All Baldur s Gate 3 Warlock Subclasses Ranked

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Players looking for more consistent damage, as opposed to the extreme highs and lows of Glaives and Greataxes, should pick up a greatsword. Excellent options in Act 1 are the Everburn Blade, Svartlebee's Woundseeker, and Jorgoral's Greatsword. The Soulbreaker Greatsword and Sussur Greatsword are also decent picks, with the former being especially valuable if playing a Githyanki. During Act 3, non-gith characters should grab the Sword of Chaos or Balduran's Giantslayer for best results, while Githyanki should instead obtain the Silver Sword of the Astral Plane.


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


Updated on April 22nd, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Baldur's Gate 3's massive Patch 8, the Sorcerer has once again gained a new subclass to select. The Shadow Magic Subclass draws on the power of the Shadowfell to conjure Shadow Mastiff allies and fortify the Sorcerer defensively. It also offers mobility through its ability to step through shadow, making it an excellent choice for ranged builds that benefit from good positioning. This guide has been updated to include information on the Shadow Magic Sorcerer, and to discuss multiclassing options and equipment that works well with the subcl

Gloomstalker Rangers are, like Rogues, masters of stealth combat with a unique set of abilities and sneaky ways to maneuver the battlefield – but it doesn't have access to Sneak Attack. By multiclasing into the Gloomstalker subclass as a Rogue, players are able to take advantage of Sneak Attack alongside the Gloomstalker's powerful stealth abilities.

Level 1 Hexblade Warlocks also receive the "Hexblade's Curse" ability , which curses a target to receive extra damage equal to the Warlock's proficiency bonus whenever the Warlock deals damage to them. It also reduces the number needed to roll a critical hit against that target by 1, and restores HP equal to the Warlock's Proficiency+Charisma Modifier when they kill the cursed target. A Hexblade Warlock gains Shield and Wrathful Smite as level 1 spell options.

The Wild Magic Barbarian rolls on a different Wild Magic Table to the Sorcerer, with a different set of effects that are, as a whole, consistently beneficial to the Barbarian and their allies. Here's a complete list of Wild Magic effects available to the Barbarian:


At first glance, Blightbringer may not be a long-ranged fighter’s immediate choice for a bow in their Baldur's Gate 3 gameplay. However, players may want to skip prioritizing the bonus damage against Dwarves and Gnomes and instead utilize the Slow-on-crit bonus of the weapon. Being able to rake in as much Attack Roll bonuses as possible to consistently Slow foes on crits can debilitate the enemy’s adva

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 Cleric build in BG3. The Life Domain Cleric is still the best Cleric build in BG3 – but that could change with the release of Patch 8. Until then, stick with this Life Domain Cleric guide to learn the best Cleric build tips, what makes the Life Domain such a powerful subclass for the Cleric, and other information that will help you min-max your Cleric character. This Cleric 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 Cleric, including both potions and elixirs, in the Equipment section.


The Shadow Magic Sorcerer has a unique multiclassing interaction with the Spectres summoned by a Hexblade Warlock. By moving your Shadow Mastiff close to a Spectre, it will gain access to their "Right Behind You" ability, allowing it to teleport to any target its Sorcerer has marked with Hexblade's Curse. This would require a 6/6 level split between the two classes to take advantage of, but could be very effective on a build specialising in shadow summ

Finally, level 10 Hexblade Warlocks gain "Armour of Hexes," which lets them spend a reaction when attacked for a 50% chance of entirely negating that attack. This can be a lifesaver against powerful foes, though it's inherently luck-driven.


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