Summary
A big reason whyBaldur’s Gate 3is so popular is due to its availability; players don’t need to have fast reactions or a deep understanding of core video game principles to enjoy it. Its slower, turn-based gameplay allows people who aren’t as well-versed in video games to pick it up and enjoy it as opposed to more action-focused RPGs.
However, there is still difficulty present inBaldur’s Gate 3for those who do desire a challenge. Honour Mode is the hardest difficulty available, and Larian provided a tough campaign for players to attempt. Bosses were given new abilities to shake things up. Most daunting, was the inability to save, with a party defeat leading to the end of the run and no acquisition of the shiny golden dice. Of course, people have found ways to make playthroughs easier via various builds, some providing healing, some utility, some damage, and some allowing players to escape a game over.
8Barbarian Thrower
High Damage And Good Crowd Control
The Barbarian is one of the most popular classes inBaldur’s Gate 3,and they can be worth playing in Honour Mode. One of the best builds is a thrower Barbarian, due to some of their mechanics.
They are able to deal good damage, but more importantly, can cause enemies to go prone due to Enraged Throw while Frenzied as part of theBerserker subclass.
Even if there are situations where throwing isn’t viable, a Barbarian is still worth the investment due to its tankiness. Multiclassing with a Thief Rogue is also powerful as a result of their acquisition of an additional bonus action at level three.
7Life Domain Cleric
A Healer To Save Potential Game Overs
A Life Domain Clericoccupies an interesting role in Honour Mode. Players who are doing a playthrough for the first time, or just want to be safe, should bring along a Life Cleric as their healer, while others who have completed a run might not need one.
Regardless, Life Clerics make for fantastic healers, something desperately needed when a single battle could be the end of the game. Obviously, Shadowheart would be the de facto choice since she starts as a Cleric, but the player could also be a Life Domain healer if they want Shadowheart as a different class or subclass.
6Light Domain Cleric
Strong Damage And Powerful Crowd Control
Cleric has a lot of subclasses to pick from, especially compared to some other classes that only have three. While there are subclasses of Cleric that are also good for Honour Mode, the Light Domain subclass is great in certain areas.
It is a strong build for crowd control, something desperately needed in Honour Mode.Spirit Guardians is a famously powerful spellthat will prove its use in an Honour Mode run. The reactions Light Domain Clerics have will also be incredibly useful, and the Channel Divinity Actions will further help deal lots of damage.
5Storm Sorcerer And Tempest Cleric Multiclass
Using Lightning And Thunder To The Maximum
Casters are more of a safe option for Honour Mode runs due to their increased options of dealing with enemies at range.A Storm Sorcererand Tempest Cleric multiclass not only has ranged options but also additional utility for dealing with enemies getting too close.
Storm Sorcerer has the ability to use Fly after casting a level one spell, avoiding potential damage. Tempest Cleric has extremely strong reactions that will prove powerful in Honour Mode, as well as granting proficiencies that a Storm Sorcerer wouldn’t have on their own, such as using different armor and weapons.
4College Of Swords Bard
A Jack Of All Trades
In Honour Mode, successfully rolling through dice checks in dialogue can save a run. Various options can either engage the party in combat, or entirely avoid encounters in the first place, andBard is one of the best classessuited for doing so.
They also function as a very good class for almost all aspects of the game. Sword Bards are able to deal high damage, have access to spells, possess good martial prowess, can support the party, and are able to deal damage to multiple enemies.
3Paladin And Warlock Combo
A Swiss Army Knife Of A Build
Without the safety harness of saving in Honour Mode, there is no opportunity to test something out before putting it into action. Runs will consist of actions being committed to, regardless if the player truly wants to do so or not.
The Paladinand Warlock build, nicknamed the Lockadin or Padlock, is an incredibly versatile build that can allow players to get away with actions possibly unavailable to others. The damage is good, utility is plentiful, healing is apparent, and it is just one of the best multiclass overall.
2Way Of The Open Hand Monk
No Weapons No Problem
Contrary to the popular attitude, using weapons to damage enemies is something not entirely needed. A Way of the Open Hand Monk is able to roll through the game just using their fists.
This subclass of Monk possesses a great amount of versatility. Anyone playing as such will do a great amount of damage, have a wide array of crowd-control abilities, and possess the powerful mobility needed for Honour Mode. Some fans have called for nerfs on the Way of the Open Hand subclass due to justhow exceedingly powerfulit can be.
1Gloomstalker Assassin
A Build That Can Save Runs
Without the luxury of saving, combat encounters can be nerve-wracking, especially for first-timers. The combination of aGloomstalker Ranger, and an Assassin Roguecan alleviate the tension of fighting.
Not only does this build possess high damage, but it also has the occasional utility. The build is able to gain initiative in fights due to its sneaky nature, but most importantly, being a stealthy class also allows players to retreat from fights. Pair this with their high damage from stealth and their initiative gain, and players can start fights, kill enemies quickly, and then run away out of combat. Rinse and repeat and platoons of enemies can be defeated this way.
