Baldur's Gate 3 - Guides

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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

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

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.

Genre(s)
RPG
Karlach wielding the Lightning Jabber in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3: How To Get Lightning Jabber & Build Guide

Here’s where to find the Lightning Jabber in Baldur’s Gate 3, plus tips on building a Giant Barbarian around it.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Oath of the Crown Paladin Build

The Oath of the Crown has Paladins devote themselves to Law and Order, and is one of the best defensive subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Items For Fighters

For Fighters in Baldur's Gate 3, here are the best items that turn this martial class into an absolute powerhouse.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Drunken Master Monk Build

The Drunken Master is a defensively focused Monk subclass in Baldur's Gate 3, added by Patch 8, and this build will help you make the most of it.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Races For Each Patch 8 Subclass

In Baldur's Gate 3, there are a number of different Races and Subclasses resulting in endless possibilities, but some are better matches than others.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best College Of Glamour Bard Build

Of the new subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8, the College of Glamour Bard will surely be among the most popular. Learn how to build one here.

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All Baldur's Gate 3 Cleric Subclasses, Ranked

The Cleric Class in Baldur's Gate 3 channels divine power from their god, and each subclass represents a different divine domain they can draw from.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Every Paladin Subclass, Ranked

The Divine Might of the Paladin can be a great addition to any Baldur's Gate 3 Party, with each subclass offering a different Oath and set of powers.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Swords Bard Archer Build Guide

Blend precision archery with Bardic Flourishes for unstoppable damage and control with this explosive Swords Bard Archer build in Baldur's Gate 3.

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All Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian Subclasses, Ranked

The Barbarian is a tremendously strong physical fighter in Baldur's Gate 3, whose signature "Rage" ability makes them tremendously hard to kill.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Arcane Archer Fighter Build

For those looking to make the most of the Arcane Archer subclass in Baldur's Gate 3, here's a breakdown on the best Arcane Archer Fighter build.

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All Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger Subclasses, Ranked

The Ranger mixes martial prowess with nature magic to great effect in Baldur's Gate 3, and its subclasses offer further benefits.

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All Baldur's Gate 3 Fighter Subclasses, Ranked

Baldur's Gate 3's Fighter Class is a Weapons and Armor Master by default, with each subclass offering additional capabilities and utility.

Baldur's Gate 3 Best Fighter Battle Maneuvers Karlach Crossbow BG3
Baldur's Gate 3: How To Increase Attack Hit Chance

This guide will show players how to increase their Attack Rolls in BG3 and thus hit more of their attacks.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Death Domain Cleric Build

Learn one of the best ways to build the new Death Domain Cleric in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Baldur's Gate 3: All Sorcerer Subclasses, Explained

Each Class in Baldur's Gate 3 has access to several subclasses, so here's the many flavors of raw magical power the Sorcerer can choose from.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Crossplay Explained (How To Play With Friends On Other Platforms)

Crossplay in Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally here! Learn how to team up with friends across platforms and set up multiplayer lobbies with mods.

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Baldur's Gate 3: The Swarmkeeper Ranger Tempest Cleric Build Guide

Making use of one of the Patch 8 classes, this multiclass build turns players into a damage-dealing tank.

Baldur's Gate 3 Armor Class (AC) Guide
Baldur's Gate 3: Armor Class (AC), Explained

This guide will explain what Armor Class is in Baldur's Gate 3 and show players how to increase their AC.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Best Circle of the Stars Druid Class Build

This Circle of the Stars build in Baldur’s Gate 3 blends support, offense, and utility into one powerful Druid.