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<br>The Circle of the Moon Druid also gains access to more powerful Wildshape forms faster than other subclasses, gaining the Deep Rothe form at level 3 rather than level 4, for example. They also gain some Wildshape forms that the other subclasses do not have access to, like the Dire Raven (level 3).<br><br>Eldritch Knight - Spellcasting: Players who want to maximize their utility potential could consider using the Eldritch Knight archetype for more offensive Spellcasting opportunities. With the suitable stat array, a Bard/EK combo can become sub-DPS and sub-support.<br><br>Unlike other Classes in Dungeons & Dragons , the Bard of Baldur’s Gate 3 cannot pick a subclass or an archetype until Level 3. This time called a Bard College practically "cements" the Bard’s specialization throughout the game. Depending on the player’s choice of role, the Bard may be tailored to become a healer via the College of Lore, a combat expert via the College of Valor, or a fighting specialist via the College of Swords. Here are things to take note of:<br><br>This table displays recommended BG3 Druid build choices for every level, including recommended spells you should add to your Spellbook at each level. These spells synergize well with the BG3 Circle of the Moon Druid build, including several offensive and defensive abilities, a handful of conjurable summons, and direct support spells to heal and buff allies.<br><br>The Sorcerer and Warlock multiclass build is one of the most popular in BG3 because of high damage potential, both class' reliance on Charisma, and the added bonuses that the Warlock class can provide to a Sorcerer, like armor proficiency.<br><br>At level Six, Wild Magic Barbarians gain three "Bolstering Magic" abilities, which allow them to provide a bonus to themselves or an ally in melee range. They can use "Bolstering Magic: Boon" to add a 1d4 bonus to attack rolls and ability checks or use their Bolstering Boon to restore a single level one, two, or three spell slot.<br><br>Bards boasting high Charisma make them ideal for Multiclassing into other Charisma-based Classes . Thankfully, this stat benefit also plays into the flavor of Bards being traveling performers, as their misadventures could lead them to start their Multiclass routes. Approaches to the Bard may depend on the Class chosen, but some examples include:<br><br>Putting all of this together, players will be able to create huge icy surfaces using spells that deal cold damage, with even the Ray of Frost Cantrip creating a decent amount of ice thanks to the Snowburst Ring, and inflicting the chilled and frost-encrusted conditions in the process. These two conditions both apply vulnerability to cold damage and can be used to freeze foes solid too.<br><br>No matter which Sorcerer background you choose, make sure to get the Persuasion proficiency . Both Deception and Insight serve as equally viable backups for the sake of unlocking dialogue options, but Deception tends to come up more often. If you get Persuasion through the Noble background, pick up Insight or Intimidation instead.<br><br>The Druid's unique class feature Wild Shape is the backbone of this class, though its spell list is quite formidable in both offensive and defensive capacities. Even if you want to make a melee-only Druid (as this best BG3 Druid build guide will elaborate on), spells are still an important part of the class rotation.<br>Sorcerers can choose two skills from a list of six, but depending on the background you choose, one will not be an option (as it will already be taken). The Noble background gives proficiency on History and Persuasion, which removes one choice from the Sorcerer's relatively brief list of six skill proficiencies.<br>The Swarmkeeper Ranger subclass allows the Ranger to forge a connection with a swarm of fey spirits , which take the form of either Bees, Jellyfish, or Moths. This swarm provides them with movement and combat benefits, allowing them to weaken foes with status effects, reposition more easily, and apply extra damage to their attacks based on the Swarm's form. At third level, you choose between one of three swarm types:<br><br>It’s unsurprising for Bard builds to capitalize on Dexterity due to their Spellcasting nature. With Dexterity being the pinnacle of flexibility, Bards can enjoy long-ranged bows and Versatile weapons. However, this penchant for dextrous movement can lead to a Ranger Multiclass, giving the Bard expanded combat opportunities via spells or weapon options. Considerations for this combo include:<br><br>With just one point in Barbarian, for a Druid 11 Barbarian 1 build, the Druid will be able to use their bonus action for an additional attack while shapeshifted. Unfortunately, the Unarmored Defense passive of the Barbarian class doesn't stack with the Druid's AC while shapeshifted.<br><br>Updated on the 25th of April, 2024, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of [https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/ Baldur's Gate 3 Strategy] Gate 3's long-awaited Patch 8, every class has gained a new subclass. In the case of the Barbarian class, they may now choose the Path of Giants subclass, allowing them to channel the elemental strength of giants to grow in size and throw their enemies around in various ways. They may also empower their weapons with elemental damage and the thrown property, allowing them to easily hurl greatswords and other two-handed weapons. This guide has been updated to discuss the new subclass, multiclassing options that pair well with it, and equipment that works particularly well with this subclass.<br>
