Perfectly broken || Astarion & Durge.

[@Yoirea]

I will never emotionally recover from falling for Astarion.

[@mrseucliffex]

I know what you mean. I have tripped and fallen face first. 🥲

[@wasabicababi]

facts... this game ruined me...

[@snonyabeeswax]

saaaaame

[@kassjazzy]

Unironically, it's been the best thing to happen all year

[@TheRaven9844]

Same here... best vamp boi

[@kaaru__]

I'm not crying, you are crying.... Astarion and Durge interactions never fail to make me emotional. This is seriously so amazing, I can really feel all the thought and love that went into this. ♥

[@mrseucliffex]

The Astarion/Durge scenes are SO good. Thank you so much!! I'm glad to hear that because a lot of love and thought definitely went into this one 💖

[@katiatall]

Yes!

[@engelsteufelchen4261]

Shut up and lets crying togheter!!!

[@tj3603]

Aww, so cute! I recently find out that it was one writer working on Astarion and Durge, and she wanted all characters having special interactions with Durge. But since there was budget and time constraint, she had the opportunity to sneak some extra lines only to Astarions scripts. This is why his romance with Durge feels better and more complete, than with any other character. Sinergy, baby. They made for each other by the creator!

[@dominika3762]

But Astarion's writer is Stephen Rooney

[@tj3603]

@@dominika3762 yes, he's senior writer, leader of a team.

[@TF2CrunchyFrog]

Astarion is the only companion who can truly understand the struggles the Dark Urge is going through, as they have so many parallels: Both suffer from an incessant urge (the hunger for blood, the craving for murder), both are regarded as monsters (vampire spawn, Bhaalspawn), both were "created" and can't remember the life they had before.

[@dominika3762]

@@tj3603 ok, I got the feeling that he was the person who wrote most of him, not only supervising

[@kassjazzy]

​@@dominika3762 he did, Neil Newbon confirmed that

[@IBeMelissa]

Okay as much as I love the Astarion and Tav romance, there is something deeper with him and Durge romance. I think because, they both see themselves more as 'monsters' and killers. They are both dealing with inherent darkness and being controlled by something/someone else. His dialogue romancing with Durge is so naturally romantic. This vid proves it. 😭 I romanced him as Tav, but now I will do a playthrough as Durge...

[@mrseucliffex]

Ooh yes I think so too! I did the Astarion/Tav first. I liked it but ended up with the preference for Durge. They see themselves in each other a lot. He's also very supportive and worries about Durge more than himself. Which is a big deal for his character really. You can also see/feel the development between the two of them. There's also more great dialogue that I simply couldn't fit in this video. Hope you enjoy the Durge run! 😊

[@IBeMelissa]

Thanks I think I will!@@mrseucliffex

[@jimenawera]

I´M CRYING They are perfect for each other. They deserve a happy ending together and free

[@SimplyMarshmallow18]

I’m crying and I am not ashamed. He’s- he’s just- I can’t- I just can’t. I thought book love interests were the easiest to fall for but I was oh so wrong. He’s better than any book character I have ever encountered. The devs created absolute perfection with him.

[@NatureGirl202]

This is so beautiful!!! 😭 Even this galemancer will admit he really is the best durge romance. ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Hahah both ships are good!!! but thank you!! I'm glad that you liked it ✨️💖

[@grymmoire]

Beautiful!! There is a really lovely line in Act 2, the night after he ties you up, where he says, ‘just as the lick of poison is removed from my words of love, yours bring the promise of death. Tragic pair, eh?’ That’s the only one I feel is maybe missing from this amazing tribute. Thank you ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! 💕 I definitely couldn't add that in I'm afraid. I didn't get that dialogue in my playthrough anyway.

