Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly anticipated game that has lived up to fans' expectations. With its captivating gameplay, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, and an expansive world to explore, it offers an exceptional experience. In this game, players have complete control over their playthrough, allowing them to customize every aspect and chart their own unique paths based on their choices. One of the key factors contributing to its phenomenal success is the abundance of choices available to players, including the option to select from a wide range of classes.
The game presents players with a diverse array of classes and subclasses to choose from. These classes not only prove to be formidable in combat but also provide an immensely enjoyable experience with their distinctive abilities and features.
6 Druid
Druids harness the mystical powers of nature and cultivate a profound bond with creatures in the animal kingdom. By honing their skills in Wild Shape, they gain the ability to metamorphose into an array of beasts from various corners of the Realms. With this versatile class, players can assume the form of a feline, a badger, a wolf, a spider, a panther, or even an Owlbear. Encompassing both combat and non-combat scenarios, these transformations offer a wealth of opportunities for druids to explore their prowess.
With access to Druid Spells, they have the ability to acquire numerous potent spells. For instance, Sunbeam is a highly effective spell that inflicts substantial damage and blinds the targeted enemy. Hold Person is another overwhelming spell that is indispensable.
5 Warlock
“Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic.”
Warlocks derive their powers from pacts made with entities, distinguishing them from other classes. They possess the ability to serve as both utility and damage dealers. By choosing the Pact of the Chain, they can acquire a familiar that has the ability to turn invisible, enabling them to efficiently perform tasks without any potential dangers.
Moreover, Warlocks have the privilege of gaining access to one of the most powerful cantrips available, Eldritch Blast. This grants them the capability to inflict significant damage.
4 Fighter
At their core, Fighters are a no-nonsense class who rely on their sheer strength to prevail in battles. They possess extraordinary combat skills, effortlessly wielding weapons and donning armor as if it were an extension of their own bodies. Noteworthy are their exceptional abilities like Action Surge, granting them an additional attack, and Second Wind, which allows them to heal themselves with a swift bonus action. However, the true excitement lies in the diversity offered by their subclasses.
3 Paladin
Battle Masters offer players the opportunity to execute a wide array of captivating maneuvers, including tactics specifically designed to disarm adversaries. On the other hand, Champions possess an innate proficiency in delivering impactful strikes, ensuring a higher likelihood of scoring critical hits. Furthermore, the esteemed Eldritch Knight class empowers players to harness the mystical arts, enabling the utilization of potent spells in their combat repertoire.
“Fuelled by the Oaths you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times”
The Paladin is widely adored among Baldur's Gate 3 classes, and with good reason. In addition to possessing formidable offensive capabilities, the Paladin is equipped with exceptional healing prowess. For instance, Lay On Hands skillfully eradicates detrimental effects such as Bloodless.
Moreover, the Paladin's subclasses enhance its distinction, particularly the Oath Breaker. Players can exclusively unlock this subclass by undertaking specific actions throughout their playthrough, based on their initial Oath selection, which ultimately fractures their Oath. This breakthrough not only provides access to an overwhelmingly dominant ability called Divine Smite, but also elevates the Paladin's prominence.
2 Barbarian
The Barbarian is undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to craft an overpowering character capable of conquering any situation. With their immense strength, players can easily impose their will during dialogues, leaving a lasting impression.
This class will allow the player to even throw other characters around. The most fun out of its subclasses when it comes to that is the Berserker.
1 Bard
“You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.”
Bards, cherished in Baldur's Gate 3, are poets known for their charisma. They possess a diverse range of skills, excelling in both spellcasting and melee combat. This class is equally adept at providing support and dealing heavy damage.
The impressive Charisma of the Bard opens up captivating dialogue options for players. Additionally, the ability to wield and play an instrument at any moment, including in the midst of battle, makes it the most enjoyable class available in the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available to play on PC and PlayStation 5.