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<br>Many builds in Baldur's Gate 3 are based on a single subclass or mechanic of a class, and in the Druid's case, this is the Circle of the Moon subclass and its enhancements to the class' intrinsic Wild Shape ability.<br><br>After reaching level seven, Arcane Archers gain access to Curving Shot. This allows them to spend a Bonus action when they miss with any magical ranged attack to immediately make the same attack on the next closest target, once per turn. They also gain Magic Arrow, an ability that makes all of their ranged attacks magical for the purpose of overcoming Resistance. They also get three extra Arcane Arrows per rest and may select one more Arcane Shot. Finally, at tenth level, the Arcane Archer gets three extra Arcane Arrows per rest and learns one more Arcane Shot.<br><br>At level six, the Druid gets "Primal Strike," treating their natural attacks as magical for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction while they are transformed. They gain Saber-Toothed Tiger as a Wildshape at level eight, which has the ability to shred through armor. At level ten, the druid gets access to four "Elemental Myrmidon" wildshapes, allowing them to take on elemental forms to modify their damage type and take advantage of environmental conditions. (Lighting Oil on Fire, Electrifying Water, etc.)<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><br>Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to use twelve classes from the D&D 5e Tabletop game when creating their character. The Druid is a class that makes use of magic drawn from nature and the natural world, able to shapeshift and command the forces of nature in a number of different ways. Each of its subclasses allows the druid to focus on a different aspect of nature and gain additional abilities relating to it. The Circle of the Land allows them to draw power from specific environments and gain abilities relating to them, The Circle of the Moon allows them to focus on shapeshifting and the power of the animal kingdom, and the Circle of Spores draws power from decay and the new life which springs from it.<br><br>The Sorcerer is one of the most volatile Classes in all of Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to their wild spells and ability to use Metamagic to enhance their spellcasting skills. Sorcerers are at their best when they put all of their effort into maximizing their damage output, which the Draconic Bloodline subclass offers in spades.<br><br>Though Sorcerers might think they should stay away from combat, a Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer performs just as well up close as they do at a range. Their higher AC and HP compared to other casters is really noticeable, and the class' use of Metamagic skills to amplify the effects of their spellcasting just makes close-range and  [https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/articles/the-pixel-pack-revolution-gaming-s-human-soul-versus-ai-s-plastic-heart.html human vs AI Storytelling] AoE spells hit more often, or hit harder.<br><br> <br>For the King captures the essence of what's at the heart of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign: the party. Players choose a party of three, choosing from a roster of characters that are all twists on classic archetypes from D&D. Each character comes with their own specialities and playstyles, with different weapons and tools for the job. The story takes place across a typical fantasy island with damsels in distress, evil wizards, and skeletons coming back to l<br><br> <br>Tiny Tina's Wonderland is the Borderlands spin-off set in a fantasy TTRPG-inspired world where players navigate the various in-game locations just like one would move their character miniatures across a tabletop campaign, but transform into the first-person shooter playstyle of Borderlands when they arrive at their destinations. The wacky, iconic humor of Borderlands is enjoyable as ever, only with a fantasy twist and quips about goblins and tavern wenches instead of oligarchs and spacesh<br><br>This chart displays everything you can expect to get at each Level-Up as a Druid in your Baldur's Gate 3 journey. The only level when you do not get anything Druid-related specifically is from Level 10 to Level 11.<br><br>This table displays recommended BG3 Sorcerer build choices for every level, including recommended spells you should add to your Spellbook while leveling. These spells synergize well with the BG3 Draconic Sorcerer build, and include a variety of single-target and AoE damage abilities as well as ways to boost your damage and options in combat with the right Metamagic choices.<br><br>If you are dead set on including a character in your party, simply talk to Withers to respec them to one of the optimal Warlock companion classes listed above. This way, you won't miss out on that character's questline, and you won't have to suffer from an improperly balanced party.<br><br> <br>That said, if players are looking for something a little different, find themselves intimidated by D&D 's complexity, or are simply looking for a graphical analog, there are several video games out there that channel that classical Dungeons & Dragons charm if they aren't inspired directly from the source material. These games feature massive stories, intricate combat systems, and a wealth of interesting characters in imaginative worlds that encompass everything from classic high fantasy to sci-fi epics and everything in betw<br>
