Baldur's Gate 3 has a whole host of characters that you can make allies with. Some of these allies may even set up at your campsite and follow you around while others may become companions and join your party.
One important companion that you can have in your party is Astarion. This High Elf Rogue has a tough exterior, but, he is one of the best characters in the game. His struggles give a voice to those who otherwise may not have one. Here's a breakdown of his endings.
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
Ascended Astarion Ending
In the Ascended Astarion ending, you will have to have Astarion Ascend during his personal questline. While Astarion seems to want this, the truth is, Astarion's character is a lot more complicated than just black and white. He has the capacity to do good, he just thinks that he can't. So, this option will allow him to lean into that evil that he sees so close to his surface. In the end, Astarion will be able to continue to walk in the sun after the final battle, and he can live his life as he pleases. The only downside to this is that you will lose the Astarion you once knew for a much colder and manipulative person.
Romance Ending
If you are romancing Astarion during this time, he will slowly become cruel and callous toward you. He thinks that you are degrading yourself by staying with him and believes that to be the reason he can also degrade you.
Vampire Spawn Astarion Ending
In the Vampire Spawn ending, Astarion rejects the desire to Ascend like Cazador. Instead, he will kill his old master and be happy with his newfound freedom. This Astarion, while still morally gray like the rest of the cast, is a much better person than the one seen if he Ascends. After the final battle, Astarion will gain his Vampire Spawn weaknesses back and not be able to walk in the sun. However, he mentions that he won't let that stop him from living life.
Romance Ending
If you are romancing Astarion with this ending, you will get a cutscene after the battle with Cazador where Astarion will show you his grave, and you can discuss the implications of his decision. In the end, you both get to live happily ever after.
Killing Astarion
There are a few moments that Astarion can be killed in the game. You are able to kill him when you first meet him on the beach and the night that he tries to bite you in the camp. You can also sacrifice him in Act II to obtain a permanent bonus. Obviously, once Astarion has died, that marks the end of his story in the game.
Giving Astarion To Gandrel
The final ending for Astarion is if you give him to Gandrel, the monster hunter near Auntie Ethel's hut in Act I. Gandrel was sent by Cazador to find Astarion and bring him back to Baldur's Gate. If you do pick this option, Gandrel will drag Astarion back to Baldur's Gate for the Ascension Ritual. If you head to Cazador's while in Baldur's Gate, you can find Astarion with his siblings in the middle of Cazador's Ascension Rite.