https://stayclose.social/HoseaFarrar30871/ Latest updates from Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59188/the-best-ranged-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-ranked/ At level Six, Wild Magic Barbarians gain three "Bolstering Magic" abilities, which allow them to provide a bonus to themselves or an ally in melee range. They can use "Bolstering Magic: Boon" to add a 1d4 bonus to attack rolls and ability checks or use their Bolstering Boon to restore a single level one, two, or three spell slot.

Flame Enamelled Armour (16 AC + DEX, Medium Armour, Very Rare): Getting this gear in the Wyrm's Rock Fortress may limit the Armour Class boost to 18 AC. However, its +2 Initiative +2 Saves, and free Fire Shield: Warm alongside Fire Resistance are worthwhile trade-offs for decent defense.


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There are a total of three BG3 subclasses Rogue players can try out, each of which focuses on different aspects of the class, and offers a selection of unique skills, proficiencies, and other features. As you level up in one of these BG3 Rogue subclasses, you will gain more abilities that are unique to your subclass choice.

Serving as more or less the performance-inclined version of the Battle Master, the College of Swords serves as the Bard Archetype specializing in heavy-hitting combat strategies. This College encourages Bards to explore new armaments like Versatile Weapons to expand their combat strategies. They get a slate of more versatile attack styles that can enhance their role in a fight, of which the following should be noted:


An interesting part regarding the Hunting Shortbow is how it’s built to fight Monstrosities. This particular creature type is reserved for enemies who aren’t normally found in nature and are often magical in terms of their creation. While the Advantage is only granted against these creatures, the constant access to this buff can make the weapon worth the switch when they are encounte

Players can select an instrument from various musical implements as Bard’s tool. This simply changes the overall sounds of the game when casting Spells and can be changed by switching to another instrument.



Saving Throw Proficiencies: Dexterity, Charisma

At level Six, Berserkers gain the "Mindless Rage" ability, which grants them immunity to the Charmed and Frightened status effects while raging. It also prevents the "Calm Emotions" spell from ending their rage. At level 10, they gain "Intimidating Presence," allowing them to inflict fear on a target as an action. This can be useful for neutralizing foes and rendering them more vulnerable to attacks.


Players who love Baldur’s Gate will delight in Baldur’s Gate 3 for its more modern approach to a game extremely close to Dungeons & Dragons . This time around, players of this Baldur’s Gate title are in a race against time as they try to find a cure against their illithid tadpole or risk becoming a mind flayer during their assault on Fae

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.

Rogues' unique class feature is the Sneak Attack, which deals massive damage with a higher chance to hit, but can only be initiated if players have Advantage over a target. There is a melee and a ranged option, both of which will break Stealth when used.

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.


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Elemental Damage sets are also quite effective on a Giant Barbarian due to their Elemental Cleaver ability, with the Gloves of Belligerent Skies and/or Boots of Stormy Clamour being a particularly valuable option if you favor thunder or lightning damage. You could also equip Winter's Clutches, the Snowburst Ring, and/or the Coldbrim Hat to freeze your foes solid. Another option is to utilize the Thermoarcanic Gloves, Cinder Shoes, and Ring of Self Immolation in a heat setup, and throw on the Cindermoth Cloak to burn enemies that damage you.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59188/the-best-ranged-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-ranked/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:59 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59187/the-best-ranged-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-ranked/ At level Six, Wild Magic Barbarians gain three "Bolstering Magic" abilities, which allow them to provide a bonus to themselves or an ally in melee range. They can use "Bolstering Magic: Boon" to add a 1d4 bonus to attack rolls and ability checks or use their Bolstering Boon to restore a single level one, two, or three spell slot.

Flame Enamelled Armour (16 AC + DEX, Medium Armour, Very Rare): Getting this gear in the Wyrm's Rock Fortress may limit the Armour Class boost to 18 AC. However, its +2 Initiative +2 Saves, and free Fire Shield: Warm alongside Fire Resistance are worthwhile trade-offs for decent defense.


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There are a total of three BG3 subclasses Rogue players can try out, each of which focuses on different aspects of the class, and offers a selection of unique skills, proficiencies, and other features. As you level up in one of these BG3 Rogue subclasses, you will gain more abilities that are unique to your subclass choice.

Serving as more or less the performance-inclined version of the Battle Master, the College of Swords serves as the Bard Archetype specializing in heavy-hitting combat strategies. This College encourages Bards to explore new armaments like Versatile Weapons to expand their combat strategies. They get a slate of more versatile attack styles that can enhance their role in a fight, of which the following should be noted:


An interesting part regarding the Hunting Shortbow is how it’s built to fight Monstrosities. This particular creature type is reserved for enemies who aren’t normally found in nature and are often magical in terms of their creation. While the Advantage is only granted against these creatures, the constant access to this buff can make the weapon worth the switch when they are encounte

Players can select an instrument from various musical implements as Bard’s tool. This simply changes the overall sounds of the game when casting Spells and can be changed by switching to another instrument.



