Summary
OneBaldur’s Gate 3modder has given Astarion a couple of new sets of clothes inspired byInterview with the Vampire. While Astarion is revealed throughBaldur’s Gate 3’s story to be a vampire spawn under the control of Cazador, these outfits place him in the role of another famous vampire, Lestat de Lioncourt.
Created by author Anne Rice, Lestat is a main or supporting character of several books in the novel seriesThe Vampire Chronicles, though whether he is a villain or an antihero is a hot topic of debate among the series' fandom. The first book in the series, titledInterview with the Vampire, has spawned both a 1994 movie and an ongoing television series on AMC that began in 2022, with Sam Reed and Tom Cruise filling the role of Lestat in theInterview with the VampireTV seriesand film, respectively.
These two new outfits for Astarion come packaged in a mod titledAstarion’s Vampire Outfits by Ren, made by NexusMods user DarthRen, and players who download the mod will find both sets of clothing in the game’s tutorial chest. The first outfit, called the Lavish Outfit, is an intricately detailed black number, with a plunging v-neck, detailed embroidery, a split-tailed coat, and a glossy-looking finish. The other outfit, titled the Lestat Outfit, is more modest and traditional, featuring a frilled white shirt with a lace-up front and a pair of tight gray slacks adorned with several black buttons. Both outfits are considered camp clothes, so they won’t provide anyarmor for Astarion, but they will allow the player to interact with him in a new way during more intimate scenes at camp.
Inspirations Behind Baldur’s Gate 3’s Interview with the Vampire Clothing
While the creator didn’t cite the specific inspirations for these costumes, they seem to pay homage to both the film and the television series. The Lestat outfit appears very similar to Cruise’s appearance as Lestat in the film version, while the long black coat included in the Lavish Outfit seems much more reminiscent of one worn by Reed in the television series. Whichever set of clothes players choose, the mod provides some fun new cosmetic options for those who enjoyplaying as or with AstarioninBaldur’s Gate 3.
In addition to providing new looks for Astarion, both of these pieces ofBaldur’s Gate 3clothingcan also be applied to any character with the Male Body Type 1 frame. Also, for those not enthralled with the color scheme, both can be fully dyed.
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.
