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<br>The max level in Baldur's Gate 3 is Level 12, and most of the time, each level you gain will grant something new for your Cleric build. In character creation, you gain the basics for the Cleric class, then steadily gain Feat Choices, new spells and abilities, subclass features, and increase your Proficiency Bonus.<br><br>The Folk Hero background can be useful for Clerics because it gives proficiencies to the Animal Handling and Survival skills, both of which rely on the Cleric's main stat Wisdom. Animal Handling and Survival are both skills that the Cleric typically doesn't have access to at character creation for its starting proficiencies, too, and can be useful additions to the class.<br><br>Players looking to emphasize their Druid's shapeshifting ability will want to take the Circle of the Moon as their subclass. At level 2, when Druids select their subclass, the Circle of the Moon grants the druid the Combat Wildshape ability and access to a special ability called "Lunar Mend." Combat Wildshape allows the Druid to transform as a bonus action instead of a full action, allowing them easy access to their shapeshifting abilities during combat encounters. They can shapeshift twice per short rest, allowing them a total of six transformations between long rests.<br><br>To avoid being hindered by your own icy terrain, it's important to pick up the Hoarfrost Boots from the Inquisitor's Chamber at the Githyanki Creche too, taking the opportunity to buy Winter's Clutches from Lady Esther at the Rosymorne Monastery Trail too (These can also be acquired by completing the quest "Avenge Glut's Circle" in the Underdark, as long as players side with Glut.)<br><br> <br>Beyond that, Shadow Magic plays nicely with Bards and Paladins, much like the other Sorcerer subclasses, due to them providing access to better armor and a wider range of weapon and armor proficiencies, which can open up new options in combat. As always, taking two levels in Fighter for Action Surge can be incredibly effective for empowering a spellcaster, especially one who can also take advantage of quicken spell to fire off even more spells in a single t<br><br>In Baldur's Gate 3 , Cleric builds can be enhanced further with the use of specific consumables. Certain potions, like the Potion of Speed, will let Clerics do more within a single turn and support their allies better, while others, like the Potion of Angelic Reprieve, will let Clerics restore Spell Slots to keep casting.<br><br>Much like any other Paladin, Oath of the Crown pairs nicely with a Warlock utilizing Pact of the Blade or the Hexblade subclass. College of Swords Bard is also a great class to mix in for more combat options via flourishes. Fighter levels for access to Action Surge and Second Wind are also a decent choice when multiclassing.<br><br>The Shapeshifter Hat, Armor of Moonbasking, and Mutiliated Carapace can be found during Act 3, all of which are designed to benefit a character while in Wildshape (or, in the case of the Mutilated Carapace, [https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/articles/baldur-s-gate-3-patch-8-7-reasons-for-a-fresh-playthrough.html Https://Www.Baldursgate3Fans.Com/] when disguised in any way.) The Armor of Moonbasking grants 22 temporary HP while in Wildshape, reduces damage taken by 1 while those temporary HP remain, grants a +2 bonus to AC, and grants advantage to saving throws against spells. All of these effects remain while in Wildshape. The Shapeshifter Hat increases the number of Wildshape charges by 1, while the Mutilated Carapace grants +1 to attack and damage rolls while shapeshifting or disguised.<br><br>The Oath of Devotion Paladin can make good use of the Reaper's Embrace Armor acquired at the end of Act 2 if they want to trade some of the Luminous Gear for more defensive power. Assuming Dammon the Blacksmith survived all the way to Act 3 , you can also buy the "Armor of Persistence" from him, which grants permanent resistance and Blade Ward while reducing all incoming damage by 2. Of course, the Helldusk Armor from the House of Hope can also be a good option for defense-focused loadouts. It is worth noting that the Luminous Armor remains a viable option all the way to the endgame if you want to focus more on the Luminous Orb strategy over raw defensive power. Many of the armor options suggested for the Oath of Vengeance Paladin are also effective choices for a Devotion Paladin, so check that section too for more ideas.<br><br>In Baldur's Gate 3 the max level you can reach is Level 12, but not every class gets something every time it levels up. But as a Spellcaster class, this BG3 Cleric build will have something to choose at every level.<br><br> <br>Other Items in BG3 How To Get The Soul Coin (And What It Does) Where to Find Deluxe Edition Items Auntie Ethel's Potion Effects What Does The Whispering Mask Do? Where to Find Infernal Iron (& How to Use It) How To Mine For Mithral Ore (& Where To Find It) Best Adamantine Items To Craft At The Grymforge How To Get And Use The Iron Flask Chest Of The Mundane Location (& What To Do With It) Where To Get A Shovel (& How To Use It) How to Use the Brain Jars What to Do with Icy Crystal, Icy Metal, and Icy Helve Best Potions To Make With Alchemy Baldur's Gate 3: All Adamantine Forge Mould Locations In Grymforge Where to Find Noblestalk and What To Do With It Guide Elixirs You Should Always Have Coatings You Should Always Have Best Items To Craft How To Get More Scrolls of Revivify Things You Should Always Sell Things You Should Always Sell How to Get & Use Devilfoil Masks in Baldur’s Gate 3 How To Get And Use Resonance S<br>
