Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3fan posted a set of pictures that showed their spouse’s cosplay of Astarion, which included different angles and poses of the game’s fan-favorite vampire. TheBaldur’s Gate 3cosplay received attention from players, who praised the attention to detail in bringing the high elf rogue to life via their craft.
As one of the Origin characters ofBaldur’s Gate 3, Astarion is a vampire spawn who broke free of the control of his former master, Cazador, when he was abducted by mind flayers and sent aboard a nautiloid. Astarion can then be recruited in Act One of the main campaign and can be romanced by player characters if desired. Between his witty dialogue and his quest to take revenge on Cazador, Astarion quickly became one of the most liked characters inBaldur’s Gate 3. This reception culminated inAstarion’s voice actor, Neil Newbon, winning Best Performance at the 2023 edition of The Game Awards.
While Astarion’s charming demeanor has left fans withmemorable quotes to pull from, it has also made him a popular cosplay subject forBaldur’s Gate 3players. On the r/BaldursGate3 subreddit, a Reddit user named NargaLifestream posted pictures of their husband, Aoki_Lifestream, cosplaying as Astarion. NargaLifestream stated that each of the five pictures was taken within a new studio interior backdrop, which helped to set the tone. NargaLifestream said that the wig for Astarion’s white hair was tied by hand to fit their husband’s forehead, and they used a 3D-printed mannequin to make sure everything was correct during the time-consuming process. In the first shot, the Astarion cosplayer is seen with a goblet filled with fake blood to fit in line with the character’s vampiric tendencies. Along with the goblet, the costumes used by Aoki_Lifestream included white and black tunics, brown trousers, and a dark blue coat with purple trim.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Fan Shares Intricate Astarion Cosplay
Though otherBaldur’s Gate 3fans havedepicted Astarion in blood-soaked cosplaysbefore, the final picture of the cosplay montage showed Aoki_Lifestream with bloodied hands and glowing red eyes to display how deadly Astarion can be. In response, someBaldur’s Gate 3players pointed out how closely the cosplayer resembled Astarion in the third image of the album, which depicted Astarion in a white tunic striking up a conversation in a manner reminiscent of the game’s cutscenes.
All in all, both the cosplayer and photographer were praised byBaldur’s Gate 3fans for their faithful rendition of Astarion. Given the character’s popularity, it remains to be seenif Astarion will return to theBaldur’s Gatefranchisein future entries.
Baldur’s Gate 3
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Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
