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<br>At level six, Tempest Clerics learn "Thunderous Strike," letting them push large or smaller foes back up to 3m after hitting them with thunder or lightning damage. Level seven Tempest Clerics learn "Ice Storm" and "Freedom of Movement." This allows them to conjure a powerful hailstorm and prevent a target's movement from being affected by difficult terrain, spells, or water.<br>In terms of multiclassing, the Swarmkeeper Ranger pairs very well with Thief or Assassin Rogues , the former being particularly useful in a dual-wielding build while the latter performs better if you're using a ranged weapon. A few fighter levels for Action Surge and Second Wind can also be very strong on any Ranger.<br><br> <br>The Dragon Age series is one of BioWare's biggest franchises that has gone on to help the studio become a household name. The first game is touted by many as one of the best Western RPGs of all time, while the second game does have its fair share of fans, even if its attempts to cater to a casual player base didn't resonate with the series' fans. Thankfully, BioWare learned their mistake and decided to make Dragon Age: Inquisition bigger and grander than ever bef<br><br>The Hunter Subclass gains some powerful once-per-turn effects through Hunter's Prey, which could benefit other martial classes like the Fighter and Paladin. Multiattack Defence could be really helpful on a tanky character when facing powerful foes later in the game. Monks can also benefit greatly from abilities like Giant Killer and Colossus Slayer, as long as there is a weapon in their main hand.<br><br>At level six, Life Domain Clerics gain the "Blessed Healer" ability, restoring HP equal to 2+spell level whenever they cast a healing spell of level 1 or higher. This gives them some extra survivability in longer fights, helping them dodge death while they give their allies extra staying power.<br><br> <br>The tabletop format of Dungeons & Dragons might seem far removed from the digital medium that is video gaming, but that dividing line becomes thinner and thinner as time goes on. In fact, playing D&D digitally has been a growing trend for quite some time, whether by humble, low-tech methods such as play-by-post or utilizing mediums such as Skype or ROLL20 to get a much-need roleplaying fix without all the hassle of organizing a live, in-person sess<br><br> <br>Regarded as one of several crown jewels in BioWare's catalog, the Knights of the Old Republic games are essentially D&D campaigns set within the Star Wars universe. The rules and mechanics aren't a direct mirror of D&D , but they're more than familiar and comfortable for anyone who has played the latter. The saga of Darth Revan provides a gripping narrative for both games, and the characters are incredibly well-writ<br><br>In terms of equipment, Trickery Clerics can get some very useful gear from the Gauntlet of Shar in Act 2. The Dark Justiciar set can be found throughout the Gauntlet and offers powerful bonuses relating to stealth and mobility. Players can acquire the Dark Justiciar Helmet in a Gilded Chest found at X: -822, Y: -753. This helmet boosts saving throws against spells, reduces the number needed to score a critical hit by 1 while the wearer is obscured, and grants a +1 to constitution saving throws.<br><br>Since Rangers have proficiency with all martial weapons, they can achieve a ton of flexibility by using finesse weapons. Along with the usual suspects (Daggers, Shortswords, Scimitars, and Rapiers), there are also three unique finesse weapons in the game from weapon types that aren't usually finesse weapons. These are Phalar Aluve (longsword, Act 1, in the Underdark), Larethian's Wrath (longsword, Act 1, sold by the trader in the Githyanki Creche), and The Dancing Breeze (Glaive, Act [https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/ Baldur's Gate 3 News], sold by Exxvikyap in Rivington.)<br><br>Act 3 offers some incredibly powerful weapons and items for a Vengeance Paladin. If you're using a two-handed weapon to maximize your damage, you could pick up Balduran's Giantslayer from the Dragon's Sanctum. This incredible sword doubles the bonus damage granted by your Strength Modifier whenever it connects, while also allowing you to increase in size (gaining temporary hitpoints, boosted damage, and advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws) once per short rest. If you're playing as a Githyanki, or respecced Lae'zel into a Vengeance Paladin, then the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane is also a good choice. It grants additional psychic damage on hit while also providing advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma Saving Throws. It also gives resistance to psychic damage, immunity to the "Charmed" status, and the special attack "Soulbreaker" to stun enemies.<br><br>This section will discuss some generally good equipment that works for any warlock subclass. An important item to mention is the Potent Robe , obtained in Act 2 by speaking with Alfina, but only if you aided the Tieflings during act 1. This robe adds your Charisma to the damage of all Cantrips and stacks with the effects of the Agonizing Blast invocation, allowing the Warlock to add double their Charisma to their Eldritch Blasts. Players focusing on spells should also grab the Daredevil Gloves at the Githyanki Creche during Act 1, allowing them to use all their ranged spells as melee attacks to avoid the penalty for using ranged attacks in melee. Players wanting to stack up their Charisma even higher should look into Duke Ravengard's Longsword , which also grants +2 Charisma and is an excellent weapon for Warlocks using Pact of the Blade.<br>
