Baldur’s Gate 3: BEST Builds [Top 5] (2024)

Character Creation

• Background: Avoid Intimidation, Persuasion, or Deception skills to complement Warlock abilities.
• Race: Opt for Half-Elf, Asmodeus Tiefling, or Drow for Charisma bonus and Darkvision.
• Class: Choose Warlock with The Fiend or The Great Old One subclass.
  • The Fiend: Gain Dark One’s Blessing for temporary hit points on enemy kills.
  • The Great Old One: Access Tasha’s Hideous Laughter and Dissonant Whispers for crowd control and damage.

Abilities

• Charisma: Increase Charisma to at least 16 for a +3 ability modifier, enhancing spell accuracy and Eldritch Blast damage.
• Constitution, Dexterity, and Intelligence: Allocate points to these abilities as secondary priorities.
  • Constitution improves hit points, Dexterity enhances armor class, and Intelligence expands skill options for dialogues and interactions.

Skills

• Intimidation: Take this skill along with any other skill of your choice.
• Intimidation synergizes with Charisma-based abilities and can be useful in various situations.

Spells And Cantrips

• Eldritch Blast: Primary attack cantrip, dealing 1-10 damage from range.
• Friends: Gain advantage on Charisma checks against non-hostile targets.
• Hex: Bonus action spell that increases damage dealt by Eldritch Blast. Recastable upon the target’s death.
• Misty Step: Teleportation spells for mobility and tactical positioning.

Equipment

• Weapons: Warlocks primarily rely on spells, so weapon choice is not crucial. Opt for proficiency in a Hand Crossbow for ranged combat or dual-wield Rapiers for melee combat.
• Armor: Light Armor such as Leather Armor +1 or Studded Leather Armor for protection.

Tips

• Gain combat advantage with Eldritch Blast by positioning higher.
• Use Misty Step for advantageous positioning.
• Replenish spell slots during short rests to maximize Hex usage.
• Adapt spell and cantrip selection based on the situation.
• Prioritize offensive spells with AoE effects.
• Customize Wyll companion by increasing Charisma and initiating dialogues for shared benefits.

• Allows for versatile background choices.
• Increased survivability due to the fiend subclass.
• Great crowd control.

• Limited armor options and weapons.

Character Creation

• Background: Choose a background that enhances Charisma skills such as Deception, Persuasion, Intimidation, and Performance.
• Race: Wood Half-Elf, Human, or Lolth-Sworn/Seldarine Drow for bonuses to Charisma and other essential abilities.
• Subclass: College of Valour for martial proficiency and combat inspiration.

Abilities

• Charisma: Primary ability for spellcasting effectiveness.
• Dexterity: Improves Armor Class (AC) and ranged combat capabilities.
• Constitution: Increases HP and concentration saving throws.

Skills

• Focus on skills related to Charisma and Dexterity, such as Deception, Persuasion, Intimidation, Acrobatics, Stealth, and Sleight of Hand.

Spells And Cantrips

• Spells:
  • Thunderwave: due to the AoE damage and knockback
  • Dissonant Whispers: for the psychic damage and fear effect
  • Healing Word: useful for remote healing
  • Heroism: because of the temporary HP and fear immunity.
• Cantrips:
  • Vicious Mockery: because of the psychic damage and attack penalty
  • Dancing Lights: it allows for improved visibility in darkness.

Equipment

• A one-handed weapon with Shield: Steelforged Sword (5-10 Piercing Damage, attack penalty) for melee combat.
• Ranged Weapon: Light Crossbow for ranged damage.
• Armor: Lae’Zel’s Githyanki Half Plate for increased AC.
• Accessories: Cap of Curing (healing on Combat/Bardic Inspiration) and Absolute’s Talisman (HP restoration on dealing damage).

Tips

• Use Bardic Inspiration for ally bonuses in attacks, checks, and saves.
• Opt for Thunderwave, Dissonant Whispers, and Vicious Mockery for damage and crowd control.
• Enhance ally attack rolls, damage, or AC with Combat Inspiration.
• Replenish Bardic Inspiration through multiple Long Rests.
• Balance concentration and non-concentration spells as needed.

• Increased charisma.
• Great damage and crowd control capabilities.

• There’s an attack penalty for using a Steelforged sword.

Character Creation

• Background: Choose a Wisdom-boosting background like the Beast Tamer or Urban Tracker for their perks in animal handling and lockpicking, respectively.
• Race: Wood Elves are best due to their boost in Dexterity, Wisdom, and Stealth skills. Alternatively, consider the Strongheart Halfling or Human for a balanced approach.
• Subclass: At Level 3, select the Hunter subclass to unlock the Colossus Slayer feature, providing bonus damage.

Abilities

• Primarily, focus on Dexterity for bow combat and Constitution for HP and Concentration checks.
• Wisdom is also essential for leveraging offensive spells.

Skills

• Pick skills that leverage your high Dexterity and Wisdom, such as Stealth, Perception, Animal Handling, or Survival.

