Astarion Can Die and Turn Undead If Ignored, But Players Still Love the Brooding Vampire

Astarion can die if you ignore him and leave him for Cazador in Act 1
Cazador turns Astarion into a zombie if you don't recruit him
Players found Astarion's zombie body and brought him back to camp
Revived zombie Astarion just idles and reads a book, you can't interact with him
Many players love Astarion despite his roughness, so he's usually recruited

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Baldur's Gate 3 Vampire Astarion Wrecking Havoc on Player Relationships

Baldur's Gate 3 players are reporting that their real-life partners have become infatuated with the Vampire Rogue Astarion, going as far as changing phone backgrounds, dreaming about him, and seeking guides to maximize his approval.