[@Actaea_]

EDIT : I've found out. You either need to pick some specific choices during the urge scene, OR/AND you need to be in an official relationship with Astarion before the urge scene procs. It will give you 4 dialogue choices to choose from the next morning instead of the 3 I got in my original playthrough ! ((I didn't get it in my playthrough either. So basically you need to resist the urge to kill Astarion during the 1st night, then trigger the next night, then talk to him inside of the camp ? He just gives me his usual lines when I do this :( ))

[@grymmoire]

@@Actaea_ yes, if you get his confession scene before the dark urge scene he will say this line, and another about smut peddlers writing about them as a pair, in the last conversation option after he ties you up. You have to get him to confess before you meet Isobel though, which means booking it to Moonrise Towers first.

[@mrseucliffex]

@@grymmoire I had no idea you could do that? I figured the curse got in the way of that. Anyway, I might give it a try next time!

[@grymmoire]

@@mrseucliffex as long as you have the fairy lamp (or her magic) you can go to Moonrise just fine before getting Isobel’s blessing. She’ll even make a remark that her magic isn’t needed if you find the fairy first.

[@psykit]

This is stunningly beautiful. I'll never get over this game.

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you so much! And yes me too. Definitely one of my favourites for sure.

[@KitsuKitx]

I’m not even done with my playthrough yet I’m spoiling myself w/ this and crying at 1 am, this is truly beautiful 😭💖

[@mrseucliffex]

I know what you mean. I was spoiling myself online before I even played the Durge. It hyped me up at least! And thank you!!! I'm glad that you like it. Hope you have fun with your Dark Urge playthrough too 💕

[@Gidgit_x]

Aww I love this. I'm playing durge while romancing our lovable vampire right now and it's the cutest darkest thing ever

[@callieparea]

You captured this romance so beautifully. The brokenness of both of them, the longing to find family without even knowing that’s what they needed. Until they found it in each other. My heart aches and bursts with the beauty you’ve represented in this relationship and I am so grateful. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@mrseucliffex]

@callieparea Thank you very much!! You are absolutely right. I couldn't have said it better myself 😊✨️

[@snonyabeeswax]

i dont know much about making games but i know one thing,making a fun game is easy,but making a game that can make you feel something on the level of a amaxing anime or book thats really challenging.

[@Ljeka]

This is so beautiful 🥲Thanks for sharing. According to the developer blog, the story of Dark Urge and Astarion is special and more expanded, than the main character without a backstory. They are truly destined for each other.❤‍🔥

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! 💕 Oh yes. One of the writers wrote both Astarion and The Dark Urge so there's extra goodies for his romance. They wanted to add more for the others but ran out of time I think? Hopefully the other romances get the same treatment in updates.

[@Ljeka]

​@@mrseucliffex I hope this happens. But for me, the romance with Astarion is the most sincere in emotions that they exchange with the Dark Urge. This touches my heart. p.s. You have a very beautiful Tav.

[@mrseucliffex]

@@Ljeka I agree of course! They can relate to each other too. It just makes sense for Astarion to be with the Durge. But I also have favourite romances in games that didn't have as much content as the others. So I know the feeling. And thank you!! 😊✨️

[@NotGoingBackHarrisWalz2024]

"No one ever looked out for me, no one ever said a kind thing to me...." this.... it hurts so badly because that's my life, only ever beaten and used, till there was nothing left to give. I will never romance anyone else in this game ❤❤❤❤

[@memenemeee]

I created an account just to say that it's fantastic... It is very clinging to the soul and causes a lot of emotions... The warmest and most beautiful emotions. thank you

[@mrseucliffex]

Aw I'm honoured that you went to the effort! Thank you so much and I'm very glad that you enjoyed it 😊✨️

[@inianom]

I love this so much, the music, the editing, the scenes! It tells the Durge x Astarion story beautifully 😭

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!! I'm glad that you like it 😊

[@SerialOtome]

how does this not have a thousand billion more views AAAAAHHHH

[@bhaalbaabe]

Redemption Durge and Redemption Astarion feel like the true canon romance

[@mrseucliffex]

I'm not sure if canon is the right word here because it's BG3. Everyone has their own playthroughs that are very different and unique to them. Canon should really only apply to the lore, maybe. However, I think redeeming both of them gives you a more rewarding experience, for sure.

