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<br>Overworld Quests & Puzzles – Act One Baldur's Gate 3: How To Save The Owlbear Cub Search The Cellar Guide How To Disable The Guardian Statues How to Free Shadowheart (Woman in Pod) Find Your Belongings Walkthrough How To Save Arabella What Is The Book Of Dead Gods? Baldur's Gate 3: What To Do With The Necromancy of Thay Book How To Disable The Sarcophagus Trap (Overgrown Ruins/Dank Crypt) How To Help Alfira Finish Her Song How to Use The Rune of The Wolf How To Expose Kagha Where To Find The Dowry (& Should You Return It?) How To Save Everyone From The Burning Building How To Rescue Volo How To Save Findal How To Heal Padirna's Legs & Open The Pantry Chest How To Save Liam How To Save Thulla How to Save Barcus Wroot and Find His Pack (Rescue the Gnome Quest) Find a Cure Walkthr<br><br>This section covers the best equipment for Great Old One Warlocks in BG3 across all three Acts. Some pieces from early Acts may still be powerful in later ones, though, and will remain equipped through several Acts.<br><br>This tends to complement a Warlock's own RP choices during dialogues, but they are both Intelligence checks, an Ability Score that Warlocks don't generally put a lot of points into. This can hinder their effectiveness, but on the other hand, having Advantage on these rolls can be much handier than a simple bonus.<br><br>The Full Blackguard Set can be obtained by defeating a trio of Death Knights who guard the Murder Tribunal. These three are known as "That Which Guards", "That Which Lurks", and "That Which Watches." Defeating them will earn you the entire Blackguard Set: Blackguard's Plate, Blackguard's Greaves, Blackguard's Gauntlets, Blackguard's Sword, and Shield of the Undevout. The Plate reduces incoming damage by 1 and grants advantage on Wisdom Saving Throws. The Gauntlets provide +1 to attack rolls and strength saving throws (Along with casting inflict wounds at level 4 once per long rest.) The Greaves grant permanent longstrider and +1 to athletics. The Shield gives an extra first-level spell slot and gives all enemies disadvantage on saving throws against any of your actions that cause fear. Finally, the Sword deals necrotic damage and can daze enemies you hit with your smites.<br><br> <br>Acquiring this armour gives players a nifty 17 AC. However, its prominence as a Heavy Armour comes with its Intense Adamantine Backlash that resembles potent Illithid Powers , wherein opponents who miss hitting the player will experience Reeling for 3 turns. This property debuffs enemies with -1 to Attack Rolls, making striking its user and nearby allies much har<br><br>The Berserker Subclass pairs exceptionally well with the "Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo", which boost the damage dealt by improvised and thrown weapons. Used in conjunction with Enraged Throw, this can allow the Berserker to further dish out damage using whatever's close to hand. All Barbarian Subclasses will also get plenty of use out of the "Wrath" magic items, which allows them to build up a stacking damage bonus by taking damage and raging. These consist of the " Linebreaker Boots ", " Bloodguzzler Garb ", " Enraging Heart Garb ", and " Cap Of Wrath ."<br><br> <br>Beyond that, Shadow Magic plays nicely with Bards and Paladins, much like the other Sorcerer subclasses, due to them providing access to better armor and a wider range of weapon and armor proficiencies, which can open up new options in combat. As always, taking two levels in Fighter for Action Surge can be incredibly effective for empowering a spellcaster, especially one who can also take advantage of quicken spell to fire off even more spells in a single t<br><br> <br>By taking advantage of the Dual Wielder feat, you can have a staff in one hand and a Shadow Blade (from the Shadow Blade Spell) in the other. This will allow you to get advantage on all attack rolls against lightly or heavily obscured foes. 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<br>At level ten, Goolocks will get "Thought Shield: Psychic Resistance" and "Thought Shield: Psychic Reflection," granting them resistance to psychic damage and automatically dealing psychic damage equal to any psychic damage they do take to their attacker.<br><br>Updated on 20th April 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the addition of Patch 8's new subclasses to Baldur's Gate 3, players can select the Circle of the Stars for their Druids. This new subclass makes use of their Wildshape Charges to embody constellations and gain powerful new abilities, including firing blasts of light, healing a target for free after casting a spell, and unleashing a radiant breath attack. This guide has been updated to include information on this new subclass and discuss equipment and multiclassing options that benefit the Circle of the Stars.