Spells And Cantrips

• At Level 2, acquire “Speak with Animals” and “Ensnaring Strike”or “Hail of Thorns.”
• Level 3 unlocks the Hunter subclass and Colossus Slayer passive ability.
• Your third spell can be “Ensnaring Strike,”“Hail of Thorns,” or “Cure Wounds,” depending on party composition and playstyle.

Equipment

• Use a Longbow for primary attacks.
• Equip a +1 Longbow or Heavy Crossbow +1 when available.
• In melee scenarios, dual-wield Shortswords.
• Choose Studded Leather Armor or Githyanki Half Plate for optimal Armor Class.
• Equip the Amulet of Misty Step or Broodmother’s Revenge for an added tactical edge.

Tips

• Use Ensnaring Strike for crowd control.
• ‘Hail of Thorns’ can be deployed against single targets for extra damage.
• Keep a check on your positioning to ensure effective use of your bow and to avoid melee combat disadvantage.
• Maintain concentration for your spells, and ensure you don’t hit companions when using AoE abilities.

• Has versatile combat with ranged and melee options.
• Great crowd control capabilities.

• Dependent heavily on spells and limited melee capabilities.

Character Creation

• Background: Opt for a background that boosts the Athletics Strength Skill like Outlander for enhanced Survival skills.
• Race: Go with the Shield Dwarf for a +2 Strength and +2 Constitution boost, supporting both damage and survivability. Alternatively, the Wood Half-Elf and Human offer a balanced Ability Score spread with different trade-offs.
• Subclass: Choose from Berserker for a damage-focused approach or Wildheart for an affinity with nature and animals.

Abilities

• Strength: Your primary ability. Aim to boost it to at least 16 during Character Creation, aiming for 18 later on for improved accuracy, damage, and carry weight capacity.
• Constitution: Enhance this secondary ability for improved survivability, given its effect on max HP and overall armor.
• Dexterity: Allocate points here after Strength and Constitution for an enhanced Armour Class.
• Wisdom: It doesn’t affect damage but influences the outcome of Skill Checks, thus a secondary priority.

Skills

• Select Skills that fall under Wisdom, such as Animal Handling and Perception, given that you’ll have average Wisdom relative to Charisma and Intelligence.

Spells And Cantrips

• Level 1: Access powerful Rage ability boosting damage and resilience in combat.
• Level 2: Gain Reckless Attack for advantage on attack rolls, Danger Sense for advantage on Dexterity Saving Throws.
• Level 3: Add another Rage charge and choose Berserker or Wildheart subclasses for enhanced Rage abilities and new skills.
• Level 4: Opt for Ability Improvement feat to raise Strength and Constitution.

Equipment

• Choose two-handed weapons like Very Heavy Greataxe, Maul +1, or Sword of Justice for high damage.
• Keep Thrown Weapons for versatility.
• Use Medium Armor like Lae’Zel’s Githyanki Half Plate for 17 AC.
• Consider a one-handed weapon and shield setup for 19 AC.
• Equip accessories like Crusher’s Ring, Haste Helm, and Speed Lightfeet for improved movement and combat rolls.

Tips

• Manage Rage charges wisely for strong foes or groups.
• Prioritize Gargantuan Cleave with Very Heavy Greataxe.
• Use Tyr’s Protection at combat starting with Sword of Justice.
• Utilize high-ground positions for bonus attack roll points.
• Effective Barbarian build in Baldur’s Gate 3 hinges on careful management.

• High damage.
• Great survivability.
• A great useful and effective skillset.

• Lacks in ranged combat scenarios.

Character Creation

• Background: Sage – Grants proficiency in Arcana and History, essential skills for any Wizard.
• Race: High Elf – Bonus to Intelligence, Dexterity, and an extra cantrip can prove valuable.
• Subclass: Evocation – Allows you to maximize spell damage, offering powerful AoE options without endangering your party.

Abilities

• Intelligence: The main stat for wizards. Max this out first to increase your spellcasting ability.
• Dexterity: Useful for AC, Initiative, and saves.
• Constitution: Boosts hit points, essential for survival.

Skills

• Prioritize Arcana, History, and Investigation.
• They leverage your high Intelligence and support your role as the knowledgeable caster.

Spells And Cantrips

• Cantrips:
  • Fire Bolt due to the reliable damage
  • Ray of Frost for slowing enemies
  • Minor Illusion to serve as a distraction.
• Spells:
  • Fireball for effective AoE damage
  • Counterspell for magic defense
  • Haste to buff an ally

Equipment

• Focus on items that boost AC, intelligence, and saving throws.
• Robes, amulets, and rings that provide such benefits are invaluable.

Tips

• Use “Sculpt Spells” to protect allies from AoE spells.
• Position behind frontlines for spellcasting range and avoid direct combat.
• Manage spell slots wisely, reserving powerful spells for crucial situations.
• Utilize cantrips for minor threats.
• Strategically use “Shield” and “Counterspell” as potential game-changers.

• Great spell damage.
• Versatile.

• Lacks melee combat.

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Pioneer

Sorceror equipment couldve been better but still good work

NexGen

Barbarian build is surprsinbgly good