patch 3 astarion confession scene (updated) | baldur's gate 3

[@bigppisha]

Since many are asking, the hair mod I use; it's called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack, it's available on Nexus. I added daphne's theme as background music like I did in my playlist for this segment because it sounds fitting, I think. astarion pov romance playlist : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3PdGaFprhkaMksi=RJcC3cZ9FjIOhHkP NOTE: I don't mean any disrespect to Borislav Slavov who made the music for the game, I absolutely love the in-game music but for some reason, this scene has the ambient shadowlands music despite it being a romance scene. I don't know if it's a glitch that happens for me or if that's how it's meant to be, it takes me out of the immersion but that's just a preference. Anyway, enjoy!

[@LionDEmil]

Where is the Song from? I like it a lot :)

[@bigppisha]

@@LionDEmil it's called Daphne's/Syanna's theme from The Witcher 3 DLC Blood and Wine. I used it in my astarion playlist as well 🩶

[@LionDEmil]

@bigppisha aaaah I was sure I heard it before. Thank you very much :)

[@TheFloofy]

I've gotta ask- what mod did you use for the hair? I'm looking for pretty long hair mods but like- I can't find any good ones based off the word "hair" on nexus

[@bigppisha]

@@TheFloofy It's called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack, hope you find it :)

[@drachenkatara9479]

I love the way he looks at her right before Tav hugs him. as if he couldn't figure out what she is doing: "It's not a kiss, it's not sexual, it's not a atack...what is it?!" Poor boy, hasn't experienced any real affection for a long time.

[@Kiwicrushes]

I wish we could hug him AND let him see inside our mind so he can experience how we really feel about him in two ways. He’s precious and he deserves it.

[@Vixorel]

exactly. like it actually makes me sad. why can we kiss him as many times as we want, but not hug him? 😭 i just want to help him heal and understand that we love him for HIM 😭

[@renren2740]

Yes and show him how we look him. Especially as he hasn’t seen how he looks like for like 200 years….

[@m.pirson7820]

i highly recommend the fanfic kindred on ao3, it has all of it and more. (the highest ranked one in bg3 fandom)

[@amamai26]

He is more expressive now. I love it 🥺 his mimics, the little closeup shots... GOD I MISS HIM 😢

[@chipsfries5638]

the worst part of this scene, well actually there's two. 1: the hug doesn't last long enough 2: not having the astarion approves when he already has maximum approval.

[@bigppisha]

Hahah, I was around 80+ approval here haha, I like him disapproving every now and again because it helps get some snakry dialogue out of him and I get to play how I want lol

[@mocchilla]

​@@bigppishahuhh what do we know, it became a blessing in disguise! 🤣 He becomes a bf that tolerates our shits after dating for so long lol

[@Puunyamya]

So that's why I didn't see any approval from him during this! I thought my game was glitched.

[@caydchen472]

​@@Puunyamya same 😢 omg heartattack 😂

[@sunkissed222]

yeah the hug needed to last longer - lingering maybe an extra 5-10 secs. And yeah i didn't get the Astarion approves at all because I was already at 100.

[@safsren]

I really wish they made that hug last just 2 or 3 seconds longer but I love that this scene doesn't lead to just more sex with Astarion because it makes his romance feel more intimate

[@SmartyPoohBear]

Now that I think about it, if there's an option to ask the romance companion if you can kiss them, there should be one for a hug, too.

[@drachenkatara9479]

me too

[@amorphous-Cloud]

This new dialogue makes the "Maybe what you need is a friend, not a lover" line make SO much more sense. Originally it sounded like a total friendzone moment.

[@JenNichole]

I chose that option originally, but when he called me "friend" on our next interaction I rolled back that save! I had thought it friendzoned me!

[@Papyllon]

@@JenNichole It doesn't ?

