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How to Recruit Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

How to Recruit Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

Learn how to find and recruit Astarion, one of the earliest companions in Baldur's Gate 3, after the Nautiloid crash. Includes location, dialogue options, and checks.

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Learn how to find and recruit Astarion, one of the earliest companions in Baldur's Gate 3, after the Nautiloid crash. Includes location, dialogue options, and checks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Make your way north and northeast along the beach from the Nautiloid crash site.
  2. 2
    Head west into crashed ruins of the Nautiloid.
  3. 3
    Dispatch a trio of Intellect Devourers.
  4. 4
    Exit to the southwest and follow a trail uphill to the northwest.
  5. 5
    Locate Astarion at approximately x=167, y=288.
  6. 6
    When approached, Astarion will prompt you to kill an Intellect Devourer.
  7. 7
    Choose dialogue options carefully:
  8. 8
    _”Easily. Stand back.”_ requires a [Perception 15] check to avoid being pounced on.
  9. 9
    _”Kill it yourself - you look capable enough.”_ or attempting to leave will result in an attack.
  10. 10
    If you succeed at the [Perception 15] check, you can recruit Astarion directly by choosing _”We can start by traveling together? Better odds, I’d say.”_ or _”And I need company for the read. Why not come with me?”_.
  11. 11
    Alternatively, you can say _”I need to get moving, but you can shelter at my camp.”_ to have him join you at your Camp later.
  12. 12
    If you fail the [Perception 15] check, or if you left or brushed him off, you will engage in combat with Astarion, potentially involving [Strength 10], [Strength 15], [Dexterity 10], or [Melee Attack 14] checks.
  13. 13
    Regardless of the outcome of the checks or dialogue, tadpole interference will resolve the dispute.
  14. 14
    After the tadpole interference, you can recruit Astarion by selecting appropriate dialogue options.
  15. 15
    Saying _”Apology accepted. I might have done the same were the roles reserved.”_ earns Shadowheart’s approval.
Tips
  • Astarion is found on a trail west of the crashed Nautiloid.
  • The Intellect Devourer encounter requires a Perception check if you choose certain dialogue options.
  • Dialogue choices and combat outcomes are largely flavor, as tadpole interference resolves the situation.
  • Recruiting Astarion can lead to Shadowheart's approval if specific dialogue is chosen after the tadpole interference.
  • If you choose not to recruit him immediately, you can find and recruit Astarion at your Camp later.

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