Venture deep into a vampire lord’s lair.

Astarion’s quest, A Pale Elf, reaches its climax during the third act ofBaldur’s Gate 3.

There, you’ll meet his creator, a vampire lord who’s out for power.

The entrance to Cazador’s lair is near the Lower City waypoint.

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You’ll find the entrance, the Szarr Palace South Tower, near the Lower City waypoint.

The coordinates are X:-68; Y:-53.

Try to minimize the necrotic damage that you take while attempting to get the Kozakuran Dictionary.

In any case, enter the tower and pass the dialogue checks to avoid fighting the guards.

You should then find yourself in Cazador’s Palace.

You need two things:

Return to the Sinister Door and interact with it.

Don’t bother using Feather Fall or Fly to get down, since it’ll be a chore to get back up or to return to this dungeon from the sewers. Just focus on the boss in the main chamber for now.

Your character will automatically place the ring inside and recite the chant.

Once the door is unlocked, you’ll have to battle several werewolves and their animal allies.

After the bout, ride the elevator down to the depths.

Cast Daylight in the middle of the arena to ensure the Cazador takes radiant damage throughout the battle.

Make no mistake: this battle will be tough if you just attempt a straight up confrontation.

That’s why it’s better to do a bit of cheesing.

Then, cast the Daylight spell in the center of the arena.

Astarion as a Vampire Ascendant will gain newfound powers.

Cazador will get scorched, though he’ll also get healed since the fight hasn’t started yet.

While he’s sunlit, move some of your characters with Thunderwave (or similar variants) close enough.

Then, have one teammate blast and push them away.

Alternatively, you can convince him not to be tempted by his lust for power.

Do the same for your other party members until most hostiles have been pushed off the edge.

It might be possible to prevent that from happening (i.e.

keep Astarion further back when you start the fight).

Cazador should vanish, since you’re just fighting his projection.

His physical form is in the coffin in the middle of the arena.

A cutscene should play once you interact with the coffin.

If that doesn’t trigger, you could just reload.

It involves how Astarion deals with unimaginable power within his grasp.

Then, succeed in the Persuasion checks–i.e.

“I know you think this will set you free, but it won’t.”

Astarion will understand you completely.

He’ll repeatedly stab Cazador to free the other spawn, allowing them to have a chance at redemption.

you could proceed with the ritual by connecting your thoughts with Astarion’s.

He’ll carve the runic symbols on Cazador’s back and turn him into one of the conduits.

If he completes the ritual, all the spawn and thralls will burst into bloody bits.

Astarion will also become a Vampire Ascendant.

He’ll get pissed off and attack you.

You’ll have no other choice but to finish him off.

Also, unlike theMinsc recruitment method, switching to non-lethal attacks won’t change the outcome.

Knocking out Astarion in this battle is the same as killing him.

If Astarion completed the ritual, then they’ll rightfully believe that he’s a monster.

you’ve got the option to either fight them or take out Astarion.

Conversely, if you interrupted Astarion’s ritual, thus killing him, then it’s a done deal.

The Gur will also be counted as part of theGather Your Alliesquest tally.

And, naturally, this concludes Astarion’s A Pale Elf quest chain.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is filled to the brim with activities and secrets.

You’ll no doubt be part of an adventure that can take countless hours to complete.

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