It’s no secret that Baldur’s Gate 3 is overflowing with content. Every corner is filled with a secret side quest that’s pretty easy to miss. After all, platinum-ing the game would take no less than 200 hours. Still, with the excitement of all the new mechanics, characters, and world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and start skipping content.
Baldur's Gate 3 best builds: Top tips to get started
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Baldur’s Gate 3 offers you unparalleled choice and as such, it can be a little intimidating and overwhelming when you first start out. To help you on your way through the Forgotten Realms, we’ve got Baldur Gate 3’s best builds with zome top tips to get started.
After seven years in development, it’s hardly a surprise there is so much to get stuck into and in our review, we were amazed at how open-ended the gameplay is. It is definitely well worth experimenting and you may even just want to jump in blind and figure it all out for yourself.
But to save you from dying over and over again, read on to get some pointers on the best Baldur’s Gate 3 builds to choose from to maximise your buffs and minimise those debuffs for a character that will make short-work of any obstacle and help the dice fall your way.
When building your first character, it is advisable to read up on all the classes on offer in Baldur’s Gate 3, as fully understanding them will be key to having an enjoyable playthrough with a character that matches your play style.
There are plenty to choose from, but we would advise a build that focuses on both weapons and magic for new players so you can see which you prefer.
Later in the game, you can change your class if you’re not satisfied or you can always start a new character entirely if you would’ve rather have done things differently.
Below are just some of the best optimised Baldur’s Gate 3 builds to really get the most out of your character.
Druids embody nature's magic, harnessing a diverse array of spells and abilities. With the capability to transform into different animal forms, they gain strategic advantages unique to each shape. Druids are proficient in support, crowd control, and summoning, making them invaluable assets in any group dynamic.
Bards are multifaceted fellows who can not only jam out on their instrument of choice – but also wreak havoc on foes by debuffing them or smacking them up (with a weapon – not a lute). With your tunes, you can also rally your party members to buff their skills.
Barbarians focus on melee weapons such as swords, axes and maces to dish out serious amounts of damage. They can also use the Rage mode to inflict more damage and better resist attacks.
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Rogues are adept at the arts of stealth, deception, and delivering precise strikes both from afar and up close and personal with their Sneak Attack feature allowing them to unleash substantial damage in a single, cunning strike. Rogues also possess a wide range of skills that make them
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