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<br>Combat is turn-based and can get surprisingly complex at higher levels, especially inside dungeons and special encounters where resources are at a premium. The gameplay loop is addictive and fun, with enough depth and the possibility of broken item combinations to give players a reason to replay the game over and over ag<br><br>The best Fighter companions in BG3 are Shadowheart as your primary ranged Support, Gale as a ranged damage-dealer and CC source, and Astarion as your main ally in melee combat (who can also set up strong Stealth maneuvers).<br><br>Blazer of Benevolence (11 AC + DEX, Light Armour, Uncommon): Given by Volo as a reward for rescuing him in the Goblin Camp, this gear gives players +4 Temporary HP whenever they use Bardic Inspiration to Inspire an ally.<br><br>At level six, the Druid gets "Primal Strike," treating their natural attacks as magical for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction while they are transformed. They gain Saber-Toothed Tiger as a Wildshape at level eight, which has the ability to shred through armor. At level ten, the druid gets access to four "Elemental Myrmidon" wildshapes, allowing them to take on elemental forms to modify their damage type and take advantage of environmental conditions. (Lighting Oil on Fire, Electrifying Water, etc.)<br><br> <br>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<br><br>Armour of Agility (17 AC + DEX, Medium Armour,  [https://www.baldursgate3Fans.com/ www.baldursgate3Fans.com] Very Rare): Securing this armor with its full DEX Mod bonus can give a much-needed defensive boost to Bards against the tougher foes of Act 3. Not to mention, its +2 Saves and lack of Stealth Disadvantage can help Bards have a fighting chance against stronger casters.<br><br> <br>Skyrim is a game that took the world by storm when it was announced, and the game itself captured the hearts of players for hundreds of hours, if not more. Becoming the Dragonborn and laying waste to their enemies made for an amazing power fantasy, with players starting out very weak before slowly enhancing their power and becoming so powerful that even towering giants couldn't take them <br><br> <br>Tiny Tina's Wonderland feels like being guided through a D&D story by an unhinged DM who isn't afraid to throw some curveballs players' way. The weapon selections are diverse, and all fantasy-themed spins on popular guns. The fights range from popping kobold heads with sniper rifles to downing literal dragons with assault rifles and special abilit<br><br>Players can also specialize in cold damage, taking advantage of powerful spells like Sleet Storm, Ice Storm, and Cone of Cold to create icy terrain and disrupt the enemy. The first thing players should do when building for cold damage on a spellcaster is grab the Mourning Frost. This powerful staff can be found in three pieces scattered across Act 1 and boosts cold damage. It also applies the "chilled" condition to anyone hit by the wielder's cold damage unless they succeed a constitution saving throw. This condition causes them to take double damage from cold damage and inflicts "frozen" on them if they receive the "Wet" condition. While Frozen, they take double damage from bludgeoning, force, and thunder damage.<br><br>Lucky: Since Bards can’t use Bardic Inspiration on themselves, the ability to gain Advantage on Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, and Saves on top of being able to force a reroll on opponent Attack Rolls can be crucial to fights.<br><br>Naturally, the Oath of the Crown Paladin works well with all the usual Paladin equipment, like the Armour of Devotion, Blackguard's Sword, Gloves of Heroism, and Helmet of Smiting. They can also make good use of the Blackguard set, which can be found during Act 3. As always, the Helldusk Armor is excellent heavy armor if you have access to it, and the Flawed Helldusk Armor accessible during Act 2 makes a good substitute until you can get it.<br><br>The Cleric multiclass option for Fighters is good for similar reasons as the Barbarian multiclass. Fighters unlock their third attack at Level 11, leaving just one level to put into another class. The Cleric, specifically the War Domain subclass, is an excellent choice because it unlocks a fourth attack, and grants access to some basic Cleric support spells.<br><br>In Baldur's Gate 3 , Fighter builds can be enhanced further with the use of specific consumables. Certain potions, like the Elixir of Heroism, will grant combat-oriented bonuses for this best Fighter build, while others, like the Elxir of Bloodlust, will enhance the Fighter's innate ability to stay in melee combat and keep swinging, even if the odds are against them.<br><br>Players will lose out on Arcane Recovery slots, but lose very few other benefits of both classes. Clerics rely on Wisdom to cast, however, which can lead to competition between Wisdom and Intelligence at every ability score improvement opportunity.<br>
