Asterion approval

[Warlock of the Wi-Fi]

I'm on my 4th playthrough and for the first time I have Asterion in my party but I going down the good path which he disapproves of. Is there any way to get his approval without being evil or upsetting my other companions?

[lawjax]

Avoiding any spoilers, Astarion is quick to take a liking to you if you greet dialogue options with self-interest that either benefit the party directly (such as asking what is in it for you) or bluntly turning others down when they ask you to resolve your problems. He also likes being shown respect in conversation, but then that's true for most of your companions.

I would say that Astarion, Lae'zel, and Minthara have tremendous synergy when it comes to your general decision-making if you are ruthless and pragmatic, and/or also clever and deceptive. I do not think you have to be playing a morally evil character to achieve that grouping either - it can be done by making gray decisions and putting the needs of your companions first and foremost, before the wants of others.

[Nayarys]

Well, I'm trying to be moderately good and so far Lae'zel tried to bang me and Astarion got hots for me too - meaning, so far, the most obvious rule to me is "the ones you don't like they like you the most" just like irl :D
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'd love me some good old bitey-bitey romance, but Astarion's personality is just insufferable to me, the sly and sleazy "I'm the god's gift to everyone" snobbish attitued of his, most of the time he annoys the Hells out of me :D

[LimpBrisket]

Originally posted by Nayarys:

Well, I'm trying to be moderately good and so far Lae'zel tried to bang me and Astarion got hots for me too - meaning, so far, the most obvious rule to me is "the ones you don't like they like you the most" just like irl :D
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'd love me some good old bitey-bitey romance, but Astarion's personality is just insufferable to me, the sly and sleazy "I'm the god's gift to everyone" snobbish attitued of his, most of the time he annoys the Hells out of me :D

If you feel that way it's even more of a reason to do his companion quest I think. He's a very well written character with a really great arc.

I could write a whole essay about how they used vampirism as a allegory for generational trauma and cptsd but honestly you are better off seeing it for yourself! 10/10 redemption arc, no notes.

[shogunsmurf]

Usually if you go the semi-good route aka, demanding payment for your good deed, Astro will at least not disapprove.

[LimpBrisket]

Originally posted by elish2:

There are a lot o neutral and non-baddie things you can do to get approval up on Astarion.

Many cut scenes you just have to indicate you trust him. So when he wants to stand guard, say that you trust him. Bite scene, let him bite you. Next day, say you trust him when the party members start condemning him as a vampire. Pocket the ring from the tiefling kid when he is doing his trick. In the Putrid Bog (this is only if you see through the illusion of the sunlit wetlands) baa x 2 at the red caps. Tell Raphaels you would be insane to take a deal from the devil. At the barn, speak to who is inside then when trying to open the door, let Astarion open the door. Feed the owlbear cub at your camp. He also tends to approve of interactions where you attack first rather than try and hash things out with bag guys.

The biggest jumps in approval that I noticed are really the bite scene and the following day. My approval jumped up a pretty good chunk.

I technically wouldn't classify Astarion as evil. I find him more neutral oriented. He actually sometimes agrees with some good aligned options.

I saw someone say his approval is inconsistent because has a love hate relationship with heroes. He wants to believe in them but he also hates seeing people get help, because he's bitter about the fact that one ever helped him when he needed it.

I had to take a minute after reading that tbh

[✪ Wuhan Warrior 🍉🍉]

Astorion loves deceptions and loves doing the “evil” things. Whilst I don’t necessarily do evil stuff per se, you can find more deception in dialogue options to earn his approval.