Saving Throw Proficiencies: Dexterity, Charisma

At level Six, Berserkers gain the "Mindless Rage" ability, which grants them immunity to the Charmed and Frightened status effects while raging. It also prevents the "Calm Emotions" spell from ending their rage. At level 10, they gain "Intimidating Presence," allowing them to inflict fear on a target as an action. This can be useful for neutralizing foes and rendering them more vulnerable to attacks.


Players who love Baldur’s Gate will delight in Baldur’s Gate 3 for its more modern approach to a game extremely close to Dungeons & Dragons . This time around, players of this Baldur’s Gate title are in a race against time as they try to find a cure against their illithid tadpole or risk becoming a mind flayer during their assault on Fae

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.

Rogues' unique class feature is the Sneak Attack, which deals massive damage with a higher chance to hit, but can only be initiated if players have Advantage over a target. There is a melee and a ranged option, both of which will break Stealth when used.

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.


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Elemental Damage sets are also quite effective on a Giant Barbarian due to their Elemental Cleaver ability, with the Gloves of Belligerent Skies and/or Boots of Stormy Clamour being a particularly valuable option if you favor thunder or lightning damage. You could also equip Winter's Clutches, the Snowburst Ring, and/or the Coldbrim Hat to freeze your foes solid. Another option is to utilize the Thermoarcanic Gloves, Cinder Shoes, and Ring of Self Immolation in a heat setup, and throw on the Cindermoth Cloak to burn enemies that damage you.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59187/the-best-ranged-weapons-in-baldurs-gate-3-ranked/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:52 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59179/baldurs-gate-3-best-cleric-class-build/ Baldurs baldur's gate 3 strategy 3 Controls How To Change Dice Appearance (All Dice Skins) How To Place Map Markers How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets) How To Change Hair How To Highlight Objects How Many Party Members Can You Have? How to Revive Characters How To Change Class (& Respec Guide) Most Important Hotkeys How To Heal Your Party How To Change Appearance, Voice, & Pronouns (Magic Mirror Location) How to Cancel Concentration Sp

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.

This table displays recommended BG3 Cleric build choices for every level, including recommended spells you should add to your Spellbook at each level. These spells synergize well with the BG3 Life Cleric build, including a variety of support spells to provide aid to your party and both debuffs and control effects to affect combat more directly.


As is typical of other Heavy Armour, Plate Armour does give its wearer a Disadvantage on Stealth Checks. However, its default AC 18 does mean that players who wear this are naturally more difficult to hit. Its rather stylish appearance of steel with golden details over a blue dress suit covering greaves and leggings, complete with green sash, can give the impression of a well-equipped adventu

Players can start getting the Chain Mail Armour +1 from Merchants by the time they get to much higher levels in the game. This Armour is likely the cheaper choice by the time shops also have the Plate Armour in their possession, making it a more frugal shopping opt

Criminal (Deception, Stealth): An expert in breaking the law and getting away with it, Criminals are more than able to slip into the shadows when needed. Their Deception Proficiency allows them to lie without much consequence, while Stealth allows them to blend into shadows more efficiently, perfect for surprise attacks. This is the ideal Background for offensive, stealth-heavy builds.


Even after all the strides that Bethesda has taken in the RPG genre, some people still argue that Morrowind is one of their finest and most immersive titles by far. The unwavering focus on role-playing coupled with a massive world that players can get lost in makes for a truly great t

At level ten, Goolocks will get "Thought Shield: Psychic Resistance" and "Thought Shield: Psychic Reflection," granting them resistance to psychic damage and automatically dealing psychic damage equal to any psychic damage they do take to their attacker.

Other Weapon, Item Support: Unfortunately, the Ranger isn’t extremely optimized as a Class due to its multi-attribute dependency. Players should rely on Items such as Oils of Accuracy in order to boost their overall Attack Rolls and Damage Dice.

In addition to Armor, Weapon, and Saving Throw proficiencies that vary for each class, the pool of Skills you can choose from are different for each class. These cannot be changed once you get past character creation.

Other Class Support: While the Ranger is a decent thematic addition to the Bard, players should still consider dipping into other Classes further to maximize the potential of such a build. For instance, a single dip in Warlock can access Hex for a more efficient and reliable replacement to Hunter’s Mark. Meanwhile, dipping into Rogue gives Sneak Attack for maximum damage potential.

