What Subclass Should Astarion Be?

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The best subclass for Astarion is Thief, as it provides additional bonus actions, allows him to pick locks, disarm traps, and has high movement, making him a versatile and valuable member of the party. With his high Dexterity and proficiency in Finesse Weapons, Astarion excels at both ranged and melee attacks, and the Thief subclass enhances his abilities as a Rogue.

Understanding Astarion’s subclass

Astarion’s subclass can significantly impact his performance in the game, and choosing the right one is crucial to maximizing his potential.

Subclass Options

Thief vs. Arcane Trickster

The Thief subclass is ideal for players who want a more efficient and deadly damage dealer, while the Arcane Trickster subclass is suitable for those who want to utilize Astarion’s magical abilities and gain access to spells like Magic Missile.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should Astarion be an Arcane Trickster? If you want an invisible Mage Hand that can manipulate enemies and the eventual ability to cast Magic Missile with your rogue, go for Arcane Trickster.
2. What are the benefits of letting Astarion feed on you? Letting Astarion suck your blood will give him a Happy buff, adding a +1 to all his checks, and he will permanently gain the Vampire Bite action in battle.
3. What is the best ending for Astarion? You can convince Astarion not to go through with the ritual with a Persuasion check, leading him to simply kill Cazador, resulting in a more benevolent and “good” Astarion.
4. Should I let Astarion turn me into a vampire? While there is a risk of death, the benefits of letting Astarion bite the player character greatly outweigh the risks, and the player can still be revived if Astarion inadvertently kills them.
5. Will Astarion break up with you? Players can pick whichever option they feel suits how they want their relationship with Astarion to be, but picking options that manipulate Astarion into having sex with you simply for pleasure will be followed by a cutscene where Astarion breaks up with the player.
6. What happens if Astarion kills you? When you let Astarion drink your blood, you’ll wake up with the Bloodless debuff, which can be avoided by letting him kill the character, and you can always use a Scroll of Revivify or pay to have Withers bring you back to life.
7. Can you romance Astarion without letting him bite you? Yes, you can romance Astarion without letting him drink your blood, as long as his approval rating of you is high enough.
8. What happens if I let Astarion ascend? Astarion will become more arrogant and power-hungry, and he will quickly become evil, even noting his desire to subjugate the world.
9. Should Astarion dual wield? Taking the Dual Wield feat at Level 4 can make Astarion a killer build, allowing him to equip and attack with two one-handed weapons and trigger Sneak Attack each turn.
10. How do you romanticize Astarion? You can romance Astarion by supporting his whims, showing support for him concerning his condition, aligning with characters typically referred to as monsters, being ruthless, displaying dramatics, presenting displays of power, appreciating fine things, and demonstrating cruelty.
11. Should I keep Astarion as a rogue? At level 5 of Rogue, Astarion will gain more Sneak Attack Damage and will also acquire Uncanny Dodge, allowing him to use his Reaction once per round to reduce the damage he takes from an Attack that hits him by half.
12. Can Astarion make you a vampire? Astarion will refuse to turn you into a full vampire, implying that he has become like Cazador in more ways than one.
13. How do you know if Astarion likes you? You can check Astarion’s approval rating of you on the character sheet, and the goal is to gain high approval before the Rescue Druid Halsin quest.
14. How do you get Astarion to confess his feelings? You must have finished his companion quest, which involves taking down his master Cazador, to trigger Astarion’s romance scene in Act 3.
15. Can you have a happy ending with Astarion? Alternatively, going for the morally good ending and keeping Astarion as a Vampire Spawn opens the potential for a DLC centered around helping him stand sunlight again, and if he’s the romance choice, the final dialogue includes an option to promise him they’ll search for a cure to his vampirism.