Top Pro Tip For Each Class in Baldur’s Gate 3

Summary

This video script is a comprehensive guide for optimizing character classes in Baldur's Gate 3. It offers expert tips for each of the 12 classes, focusing on popular subclasses like the Paladin's Oath of Vengeance and the Sorcerer's Dual Wielder feat. The script explains how to use abilities like the Paladin's Vow of Enmity effectively and the strategic benefits of certain feats and spells. It also covers the importance of understanding class mechanics for party synergy and provides in-depth advice for playing classes like the Barbarian, Warlock, Wizard, and Druid. The guide aims to elevate players' game knowledge and tactical prowess.

Takeaways

• 😃 Paladins should use Vow of Enmity on themselves at the start of a fight for a powerful buff.
• 🔮 Sorcerers can greatly benefit from the Dual Wielder feat, allowing them to equip two magical staves and gain significant AC and spellcasting advantages.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Fighters, particularly Battle Masters, have a variety of maneuvers that can be very powerful, especially the disarming attack which can render enemies weaponless for the rest of the fight.
• 🕷️ Rogues should avoid direct combat and instead use their stealth to pick off low HP enemies from the shadows.
• 🗡️ Barbarians can use Reckless Attack as a reaction to retry a missed attack, gaining advantage on the re-roll.
• 🧙‍♂️ Warlocks can become powerful spell swords with the Pact of the Blade feature, especially when multiclassing with Paladin for additional attacks.
• 📜 Wizards can learn any spell they find a scroll for, making a one-level dip in Wizard very beneficial for other spellcasters.
• 🎻 Bards are versatile and can be customized to fit various roles, with the Song of Rest ability being particularly useful for managing rest resources.
• 🌲 Druids in their Wild Shape form can benefit from certain feats and racial abilities, with the Moon Druid being a popular choice.
• 🤺 Monks can be significantly enhanced by the Tavern Brawler feat, which allows them to use their strength modifier for both attack and damage rolls.
• 🦂 Rangers with the Beast Master subclass can greatly benefit from having a spider as an animal companion due to its web spell and poison attacks.
• ⛪ Clerics can be very useful even when not in the active party, providing buffs and spells that last until a long rest to support the party from back at camp.

Q & A

What is the most played class in Baldur's Gate 3 according to the script?

The most played class in Baldur's Gate 3 is the Paladin.

What is the primary subclass for Paladins in Baldur's Gate 3 and how should the Vow of Enmity ability be used?

The primary subclass for Paladins is the Oath of Vengeance. The Vow of Enmity ability should be used on oneself at the start of a fight to gain advantage on all attack rolls, rather than on an enemy.

What feat is recommended for Sorcerers in Baldur's Gate 3 and why?

The Dual Wielder feat is recommended for Sorcerers because it allows them to equip two magical staves, providing a significant boost to their AC and spellcasting capabilities.

How can a Fighter maximize their damage output in Baldur's Gate 3?

A Fighter can maximize their damage output by using the Battle Master subclass and its maneuvers, particularly the disarming attack, which can render enemies useless for the rest of the fight.

What strategy is suggested for playing a Rogue in Baldur's Gate 3 to avoid drawn-out combats?

The suggested strategy for playing a Rogue is to keep them hidden outside of combat, using their sneak attack ability to pick off low HP enemies without triggering a full fight.

How should the Reckless Attack feature be used optimally for Barbarians in Baldur's Gate 3?

Reckless Attack should be used as a reaction after missing an attack, allowing a retry with advantage, rather than activating it proactively which gives enemies advantage against the Barbarian.

What is the most common way to play a Warlock in Baldur's Gate 3 and what is the benefit of the Pact of the Blade feature?

The most common ways to play a Warlock are as an Eldritch Blast machine gun or a spell sword. The Pact of the Blade feature allows Warlocks to become more powerful spell swords, especially when multiclassed with Paladin for additional attacks.

Why is a one-level dip into Wizard beneficial for other caster classes in Baldur's Gate 3?

A one-level dip into Wizard allows other caster classes to learn any spell they find a scroll for, essentially giving them the spellcasting versatility of a full Wizard at that level.

What is the most overlooked feature of the Bard class in Baldur's Gate 3 and how does it benefit the party?

The most overlooked feature of the Bard class is the Song of Rest, which allows the party to take an extra short rest per day, providing significant benefits in terms of party recovery and resource management.

What is the best animal companion for a Ranger in Baldur's Gate 3 and why?

The best animal companion for a Ranger is the spider, due to its ability to cast the second level spell web every turn, providing powerful debuffs and control over enemies.

Why is it suggested to have a 'camp cleric' in Baldur's Gate 3 and what benefits do they provide?

A 'camp cleric' is suggested to provide buffs to the party before they leave camp, such as Aid and Warding Bond, which grant extra maximum hit points, resistance to damage, and a bonus to Armor Class.