The Glowing Shield , found hidden away in the Goblin Camp, provides temporary HP the first time the wielder takes damage while below half health. This makes for an excellent early shield, but players should endeavor to replace it with something like the Adamantine Shield once they are able (this can be forged during Act 1 at the Adamantine Forge.) The Adamantine Shield provides immunity to critical hits and inflicts the Reeling status effect on enemies when they miss. To further strengthen this subclass' defense, players should collect the Luminous set to take advantage of Radiant Orbs. This set consists of the Luminous Armor, Luminous Gloves , Coruscation Ring , Callous Glow Ring , The Sacred Star (Mace), and the Fabricated Arbalest . The Armor of Devotion (sold by Roah Moonglow in Moonrise Towers during Act 2) is also useful as it allows the Paladin to regain an Oath Charge once per long rest, allowing you to use Sacred Weapon, Divine Rebuke, and Turn the Unholy more often.


A big part of what made D&D such a runaway success was the fact that players could craft wondrous stories that would stick with them long after their campaigns were over and done with. In this regard, Planescape: Torment is perfect for fans of these rich and beautiful ta


However, CD Projekt Red didn't give up on a game that they'd put so much time and effort into and decided to ensure that Cyberpunk 2077 would reach the heights that many fans were promised. The studio patched out most of the bugs and added a wealth of content to make the game as enjoyable as ever, and the launch of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners allowed many people to check out this masterpiece once again in a brand new light. As of right now, Cyberpunk 2077 is an excellent game that deserves all its plaudits, and fans can't wait to see what changes Phantom Liberty brings to the table
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59179/baldurs-gate-3-best-cleric-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:50:07 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59178/baldurs-gate-3-best-cleric-class-build/ Baldurs baldur's gate 3 strategy 3 Controls How To Change Dice Appearance (All Dice Skins) How To Place Map Markers How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets) How To Change Hair How To Highlight Objects How Many Party Members Can You Have? How to Revive Characters How To Change Class (& Respec Guide) Most Important Hotkeys How To Heal Your Party How To Change Appearance, Voice, & Pronouns (Magic Mirror Location) How to Cancel Concentration Sp

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.

This table displays recommended BG3 Cleric build choices for every level, including recommended spells you should add to your Spellbook at each level. These spells synergize well with the BG3 Life Cleric build, including a variety of support spells to provide aid to your party and both debuffs and control effects to affect combat more directly.


As is typical of other Heavy Armour, Plate Armour does give its wearer a Disadvantage on Stealth Checks. However, its default AC 18 does mean that players who wear this are naturally more difficult to hit. Its rather stylish appearance of steel with golden details over a blue dress suit covering greaves and leggings, complete with green sash, can give the impression of a well-equipped adventu


Players can start getting the Chain Mail Armour +1 from Merchants by the time they get to much higher levels in the game. This Armour is likely the cheaper choice by the time shops also have the Plate Armour in their possession, making it a more frugal shopping opt

Criminal (Deception, Stealth): An expert in breaking the law and getting away with it, Criminals are more than able to slip into the shadows when needed. Their Deception Proficiency allows them to lie without much consequence, while Stealth allows them to blend into shadows more efficiently, perfect for surprise attacks. This is the ideal Background for offensive, stealth-heavy builds.


Even after all the strides that Bethesda has taken in the RPG genre, some people still argue that Morrowind is one of their finest and most immersive titles by far. The unwavering focus on role-playing coupled with a massive world that players can get lost in makes for a truly great t

At level ten, Goolocks will get "Thought Shield: Psychic Resistance" and "Thought Shield: Psychic Reflection," granting them resistance to psychic damage and automatically dealing psychic damage equal to any psychic damage they do take to their attacker.

Other Weapon, Item Support: Unfortunately, the Ranger isn’t extremely optimized as a Class due to its multi-attribute dependency. Players should rely on Items such as Oils of Accuracy in order to boost their overall Attack Rolls and Damage Dice.

In addition to Armor, Weapon, and Saving Throw proficiencies that vary for each class, the pool of Skills you can choose from are different for each class. These cannot be changed once you get past character creation.

Other Class Support: While the Ranger is a decent thematic addition to the Bard, players should still consider dipping into other Classes further to maximize the potential of such a build. For instance, a single dip in Warlock can access Hex for a more efficient and reliable replacement to Hunter’s Mark. Meanwhile, dipping into Rogue gives Sneak Attack for maximum damage potential.

The Glowing Shield , found hidden away in the Goblin Camp, provides temporary HP the first time the wielder takes damage while below half health. This makes for an excellent early shield, but players should endeavor to replace it with something like the Adamantine Shield once they are able (this can be forged during Act 1 at the Adamantine Forge.) The Adamantine Shield provides immunity to critical hits and inflicts the Reeling status effect on enemies when they miss. To further strengthen this subclass' defense, players should collect the Luminous set to take advantage of Radiant Orbs. This set consists of the Luminous Armor, Luminous Gloves , Coruscation Ring , Callous Glow Ring , The Sacred Star (Mace), and the Fabricated Arbalest . The Armor of Devotion (sold by Roah Moonglow in Moonrise Towers during Act 2) is also useful as it allows the Paladin to regain an Oath Charge once per long rest, allowing you to use Sacred Weapon, Divine Rebuke, and Turn the Unholy more often.


