Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3is a game with infinite replayability, and one of the many ways in which this has been achieved is by offering players 12 classes to choose from,all of which have a variety of subclasses. Naturally, some subclasses are more powerful and popular than others, but with 46 subclasses in total, there are also some severely underrated options just waiting for players to stumble on.
The most underrated subclasses inBG3often don’t sound flashy or appealing at first, but as players discover their unique features, they will see just how strong, and more importantly, how fun these more niche builds can be. It is also worth remembering that players can alter the classes or subclasses of their party members.
Fight In The Front Lines
Early game features:
The Fighter class is often seen asthe easiest to pilot for newcomers toDnDandBG3, but theWar Domain subclassfor Clerics is in many ways even simpler and more forgiving. As a Cleric with a focus on melee combat, players will have lots of health and canequip the best heavy armor, shields, and weapons and fight away.
With bonus weapon attacks available, players will do plenty of damage and can eventually summon spiritual weapons or guardians to fight alongside them in simple ways.
Fight Alongside Beasts
Early game Features:
Whilethe Ranger Classis fairly popular inBaldur’s Gate 3, theBeast Master subclassis not, despite players having the ability to fight with wolves, bears, ravens, and the like. As players level up, their furry or feathery companions will also get stronger, and in later levels, they can even be used to help downed characters.
As many rangers will often head into combat with a bow, having a beast to thwart the enemy in melee positions is always good for versatility, and adds a new dynamic to gameplay.
Change Dice Rolls
There are8 subclasses for Wizards inBaldur’s Gate 3, making it the most diverse class, and the most underrated out of these is quite possibly theDivination School. Perhaps since it is not flashy with a unique form of magic, the dice and game-altering ability of Divination Wizards is often overlooked.
By Level 5, players will have 3 Portent Dice per Short Rest, allowing them to ensure they or their allies score big on important spells or attacks. Players looking tobeatBG3on the new hardest difficulty, Honor Mode, might find they need a Divination Wizard in their party.
Combine Magic And Martial Prowess
For players who want to experience a sword and sorcery playthrough inBaldur’s Gate 3, theEldritch Knight subclassis one of the best options, and when utilized properly with the right weapons, players will deal incredible damage and have fun while doing so.
Other than the fact that Eldritch Knights have access to plenty of great spells, the main feature of the class revolves around the Weapon Bond which allows players to throw their weapon and have it return immediately. There are also a few weapons in the game, such as one ofthe best Warhammers, theCharge-Bound Warhammer, which only have their magical effects unlocked when bound. Taking the Tavern Brawler Feat will make thrown weapons deal even more damage.
Harness The Elements As An Extension Of The Body
One of the lesser-appreciated subclasses inBaldur’s Gate 3is theWay of the Four Elements subclassfor monks, despite being one of the most fun ways to play the game.This subclass is perfect for fans ofAvatar: The Last Airbender,with players practically taking on the role of Aang and controlling the four elements in unique ways.
The list of Elemental spells is positively mouth-watering, and cannot be found elsewhere in the game. Of course, as with any Monk build, players will need to get used to how Ki Points work, but it is fairly intuitive and quite distinct from other resources in the game.
