astarion bite you again can be a beneficial decision, as it can improve your relationship with him and provide him with a +1 buff to his attack rolls and ability checks, but it’s essential to consider the potential risks and consequences. By allowing Astarion to feed on your blood, you can strengthen your bond with him and potentially unlock new dialogue options and story paths.
Understanding the Context
To make an informed decision, it’s crucial to understand the context and the potential outcomes of letting Astarion bite you again. This decision can have significant implications for your relationship with Astarion and the overall storyline of the game.
Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
When deciding whether to let Astarion bite you again, it’s essential to weigh the potential risks and benefits. On one hand, there is a risk of death, but this can be mitigated by reviving your character. On the other hand, letting Astarion bite you can improve your relationship with him and provide him with a +1 buff to his attack rolls and ability checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following FAQs provide additional information to help you make an informed decision:
- What happens if I let Astarion bite me during a romance scene? Letting Astarion bite you during a romance scene will raise his approval of you, but it won’t impact the romance at all.
- Can I romance Astarion without letting him bite me? Yes, you can romance Astarion without letting him drink your blood, as long as you have high enough approval.
- How do I get Astarion to bite me again? You can trigger the bite scene by taking a long rest in Emerald Grove and passing a persuasion check to get the boar to tell you it was killed by a vampire.
- What happens if I let Astarion ascend? If you let Astarion ascend, he will become much more arrogant and power-hungry, and his personality will be permanently altered.
- Can I turn Astarion good? Yes, you can persuade Astarion to be a better person than Cazador by undergoing a DC 18 Persuasion check.
- Should I let Astarion drink the girl’s blood? If Astarion drinks any blood, he’ll get a +1 buff to his attack rolls and ability checks for one day.
- Why did Astarion not want to bite Araj? Astarion didn’t want to bite Araj because there was something wrong with her blood, and he could smell it.
- Does letting Astarion ascend make him evil? Yes, letting Astarion ascend will permanently alter his personality, making him more arrogant and power-hungry.
- Is Ascended Astarion a bad ending? Yes, Astarion’s ascension is considered a morally bad ending, as it results in the death of thousands of Vampire Spawns.
- Can you keep Astarion without ascending him? Yes, you can stop the ascension and keep Astarion without ascending him, but this will mean you are now responsible for making all of his decisions.
- How do I know if Astarion likes me? You can check Astarion’s approval rating of you on the character sheet to see if he likes you.
- Can Astarion make me a vampire? Astarion can refuse to turn you into a full vampire, implying that he has become like Cazador in more ways than one.
- What happens if Astarion bites the girl? If Astarion bites you, he’ll get the “Happy” buff, and you’ll get the “Bloodless” debuff, which respectively award a +1 bonus and -1 penalty to attack rolls and ability checks.
- Should you let Astarion become a vampire lord? Letting Astarion become a vampire lord will give him enormous power, but it will also lead to the death of many innocent spawns.
- What happens if you don’t recruit Astarion? If you don’t recruit Astarion, he will loiter around the Nautiloid wreck indefinitely until you either come back for him or clear Act 2 and lose access to those areas.