<br>At level six, Life Domain Clerics gain the "Blessed Healer" ability, restoring HP equal to 2+spell level whenever they cast a healing spell of level 1 or higher. This gives them some extra survivability in longer fights, helping them dodge death while they give their allies extra staying power.<br><br>The Arcane Archer subclass uses Arcane Arrows to deal damage at a distance while debuffing their targets in various ways. When taking this subclass at level three, the fighter immediately gains proficiency in Arcana and Nature, and one of the following three cantrips:  [https://www.baldursgate3fans.com/articles/karlach-s-thirsty-fanbase-in-baldur-s-gate-3-obsessions-and-reactions.html Samantha Beart] Guidance, Light, or True Strike. They also get four Arcane Arrows per short rest, which can be used to perform Arcane Shots. Speaking of Arcane Shots, they choose three types of Arcane Shot to learn from the list below.<br><br>Of the eight choices of Ancestry, Red and Black are arguably the most useful. The Red Ancestry grants Burning Hands , a short-range cleaving spell with Fire damage, while the Black Ancestry grants the Grease spell, which can be ignited with any source of Fire and has a good chance to knock enemies Prone.<br><br>At level one, a Life Domain Cleric gains "Cure Wounds" and "Bless" as Domain spells, which are automatically and always prepared when resting. They also get proficiency with Heavy Armor to strengthen their defenses.<br><br>This section covers the best equipment for Draconic Sorcerers in BG3 across all three Acts. Some pieces from early Acts may still be powerful in later ones, though, and will remain equipped through several Acts.<br><br>When it comes to equipment, players should first consider the healing equipment that can be easily acquired during Act 1. Beginning with the Whispering Promise Ring, sold by Volo wherever players find him. This ring gives creatures healed by the wearer the "Blessed" effect for two turns, allowing the wearer to buff the party while healing them.<br><br>There are a total of 12 classes that players will be able to pick from in the full version of Baldur's Gate 3 , including the multi-faceted Druid Class. There are three subclasses, or Circles, for players to choose from, being the Circle of the Moon, the Circle of the Land, and the Circle of Spores.<br><br>Updated April 6, 2025 by Erik Petrovich : Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is right around the corner, and though lots of the new subclasses seem like a lot of fun to play, the base game still offers some very powerful options for the best Druid build in BG3. The Circle of the Moon Druid is still the best Druid build in BG3 – but that could change with the release of Patch 8. Until then, stick with this Circle of the Moon Druid guide to learn the best Druid build tips, what makes the Circle of the Moon such a powerful subclass for the Druid, and other information that will help you min-max your Druid character. This Druid build guide has been updated to add in-game flavor descriptions of the class and subclass, as well as a new small section with the best consumables for the Druid, including both potions and elixirs, in the Equipment section.<br><br>From the six options, be sure to have Insight and Investigation covered. Investigation is incredibly useful while exploring the world and locating items for quests, as it can highlight things before you even see them.<br>Savage Attacks lets players add an additional Damage Dice on top of their normal critical hit damage, but only with melee weapon attacks. Relentless Endurance prevents the Fighter from going down, restoring them to 1 HP upon reaching 0, only once per long rest.<br><br>The Outlander background doesn't give proficiency in Perception or Insight, so feel free to pick up these two skills with this background combination too. As a Druid, picking up Nature or Religion can be good for RP purposes, though there aren't quite as many uses for these skills in the game.<br><br>Druids are one of the most diverse, complex classes in Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to the sheer variety of options available to it. Druids are equally capable of being ranged spellcasters as they are close-up tanks, though the best BG3 Druid builds lean into buffing the latter.<br><br>Unlike Dragonborn, Sorcerers under the Draconic Bloodline don't get a Breath-type spell based on the color chosen. Instead, Draconic Sorcerers get a spell related to their color – in the case of this best Sorcerer build, players can expect to cast a cone of fire or a puddle of Grease. Those are far from the only great spells Sorcerers have in BG3 , though.<br><br>These Battle Maneuvers, paired with the Fighter's base Action Surge and Second Wind actions, make them a serious force in melee combat – as long as they actually hit the enemy, that is. They are great at controlling enemy locations with certain Battle Maneuvers, rooting them in place or pushing them away, and can also be a source of minor buffs for the party and debuffs for enemies.<br><br>Supplement your weapon of choice with The Jolty Vest (sold in the Zhentarim Hideout in Act 1) for a defensive option that will shock foes that attack you in melee and pick up either The Speedy Lightfeet (Cellar under the Windmill in the Blighted Village) or the Watersparkers. The Speedy Lightfeet will generate lightning charges when dashing and grant a +1 bonus to Athletics checks, while the Watersparkers will electrify water the wearer stands in and grant three lightning charges whenever they start a turn standing on an electrified surface.<br>