[@caowyn8172]

This scene melts my heart every time... and the music starting at the perfect moment with Astarion's "something real" lines... just *chef's kiss*

[@ShinobuWakuWaku]

GIVE NEIL REWARD! He's such a good voice actor that deserves to be seen ❤

[@Powrug]

This comment aged like fine wine ❤

[@Batzy8]

Astarion is too precious. I would shower him in the love and affection he deserves. Even without sex he is deserving of true love and intimacy.

[@Puunyamya]

Omg omg omg. Your Tav's hair is GORGEOUS. Also I seriously cannot hear this scene and not hear that song that plays. I LOVE IT. I'm on my 2nd playthrough and almost to this scene i I can smell it coming) and I am so excited. Ty for this!

[@bigppisha]

Haha I know right! And thank youu, if you wanna know the mod, it's called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack.

[@Puunyamya]

Sadly... I am a PS5 user. Wear those great hairstyles for us poor folk!

[@Missmonkey88]

You can mod this? I love you@@bigppisha

[@aerafine]

Wow wow wow! Yes, the hair is amazing! Thank you for sharing which mod it is. I've always hated how their hairstyles aren't very long (especially since my hair IRL is past my waist lol).

[@wolves5360]

This is so well done.Poignant. I have watched a few of the other confessions.They are so heart filled.It's ridiculous how well it is done.

[@shirben-moshe4757]

OMG This is so cuuuute 🥺 I am still at medium approval, I feel like romancing him is way harder than the others. I sure hope I'll make it to the hug scene eventually!!!

[@bigppisha]

Don't stress too much, just have fun, he likes that. I always do a good playthrough and it's easy to get around 80+ by beginning of act 2 by just taking the piss every now and again.

[@safsren]

you get this talk after doing his quest in Act 2

[@idalang5767]

You just made my day ❤

[@rin590]

I still can't decide which scene I like more, this one or the one that takes place after the drow in the moon towers. Now I'm playing for my first time, and I had a conversation after the drow, but I also really like this scene where he confesses everything. God, both there and there are so many cool details and words, I love this game

[@blacksesamecandies]

I got both these scenes recently. The one after Moonrise Towers isn't as sweet, it's like Astarion coming more to terms with his freedom and trauma. He seems slightly more stand-offish still and maybe snarkier. If you trigger this scene before meeting the Drow it seems more sincere and emotional.

[@Puunyamya]

@blacksesamecandies I just got to this scene last night and I got the version after talking to the drow. I was sad not to have this exact dialogue play out. But I did enjoy the one I got. I agree it doesn't feel as romantic, but for my DU playthrough it worked. The hug and cute stuff didn't feel right in that version, but after replaying that scene a few times you can hear him say close to the same stuff. Just more snarky lol.

[@Ksalrin]

@@blacksesamecandies How to get exactly this scene? I only saw the one after Moonrise Towers..

[@mitsukaai]

@@KsalrinVery High approval at least

[@FadedPasta]

I thought I got locked out of the drow confession scene after I got this! Turns out they’re just two different confession scenes 😅

[@caentaurili]

Now take a look at his expressions in free cam mode while he's waiting for Tavs replies. you will die all over again..💔 I LOVE that soft melody for this scene! It's perfect for the vulnerability of the scene. Thank you for sharing this❤

[@bigppisha]

Yesss, I tried that myself and made a post of it on my tumblr and thank you so much ❤️

[@Makoharu-io4zd]

Man's dressed like a converse shoe

[@bigppisha]

I really like that outfit on him okay 😭 he looks so adorable I'm sorryyy

[@Ash.3s]

@@bigppisha Ngl I like it too! It looks good on him

[@supremeoverlorde2109]

When I first saw the fandom going crazy over this character, I thought he was just another stereotypical hot bad boy vampire. But dang, was I wrong. He's such a layered character who gets to go in a number of interesting directions depending on your choices. I've been kind of obsessed with this scene though. The way he shows such vulnerability and honesty, opening himself up to being hurt despite clearly being unfamiliar with genuine love and affection, and yet wanting to try... Imo it's such a beautiful moment, and somewhat heartbreaking, too.