A big part of what made D&D such a runaway success was the fact that players could craft wondrous stories that would stick with them long after their campaigns were over and done with. In this regard, Planescape: Torment is perfect for fans of these rich and beautiful ta


However, CD Projekt Red didn't give up on a game that they'd put so much time and effort into and decided to ensure that Cyberpunk 2077 would reach the heights that many fans were promised. The studio patched out most of the bugs and added a wealth of content to make the game as enjoyable as ever, and the launch of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners allowed many people to check out this masterpiece once again in a brand new light. As of right now, Cyberpunk 2077 is an excellent game that deserves all its plaudits, and fans can't wait to see what changes Phantom Liberty brings to the table
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59178/baldurs-gate-3-best-cleric-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:49:59 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59167/baldurs-gate-3-best-rogue-class-build/ In the case that you don't go with a Duergar and instead choose the Half Elf for the Mask of the Wild passive, choose the Charlatan background, which grants bonuses to Deception and Sleight of Hand, or the Guild Artisan background, which grants proficiency to Insight and Persuasion.

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.

This section covers the best equipment for Life Domain Clerics in BG3 across all three Acts. Some pieces from early Acts may still be powerful in later ones, though, and will remain equipped through several Acts.

Choosing the School of Illusion at level two grants the abilities "Illusion Savant" and "Improved Minor Illusion." The former halves the cost of scribing Illusion spells into the spellbook , while the latter grants the following benefits to the " Minor Illusion " cantrip:

The Death Domain grants a Cleric abilities related to death, undeath, and necromancy, not unlike the Necromancy School available to Wizards. At level one, Death Clerics receive proficiency with martial weapons and gain the "Reaper" ability , which allows them to target one extra creature with their Necromancy Cantrips. This pairs well with their Domain Cantrip "Touch of Death" and the "Toll the Dying" cantrip added by patch 8. They will also receive False Life and Ray of Sickness as Domain Spells.

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 3, sold by Exxvikyap in Rivington.)

Level six Light Domain Clerics get the ability "Improved Warding Flare," allowing them to use their reaction to impose disadvantage on an enemy attacking an ally. This should never be overlooked as it can drastically improve the party's odds in a fight and protect them from especially dangerous attacks.

Duergar also gain the Dwarven Resilience passive alongside Duergar Resilience, granting Advantage on saving throws against Illusions, Charm, Paralysis, and Poison. The Darkvision can be nice, too, though the reduction in movement distance is a notable downside of the race. Most races can move at least 9m on a turn, while Dwarves can only go 7.5m.

The Swarmkeeper Ranger performs especially well with the Sparkstruck set if using the Cloud of Jellyfish Swarm. Grab the Joltshooter, Jolty Vest, Speedy Lightfeet, Sparkswall, and the Real Sparky Sparkswall for an excellent early-game set that'll let you dish out tons of extra lightning damage. The Blast Pendant will pair well with certain Ranger spells to dish out some extra damage with this setup too.

The Trickery Domain grants powers of illusion and misdirection , and is a Domain granted by many chaotic and mischievous deities. At level one, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Blessing of the Trickster", allowing them to grant a creature in range (1.5m) advantage on stealth checks until the Cleric loses concentration. This can be fantastic when used in conjunction with a rogue, allowing them to easily scout ahead or dip out of combat to reposition and set up a sneak attack.

At level five, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Bestow Curse" and "Fear" as Domain Spells. The Former allows them to inflict a wide range of curses with a touch, while the latter allows them to terrify foes into dropping whatever they're holding and fleeing.

The Divination School grants Wizards the abilities "Divination Savant" and "Portent" at level two. The former allows them to scribe Divination spells into their spellbook for half the normal cost , while the latter allows them to gain two "Portent Dice," which are rolled at random after a long rest. The divination wizard can replace any attack roll or saving throw within 9m with one of their portent dice as a reaction, allowing them to swap in a high number to help allies or a low number to sabotage foes.

When Multiclassing using the Eldritch Knight subclass, it's important to understand how spell slots are calculated. The Eldritch Knight subclass isn't a full caster, so only 1/3 of its level (rounded down) is added to the effective caster level when multiclassing. As an example, a level Baldur's Gate 3 DLC Eldritch Knight with one level in Wizard would have an effective caster level of 2. Eldritch Knight is an excellent defensive subclass thanks to its access to spells like Shield, and it can further strengthen its defenses with Abjuration Wizard levels. This allows them to utilize the Arcane Ward to protect themselves and their allies from incoming damage, charging the ward with every spell they cast.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59167/baldurs-gate-3-best-rogue-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:47 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59165/baldurs-gate-3-best-rogue-class-build/ In the case that you don't go with a Duergar and instead choose the Half Elf for the Mask of the Wild passive, choose the Charlatan background, which grants bonuses to Deception and Sleight of Hand, or the Guild Artisan background, which grants proficiency to Insight and Persuasion.