[@bhaalbaabe]

@@mrseucliffex I'm speaking lore wise, Redemption Durge feels like the main character, and I say that especially because Durge ties into the story much more. Both that, and their interactions with Astarion just give a lot more content and flavor

[@mrseucliffex]

@scathagaming Well, yeah, that's cause the Durge is technically an origin playthrough. Tav is for role players. If it was your choice to pair them, can you really call that canon? As much as I love Astarion/Durge, I don't consider it anymore canon than the other romances with Durge. I just don't like the term when it comes to a game as varied as BG3 is. Everyone's playthroughs are so unique, after all! 💁‍♀️

[@zer0sixx]

You know a voice actor has done a amazing job if you actually fall for a game char. Cudos to Neil! He finally get the attention he deserves to!

[@xRebecci]

This is absolutely beautiful. I was crying I love Astarion so much, he truly is the best companion in the game

[@mrseucliffex]

Yesss he's written so well. Definitely my favourite.😊 I love that scene so much. It's a shame it's so easy to miss though. And thank you!! 💖✨️

[@Saskiel]

Oh my god this was so beautiful 😭i have yet to play Durge so some of those voice lines were new to me and as much as i would like to experience them for the first time on my own playthrough... I JUST COULDNT STOP WATCHING 😭You made the video feel so much like Astarion was the only party member there with you, during the entire time.. Truly beautiful..

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad that you like it ☺

[@Chloebrown3107]

I'm too late to the party, but this is honestly my favorite video with his romance. It's so beautiful and just hits all the right notes 😭

[@mrseucliffex]

Aw, I'm glad! A lot of love went into this one, that's for sure 😊

[@Chloebrown3107]

And your character is gorgeous! I'm waiting to finish my first playthrough as Tav and start another one as Durge, hope they can be half as beautiful as yours ♥️

[@mrseucliffex]

@Chloebrown3107 Oh, thank you!!! I'm glad that you like her 🥹 I spent a lot of time getting her just right. She's quite modded, though. Are you playing on pc or console? I hope you enjoy the Durge run also!! I liked it a lot more than I thought I would, that's for sure.

[@Dinosauria7]

UGH MY HEART! This is pure perfection.

[@mrseucliffex]

@@Dinosauria7 Thank you!!

[@katiatall]

And song, it’s really good. After original soundtrack “I want to live” and “Down by the river”, this song really fits Thank you

[@SimplyMarshmallow18]

Gods if I were single and could travel into the game.

[@the-satellite-girl1044]

Welp, this convinced me to start a play through as Durge

[@mrseucliffex]

Ooh glad to hear that! I hope you enjoy it ✨️

[@the-satellite-girl1044]

I'm having a blast so far! Did you accept or reject Bhaal at the end? Just curious of some dialogue options.@@mrseucliffex

[@carmela8994]

Aww I love this it makes me wanna hugg

[@callieparea]

It’s crazy that I haven’t already commented. I have watched this video more times than I can count. It is a beautiful piece of art, but also such a personal comfort to me. The song and editing is beyond perfect. Thank you for creating this ❤️✨

[@mrseucliffex]

@callieparea Oh, thank you so much 🥹. I'm really glad that you enjoy the video 💖

[@atnomercygaming]

Your Tav is gorgeous and this video is gorgeous!

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you so much! 😊✨️

[@Actaea_]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much for your amazing editing !

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! I'm glad that you like it and you are welcome 😊

[@xXMooniieXx]

AAAAH! I am constantly looking for Astarion edits and it's so nice to see a new one!! It's so sad! My poor bby, all alone for so many years!! ;_;

[@mrseucliffex]

I know!!! He deserves all the love 🥺💕

[@famine3141]

he is adorable

[@mrseucliffex]

He is! And thank you! 😊✨️

[@ThatMissQuin]

Im in my first Durge run right now (still in Act 1) and this is so beautiful.. whew.