[@Excalis3344]

love how astarion is a way deeper character than i first thought. he is sassy asf but alot of it seems a way to deflect how he really feels about what he went through the last 200 years

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

The next level in Astarion's master plan! Soon he will order to you kneel, quite literally😂

[@bigppisha]

Not in my ending hahaha

[@ChiakiNanami736]

The fact that he has this deer-in-headlights expression in his eyes at the beginning is so fitting. He's probably as afraid of himself as he is of Tav...

[@gandalfhan]

Omg soundtrack from Blood and Wine expansion😭😭😭it fits so well

[@stargoddesskotou]

You used the music!!! Your choice in music for these scenes is what gives me life!! I have your playlist in my faves and play it nonstop during my walks and writings! I love the update, the close ups are nuce to get some of his expressions! Wonderful vid!

[@bigppisha]

Ahhh thank you so much!

[@andrea-ws4tl]

i cannot trigger this scene for anything 😩

[@Valentina-ng4hh]

Really wish we could give astarion more hugs. I mean the romance stuff is great but it would be great to have more scenes with just comforting him because clearly he needs REAL love.

[@Sattva468]

All the feels 💕

[@charisvelasco9879]

I wish you could commission the artist you saved to paint a portrait of Astarion and gift it to him

[@Xxsorafan]

I regret not hugging him he looked too vulnerable I just asked him what he wanted to do instead

[@sez_igue]

ASTARION DOESN'T LIKE TO BE TOUCHED ASK BEFORE TOUCH SOMEONE

[@IBeMelissa]

Your Tav is so pretty c:

[@nightshadewinter6915]

Omg he is so freaking cute 🥹 My heart can't handle it ❤

[@Gg-sm9bi]

Is that like Syanna’s Theme from the Witcher 3 🥺😱😱😍 it goes soooo well with the scenery 😫😩

[@bigppisha]

Yes it is, and I knowww 😭 that's why I used it in my playlist too

[@m.pirson7820]

he's struggling. in a way he looks like a person trying to speak a foreign language they do not know very well and very nervous

[@SmartyPoohBear]

Pretty tav

[@Shayril]

Did you use a hair mod because that's the kind of haristyle I like. lol

[@lightempresss]

Why this scene is better then the one we get after the drow?😢

[@bigppisha]

I agree, I like this one a lot better because he says it himself, not in relation to anything. It's easy to trigger, the next night after his quest progression in ACT 2, that is, only if you haven't talked to Araj at moonrise yet.

[@Gvaedyn.]

Mixing Astarion's confession and Syanna's soundtrack is... unusual, feels weird. They were expressing completely different feelings.

[@bigppisha]

Thing is, I don't associate that theme with Syanna, (SPOILERS) the first time I ever heard it was in "A Knight's Tale" quest in Blood and Wine (I think that's what it was called at least) and I've always called it Daphne's theme, since I initially thought that was the name of the song. The quest revolves around a woman who lost the man she loved and her ghost can't be put to rest until of course Geralt comes along and sets things right. The theme plays at the ending of her quest when she gives her monologue and finally rests. It's a beautiful moment and that's why I used the song here as well as in my playlist. It sounds tragic to me and expresses a sense of longing, a woman like Syanna doesn't deserve such a beautiful theme.

[@Alczix]

Is that witcher music? Huh, kinda fits ❤

[@rosie_the_gamer_]

SPOILERS FYI Okay I didnt really get this confession. What i got was after the drow lady in moonrise towers when that lady asked Astarion to bute her and i told her to back off. He essentially said thank you to me and mentioned how he is used to people manipulating eachother. There was an option that said "is that why you slept with me to use me" he responds with yes but mentions it doesnt feel like im using you anymore and essential says the "i want this to be something real" quote. Just wondering if anyone else has got this.

