Summary
- Some Baldur's Gate 3 players prioritize unique and fun builds over power.
- One player is attempting an "underwear thrower" playthrough, seeking advice from other players.
- A viable strategy includes Berserker and Thief subclasses for more underwear throws per combat turn.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 player online is completing a hilarious “underwear thrower” playthrough of the game, and is seeking advice from other gamers on the best way to build the character. Although it might not be the most efficient Baldur’s Gate 3 build, it could possibly be the most unique.
One of the most compelling things about Baldur’s Gate 3 is the amount of freedom players have to create their own unique builds. Some gamers just try to make the most overpowered build possible, and to each their own. There is even one Baldur’s Gate 3 player currently completing a Homelander build, showing how characters from other franchises are often the subject of these creations. However, it’s always great fun when players don’t take their builds seriously, instead opting for a fun-first approach, just like this “underwear thrower” player.
Redditor Yamleeh shared their hilarious playthrough idea in the Baldur's Gate 3 subreddit, asking for advice about the best way to build this. Since players can throw any item or character in Baldur's Gate 3 and deal damage, theoretically, it would be possible to do this by only lobbing underwear at enemies. The damage would be low, and battles would become a slog as the player would spend most of their time attempting to retrieve the underwear, but it would definitely be possible. Plus, the implication that Tav's preparation for combat now involves rounding up their party's underwear is just hysterical.
Baldur's Gate 3 'Underwear Thrower' Build
Having really considered this idea, one user in the thread gave some tips on how this fun Baldur's Gate 3 build could be used effectively. By building into the Berserker and Thief subclasses, they would be able to get up to four throws per turn. This would make dealing damage with the thrown underwear much more effective, and make the battles themselves less frustrating. They even suggest taking the Tavern Brawler feat, which adds the player's Strength modifier twice to damage and Attack rolls. As funny as this build seems on the surface, it seems there might be a viable route to completing Baldur's Gate 3 here.
Although Larian continues to patch Baldur's Gate 3, the studio is largely done with its 2023 hit. The developer is moving on from the series as a whole, and many gamers are excited about what the future holds. Earlier this year, Larian opened a new studio to assist with two new RPGs, so it seems that the plans going forward are massive. With Baldur's Gate 3, Larian has won plenty of fans for life, and hopefully it can deliver on big expectations with its next few projects.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
