Unless you’re going for a severely ill-advised solo run inBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll want to take a full cohort of companions with you on your adventures through Faerun. Inevitably, this means running into quite a lot of combat, and you’ll want aforementioned companions to pull their weight, which means making sure their class builds are optimised (or, at least, workable).
We’ve crafted detailed build guides for each companion in the game - all you have to do is scroll down, find the companion you’re levelling up, and open up their guide! With our help, you can get through the game with ease.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Shadowheart
Gathering a party together and adventuring across the Forgotten Realms is an age-old pastime, both inDungeons & Dragonsand in theBaldur’s Gateseries. InBaldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios went to great lengths to write compelling, interesting characters to take along with you and fight alongside you.
Shadowheart is one of these characters. She’s a mysterious woman with lots of secrets, that much is obvious, but if you can get her on your good side, she’ll start to let you know more about herself and her past. As a cleric, she’s fiercely useful on the battlefield.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Lae’zel
As you progress throughBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll come across many different companions - Lae’zel is the first, a githyanki fighter who has no time for frivolities. She’s devoted to the task at hand, and rather difficult to please if you care about being nice to strangers.
While building a character is far easier in Baldur’s Gate 3 than in many other CRPGs, there are still lots of choices to make, and with each choice heavily altering a character’s abilities, it’s important to make the right ones.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Astarion
Astarion is a pretty popular character inBaldur’s Gate 3, and it’s quite easy to see why - he’s a dashing, noble high elf with rogueish, almostsupernaturalcharms. You’ll encounter him very early on in the story, and he will readily join you on your quest.
Building a character in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a pretty streamlined process, but every now and then, you’ll be prompted to make important decisions, such as which subclass to choose or what spells to learn. Astarion is no exception.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Gale
Studious and inquisitive, Gale is an interesting companion inBaldur’s Gate 3. He is the game’s resident wizard in a system where wizards eventually gain the powers to bend the entire universe to their will. That is if they manage to survive long enough to get that power.
Like all wizards, Gale is on the squishy side, but with some forward-thinking, he can be a force to be reckoned with. Being able to add nearly every spell in Baldur’s Gate 3 to Gale’s spellbook makes him incredibly useful to bring on your journey, and his desire to do good in the world makes him the perfect companion for all but the Dark Urge.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Wyll
Companions are a core part of anyBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough. Each character has a unique backstory, questline, and skill set that can prove invaluable in the right situation. For parties that need a good spellcaster for multiple encounters, you can’t go wrong with Wyll.
Related:Baldur’s Gate 3: Guide To Companions
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Karlach
Karlach is the Barbarian companion ofBaldur’s Gate 3and serves as one of the game’s best melee characters. Fueled by her rage and the infernal engine that resides in her chest, Karlach can decimate entire groups of enemies with little issue. Create a good build for her, and Karlach can dish out more damage than most casters.
Related:Baldur’s Gate 3: Where To Find Karlach
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Halsin
Building a party of well-balanced companions inBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the keys to success, and you have a host of potential companions to choose from. This way, no matter what class you pick for your Origin Character, you have options.
Halsin will require some legwork to recruit, but for many of you out there, he’ll be a worthwhile addition to the party. He’s a druid, and thus has a versatile and powerful spellbook filled with useful combat options. Of course, you may be stumped for which spells to actually pick or which subclass to select - that’s where we come in.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Build For Minthara
Minthara, the enigmatic drow paladin, offers a unique opportunity for players inBaldur’s Gate 3to explore her complex abilities and dark charisma. As a character who can be both ally and adversary, Minthara’s potential shines when customized with the right build, as any potential paladin would.
Her natural affinity for combat, oath-based abilities, and roleplaying flexibility make her an excellent choice for various playstyles. In this guide, we’ll cover the best builds for Minthara, focusing on her subclass choices, feats, and optimal strategies to make the most of her strengths in and out of combat.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Jaheira
Jaheira is a recruitable companion inBaldur’s Gate 3. She is a member of the Harpers and is a popular fighter with a lot of history in Faerûn. You meet this snarky half-elf in Act Two at the Last-Light Inn, and you’ll be able to invite her to join your party towards the end of the act.
By default, Jaheira is a druid of the circle of the land subclass, but you can change up her class once you have her officially join your party. Once she’s recruited, you can build her level-by-level up to your current level.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Builds For Minsc
Minsc is a recruitable companion you’ll only meet late in the game inBaldur’s Gate 3. This unpredictable human is someone you encounter on your quest to find the Stone Lord and is a chaotic but funny addition to your team should you choose to recruit him.
Minsc is a ranger and can provide the party with melee or magic damage in a fight. Although he may not be able to deal the most damage with this class, he can provide a unique playstyle that’s fun to execute. Considering that he comes in pretty late in the game, you’ll want to focus on building a ranger that can deal with enemies in act three.