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.

This section covers the best equipment for Life Domain Clerics in BG3 across all three Acts. Some pieces from early Acts may still be powerful in later ones, though, and will remain equipped through several Acts.

Choosing the School of Illusion at level two grants the abilities "Illusion Savant" and "Improved Minor Illusion." The former halves the cost of scribing Illusion spells into the spellbook , while the latter grants the following benefits to the " Minor Illusion " cantrip:

The Death Domain grants a Cleric abilities related to death, undeath, and necromancy, not unlike the Necromancy School available to Wizards. At level one, Death Clerics receive proficiency with martial weapons and gain the "Reaper" ability , which allows them to target one extra creature with their Necromancy Cantrips. This pairs well with their Domain Cantrip "Touch of Death" and the "Toll the Dying" cantrip added by patch 8. They will also receive False Life and Ray of Sickness as Domain Spells.

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 3, sold by Exxvikyap in Rivington.)

Level six Light Domain Clerics get the ability "Improved Warding Flare," allowing them to use their reaction to impose disadvantage on an enemy attacking an ally. This should never be overlooked as it can drastically improve the party's odds in a fight and protect them from especially dangerous attacks.

Duergar also gain the Dwarven Resilience passive alongside Duergar Resilience, granting Advantage on saving throws against Illusions, Charm, Paralysis, and Poison. The Darkvision can be nice, too, though the reduction in movement distance is a notable downside of the race. Most races can move at least 9m on a turn, while Dwarves can only go 7.5m.

The Swarmkeeper Ranger performs especially well with the Sparkstruck set if using the Cloud of Jellyfish Swarm. Grab the Joltshooter, Jolty Vest, Speedy Lightfeet, Sparkswall, and the Real Sparky Sparkswall for an excellent early-game set that'll let you dish out tons of extra lightning damage. The Blast Pendant will pair well with certain Ranger spells to dish out some extra damage with this setup too.

The Trickery Domain grants powers of illusion and misdirection , and is a Domain granted by many chaotic and mischievous deities. At level one, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Blessing of the Trickster", allowing them to grant a creature in range (1.5m) advantage on stealth checks until the Cleric loses concentration. This can be fantastic when used in conjunction with a rogue, allowing them to easily scout ahead or dip out of combat to reposition and set up a sneak attack.
At level five, Trickery Domain Clerics gain "Bestow Curse" and "Fear" as Domain Spells. The Former allows them to inflict a wide range of curses with a touch, while the latter allows them to terrify foes into dropping whatever they're holding and fleeing.

The Divination School grants Wizards the abilities "Divination Savant" and "Portent" at level two. The former allows them to scribe Divination spells into their spellbook for half the normal cost , while the latter allows them to gain two "Portent Dice," which are rolled at random after a long rest. The divination wizard can replace any attack roll or saving throw within 9m with one of their portent dice as a reaction, allowing them to swap in a high number to help allies or a low number to sabotage foes.

When Multiclassing using the Eldritch Knight subclass, it's important to understand how spell slots are calculated. The Eldritch Knight subclass isn't a full caster, so only 1/Baldur's Gate 3 DLC of its level (rounded down) is added to the effective caster level when multiclassing. As an example, a level 3 Eldritch Knight with one level in Wizard would have an effective caster level of 2. Eldritch Knight is an excellent defensive subclass thanks to its access to spells like Shield, and it can further strengthen its defenses with Abjuration Wizard levels. This allows them to utilize the Arcane Ward to protect themselves and their allies from incoming damage, charging the ward with every spell they cast.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59165/baldurs-gate-3-best-rogue-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:39 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59159/baldurs-gate-3-best-warlock-class-build/ Battle Master - Maneouvres: Specific to the Battle Master , their Maneouvres give Fighters a similar level of utility to Spellcasting Classes. While their damage numbers don’t compare to traditional Spells, the extra movement options and variability in effects, such as disarming foes, can make Bards a more tactical Class.

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.

Eldritch Knight - Spellcasting: Players who want to maximize their utility potential could consider using the Eldritch Knight archetype for more offensive Spellcasting opportunities. With the suitable stat array, a Bard/EK combo can become sub-DPS and sub-support.

Battle Masters might prefer a weapon with longer reach instead, such as the Dancing Breeze (Sold by Exxvikgap in the Rivington General.) This powerful glaive allows the wielder to perform a Whirlwind Attack, making an attack against all enemies within range. The Drakethroat Glaive also remains viable, as does the Moonlight Glaive and the Halberd of Vigilance. You could also consider Nyrulna, a legendary Trident that returns when thrown and causes thunder damage explosions when thrown too. It can also create cutting winds that blow back foes and create gusts of wind that also inflict thunder damage.