<br>The Druid's unique class feature Wild Shape is the backbone of this class, though its spell list is quite formidable in both offensive and defensive capacities. Even if you want to make a melee-only Druid (as this best BG3 Druid build guide will elaborate on), spells are still an important part of the class rotation.<br><br>Depending on your choice of Arcane Shots, you could also make use of the Psychic Damage equipment (like the Braindrain Gloves and Boots of Psionic Movement), or the Sparkstruck Set (like The Speedy Lightfeet, Jolty Vest, and Sparkswall) to great effect. Poison damage equipment also deserves a mention here, though the sheer amount of poison-resistant foes makes it impractical.<br><br>Level nine finishes off the Knowledge Domain's spell list with "Dominate Person" and "Telekinesis." This allows them to turn humanoid foes to their side and hurl creatures and objects around with the power of their mind.<br><br>The Trickery Domain grants powers of illusion and misdirection , and is a Domain granted by many chaotic and mischievous deities. At level one, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Blessing of the Trickster", allowing them to grant a creature in range (1.5m) advantage on stealth checks until the Cleric loses concentration. This can be fantastic when used in conjunction with a rogue, allowing them to easily scout ahead or dip out of combat to reposition and set up a sneak attack.<br><br>The max level in Baldur's Gate 3 is Level 12, and most of the time, each level you gain will grant something new for your Sorcerer build. On character creation you gain the basics for the Sorcerer class, then steadily gain Feat Choices, new spells and abilities, subclass features, and increase your Proficiency Bonus.<br><br>The Light domain is often granted by Gods of Justice and Fire, granting abilities that purge the dark and destroy the undead. At level 1, a Light Domain Cleric gains the ability "Warding Flare", which allows them to, as a reaction, impose disadvantage on an incoming attack. While this can only be toggled on and used once per turn, it still allows the Cleric to potentially evade a dangerous attack once per round.<br><br>Karlach : Best suited for the Berserker subclass, Karlach is capable of dealing some of the most consistent, highest-hitting melee attacks on her own, and with two supports you won't be at a loss for HP or dispels<br><br>At level two, Trickery Domain Clerics can "Invoke Duplicity", creating an illusion that gives the party advantage on attacking enemies within the Illusions AOE, as long as the attacker is also inside the AOE. This, like Blessing of the Trickster, pairs incredibly with Rogues and their sneak attack to great effect.<br><br>[https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/ baldur's Gate 3 spells guide] Gate 3 features a huge number of classic Dungeons and Dragons classes pulled right from the Fifth Edition of the tabletop RPG. Because it draws such heavy inspiration from D&D , some of the best builds in BG3 happen to also be the best builds players are already familiar with, including the Thief Rogue.<br><br>However, depending on how you like to play your Druid, the Outlander background might feel more fitting. This background grants proficiency in Athletics and Survival instead of Animal Handling and Survival, and Athletics can be very useful in combat.<br><br>The most broken way to play a Thief Rogue is to keep them separate from the rest of the party before combat, then sneak to a vantage point, and fire off a Sneak Attack for free before entering the fray. Oftentimes, this one-shots weak to medium-strength enemies.<br><br>At level three, Light Domain Clerics gain "Flaming Sphere" and "Scorching Ray" as Domain spells, allowing them a variety of methods to deal fire damage to single targets or large groups and take advantage of flammable environmental hazards (like Grease.)<br><br>As mentioned in the previous section, Act 3 offers some tremendously powerful Critical Hit items. You can get Bloodthirst by defeating Orin, purchase the Dead Shot from Fytz at the Stormshore Armoury, and snag Sarevok's Horned Helm by defeating Sarevok at the Murder Tribunal. You can also equip yourself with some of the armor mentioned in the sections for the other Subclasses, as they remain excellent options for improving your survivability. Alternatively, players multiclassing with Rogue should consider picking up the Bhaalist Armour by becoming an Unholy Assassin at the Murder Tribunal.<br><br>The weapons that reduce the target number of critical hits are the Knife of the Undermountain King (Act 1, sold in the Githyanki Creche), The Dead Shot (Act 3), and Bloodthirst (Act 3). Players can also use the Covert Cowl (Act 2, Under the Last Light Inn, held by a monster) to reduce the target number by 1 when obscured, later replacing it with Sarevok's Horned Helm during Act 3 since that doesn't require the wearer to be obscured. The Shade-Slayer Cloak in Act 3 does the same, but only while obscured. Combining these items can be incredible for dealing huge amounts of damage.<br><br>When not in melee combat Taunting enemies, Circle of the Moon Druids can rely on their other spellcasting skills . For the most part, though, a Circle of the Moon Druid thrives taking on enemies face-to-face rather than in ranged combat. Abilities like Thorn Whip, Entangle, and Shillelagh keep it going close-quarters when out of Wild Shape form.<br>