[@mrseucliffex]

Ooh have fun with your Durge playthrough! And thank you. 😊

[@ceecee1653]

Your videos are the best! We need more! More Astarion! ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!! Haha we sure do! 💖

[@rosmeh]

I cried from the very first shots... The song fits so well! 💜

[@mrseucliffex]

Haha aw. Glad that you liked it 💕

[@Astriel-nya]

This is so adORABLE!!! Omggg you are so talented ;-;;;

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!!! They are the cutest for sure 🥰

[@laurynjackson5482]

crying this was so beautiful 😭😭 they’re so perfect for each other.

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!! They are for sure 🫶

[@SimplyMarshmallow18]

This is just beautiful.

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!

[@adri_144]

omg i'm so glad you decided to make it! it's lovely

[@mrseucliffex]

Me too! And thank you 💖✨️

[@opal.tiefling]

This is so beautifully done omg😍 makes me want to romance Astarian in my next playthrough after all

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!! Oooh you definitely should. He deserves all the love 💕

[@musicsparks8796]

Excuse me while I sit in a corner and ugly snot cry. Omg.

[@Arkaedys]

This is gorgeous!! ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! 💕

[@Arkaedys]

@@mrseucliffex You're welcome! :D

[@azura7253]

This is beautiful.

[@mrseucliffex]

thank you!

[@StudioSokki]

This is a beautiful video, wow ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!! 💕

[@LastSummersDance]

Beautiful and touching, love this!

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!!! I'm glad 😊

[@Floraensn]

Oh my 🥰 I love this so much. Good job, well done. Also, your Tav looks stunning!!

[@mrseucliffex]

I'm glad that you like it!!! And thank you. ❤

[@magicrobins]

😭😭😭 I loved that so much omfg. Your vids never disappoint I swear. 💕

[@mrseucliffex]

I'm glad that you like it. Thank you!! 💖

[@arianagugora6811]

This is so beautiful. It made me cry!

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!!

[@katiatall]

Really nice job! I like this story, it was my second play-through

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!!

[@lelaa.9274]

If this ever reaches 1 million view, know that 90% of them are from me; can't stop watching this! ❤❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Haha I will know who to thank! I'm glad that you like it 💕

[@maggiedragonhearted5555]

Same

[@mokonafun]

😭 this is so beautiful i love it

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!!

[@snonyabeeswax]

ngl theres times where i see pieces of me reflected in him and it makes me like howd the devs do that? onky one other game managed that pillars of eternity aloth

[@Skyelar0512]

Holy shit that was amazing

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!

[@farragun3131]

This is so perfect!!!! ❤❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!

[@ravenmorningstar5599]

It's too sensual and beautiful! Damn... I won't cry!

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! 🤭

[@spacegames2270]

this definately did not have me crying 😭😭😭

[@khaelith8192]

Wow. I... damn. This was just... perfect.

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you!

[@khaelith8192]

@@mrseucliffex I just wanted to say, I've seen this a dozen times now, and it's just great every time. You really did a terrific job. :)

[@mrseucliffex]

@@khaelith8192 thank you so much (again). I'm glad that you like it 🥺✨️

[@Taopi_]

Everyone here has fallen for Astarion and can’t get back up.

[@mrseucliffex]

So very true!

[@LeNoireXV]

This is Beautiful 👏 🖤

[@mrseucliffex]

thank you!! ☺💖

[@BubblieKat]

My inner highschool heart is bursting that there's a BG3 AMV (sort of. i'm old 😂)

[@Vendettis]

Im crying

[@snonyabeeswax]

looking forward to dark urge playthrough ngl

[@mrseucliffex]

I ended up liking The Dark Urge more than Tav. So I hope you like it too!

[@LadyUsakoB]

Whos cutting onions >_

[@dottieniu7930]

I am almost at act 2 and I kinda want to create new character and have Durge and not Tav...Thank you for this beautiful edit.