Dipping into Fighter is always an ideal move for any Class, especially the Bard whose slate of utility abilities could use combat enhancements by this Multiclass. Thanks to the Fighter’s more aggressive kit, a Bard can get into any position without worrying about survivability. Here are things to take note of when proceeding with a Fighter Multiclass as a Bard:
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.

Updated April 6, 2025 by Erik Petrovich : Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is right around the corner, and though lots of the new subclasses seem like a lot of fun to play, the base game still offers some very powerful options for the best Sorcerer build in BG3. The Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer is still the best Sorcerer build in BG3 – but that could change with the release of Patch 8. Until then, stick with this Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer guide to learn the best Sorcerer build tips, what makes the Life Domain such a powerful subclass for the Sorcerer, and other information that will help you min-max your Sorcerer character. This Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer build guide has been updated to add in-game flavor descriptions of the class and subclass, as well as a new small section with the best consumables for the Sorcerer, including both potions and elixirs, in the Equipment section.

In Act 1 , which typically brings players up to around Level 5 , you will be able to choose your Warlock Subclass (Great Old One), pick up your first set of three Cantrips (don't forget Eldritch Blast), learn a few basic Warlock spells, and pick up your first two Eldritch Invocations.


Draconic Bloodline is the first of three options available to Sorcerers in the game and is technically several similar options. Players may choose a specific dragon species as their bloodline, receiving elemental resistances and abilities accordingly. For example, a Red Dragon bloodline would offer resistance to fire. Players will also gain abilities that strengthen damage dealt by spells that match their bloodline element and automatically learn a spell corresponding to their chosen dragon t

Dexterity 14 (+2): As the Bard’s primary combat Ability, Dexterity should take a secondary or tertiary priority. Ranged Bard builds will use DEX for long-ranged weapons, while DEX could also substitute for STR for Versatile weapons, which also count towards the Bard’s specialization.

The Drow are one of the most versatile , role-filling Races in baldur's gate 3 Quests Gate 3 for a few important reasons. Their enhanced Darkvision is not to be sneered at, especially when one considers that it helps spells hit their targets in the dark. Plus, Drow have Advantage on Perception through Keen Senses.


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]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59159/baldurs-gate-3-best-warlock-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:28:07 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59158/baldurs-gate-3-best-warlock-class-build/ Battle Master - Maneouvres: Specific to the Battle Master , their Maneouvres give Fighters a similar level of utility to Spellcasting Classes. While their damage numbers don’t compare to traditional Spells, the extra movement options and variability in effects, such as disarming foes, can make Bards a more tactical Class.

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.

Eldritch Knight - Spellcasting: Players who want to maximize their utility potential could consider using the Eldritch Knight archetype for more offensive Spellcasting opportunities. With the suitable stat array, a Bard/EK combo can become sub-DPS and sub-support.

Battle Masters might prefer a weapon with longer reach instead, such as the Dancing Breeze (Sold by Exxvikgap in the Rivington General.) This powerful glaive allows the wielder to perform a Whirlwind Attack, making an attack against all enemies within range. The Drakethroat Glaive also remains viable, as does the Moonlight Glaive and the Halberd of Vigilance. You could also consider Nyrulna, a legendary Trident that returns when thrown and causes thunder damage explosions when thrown too. It can also create cutting winds that blow back foes and create gusts of wind that also inflict thunder damage.

Dipping into Fighter is always an ideal move for any Class, especially the Bard whose slate of utility abilities could use combat enhancements by this Multiclass. Thanks to the Fighter’s more aggressive kit, a Bard can get into any position without worrying about survivability. Here are things to take note of when proceeding with a Fighter Multiclass as a Bard:

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.
Updated April 6, 2025 by Erik Petrovich : Patch 8 for baldur's gate 3 Quests Gate 3 is right around the corner, and though lots of the new subclasses seem like a lot of fun to play, the base game still offers some very powerful options for the best Sorcerer build in BG3. The Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer is still the best Sorcerer build in BG3 – but that could change with the release of Patch 8. Until then, stick with this Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer guide to learn the best Sorcerer build tips, what makes the Life Domain such a powerful subclass for the Sorcerer, and other information that will help you min-max your Sorcerer character. This Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer build guide has been updated to add in-game flavor descriptions of the class and subclass, as well as a new small section with the best consumables for the Sorcerer, including both potions and elixirs, in the Equipment section.

In Act 1 , which typically brings players up to around Level 5 , you will be able to choose your Warlock Subclass (Great Old One), pick up your first set of three Cantrips (don't forget Eldritch Blast), learn a few basic Warlock spells, and pick up your first two Eldritch Invocations.