[@bigppisha]

Yeah, that's a confession that happens after you meet the drow (if this confession hasn't happened for you yet) This happened for me the night after Raphael tells him about the meaning of his scars. I hadn't gone to moonrise yet, but I did part of his questline and the next night, this happened.

[@marianatho7001]

Where did you download the hair?????? So pretty

[@bigppisha]

It's a mod on Nexus, called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack.

[@marianatho7001]

@@bigppisha thank you so much

[@katimczie2212]

I'm in the middle of my fourth playthrough. I tried to romance him in my second playthrough but nothing happened. Now in my fourth run I talked to him randomly in the Goblin Camp and he confessed that he liked my Char very much. I was realy surprised...I play my char not so different like I played the others before. 🤷 maybe it's because I choose a Rogue Tav this time? I don't know. 🤔

[@CandyHatsuneWolff]

You know it's real trust when you let him clip your hair. 😜 Srsly tho, beautiful. 😊

[@bigppisha]

Haha indeed ;)

[@iAmAurelie]

your character looks so beautiful! Would you mind sharing the mod preset you’ve been using please?? I’ve been looking forever for something and that one looks amazing! X

[@bigppisha]

Thank you so much, hehe. Which mods would you like the names of specifically?

[@iAmAurelie]

Oops sorry I meant her face mod pleaseee? I don’t think it’s one that’s in the game, or maybe I’ve just not noticed!

[@bigppisha]

@@iAmAurelie the one I use for faces is "New Character Creation Presets WIP" on Nexus

[@iAmAurelie]

@@bigppisha oh thank you so much!! Would you know which one of the faces? Sorry I’m asking a lot! If you don’t know that’s alright haha x

[@MunkyBall]

that hair is cute, what mod?

[@bigppisha]

It's called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack. There are three packs, I think. I don't remember which number this one is.

[@MunkyBall]

@@bigppisha ty 💕

[@TubbyVanillaMecha]

@@bigppisha ty ♥

[@bloodangel7731]

I never got this scene and in act 3 he just says there will be no more "us" I'm upset :(

[@bigppisha]

@@bloodangel7731 awh, he's says that if you make him drink from the drow, make him sleep with you after he confessed or forced him to do things he doesn't want, or also having a very low approval does that too.

[@na.meless]

Astarion with...wonder woman??

[@natalieharris6241]

how do you get this scene, because i keep getting the other one and i want this one 😭

[@bigppisha]

Don't go meet Araj before thus scene is triggered. This scene is usually triggered after you finish his quest in the shadowlands but only if you haven't met Araj yet. Otherwise, if you have met Araj and had that whole interaction then the other scene will trigger.

[@pageturner72]

what shirt is he wearing? looks so good on him 4 some reason

[@Velain4477]

Is this scene new? Or can anyone tell me how to get there because I only had the scene where I hug him but he didnt confess anything like that to me, did I miss something?

[@bigppisha]

It's not new, this is just the scene that happens after doing his quest in act 2 IF you haven't met Araj yet. If you met Araj and then did his quest, then you get the scene where he says "thank you."

[@Velain4477]

I did met Araj (but it didnt trigger the scene) and then went to the temple of shar were we met Raphael again and he told us to kill the demon down there and then he would tell us what was written on astarions back, I rested before killing the demon and then the scene would come up but without the "I was seducing u so u wouldnt turn on me but I want us to be real" none of that came up he was just thankful that I stood up for him in front of Araj.@@bigppisha

[@bigppisha]

@@Velain4477 yeah, so since you met Araj before doing his quest, you get the thank you scene after you finish his act 2 quest. I hadn't met Araj yet when I did his quest (the scene only occurs after his act 2 quest is complete) so this scene happened for me. I went to meet Araj after this confession.

