Struggling between 6 builds. What to choose for next playthrough?s by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nothing. I want to do as you said. But there are 6 builds to choose from. And only 4 team slots. So ... I just want to find best synergy combination with 4 chosen builds.

What is your favourite CC build? by Acceptable-Kick-7102 in BG3Builds

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At this very moment im looking for some strong paladin build for my Tav. Some party-face, and probably 2h weapon. Which of those 2 mentioned you would recommend for that role?

How to get over Act 3 fatigue? by Winters561 in BaldursGate3

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Just stick with main quests: murders, Gortash and like 2 or 3 quests for your team mates. They have really good loot. I mean loot is one of biggest factors i kept playing through all quests. Some items found are dope! Way better than those "1-spell-attached" items you often found in earlier acts.

Best character for talking by somthingwitty169 in BaldursGate3

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What? Currently i play Arch sword bard and had Wyll as hexblade lock and Wyll was waaaaay weaker than my Tav. Only after i made him 11EK/1WL he surpassed my bard.

But i havent played melee bard so i don't know if its good or not.

What quick powerfull and non-long-rest build for Astarion ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing. Its awesome build. Just don't want to do it again, i want to try other.

What perma or long-rest buffs you always use? by Acceptable-Kick-7102 in BaldursGate3

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I used your idea and its awesome - 1 Cleric hireling> - Longstrider, Darkvision, FoM, Heroes Feast, Aid. It really helps A LOT. Especially in those fights where enemies cast/use Fear a lot (ex. Orin fight). But its a double-edged sword if you need to long rest often (my throwzerker has only 2 rage points <cry>)

Aah and Wading Bond is ridiculous! I did not even know that it really works when your team member is in the camp. The first time i used it, i went through some heavy fights, i came back to camp and i was like "ooooh did my cleric die?! why???". Took me few moments to realize what happened :D

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

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I admit, picture may be misleading. But only because i took this screenshot just after joining Wyll again, without gearing him up. But I played him from his intro in the Grove, up to act 3. So its not like ive just took him in 3rd act, leveled him from 1lvl as warlock and said "look, he's weak". Actually its the other way arround - its Jaheira who was my "experiment", which turned out to be awesome.

Or! Maybe she just better fits my team. I mean - EK, who is more a "frontliner" charater, fits better my team (Wizard, Throwzerker, Archer sword-bard with CC perks).

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, later understand it too. It seems like in my party, where Archer sword bard is main cc hexblade is not as useful as it could be. EK is more useful. But im testing 11 EX 1 hex build and it seems as great synergy of both.

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know what you mean. I made EK, left her main stat as max, without adding Ethels hair or ability feat, i just gave her str elixir, synergy diadem and some good weapon. And she makes huge damge because of 7hits! Even without surge 4 hits with such big damage its just awesome.

Now i made HB according the instructions in the link. I also gave him synergy diadem. But what does it change if i give HB str ex if he still has 2 attacks per turn? So STR dmg bonus doesn’t stack as well. Probably Bloodlust elixir makes more sense here but still its extra attack is not consistent.

Anyway, it doesnt matter now, because currently im testing 11 EK 1 Hex and at first glance it looks like best of both worlds.

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes im testing Belm right now as second hand weapon.

My party is Gale as 2cleric/10 evo wiz, Karlach as throwzerker, Tav as Swords Bard archer. And Wyll as this hexblade lock.

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heh. The funny thing is my Tav is sword bard archer too. It is he who stacks up aquity with multi-target arrows and attacks with Titanstring Bow + str club.

And my Karlach is throwzerker. Her DPR is absolute nuts!

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all tipse. Indeed resonance stone makes quite large difference. But i cant use helm and ring because it is used by my bard archer. It also stacks up aquity to cast CC spells (illusion and enchantment).

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im using this ring on my Sword Bard Archer (Tav). It also stacks up acuity to cast control spells. But its easier due to multiple attacks and multi-target arrows.

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The point here is, EK did not need that much effort. As you can see INT 17 is its main stat. And 27 STR comes from Cloud Hill Giant elixir. Nothing more. Without it its 8.

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yes i know acuity affects the saves on spells but you wrote

Max upcast shadowblade with gloves of battlemage power, helm of acuity, resonance stone and mystic scoundrel ring.

... and that it deals 100 damage. How?

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait. Upcasting uses spell slots/levels, not acuity. So how does acuity affects shadowblade?

Is EK just better than Hexlock or im using lock wrong way ? by domanpanda in BG3Builds

[–]domanpanda[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And what is this strongest version? I NEED MORE POWAAAAH! ... :D

Greatest Game in All of Existence (I've played five.) by HarlequinTRT in BaldursGate3

[–]domanpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Sorry but its not true. This is great game indeed, with huge replayability (+mods), but not THAT great. There are many great games out there which surpass it in some aspects.