Baldur's Gate 3: Pros & Cons Of Romancing Astarion In BG3

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In , there are a variety of different romance options that enable people to form stronger relationships with the characters in the game. Some of these romance options are so dynamic and deep that they can even come to overshadow the main story in the game to some extent. Indeed, in addition to all the friendships in the game, romance in is just one of the main aspects that make the title one of the highest-rated RPGs of all time.

One of the Origin character options and principal companions, Astarion, is an unpredictable, high-elf rogue who appears in the first act and starts off the relationship by tricking the player-controlled character and holding them at knife point. While indicative of his entire being, this can eventually form into one of the most tender and romantic relationships in all of. As might be expected, however, romancing Astarion definitely comes with its pros and cons.

[Warning: The following contains spoilers for main story elements in Baldur's Gate 3.]

While many companions are complex creatures with likes, dislikes, and desires, romancing the pale elf Astarion is much more complex than arguably any other romance option in. Although winning his affection doesn't require the kind of evil that romancing Minthara in easily can, Astarion operates on the fringes of morality, sometimes delving into complete and utterly corrupt behavior. While it's arguable whether it's more a matter of utility or cruelty at first, acts of deceit will get the player-made character into the companion's good graces.

This might seem like fun, but it can be tragic in some parts of the game, like one scene in the Emerald Grove involving a young tiefling named Arabella. Astarion prefers to let this small tiefling child get bitten by a snake, resulting in her death. For those who would never make this sort of decision through their playthrough, this could be a much tougher choice than the frequent morally gray ones that elicit a chuckle. However, it's not impossible to