<br><br>At fifth level, Swarmkeeper Rangers gain the Web spell, which is always prepared. At seventh level, the Swarmkeeper gains three charges of Writhing Currents per long rest, which can be spent along with a bonus action to fly 9m/30ft and gain immunity to surface effects. They gain an extra Writhing Currents charge at ninth level, along with the Gaseous Form spell, which is always prepared.<br><br> <br>Race & Class Which Race Should You Pick? The Best Class For Every Race Which Class Should You Pick? The Best Race For Every Class Every Class In [https://Www.baldursgate3Fans.com/ Baldur's Gate 3 combat tips] Gate 3, Ranked Tips & Ideas For Naming Your Character Tips & Ideas For Naming Your Chara<br><br>The Wild Magic Barbarian rolls on a different Wild Magic Table to the Sorcerer, with a different set of effects that are, as a whole, consistently beneficial to the Barbarian and their allies. Here's a complete list of Wild Magic effects available to the Barbarian:<br><br>Players who want to channel the power of the stars above, wielding radiant magic and cosmic omens, should select the Circle of the Stars as their subclass. This subclass initially grants access to Starry Form, a new use of Wild Shape that allows the Druid to embody one of three constellations. Starry Form: Archer allows them to fire Radiant Arrows as a bonus action, Starry Form: Chalice allows them to heal themselves or a target within 9m/30ft for free after casting a spell, and Starry Form: Dragon turns any roll below 10 on a concentration check into a 10 and allows the Druid to use Dazzling Breath as a bonus action to deal radiant damage in a cone.<br><br>Players can get excellent results by mixing in the Acid Damage equipment, beginning with the Caustic Band sold in the Myconid Colony in Act 1, which adds 2 Acid damage to all weapon damage dealt by the wearer. This is a small but helpful addition that becomes much more dangerous when paired with the Ichorous Gloves (Act 2, Stashed in the Storeroom at The Waning Moon) to apply the Noxious Fumes condition. This condition causes creatures within 3m of the target to take 1d4 acid damage. Add Varsh Ko'kuu's Boots (Act 1, Githyanki Creche) to gain resistance to Acid and immunity to acid surfaces.<br><br>The Berserker Subclass pairs exceptionally well with the "Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo", which boost the damage dealt by improvised and thrown weapons. Used in conjunction with Enraged Throw, this can allow the Berserker to further dish out damage using whatever's close to hand. All Barbarian Subclasses will also get plenty of use out of the "Wrath" magic items, which allows them to build up a stacking damage bonus by taking damage and raging. These consist of the " Linebreaker Boots ", " Bloodguzzler Garb ", " Enraging Heart Garb ", and " Cap Of Wrath ."<br><br>When Multiclassing with the Circle of the Moon, it is important to understand that a lot of features won't work while in Wildshape. Generally speaking, Class Actions that require the player to spend an action or bonus action will be unavailable while in Wildshape, but passive abilities will. Thus, abilities like Unarmored Defense (from Barbarian and Monk) will function in Wildshape (as long as the character wasn't wearing armor when they entered Wildshape), as will the Improved Critical ability from Champion Fighter. The War Cleric Extra Attack also works while Wildshaped, which can be useful. Players can also take levels in Barbarian and enter a Rage before using Wildshape to benefit from Rage while in Wildshape.<br><br>Players could alternatively use the Flawed Helldusk Gloves, sold by Dammon in Act 2, for a larger boost to initial damage dealt. These can be replaced with the Helldusk Gloves during Act 3 for an even bigger boost.<br>Each of Baldur's Gate 3 's nine classes offers a different gameplay experience, providing the character different combat and exploration capabilities. The Ranger class specializes in navigating the wild, utilizing a mix of martial combat bonuses and divine magic similar to the magic Druids use . Rangers choose a favored enemy and terrain, gaining bonuses based on their choices and allowing them to further customize their build.<br><br> <br>The hype for Cyberpunk 2077 was through the roof before its launch, with the marketing push being truly massive. Attaching the name of Keanu Reeves and showing off some truly amazing gameplay led everyone to think that this game would be a true next-gen title that would push the gaming industry to a whole new level. So, it was rather disappointing that a mix of cut content and unfinished development led to the legacy of Cyberpunk 2077 being tarnished for g<br>

