As Larian Studios prepares to release the long-awaited Patch 8 to the public, select lucky fans are enjoying the massive Baldur's Gate 3 update early via its stress test – but not all will be happy to learn that it's just been patched, nerfing one of the overpowered new subclass cantrips.
The last patch for the stress test saw various bugs resolved, including one that rendered Gale constantly hungry for more magical items, but the new one feels a bit bigger as it tackles the upcoming subclasses and makes their abilities align better with their Dungeons & Dragons counterparts.
For instance, as explained in Larian's recent patch notes, the now-infamous Booming Blade cantrip has been "limited" – much to many fans' dismay.
Prior to the update, stress test players learned that Booming Blade was overpowered as it was usable with Extra Attack – essentially allowing for free damage as the cantrip works by letting its caster strike with their melee weapon, dealing further Thunder damage if the hit target moves afterward.
D&D fans acquainted with 5e spells know it's strong as is, but with Extra Attack? It'd be a surefire way to steamroll through Honour Mode.