Draconic Bloodline is the first of three options available to Sorcerers in the game and is technically several similar options. Players may choose a specific dragon species as their bloodline, receiving elemental resistances and abilities accordingly. For example, a Red Dragon bloodline would offer resistance to fire. Players will also gain abilities that strengthen damage dealt by spells that match their bloodline element and automatically learn a spell corresponding to their chosen dragon t

Dexterity 14 (+2): As the Bard’s primary combat Ability, Dexterity should take a secondary or tertiary priority. Ranged Bard builds will use DEX for long-ranged weapons, while DEX could also substitute for STR for Versatile weapons, which also count towards the Bard’s specialization.

The Drow are one of the most versatile , role-filling Races in Baldur's Gate 3 for a few important reasons. Their enhanced Darkvision is not to be sneered at, especially when one considers that it helps spells hit their targets in the dark. Plus, Drow have Advantage on Perception through Keen Senses.


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]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59158/baldurs-gate-3-best-warlock-class-build/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:27:58 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59149/all-baldurs-gate-3-wizard-subclasses-ranked/ Karlach : Best suited for the Berserker subclass, Karlach is capable of dealing some of the most consistent, highest-hitting melee attacks on her own, and with two supports you won't be at a loss for HP or dispels

Savage Attacks lets players add an additional Damage Dice on top of their normal critical hit damage, but only with melee weapon attacks. Relentless Endurance prevents the Fighter from going down, restoring them to 1 HP upon reaching 0, only once per long rest.

In Baldur's Gate 3 , most classes have something to choose from with almost every level up. Some melee-oriented classes, like the Monk or Rogue, don't have anything to pick at certain levels. But thanks to its heavy reliance on spells, and the Metamagic system unique to the class, this BG3 Sorcerer build has quite a lot to consider every time it levels.

Druids are one of the most diverse, complex classes in Baldur's Gate 3 news Gate 3 thanks to the sheer variety of options available to it. Druids are equally capable of being ranged spellcasters as they are close-up tanks, though the best BG3 Druid builds lean into buffing the latter.


Updated on November 24, 2024 by Rhenn Taguiam: With Hotfix #29 giving console players of Baldur’s Gate 3 better mod stability and a 100-mod limit, fans of the acclaimed RPG will have a lot of room to tinker with new additions such as effects, weapons, customizations, and other features to add much-needed spice to their experience. However, before players even venture into adding numerous new effects to their gameplay experience, they may want to equip their characters with the best weapons possible - among which include some of the game’s best ranged weapons. These include upgraded versions of weapons, as well as one that would help characters move furt

The Half-Orc race is one of the best races in Baldur's Gate 3 for Druids who spend most of their time in melee combat. The racial passives of the Half-Orc race still work when in Wild Shape form, letting a Druid tear through enemies with stronger Critical Hits and a resilience to Death unique to Half-Orcs.

Since the Spore Druid can perform quite a bit of necromancy already, it's well worth tracking down the book "Necromancy of Thay" during Act 1 to unlock its secrets. Finishing the book will take until Act 3, but results in a ton of extra undead minions in combat.

The Divination School grants Wizards the abilities "Divination Savant" and "Portent" at level two. The former allows them to scribe Divination spells into their spellbook for half the normal cost , while the latter allows them to gain two "Portent Dice," which are rolled at random after a long rest. The divination wizard can replace any attack roll or saving throw within 9m with one of their portent dice as a reaction, allowing them to swap in a high number to help allies or a low number to sabotage foes.


Baldurs Gate 3 Controls How To Change Dice Appearance (All Dice Skins) How To Place Map Markers How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets) How To Change Hair How To Highlight Objects How Many Party Members Can You Have? How to Revive Characters How To Change Class (& Respec Guide) Most Important Hotkeys How To Heal Your Party How To Change Appearance, Voice, & Pronouns (Magic Mirror Location) How to Cancel Concentration Sp

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 AoE spells hit more often, or hit harder.
The max level in Baldur's Gate 3 is Level 12, and most of the time, each level you gain will grant something new for your Fighter build. In character creation, you gain the basics for the Fighter class, then steadily gain Feat Choices, new spells and abilities, subclass features, and increase your Proficiency Bonus.

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.

The Lunar Mend ability allows the Druid to spend their spell slots to heal themselves while transformed, allowing them an alternative use for their spell slots and helping them to stay transformed longer. This heals 1d8HP per level of the spell slot used, meaning that players can burn higher-level spell slots to heal more if necessary.

Level six Druids of the Circle of Spores get "Fungal Infestation," which lets them create a zombie as a reaction. Level seven has them gain "Blight" and "Confusion" as additional spells, allowing them to deal high necrotic damage and confuse groups of foes. Level nine adds the spells "Cloudkill" and "Contagion," allowing them to conjure deadly poison clouds and inflict a variety of diseases on their foes.