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At level ten, Goolocks will get "Thought Shield: Psychic Resistance" and "Thought Shield: Psychic Reflection," granting them resistance to psychic damage and automatically dealing psychic damage equal to any psychic damage they do take to their attacker.

Updated on 20th April 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the addition of Patch 8's new subclasses to Baldur's Gate 3, players can select the Circle of the Stars for their Druids. This new subclass makes use of their Wildshape Charges to embody constellations and gain powerful new abilities, including firing blasts of light, healing a target for free after casting a spell, and unleashing a radiant breath attack. This guide has been updated to include information on this new subclass and discuss equipment and multiclassing options that benefit the Circle of the Stars.

At fifth level, Swarmkeeper Rangers gain the Web spell, which is always prepared. At seventh level, the Swarmkeeper gains three charges of Writhing Currents per long rest, which can be spent along with a bonus action to fly 9m/30ft and gain immunity to surface effects. They gain an extra Writhing Currents charge at ninth level, along with the Gaseous Form spell, which is always prepared.


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The Wild Magic Barbarian rolls on a different Wild Magic Table to the Sorcerer, with a different set of effects that are, as a whole, consistently beneficial to the Barbarian and their allies. Here's a complete list of Wild Magic effects available to the Barbarian:

Players who want to channel the power of the stars above, wielding radiant magic and cosmic omens, should select the Circle of the Stars as their subclass. This subclass initially grants access to Starry Form, a new use of Wild Shape that allows the Druid to embody one of three constellations. Starry Form: Archer allows them to fire Radiant Arrows as a bonus action, Starry Form: Chalice allows them to heal themselves or a target within 9m/30ft for free after casting a spell, and Starry Form: Dragon turns any roll below 10 on a concentration check into a 10 and allows the Druid to use Dazzling Breath as a bonus action to deal radiant damage in a cone.

Players can get excellent results by mixing in the Acid Damage equipment, beginning with the Caustic Band sold in the Myconid Colony in Act 1, which adds 2 Acid damage to all weapon damage dealt by the wearer. This is a small but helpful addition that becomes much more dangerous when paired with the Ichorous Gloves (Act 2, Stashed in the Storeroom at The Waning Moon) to apply the Noxious Fumes condition. This condition causes creatures within 3m of the target to take 1d4 acid damage. Add Varsh Ko'kuu's Boots (Act 1, Githyanki Creche) to gain resistance to Acid and immunity to acid surfaces.

The Berserker Subclass pairs exceptionally well with the "Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo", which boost the damage dealt by improvised and thrown weapons. Used in conjunction with Enraged Throw, this can allow the Berserker to further dish out damage using whatever's close to hand. All Barbarian Subclasses will also get plenty of use out of the "Wrath" magic items, which allows them to build up a stacking damage bonus by taking damage and raging. These consist of the " Linebreaker Boots ", " Bloodguzzler Garb ", " Enraging Heart Garb ", and " Cap Of Wrath ."

When Multiclassing with the Circle of the Moon, it is important to understand that a lot of features won't work while in Wildshape. Generally speaking, Class Actions that require the player to spend an action or bonus action will be unavailable while in Wildshape, but passive abilities will. Thus, abilities like Unarmored Defense (from Barbarian and Monk) will function in Wildshape (as long as the character wasn't wearing armor when they entered Wildshape), as will the Improved Critical ability from Champion Fighter. The War Cleric Extra Attack also works while Wildshaped, which can be useful. Players can also take levels in Barbarian and enter a Rage before using Wildshape to benefit from Rage while in Wildshape.

Players could alternatively use the Flawed Helldusk Gloves, sold by Dammon in Act 2, for a larger boost to initial damage dealt. These can be replaced with the Helldusk Gloves during Act 3 for an even bigger boost.
Each of Baldur's Gate 3 's nine classes offers a different gameplay experience, providing the character different combat and exploration capabilities. The Ranger class specializes in navigating the wild, utilizing a mix of martial combat bonuses and divine magic similar to the magic Druids use . Rangers choose a favored enemy and terrain, gaining bonuses based on their choices and allowing them to further customize their build.


The hype for Cyberpunk 2077 was through the roof before its launch, with the marketing push being truly massive. Attaching the name of Keanu Reeves and showing off some truly amazing gameplay led everyone to think that this game would be a true next-gen title that would push the gaming industry to a whole new level. So, it was rather disappointing that a mix of cut content and unfinished development led to the legacy of Cyberpunk 2077 being tarnished for g