How to Recruit Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

Make your way north and northeast along the beach from the Nautiloid crash site.

Head west into crashed ruins of the Nautiloid.

Dispatch a trio of Intellect Devourers.

Exit to the southwest and follow a trail uphill to the northwest.

Locate Astarion at approximately x=167, y=288.

When approached, Astarion will prompt you to kill an Intellect Devourer.

Choose dialogue options carefully:

_”Easily. Stand back.”_ requires a [Perception 15] check to avoid being pounced on.

_”Kill it yourself - you look capable enough.”_ or attempting to leave will result in an attack.

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?”_.

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.

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.

Regardless of the outcome of the checks or dialogue, tadpole interference will resolve the dispute.

After the tadpole interference, you can recruit Astarion by selecting appropriate dialogue options.

Saying _”Apology accepted. I might have done the same were the roles reserved.”_ earns Shadowheart’s approval.