<br>This section covers the best equipment for Circle of the Moon Druids 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.<br><br> <br>At level 11, Wild Magic Sorcerers get the feature "Controlled Chaos," giving foes near the sorcerer a chance to trigger a Wild Magic Surge when casting spells. This extends the chaos they cause and can potentially cause serious harm to enemy spellcasters, though it also has a decent chance of helping them out <br><br>Summon Companion and Find Familiar can be used together, allowing Beast Masters to have two animals aiding them at once (though Familiars are substantially weaker in combat and are better suited to exploration.)<br><br>The Half-Orc race comes with a few notable racial abilities that help the best BG3 Fighter build become even more powerful and resilient. The race comes with Darkvision, and proficiency in Intimidation, but its real draw for Fighters comes from the Savage Attacks and Relentless Endurance passive features.<br>A good alternative to the Half-Orc is the Githyanki, which gain Githyanki Psyonics to further enhance their ability to control the battlefield (and jump around from enemy to enemy as if on a trampoline).<br><br>Where equipment is concerned , Rangers should seek out the "Speedy Reply" scimitar in Act 1 (found on a dead caravan agent near Flind) or the "Thorn Blade" Scimitar sold by Dammon in Act 2. These two can be very effective during the first two acts, though the Thorn Blade's poison damage is unfortunately resisted by quite a few foes. The Justiciar's Scimitar (found in the Gauntlet of Shar during Act 2) is also an excellent pick that synergizes well with the Gloom Stalker's stealth tactics. During Act 3, players can track down Belm, a returning weapon from Baldur's Gate 2, which is an exceptional weapon that can turn your bonus action into an extra attack and is thus excellent for builds that aren't dual-wielding. It has some unique synergy with certain weapons when held in the off-hand, which are discussed in the Act 3 section.<br><br>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.)<br><br> <br>Players who choose a Blue Dragon as their Draconic Ancestry will learn Witch Bolt as an additional first level spell, while a Bronze Dragon will instead grant Fog Cloud . At level 6, they will gain resistance to lightning damage and a boost to lightning damage de<br>Their other leveling choices make them both a controlling force in melee combat and a powerful support from a distance, though most of one's time should be spent on maximizing damage output while in Wild Shape.<br><br>The Ranger subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3 allow the Ranger to gain additional abilities inspired by the Ranger's core concept as a Scout that hunts dangerous foes and has a deep understanding of the natural world. The Beast Master subclass allows them to acquire an Animal Companion to aid them in battle, the Hunter chooses a specialization to aid them in taking down their chosen foes, and the Gloom Stalker learns to steel their mind against mind-altering effects and strike at their foes from the shadows. Rangers select their subclass at level Three.<br><br>At Level 1, Second Wind grants a Bonus Action Self-Heal ability once per combat, then at Level 2, players get an Action Surge to grant an extra Action once each combat. Later on, Fighters gain better Saving Throws, Extra Attacks, and Fighting Styles, too.<br><br>Since the Enchantment School's best ability, Split Enchantment, is acquired at level 10, there isn't a lot of room for Multiclassing. That said, a dip into Fighter for Action Surge and armor proficiency or Dragon Sorcerer for better AC is always helpful. When it comes to equipping an Enchanter, there isn't much gear that is specifically useful to just this subclass, so consult the general equipment section at the bottom of this guide for advice.<br><br> <br>Quests & Puzzle Solutions – Act Two Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Find the Egg in the Githyanki Creche [https://WWW.Baldursgate3Fans.com/ Baldur's Gate 3 Walkthrough] Gate 3: How to Solve the Protruding Books Puzzle in Balthazar's Room in Moonrise Towers Where To Find Arabella's Parents In Act 2 How to Solve Rosymorn Monastery Puzzle How To Get Moonlantern (& How to Fix It) Find Zevlor Quest Walkthrough How to Find and Heal Thaniel How to Wake Up Art Cullagh Find Mol Quest Walkthrough How to Complete the Gauntlet of Shar Investigate the Selunite Resistance Walkthrough How to Make Yurgir Kill Himself (Kill Raphael's Old Enemy) How to Solve the Brain Puzzle Silent Library Riddle of the Night Puzzle Solution (What Can Silence the Nightsong) Faith-Leap Trial Guide Investigate The Suspicious Toys Quest How to Cross the Shadow-Cursed Lands with Kar'niss How to Solve Thorm Mausoleum Puzzle How to Complete the Soft-Step Trial How to Solve the Plaque Puzzle in the Shadow-Cursed Vil<br>