<br>For example, players could focus on lightning damage, picking up the Spellsparkler staff from Waukeen's Rest (by rescuing Counsellor Florrick), the Jolty Vest from Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout, and the Watersparkers from the chest behind Minthara at the Goblin Camp. Add the Blast Pendant, worn by one of the Petrified Drow near the Selunite Outpost, and the Sparkswall Ring from the Mage Tower Basement in the Underdark. Buy the Lifebringer from Blurg in the Underdark Colony to complete the ensemble. After reaching Grymforge in Act 1, players should replace the Jolty Vest with the Protecty Sparkswall for better spell save DCs and pick up The Real Sparky Sparkswall shield, also found in Grymforge.<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>All Wizards get access to a list of ridiculously useful out-of-combat spells, but Evocation Wizards specifically hone in on their ability to dish out massive damage in a short amount of time. All Wizards suffer from the lack of easily rechargeable spell slots, but Evocation Wizards can put these limited slots to good use – plus, Arcane Recovery can help when a Long Rest isn't possible.<br><br>The best Warlock builds in BG3 take advantage of these class strengths. Typically, [https://Www.Baldursgate3Fans.com/articles/the-switch-2-s-missing-masterpiece-why-baldur-s-gate-3-needs-to-join-the-party.html Baldur's Gate 3 Switch] Gate 3 builds are based on a subclass, which takes the form of a Patron for Warlocks . The Great Old One brings useful spells and lots of class flavor, making it the prime choice for players looking to get started on the right foot with the Warlock class.<br><br>In Baldur's Gate 3 the max level you can reach is Level 12, but not every class gets something every time it levels up. But as a Spellcaster class, this BG3 Cleric build will have something to choose at every level.<br><br>Spore Druids can make excellent use of any staff that has added damage, such as the Gold Wyrmling Staff (Act 1, Sold by Roah Moonglow at the Goblin Camp) or the Cacophony Staff (Act 1, Sold by Lady Esther at the Rosymorn Monastery Trail) since the bonus damage will stack with the necrotic damage from Symbiotic Entity. When paired with the Shillelagh spell these staves can dish out a surprising amount of damage while scaling entirely off the Druid's Wisdom. This can be further boosted using the Polearm Master Feat.<br><br>Lae'Zel : Best suited for the Battle Master subclass, Lae'Zel can almost singlehandedly handle your front line, drawing attention from enemies and able to withstand attacks better than some other classes.<br><br>However, if the Arcane lifestyle doesn't feel right for you, the Guild Artisan arguably offers the best gameplay improvements for Wizards. The Guild Artisan background grants proficiency in Insight and Persuasion, the latter of which Wizards don't usually have access to on character creation.<br><br>Allocating two levels into the Fighter class as any other class grants access to one of the game's most powerful class abilities: Action Surge. One of the iconic skills of the Fighter class, Action Surge is a Bonus Action that grants the caster another Action that turn.<br><br>The main benefits of Half-Orcs in BG3 are these two passives, called Savage Attacks and Relentless Endurance. Savage Attacks increases damage dealt by Critical Hits, while Relentless Endurance prevents Fighters from going down when they get to 0 HP once per Long Rest. For this Circle of the Moon build, which capitalizes on the Druid's abilities in melee combat, Half-Orcs offer the most impactful racials.<br><br>At Level 1, the best two Expertise choices are Stealth and Persuasion, as these play well into the Rogue's strengths in sneaky combat and dialogue checks. Later down the line, players can pick up Insight and Sleight of Hand at Level 6, though players who don't do much pickpocketing may find that Deception is a more useful skill to gain Expertise in here.<br><br>In Baldur's Gate 3 , Cleric builds can be enhanced further with the use of specific consumables. Certain potions, like the Potion of Speed, will let Clerics do more within a single turn and support their allies better, while others, like the Potion of Angelic Reprieve, will let Clerics restore Spell Slots to keep casting.<br><br>The Folk Hero background can be useful for Clerics because it gives proficiencies to the Animal Handling and Survival skills, both of which rely on the Cleric's main stat Wisdom. Animal Handling and Survival are both skills that the Cleric typically doesn't have access to at character creation for its starting proficiencies, too, and can be useful additions to the class.<br><br>Because of their enormous repertoire of knowledge, and the ability to swap prepared spells from their entire available list of spells anytime outside of combat, Wizards are generally considered the class with the most diversity and utility in Baldur's Gate 3 .<br>