[@mrseucliffex]

Ooh, okay. It's totally up to you! I tried Tav first and then went Durge on my 2nd playthrough. It made my 2nd playthrough more interesting and surprising 😊. And you are very welcome!! I'm glad that you liked it.

[@dottieniu7930]

@@mrseucliffex Hmm okay I dont mind playing twice and enjoying Astarion - good point. And I know I already said it but wow edits like yours are so rare. I just keep re-watching, shared with all of my friends as well. I hope it gets more attention in future you deserve it.

[@mrseucliffex]

@dottieniu7930 You get the most out of the game from playing it more than once, so yes, I highly recommend more than one playthrough. Durge has more content than Tav also. It just depends if you want to do both runs. And aw that made my day. Thank you very much! 😊✨️

[@pepperfun]

..can't get enough of it, so wonderful!!!!! However, I didn't get to see the scene with Cazador at 1:20 even in my sixth playthrough. Could someone please tell me how to find these? Thanks a lot!!!

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! I'm glad that you liked it. It's Astarion's origin scene where he has a nightmare in Act 1. Same night he tries to bite Tav in the custom playthrough. It's just his pov. It's a very interesting scene that explains why he was desperate for humanoid blood.

[@Louves192]

Beautiful ❤

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! 💕

[@elderemodemon]

This is why I picked Durge for my character😭😭absolute best pairing. Also what are they both wearing at 2:57 it's so beautiful❤

[@mrseucliffex]

They are perfect. 💕 My Durge has a few mods on. Look at my mods list in the description for the link. You can get a similar outfit by finishing Shadowhearts quest in Act 3 though. As for Astarion he's wearing an armour I bought in Act 3. I think it's from a Dragonborn merchant in Rivington. I can't remember the name of it right now though.

[@e.leopard1165]

I have fallen head of heals for him... and my husband understands... Please do more Astarion/Tav or Astarion/Durge videos... Pretty please.

[@mrseucliffex]

When I'm inspired, I definitely will 😊

[@faeriequeen882]

Your Tav’s really pretty, did you use mods?

[@mrseucliffex]

Thank you! Yeah she's quite modded. The link to my mods list is in the description. 😊

[@aimeerobidoux7635]

can I give this 100 likes? I haven't finished my Durge / Astarion playthrough yet but it's next on my list.

[@mrseucliffex]

Haha please do! Ooh I highly reccommend the Durge run with Astarion. They really suit each other. More so than Astarion and normal Tav even! ☺

[@TF2CrunchyFrog]

The perfect pairing. (next to Origin Karlach and companion Spawn-Astarion... but that one has to end tragically)

[@Mixcky_Shadow]

When does astarion say "you give me something to care for and thats worth the peril?

[@mrseucliffex]

It's a durge specific dialogue. In Act 2, the urge goes for Isobel, but if you don't kill her and resist the urge, it'll turn onto your closest companion, and in my case, it's Astarion. If durge resists again and he survives, he says this when you talk to him about being worried about him the next day.

[@Mixcky_Shadow]

@@mrseucliffex can you still get his scene even if you kill isobel

[@mrseucliffex]

@crystalshards5917 No, because the urge was fulfilled. The scene only occurs if the urge turns to Astarion. You get a lot more content from his romance when doing a resist run, to be honest.

[@marytichelaar7225]

So is that a guarantee that you're going to encounter the dark urge and every single playthrough? I'm just asking for a heads up...... Because I honestly I don't want to hurt him. Not my sweet little vamp. Yes over the past few weeks I've became very attached to him. (Plus it doesn't help that he's similar to another character that I that I romanced) well at least in terms of backstory, as well as other little similarities so of course I got attached. ❤ I can't help myself.

[@mrseucliffex]

The Dark Urge is an origin story that you choose in the character creator. You can be just a normal adventurer and not worry about the urges at all. Dark Urge origin has more content with Astarion though because there's a common writer and they snuck in a few extra goodies from what I've read. As the Durge you won't ever have to hurt Astarion as long as you win the dice rolls. Save the game before rolling the dice and you'll be fine. Hurting Astarion only came up because I was good and resisted the urge. You can embrace it too but I don't like being mean lol. He takes it all in stride though and handles it so wonderfully. I like his character more from doing the Dark Urge run. If I had to guess could the other romance be Fenris from Dragon Age?