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The Druid's unique class feature Wild Shape is the backbone of this class, though its spell list is quite formidable in both offensive and defensive capacities. Even if you want to make a melee-only Druid (as this best BG3 Druid build guide will elaborate on), spells are still an important part of the class rotation.

Depending on your choice of Arcane Shots, you could also make use of the Psychic Damage equipment (like the Braindrain Gloves and Boots of Psionic Movement), or the Sparkstruck Set (like The Speedy Lightfeet, Jolty Vest, and Sparkswall) to great effect. Poison damage equipment also deserves a mention here, though the sheer amount of poison-resistant foes makes it impractical.

Level nine finishes off the Knowledge Domain's spell list with "Dominate Person" and "Telekinesis." This allows them to turn humanoid foes to their side and hurl creatures and objects around with the power of their mind.

The Trickery Domain grants powers of illusion and misdirection , and is a Domain granted by many chaotic and mischievous deities. At level one, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Blessing of the Trickster", allowing them to grant a creature in range (1.5m) advantage on stealth checks until the Cleric loses concentration. This can be fantastic when used in conjunction with a rogue, allowing them to easily scout ahead or dip out of combat to reposition and set up a sneak attack.

The max level in Baldur's Gate 3 is Level 12, and most of the time, each level you gain will grant something new for your Sorcerer build. On character creation you gain the basics for the Sorcerer class, then steadily gain Feat Choices, new spells and abilities, subclass features, and increase your Proficiency Bonus.

The Light domain is often granted by Gods of Justice and Fire, granting abilities that purge the dark and destroy the undead. At level 1, a Light Domain Cleric gains the ability "Warding Flare", which allows them to, as a reaction, impose disadvantage on an incoming attack. While this can only be toggled on and used once per turn, it still allows the Cleric to potentially evade a dangerous attack once per round.

Karlach : Best suited for the Berserker subclass, Karlach is capable of dealing some of the most consistent, highest-hitting melee attacks on her own, and with two supports you won't be at a loss for HP or dispels

At level two, Trickery Domain Clerics can "Invoke Duplicity", creating an illusion that gives the party advantage on attacking enemies within the Illusions AOE, as long as the attacker is also inside the AOE. This, like Blessing of the Trickster, pairs incredibly with Rogues and their sneak attack to great effect.

baldur's Gate 3 spells guide Gate 3 features a huge number of classic Dungeons and Dragons classes pulled right from the Fifth Edition of the tabletop RPG. Because it draws such heavy inspiration from D&D , some of the best builds in BG3 happen to also be the best builds players are already familiar with, including the Thief Rogue.

However, depending on how you like to play your Druid, the Outlander background might feel more fitting. This background grants proficiency in Athletics and Survival instead of Animal Handling and Survival, and Athletics can be very useful in combat.

The most broken way to play a Thief Rogue is to keep them separate from the rest of the party before combat, then sneak to a vantage point, and fire off a Sneak Attack for free before entering the fray. Oftentimes, this one-shots weak to medium-strength enemies.

At level three, Light Domain Clerics gain "Flaming Sphere" and "Scorching Ray" as Domain spells, allowing them a variety of methods to deal fire damage to single targets or large groups and take advantage of flammable environmental hazards (like Grease.)

As mentioned in the previous section, Act 3 offers some tremendously powerful Critical Hit items. You can get Bloodthirst by defeating Orin, purchase the Dead Shot from Fytz at the Stormshore Armoury, and snag Sarevok's Horned Helm by defeating Sarevok at the Murder Tribunal. You can also equip yourself with some of the armor mentioned in the sections for the other Subclasses, as they remain excellent options for improving your survivability. Alternatively, players multiclassing with Rogue should consider picking up the Bhaalist Armour by becoming an Unholy Assassin at the Murder Tribunal.

The weapons that reduce the target number of critical hits are the Knife of the Undermountain King (Act 1, sold in the Githyanki Creche), The Dead Shot (Act 3), and Bloodthirst (Act 3). Players can also use the Covert Cowl (Act 2, Under the Last Light Inn, held by a monster) to reduce the target number by 1 when obscured, later replacing it with Sarevok's Horned Helm during Act 3 since that doesn't require the wearer to be obscured. The Shade-Slayer Cloak in Act 3 does the same, but only while obscured. Combining these items can be incredible for dealing huge amounts of damage.

When not in melee combat Taunting enemies, Circle of the Moon Druids can rely on their other spellcasting skills . For the most part, though, a Circle of the Moon Druid thrives taking on enemies face-to-face rather than in ranged combat. Abilities like Thorn Whip, Entangle, and Shillelagh keep it going close-quarters when out of Wild Shape form.