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This section covers the best equipment for Circle of the Moon Druids 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.


At level 11, Wild Magic Sorcerers get the feature "Controlled Chaos," giving foes near the sorcerer a chance to trigger a Wild Magic Surge when casting spells. This extends the chaos they cause and can potentially cause serious harm to enemy spellcasters, though it also has a decent chance of helping them out

Summon Companion and Find Familiar can be used together, allowing Beast Masters to have two animals aiding them at once (though Familiars are substantially weaker in combat and are better suited to exploration.)

The Half-Orc race comes with a few notable racial abilities that help the best BG3 Fighter build become even more powerful and resilient. The race comes with Darkvision, and proficiency in Intimidation, but its real draw for Fighters comes from the Savage Attacks and Relentless Endurance passive features.
A good alternative to the Half-Orc is the Githyanki, which gain Githyanki Psyonics to further enhance their ability to control the battlefield (and jump around from enemy to enemy as if on a trampoline).

Where equipment is concerned , Rangers should seek out the "Speedy Reply" scimitar in Act 1 (found on a dead caravan agent near Flind) or the "Thorn Blade" Scimitar sold by Dammon in Act 2. These two can be very effective during the first two acts, though the Thorn Blade's poison damage is unfortunately resisted by quite a few foes. The Justiciar's Scimitar (found in the Gauntlet of Shar during Act 2) is also an excellent pick that synergizes well with the Gloom Stalker's stealth tactics. During Act 3, players can track down Belm, a returning weapon from Baldur's Gate 2, which is an exceptional weapon that can turn your bonus action into an extra attack and is thus excellent for builds that aren't dual-wielding. It has some unique synergy with certain weapons when held in the off-hand, which are discussed in the Act 3 section.

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.)


Players who choose a Blue Dragon as their Draconic Ancestry will learn Witch Bolt as an additional first level spell, while a Bronze Dragon will instead grant Fog Cloud . At level 6, they will gain resistance to lightning damage and a boost to lightning damage de
Their other leveling choices make them both a controlling force in melee combat and a powerful support from a distance, though most of one's time should be spent on maximizing damage output while in Wild Shape.

The Ranger subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3 allow the Ranger to gain additional abilities inspired by the Ranger's core concept as a Scout that hunts dangerous foes and has a deep understanding of the natural world. The Beast Master subclass allows them to acquire an Animal Companion to aid them in battle, the Hunter chooses a specialization to aid them in taking down their chosen foes, and the Gloom Stalker learns to steel their mind against mind-altering effects and strike at their foes from the shadows. Rangers select their subclass at level Three.

At Level 1, Second Wind grants a Bonus Action Self-Heal ability once per combat, then at Level 2, players get an Action Surge to grant an extra Action once each combat. Later on, Fighters gain better Saving Throws, Extra Attacks, and Fighting Styles, too.

Since the Enchantment School's best ability, Split Enchantment, is acquired at level 10, there isn't a lot of room for Multiclassing. That said, a dip into Fighter for Action Surge and armor proficiency or Dragon Sorcerer for better AC is always helpful. When it comes to equipping an Enchanter, there isn't much gear that is specifically useful to just this subclass, so consult the general equipment section at the bottom of this guide for advice.


Quests & Puzzle Solutions – Act Two Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Find the Egg in the Githyanki Creche Baldur's Gate 3 Walkthrough Gate 3: How to Solve the Protruding Books Puzzle in Balthazar's Room in Moonrise Towers Where To Find Arabella's Parents In Act 2 How to Solve Rosymorn Monastery Puzzle How To Get Moonlantern (& How to Fix It) Find Zevlor Quest Walkthrough How to Find and Heal Thaniel How to Wake Up Art Cullagh Find Mol Quest Walkthrough How to Complete the Gauntlet of Shar Investigate the Selunite Resistance Walkthrough How to Make Yurgir Kill Himself (Kill Raphael's Old Enemy) How to Solve the Brain Puzzle Silent Library Riddle of the Night Puzzle Solution (What Can Silence the Nightsong) Faith-Leap Trial Guide Investigate The Suspicious Toys Quest How to Cross the Shadow-Cursed Lands with Kar'niss How to Solve Thorm Mausoleum Puzzle How to Complete the Soft-Step Trial How to Solve the Plaque Puzzle in the Shadow-Cursed Vil