<br>Scale Mail +2 (16 AC + DEX, Medium Armour, Rare): Its Disadvantage on Stealth can make it rather hassling to wear for ambushers, but a proud Bard wouldn't mind given its +1 Initiative and -1 Slashing Damage Taken. Not to mention, an ideally-built Bard will instantly get 18 AC from this armour, as though they're wearing Heavy Armour. In tougher battles close to Act 3, this gear can become an indispensable part of their arsenal.<br><br> <br>Major Enemies & Bosses How To Beat Commander Zhalk What To Do With The Addled Frog How to Beat the Spider Matriarch in Baldur’s Gate 3 Auntie Ethel Boss Fight Guide The Adamantine Forge (Grym) Boss Guide How to Beat the Spectator How to Kill Balthazar How to Beat the Spectator How to Defeat the Thorm Family Without Combat Who Is The Guardian? (Explained) How To Beat Lorroakan Ketheric Thorm Boss Guide Lord Enver Gortash Boss Guide Ansur the Dragon Location & Boss Guide Netherbrain Boss Guide How to Defeat Sarevok Anchev How to Beat Cazador How to Defeat Steel Watch Titan <br><br>Updated on April 15th, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Patch 8, players now have access to a new subclass for every class in the game. In the case of the Warlock,  [https://Www.baldursgate3fans.com/articles/avowed-s-revolutionary-lore-system-sets-new-standard-for-rpg-accessibility.html RPG onboarding] this is the Hexblade, whose pact with sentient magical weapons forged from shadow makes them masters of melee magic. This new subclass opens up all kinds of new playstyles for the Warlock, including some secret synergies with the Shadow Sorcerer, so this guide has been updated accordingly.<br><br> <br>Paladin Class Guides Baldur's Gate 3: Best Paladin Class Build Every Paladin Subclass, Ranked Why You Should Play a Paladin in Baldur's Gate 3 How to Become an Oathbreaker Paladin How to Become an Oathbreaker Pal<br><br> <br>Other BG3 Companions Guides How to Romance Minthara How to Recruit Minthara Without Betraying the Grove How to Recruit Minthara Without Betraying the Grove 10 Reasons To Romance Minthara Why You Should Romance Halsin Baldur's Gate 3: Druid Halsin Location 10 Reasons To Romance Halsin How To Befriend Timber (The Squirrel) How to Recruit Minsc How to Recruit Withers How to Get Volo's Ersatz Eye (See Invisibility) How To Romance The Emp<br><br> <br>At first glance, Plate Armour being a Common Heavy Armour will likely render it one of the last things on a player’s mind when it comes to the best Heavy Armour in Baldur’s Gate 3 . However, it’s its Common nature that makes the Plate Armour stand out in parties, as this essentially guarantees that the team’s heavy-hitters - especially the Fighter and the Paladin - have the best-possible armour available to them while they’re still on the lookout for gear with their ideal effe<br><br>One's choice of deity as a Cleric doesn't affect the game altogether too much, aside from unlocking some unique dialogue options. As a Life Domain build that's focused on healing and support, it makes the most sense to go with either Selûne or Bahamut when it comes to deity choice in character creation.<br><br>Being a Dwarf means having a slightly reduced total Movement Distance, but what it lacks in mobility it makes up for with Dwarven Resilience, Superior Darkvision, and several weapon proficiencies Clerics don't normally have.<br> <br>Unique Weapons & Equipment How To Get the Phalar Aluve (Sword In The Stone) True Love's Caress & True Love's Embrace Ring Locations How to Get the Sword of Justice How to Get the Gloves of the Automaton How to Get the Potent Robe in Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Items To Get In Act 1 Best Amulets You Can Get In Act 1, Ranked Best Amulets You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked Best Rings You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Best Rings You Can Get In Act Three, Ranked Best Rare Armor Pieces Best Very Rare Armor Pieces Best Rings You Can Get In Act 1, Ra<br><br>Human: Being the most common Race in Faerun, Humans are found building lives almost anywhere. What they lack for racial features, they compensate for by getting an extra skill to be proficient with. Because Bards are already so great at skill checks, this just further guarantees success in dialogue. Humans are an ideal Race for a "balanced" Bard build.<br><br>Hunter - Colossus Slayer: After taking Sword Bard 6 and acquiring Extra Attack, going for Ranger and grabbing Hunter for Colossus Slayer can give a decent 1d8 Damage once per turn. If a Bard has Sharpshooter for the -5 to Attack Roll but +10 to Damage, pairing this with Colossus Slayer can enhance the Ranger’s DPS potential.<br>While the Bard in Baldur’s Gate 3 specializes in both Dexterity and Charisma, it still follows its original Dungeons & Dragon counterpart that emphasizes Charisma for its combat advantage. Most especially, they need Charisma to be able to impress or intimidate their way past foes, which are Skills that these Backgrounds transform into proficiencies:<br><br>Level 7 allows access to "Dominate Beast" and "Greater Invisibility," enabling them to turn animals to their side and render a target invisible for ten rounds whether they attack or not. Level 9 grants them access to "Dominate Person" and "Seeming," letting them manipulate humanoids and disguise all four party members simultaneously. Finally, at level 10, an Archfey Warlock gains "Beguiling Defenses", becoming immune to charm.<br>