[@Velain4477]

Aaaahh I get it know, thats why it was so confusing.. Thank u so much for the help and reply!!💕 @@bigppisha

[@ApoPoli]

wtf i got so surprised when i heard the music!!! It's my favourite song from The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine!!!!! It plays during sad, grief moment like (WITCHER SPOILER FOR THE BAD ENDING) if you get a bad ending and the queen dies. Im so shocked because i havent been able to find it ANYWHERE since its not in the official soundtrack!!!! I got so startled!! You call it Daphne's theme???? But i still dont know what it is or where its origianally from, can someone pls tell me??????? edit: i just saw you say somewhere in the comments it's Syannas theme but Syana Theme is a different song on the official playlist so i still have no idea :(((

[@bigppisha]

It is also called "sad crypt music" I think. I'm not sure but yes, it's also called Syanna's theme for some reason even though her theme is different on the soundtrack. Perhaps because it's a re-iteration of that one? Dunno. It's also called Daphne's theme because it first plays in the ending of the quest, "A Knight's Tale."

[@marcy2225]

Okay this is besides the point but WHERE are these people getting these hairstyles?!?

[@bigppisha]

Nexus, darling haha! This one is called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack.

[@marcy2225]

@@bigppisha ah gotcha! Dang these are the times I wish I had a pc lol!

[@neusrodriguez481]

how do you get this dialogue? I think i missed it because of arjaj and got a different one

[@bigppisha]

I got this the night after doing his quest, I hadn't met Araj at moonrise yet so mine was different.

[@mikaido100]

daym i prefer the old one tbh-

[@gothdad420]

do you know exactly what his approval was at when this scene triggered? mine was at high/very high and i didn’t talk to araj but i never got this scene by the time i finished moonrise 😔

[@bigppisha]

The scene only happens after you complete is quest in act 2. My last playthrough this scene happened for me at high approval after completing his quest and not having been to moonrise and this playthrough, (the one this video is from) I had exceptional approval with him, somewhere around 85-90.

[@gothdad420]

@@bigppisha yeah, i did do his personal quest which is why i’m a little lost. i play on ps5 so i can’t see the exact approval numbers, maybe mine just isn’t high enough. thanks for replying!!

[@bigppisha]

@@gothdad420 hmm, seems like a glitch then

[@Amaladenfer666]

Why do you specify that it's after the 3rd patch? It was so different before? (Curiosity, i didn't see before)

[@bigppisha]

I have added the reason in the description. His and Tav's expressions are very different along with the animations and movements are a lot more fluid, they've changed the camera angles too.

[@Amaladenfer666]

@@bigppisha oooh ok, sorry i forget to read it ^^'

[@satines6045]

Gale who?

[@Qrow022]

When did they update this?

[@bigppisha]

During the patch that came out recently, I can't remember the exact date, it think it was early October or late September? They changed around their facial expressions, Astarion now looks more sad and anxious than he did at launch and the movements are more fluid as well.

[@Qrow022]

@@bigppisha thanks :)

[@solazy5429]

How to get exactly this scene?

[@bigppisha]

Don't talk to Araj yet at moonrise, do astarion's quest in the gauntlet first, this scene will happen one night after Raphael tells astarion what his scars mean. Basically, if you meet Araj anytime before the confession happens, you won't get this scene but the thank you one.

[@Nekopolitan_]

where can i get the hair?

[@bigppisha]

It's a mod, called Vessnelle's Hair Collection pack.

[@whosaprettykitty5076]

I love that they put the option to hug him, instead of kiss. Hugs are a form of intimacy that just shows some one you care for them on a deeper level. Whenever the topic of intimacy comes up, a lot of people immediately think sex, or kissing, but to recognize the intimacy in a hug and how it brings a person a sense of security will make you prefer that. Think about it- to truly hug someone, and embrace it means that you feel safe enough in their arms. Astarion hesitating , and then finally circling his arms around Tav shows us that he feels safe with us (even if he is the big spoon 🥹)