Astarion - Vampire in the RAW
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Updates vampires to better match the 2014 MM and gives poor Astarion all those missing abilities that really make him vampiric.
This mod overhauls vampires to align with the 2014 Monster Manual, granting Astarion the vampiric abilities he's missing. It's a niche gameplay tweak for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more lore-accurate vampire companion. With 57 endorsements and recent updates, it's a small but active project.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fills a real gap for lore nerds who want Astarion to feel like an actual vampire
- Recent update (July 2026) means it's likely compatible with current patches
- Tiny but dedicated following (57 endorsements) suggests it does its job well
⚠️ Cons
- Only 57 endorsements — this is a niche mod for a specific audience
- May conflict with other vampire overhaul mods — no compatibility notes given
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who are deep into D&D lore and want Astarion to have the full vampire toolkit from the 2014 Monster Manual. If you're a casual player who just wants a fun companion, this might be too niche. Skip if you prefer gameplay balance over lore accuracy.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using other vampire mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts tab for any hidden compatibility notes before installing.
- Since it's a gameplay tweak, test it in a save before committing to a full playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- MaxStrengthWizard
- Version
- 2.0.0.1
- Downloads
- 2,699
- Endorsements
- 57
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 1/17/2026
- Updated
- 7/22/2026
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