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Scale Mail +2 (16 AC + DEX, Medium Armour, Rare): Its Disadvantage on Stealth can make it rather hassling to wear for ambushers, but a proud Bard wouldn't mind given its +1 Initiative and -1 Slashing Damage Taken. Not to mention, an ideally-built Bard will instantly get 18 AC from this armour, as though they're wearing Heavy Armour. In tougher battles close to Act 3, this gear can become an indispensable part of their arsenal.


Major Enemies & Bosses How To Beat Commander Zhalk What To Do With The Addled Frog How to Beat the Spider Matriarch in Baldur’s Gate 3 Auntie Ethel Boss Fight Guide The Adamantine Forge (Grym) Boss Guide How to Beat the Spectator How to Kill Balthazar How to Beat the Spectator How to Defeat the Thorm Family Without Combat Who Is The Guardian? (Explained) How To Beat Lorroakan Ketheric Thorm Boss Guide Lord Enver Gortash Boss Guide Ansur the Dragon Location & Boss Guide Netherbrain Boss Guide How to Defeat Sarevok Anchev How to Beat Cazador How to Defeat Steel Watch Titan

Updated on April 15th, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Patch 8, players now have access to a new subclass for every class in the game. In the case of the Warlock, RPG onboarding this is the Hexblade, whose pact with sentient magical weapons forged from shadow makes them masters of melee magic. This new subclass opens up all kinds of new playstyles for the Warlock, including some secret synergies with the Shadow Sorcerer, so this guide has been updated accordingly.


Paladin Class Guides Baldur's Gate 3: Best Paladin Class Build Every Paladin Subclass, Ranked Why You Should Play a Paladin in Baldur's Gate 3 How to Become an Oathbreaker Paladin How to Become an Oathbreaker Pal


Other BG3 Companions Guides How to Romance Minthara How to Recruit Minthara Without Betraying the Grove How to Recruit Minthara Without Betraying the Grove 10 Reasons To Romance Minthara Why You Should Romance Halsin Baldur's Gate 3: Druid Halsin Location 10 Reasons To Romance Halsin How To Befriend Timber (The Squirrel) How to Recruit Minsc How to Recruit Withers How to Get Volo's Ersatz Eye (See Invisibility) How To Romance The Emp


At first glance, Plate Armour being a Common Heavy Armour will likely render it one of the last things on a player’s mind when it comes to the best Heavy Armour in Baldur’s Gate 3 . However, it’s its Common nature that makes the Plate Armour stand out in parties, as this essentially guarantees that the team’s heavy-hitters - especially the Fighter and the Paladin - have the best-possible armour available to them while they’re still on the lookout for gear with their ideal effe

One's choice of deity as a Cleric doesn't affect the game altogether too much, aside from unlocking some unique dialogue options. As a Life Domain build that's focused on healing and support, it makes the most sense to go with either Selûne or Bahamut when it comes to deity choice in character creation.

Being a Dwarf means having a slightly reduced total Movement Distance, but what it lacks in mobility it makes up for with Dwarven Resilience, Superior Darkvision, and several weapon proficiencies Clerics don't normally have.

Unique Weapons & Equipment How To Get the Phalar Aluve (Sword In The Stone) True Love's Caress & True Love's Embrace Ring Locations How to Get the Sword of Justice How to Get the Gloves of the Automaton How to Get the Potent Robe in Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Items To Get In Act 1 Best Amulets You Can Get In Act 1, Ranked Best Amulets You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked Best Rings You Can Get In Act 2, Ranked Baldur's Gate 3: 10 Best Rings You Can Get In Act Three, Ranked Best Rare Armor Pieces Best Very Rare Armor Pieces Best Rings You Can Get In Act 1, Ra

Human: Being the most common Race in Faerun, Humans are found building lives almost anywhere. What they lack for racial features, they compensate for by getting an extra skill to be proficient with. Because Bards are already so great at skill checks, this just further guarantees success in dialogue. Humans are an ideal Race for a "balanced" Bard build.

Hunter - Colossus Slayer: After taking Sword Bard 6 and acquiring Extra Attack, going for Ranger and grabbing Hunter for Colossus Slayer can give a decent 1d8 Damage once per turn. If a Bard has Sharpshooter for the -5 to Attack Roll but +10 to Damage, pairing this with Colossus Slayer can enhance the Ranger’s DPS potential.
While the Bard in Baldur’s Gate 3 specializes in both Dexterity and Charisma, it still follows its original Dungeons & Dragon counterpart that emphasizes Charisma for its combat advantage. Most especially, they need Charisma to be able to impress or intimidate their way past foes, which are Skills that these Backgrounds transform into proficiencies:

Level 7 allows access to "Dominate Beast" and "Greater Invisibility," enabling them to turn animals to their side and render a target invisible for ten rounds whether they attack or not. Level 9 grants them access to "Dominate Person" and "Seeming," letting them manipulate humanoids and disguise all four party members simultaneously. Finally, at level 10, an Archfey Warlock gains "Beguiling Defenses", becoming immune to charm.