Find the right Baldur’s Gate 3 class for you with this starter’s guide
Choices are hard, especially when you’re creating your ideal character in a massive RPG with hundreds of customization options based on long-running Dungeons and Dragons traditions. Even though you’ve finally settled on your race and appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3, giving your half-orc beefcake just the right amount of facepaint, you’ve still got to pick your class and eventually your subclass… and there are so many options!
The class system in Baldur’s Gate 3 is very deep and fun to explore, but initially it can be daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with traditional D&D elements–you can even create unique builds by going the multi-class route. To help you pick an ideal build when the game launches September 6 on PS5, we’ve assembled a list of the basic defining features that make each base class unique.
Ever dreamed of ferociously laying waste to foes in a crazed rampage? Then Barbarian is the class for you! Big weapons let you dish out the pain, and the Rage skill lets you deliver even more damage–and take less–in a frenzied state during combat. Subclasses add even more damage potential: Berserker lets you hit more and toss things, Wildheart gives you a splash of primal fury with animal-themed Rage effects, and Wild Magic grants random spell effects during Rage.
The most straightforward class–but just because it’s straightforward doesn’t mean it’s boring. There’s a lot of personal variety you can add to the Fighter’s playstyle, especially with the huge variety of weaponry and armor to choose from. Whether you want to hit hard or be the designated tank, the Fighter offers plenty of power and health to get the job done. Subclasses like Battle Master and Eldritch Knight add fancy footwork and magic to the mix, while
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