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At level six, Life Domain Clerics gain the "Blessed Healer" ability, restoring HP equal to 2+spell level whenever they cast a healing spell of level 1 or higher. This gives them some extra survivability in longer fights, helping them dodge death while they give their allies extra staying power.

The Arcane Archer subclass uses Arcane Arrows to deal damage at a distance while debuffing their targets in various ways. When taking this subclass at level three, the fighter immediately gains proficiency in Arcana and Nature, and one of the following three cantrips: Samantha Beart Guidance, Light, or True Strike. They also get four Arcane Arrows per short rest, which can be used to perform Arcane Shots. Speaking of Arcane Shots, they choose three types of Arcane Shot to learn from the list below.

Of the eight choices of Ancestry, Red and Black are arguably the most useful. The Red Ancestry grants Burning Hands , a short-range cleaving spell with Fire damage, while the Black Ancestry grants the Grease spell, which can be ignited with any source of Fire and has a good chance to knock enemies Prone.

At level one, a Life Domain Cleric gains "Cure Wounds" and "Bless" as Domain spells, which are automatically and always prepared when resting. They also get proficiency with Heavy Armor to strengthen their defenses.

This section covers the best equipment for Draconic Sorcerers in BG3 across all three Acts. Some pieces from early Acts may still be powerful in later ones, though, and will remain equipped through several Acts.

When it comes to equipment, players should first consider the healing equipment that can be easily acquired during Act 1. Beginning with the Whispering Promise Ring, sold by Volo wherever players find him. This ring gives creatures healed by the wearer the "Blessed" effect for two turns, allowing the wearer to buff the party while healing them.

There are a total of 12 classes that players will be able to pick from in the full version of Baldur's Gate 3 , including the multi-faceted Druid Class. There are three subclasses, or Circles, for players to choose from, being the Circle of the Moon, the Circle of the Land, and the Circle of Spores.

Updated April 6, 2025 by Erik Petrovich : Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is right around the corner, and though lots of the new subclasses seem like a lot of fun to play, the base game still offers some very powerful options for the best Druid build in BG3. The Circle of the Moon Druid is still the best Druid build in BG3 – but that could change with the release of Patch 8. Until then, stick with this Circle of the Moon Druid guide to learn the best Druid build tips, what makes the Circle of the Moon such a powerful subclass for the Druid, and other information that will help you min-max your Druid character. This Druid build guide has been updated to add in-game flavor descriptions of the class and subclass, as well as a new small section with the best consumables for the Druid, including both potions and elixirs, in the Equipment section.

From the six options, be sure to have Insight and Investigation covered. Investigation is incredibly useful while exploring the world and locating items for quests, as it can highlight things before you even see them.
Savage Attacks lets players add an additional Damage Dice on top of their normal critical hit damage, but only with melee weapon attacks. Relentless Endurance prevents the Fighter from going down, restoring them to 1 HP upon reaching 0, only once per long rest.

The Outlander background doesn't give proficiency in Perception or Insight, so feel free to pick up these two skills with this background combination too. As a Druid, picking up Nature or Religion can be good for RP purposes, though there aren't quite as many uses for these skills in the game.

Druids are one of the most diverse, complex classes in Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to the sheer variety of options available to it. Druids are equally capable of being ranged spellcasters as they are close-up tanks, though the best BG3 Druid builds lean into buffing the latter.

Unlike Dragonborn, Sorcerers under the Draconic Bloodline don't get a Breath-type spell based on the color chosen. Instead, Draconic Sorcerers get a spell related to their color – in the case of this best Sorcerer build, players can expect to cast a cone of fire or a puddle of Grease. Those are far from the only great spells Sorcerers have in BG3 , though.

These Battle Maneuvers, paired with the Fighter's base Action Surge and Second Wind actions, make them a serious force in melee combat – as long as they actually hit the enemy, that is. They are great at controlling enemy locations with certain Battle Maneuvers, rooting them in place or pushing them away, and can also be a source of minor buffs for the party and debuffs for enemies.

Supplement your weapon of choice with The Jolty Vest (sold in the Zhentarim Hideout in Act 1) for a defensive option that will shock foes that attack you in melee and pick up either The Speedy Lightfeet (Cellar under the Windmill in the Blighted Village) or the Watersparkers. The Speedy Lightfeet will generate lightning charges when dashing and grant a +1 bonus to Athletics checks, while the Watersparkers will electrify water the wearer stands in and grant three lightning charges whenever they start a turn standing on an electrified surface.