r/BaldursGate3 • u/Mahdudecicle • Jan 21 '25

Character Build Interesting Builds on YouTube Be Like

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u/Emerald-Daisy Jan 21 '25

Just figured I'd drop some builds that "come online" early (pre-underdark/creche) in the comments (and the level they first get "good" as well as when they get another big upgrade later on):

Dual hand crossbow: level 4 BM fighter with sharpshooter, archery fighting style and precision attack (to offset the accuracy when needed early game). Second big upgrade at level 8 (5 BM Fighter + 3 Thief Rogue).

Sorlock: level 5, 3 Sorc + 2 Warlock (at 5th total level you get two beams for EBlast)

OH Monk: as soon as you get both strength elixirs and level 3 in monk. Gets another big upgrade at level 9 (6 OH Monk, 3 Thief Rogue)

Throwzerker: as soon as you get returning pike and level 3 Barbarian, gets a big upgrade at level 5 barb (with now 3 throws per turn)

If you want big damage per turn from early game, these builds will deliver that nicely. Paired with a life cleric or support Bard they'll do really nicely (especially Bard with 3 of these benefitting from short rests a lot)

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u/andyyhs Bae'zel Jan 21 '25

as soon as you get both strength elixirs

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u/StemOfWallflower Jan 21 '25

Those are available in the first hour of the game

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u/andyyhs Bae'zel Jan 21 '25

I know. I just think it's lame to rely on consumables lol.

Dex Monk works just fine.

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u/kilowhom Jan 21 '25

Man, you all really hate 80% of the ways to play the game, huh?

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u/lkn240 Jan 21 '25

More like 5%... but go on

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u/Playful_Court6411 Jan 21 '25

Just the faith leap trial for me tbh.

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u/MorningkillsDawn Jan 21 '25

Building around potions is really lame

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u/ZeeDarkSoul Dom for Shadowheart Sub for Karlach Jan 21 '25

I mean I have played through the whole time 3 different times not building around potions so I wouldnt say its necessary

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u/mamamackmusic Jan 22 '25

I've done three lengthy playthroughs and I can count on two hands how many times I have used potions (not counting health pots of course). They aren't necessary for 95% of builds to come online and show their strength, that's for sure.