Unveiling the Ultimate Guide to Baldur's Gate 3: Discover the Hottest Classes and Races!
Discover the top classes and races chosen by players in the highly anticipated release of Baldur's Gate 3! Larian Studios shares fascinating statistics from the game's first weekend, giving fans an exciting glimpse into the preferences of fellow adventurers
Highlights
Paladin is the most popular class in Baldur's Gate 3, surpassing other classes like Sorcerer by a significant margin.
The Half-Elf is the race that enjoys the highest popularity, closely followed by Humans and Elves, accounting for a significant majority of character creations. Surprisingly, the Githyanki, despite its unique qualities and lesser presence in previous and current D&D games, remains the least favored race.
Larian Studios recently shared some data on the first weekend of Baldur's Gate 3's official release, revealing the most popular choices for classes and races among fans. The highly anticipated third installment in the Baldur's Gate series has finally emerged from early access and has quickly captivated both gamers and critics alike. Within just a week, Baldur's Gate 3 has soared to become one of the highest-rated PC games of all time, attracting a large number of players to embark on this epic adventure.
One of the key factors contributing to the game's immense popularity is its expansive and open world, providing players with numerous choices and pathways to explore. Whether it's deciding which side to take in conflicts or determining whether to allow Astarion to drink their character's blood, each playthrough in Baldur's Gate 3 is unique and distinct. These divergent paths begin right from the start, as players are required to select a class and race for their custom character. Now, fans can see how their choices stack up against those made by other players.
The official Baldur's Gate 3 account recently shared data from the first weekend of gameplay, revealing insightful statistics about the player preferences. According to the graphs, the most popular class among players is the Paladin, surpassing the next most popular class, Sorcerer, by a considerable margin. In terms of race, the Half-Elf stands out as the frontrunner, although not by a significant lead. Close behind are the Human and Elf races. Together, these three races make up a substantial portion of the characters created so far.
Interestingly, while the Paladin enjoys great popularity, the Cleric, who shares similar characteristics as a holy warrior with durability in combat, receives noticeably less attention from fans. This contradiction adds intrigue to the situation. Additionally, it is noteworthy that despite the Githyanki being historically and currently underrepresented in D&D games, it is now the least favored race in Baldur's Gate 3. It appears that players tend to lean towards the familiar and traditional races rather than embracing novelty.
Along with race and class options, Larian has unveiled various fascinating statistics. These include the number of characters who have experienced romantic rejection from Astarion, as well as the mind-blowing revelation that fans have collectively played Baldur's Gate 3 for over 1,000 years thus far. It is highly probable that these statistics will evolve over time, prompting gamers to stay tuned for upcoming updates in the following weeks.
Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 is accessible on PC, with its release for PS5 scheduled for September 6. Additionally, an Xbox Series X/S version is currently under development.