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For example, players could focus on lightning damage, picking up the Spellsparkler staff from Waukeen's Rest (by rescuing Counsellor Florrick), the Jolty Vest from Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout, and the Watersparkers from the chest behind Minthara at the Goblin Camp. Add the Blast Pendant, worn by one of the Petrified Drow near the Selunite Outpost, and the Sparkswall Ring from the Mage Tower Basement in the Underdark. Buy the Lifebringer from Blurg in the Underdark Colony to complete the ensemble. After reaching Grymforge in Act 1, players should replace the Jolty Vest with the Protecty Sparkswall for better spell save DCs and pick up The Real Sparky Sparkswall shield, also found in Grymforge.

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.
All Wizards get access to a list of ridiculously useful out-of-combat spells, but Evocation Wizards specifically hone in on their ability to dish out massive damage in a short amount of time. All Wizards suffer from the lack of easily rechargeable spell slots, but Evocation Wizards can put these limited slots to good use – plus, Arcane Recovery can help when a Long Rest isn't possible.

The best Warlock builds in BG3 take advantage of these class strengths. Typically, Baldur's Gate 3 Switch Gate 3 builds are based on a subclass, which takes the form of a Patron for Warlocks . The Great Old One brings useful spells and lots of class flavor, making it the prime choice for players looking to get started on the right foot with the Warlock class.

In Baldur's Gate 3 the max level you can reach is Level 12, but not every class gets something every time it levels up. But as a Spellcaster class, this BG3 Cleric build will have something to choose at every level.

Spore Druids can make excellent use of any staff that has added damage, such as the Gold Wyrmling Staff (Act 1, Sold by Roah Moonglow at the Goblin Camp) or the Cacophony Staff (Act 1, Sold by Lady Esther at the Rosymorn Monastery Trail) since the bonus damage will stack with the necrotic damage from Symbiotic Entity. When paired with the Shillelagh spell these staves can dish out a surprising amount of damage while scaling entirely off the Druid's Wisdom. This can be further boosted using the Polearm Master Feat.

Lae'Zel : Best suited for the Battle Master subclass, Lae'Zel can almost singlehandedly handle your front line, drawing attention from enemies and able to withstand attacks better than some other classes.

However, if the Arcane lifestyle doesn't feel right for you, the Guild Artisan arguably offers the best gameplay improvements for Wizards. The Guild Artisan background grants proficiency in Insight and Persuasion, the latter of which Wizards don't usually have access to on character creation.

Allocating two levels into the Fighter class as any other class grants access to one of the game's most powerful class abilities: Action Surge. One of the iconic skills of the Fighter class, Action Surge is a Bonus Action that grants the caster another Action that turn.

The main benefits of Half-Orcs in BG3 are these two passives, called Savage Attacks and Relentless Endurance. Savage Attacks increases damage dealt by Critical Hits, while Relentless Endurance prevents Fighters from going down when they get to 0 HP once per Long Rest. For this Circle of the Moon build, which capitalizes on the Druid's abilities in melee combat, Half-Orcs offer the most impactful racials.

At Level 1, the best two Expertise choices are Stealth and Persuasion, as these play well into the Rogue's strengths in sneaky combat and dialogue checks. Later down the line, players can pick up Insight and Sleight of Hand at Level 6, though players who don't do much pickpocketing may find that Deception is a more useful skill to gain Expertise in here.

In Baldur's Gate 3 , Cleric builds can be enhanced further with the use of specific consumables. Certain potions, like the Potion of Speed, will let Clerics do more within a single turn and support their allies better, while others, like the Potion of Angelic Reprieve, will let Clerics restore Spell Slots to keep casting.

The Folk Hero background can be useful for Clerics because it gives proficiencies to the Animal Handling and Survival skills, both of which rely on the Cleric's main stat Wisdom. Animal Handling and Survival are both skills that the Cleric typically doesn't have access to at character creation for its starting proficiencies, too, and can be useful additions to the class.

Because of their enormous repertoire of knowledge, and the ability to swap prepared spells from their entire available list of spells anytime outside of combat, Wizards are generally considered the class with the most diversity and utility in Baldur's Gate 3 .