[@marytichelaar7225]

@@mrseucliffex yep you're correct that is in fact when referring to! I love them both to be honest.

[@equusheart3344]

Am I crazy for falling for someone who doesn't exist?

[@hotterhatter2211]

well I am not okay now. That was rude.

[@mrseucliffex]

I'm taking everyone down with me. 😌✨️

[@katiatall]

If Durge does not stand over the Bhaal - there is a dialogue from Astarion more heartbreaking 💔

[@mrseucliffex]

Oh is that where he calls the durge my mad love?

[@katiatall]

@@mrseucliffexyeeeees 😢

[@mrseucliffex]

@@katiatall Thankfully it's easily avoided. Don't lose against Orin and then reject Bhaal. It's a nice ending 😊

[@katiatall]

@@mrseucliffex yeap, I can’t hurt my team members, they are like a family. A pity there are no such options in the endings, cure the vampirism of the Astarion, save Karlach from the Avernus and return her heart, help Arabella to become a mega witch. So many choices. And the writers made these epilogue endings - like we were never a team and we didn’t know each other.

[@mrseucliffex]

@@katiatall I'm really hoping to see some epilogue sliders in future updates (at the very least) I'm glad to know Astarion and Tav's ending but I would also like to know what all their friends are up to in the end.

[@Justaqueerthing]

What program do you use to record your games?

[@mrseucliffex]

I use both Geforce now and Fraps.

[@RoxanSmit]

I am way to pussy to play as the durge...please tell me the romance with him is also this good as normall tav😢

[@mrseucliffex]

So was I at first! But I was enjoying it by the time I got to act 2. His romance is better with the durge in my opinion. There's more content. 😌✨️

[@RoxanSmit]

Maybe after my first playthrough i will hold my breath and become evil...so that Astarion can save me

[@mrseucliffex]

@@RoxanSmit Sound's like plan! But you don't have to be evil (if you don't want to) The Durge can be good aligned and the game even encourages it. It's just up to you if you want to embrace the urge or fight it. I played as a good aligned Durge fighting it the whole way. Sort of a redemption story. I had fun with it. Astarion is wonderfully supportive of Durge too.

[@RoxanSmit]

Now i kinda wanna dorp my first playthrough and start as a durge. But nope ..nope i will force myself to first finsih this one. Where i am a good Paladin and will convince the vamp that it's worth to do good...even though he can be quite stubborn sometimes. By the way forgot to say great edit! Hope you make more! Fangs is awesome too. Have been listening to these 2 on repeat for hours.

[@mrseucliffex]

@@RoxanSmit Well the great thing about the game is it's replay ability. You can try the Durge next time! I tried Tav first too. I think that's the way the devs wanted people to play it actually? Haha he his very stubborn but we have to show him that there's good in the world!! Aw thank you so much! I'm glad that you Iike them 😊✨️

[@Mixcky_Shadow]

What scene does he say you're not a victim not a target?

[@mrseucliffex]

Just ask him about the relationship after the romance scene triggers. You won't miss it.

[@Mixcky_Shadow]

@@mrseucliffex Sorry for asking! It's my first play through. What romance scene are you talking about? Act 1 or 2 and what normally occurs before this?

[@mrseucliffex]

@crystalshards5917 Oh no, it's fine! Happy to help. I was talking about act 2, which is considered his actual romance start. You won't miss it because the option to ask him what he thinks about the relationship always shows up after the romance triggers. You can get the scene any time really until act 3 after you finish his quest, and he'll say something different.

[@coolertyp3663]

Which mod is that choker from ? 1:45

[@mrseucliffex]

Ellian's trinkets on nexus. There's a link to the mod list in the description.