These Battle Maneuvers, paired with the Fighter's base Action Surge and Second Wind actions, make them a serious force in melee combat – as long as they actually hit the enemy, that is. They are great at controlling enemy locations with certain Battle Maneuvers, rooting them in place or pushing them away, and can also be a source of minor buffs for the party and debuffs for enemies.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59149/all-baldurs-gate-3-wizard-subclasses-ranked/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:18:58 +0000 Hosea Farrar https://stayclose.social/blog/59148/all-baldurs-gate-3-wizard-subclasses-ranked/ Karlach : Best suited for the Berserker subclass, Karlach is capable of dealing some of the most consistent, highest-hitting melee attacks on her own, and with two supports you won't be at a loss for HP or dispels

Savage Attacks lets players add an additional Damage Dice on top of their normal critical hit damage, but only with melee weapon attacks. Relentless Endurance prevents the Fighter from going down, restoring them to 1 HP upon reaching 0, only once per long rest.

In Baldur's Gate 3 , most classes have something to choose from with almost every level up. Some melee-oriented classes, like the Monk or Rogue, don't have anything to pick at certain levels. But thanks to its heavy reliance on spells, and the Metamagic system unique to the class, this BG3 Sorcerer build has quite a lot to consider every time it levels.

Druids are one of the most diverse, complex classes in Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to the sheer variety of options available to it. Druids are equally capable of being ranged spellcasters as they are close-up tanks, though the best BG3 Druid builds lean into buffing the latter.


Updated on November 24, 2024 by Rhenn Taguiam: With Hotfix #29 giving console players of Baldur’s Gate 3 better mod stability and a 100-mod limit, fans of the acclaimed RPG will have a lot of room to tinker with new additions such as effects, weapons, customizations, and other features to add much-needed spice to their experience. However, before players even venture into adding numerous new effects to their gameplay experience, they may want to equip their characters with the best weapons possible - among which include some of the game’s best ranged weapons. These include upgraded versions of weapons, as well as one that would help characters move furt

The Half-Orc race is one of the best races in Baldur's Gate 3 for Druids who spend most of their time in melee combat. The racial passives of the Half-Orc race still work when in Wild Shape form, letting a Druid tear through enemies with stronger Critical Hits and a resilience to Death unique to Half-Orcs.

Since the Spore Druid can perform quite a bit of necromancy already, it's well worth tracking down the book "Necromancy of Thay" during Act 1 to unlock its secrets. Finishing the book will take until Act 3, but results in a ton of extra undead minions in combat.

The Divination School grants Wizards the abilities "Divination Savant" and "Portent" at level two. The former allows them to scribe Divination spells into their spellbook for half the normal cost , while the latter allows them to gain two "Portent Dice," which are rolled at random after a long rest. The divination wizard can replace any attack roll or saving throw within 9m with one of their portent dice as a reaction, allowing them to swap in a high number to help allies or a low number to sabotage foes.


Baldurs Gate 3 Controls How To Change Dice Appearance (All Dice Skins) How To Place Map Markers How To Change Clothes (& Hide Helmets) How To Change Hair How To Highlight Objects How Many Party Members Can You Have? How to Revive Characters How To Change Class (& Respec Guide) Most Important Hotkeys How To Heal Your Party How To Change Appearance, Voice, & Pronouns (Magic Mirror Location) How to Cancel Concentration Sp

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 AoE spells hit more often, or hit harder.

The max level in Baldur's Gate 3 news Gate 3 is Level 12, and most of the time, each level you gain will grant something new for your Fighter build. In character creation, you gain the basics for the Fighter class, then steadily gain Feat Choices, new spells and abilities, subclass features, and increase your Proficiency Bonus.

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.

The Lunar Mend ability allows the Druid to spend their spell slots to heal themselves while transformed, allowing them an alternative use for their spell slots and helping them to stay transformed longer. This heals 1d8HP per level of the spell slot used, meaning that players can burn higher-level spell slots to heal more if necessary.

Level six Druids of the Circle of Spores get "Fungal Infestation," which lets them create a zombie as a reaction. Level seven has them gain "Blight" and "Confusion" as additional spells, allowing them to deal high necrotic damage and confuse groups of foes. Level nine adds the spells "Cloudkill" and "Contagion," allowing them to conjure deadly poison clouds and inflict a variety of diseases on their foes.

These Battle Maneuvers, paired with the Fighter's base Action Surge and Second Wind actions, make them a serious force in melee combat – as long as they actually hit the enemy, that is. They are great at controlling enemy locations with certain Battle Maneuvers, rooting them in place or pushing them away, and can also be a source of minor buffs for the party and debuffs for enemies.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/59148/all-baldurs-gate-3-wizard-subclasses-ranked/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:18:51 +0000 Hosea Farrar