Highlights
- Druids in Baldur's Gate 3 offer versatility with a mix of melee and magic, making them a beginner-friendly class with different playstyles based on subclasses.
- Rogues are the sneakiest and overpowered class, allowing players to disengage from combat and utilize sneak attacks. They offer simplicity for players who prefer a solo and stealthy playstyle.
- Warlock is a favored class with a mix of melee and magic, offering different subclasses that give players different patrons and abilities. It can be complex but enjoyable for beginners.
Baldur's Gate 3 had been in early access for quite some time allowing players to experience many of the classes Larian Studios had available for players before the full game was released. Now that players are finally able to play the full version of Baldur's Gate 3 some may be wondering what the easiest classes are to learn from the twelve available.
Each class has a role that it plays with some being easier to understand than others; not to forget mentioning how players can even multiclass if they so wish in the future. No matter if the player wishes to be a spellcaster or purely melee, these are by far the most beginner-friendly classes a player can choose.
8 Druid
Druid was the last class to be added to early access before the full release of Baldur's Gate 3, this gave players a chance to experiment with the powers given to them by nature before the full release of the title. With a mix of melee and magic in the class, there is plenty of versatility to playing as a Druid.
Taking a subclass like Circle of the Moon will allow a player to fight from the front lines when using Wild Shape to become a bear. Meanwhile, a different subclass is likely to allow a player to support from the back.
7 Rogue
As the sneakiest class in the game, it is no surprise to see how extremely overpowered it can be to become a rogue. Being able to simply disengage from combat at any point to make their escape or the lethality of sneak attacks, makes the rogue a tempting choice for any player.
They also don't have any spells which adds another element of simplicity unless a player wishes to choose the subclass of Arcane Trickster which adds a magical element to the Rogue combat. Players that want more than simply running into a battle will enjoy the solo nature of a rogue as they scout ahead of the team to capture the element of surprise before starting the proper fight.
6 Warlock
Warlock has been seen as one of the most favored classes available to players in not only the early access of the title but also the full version of Baldur's Gate 3. It is arguably more complex than many of the other classes in the game, though a persistent beginner of the RPG is sure to have some enjoyment with the class.
Each subclass gives the player a different patron that the player can rely upon at different points of the game to help them. Besides this, Warlock is another class that can be a brilliant mix of melee and magic if they take the Pact of the Blade.
5 Ranger
In the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons, which Baldur's Gate 3 heavily takes inspiration from, Ranger hasn't been favored by many players. However, Larian Studios has taken it upon themselves to turn this forgotten class into something far more entertaining.
Ranged combat can be crucial to surviving in Baldur's Gate 3 as many of the foes the players face will hit hard, and therefore it's safer to deal with them from a distance. Besides this, the class also has the subclass of Beast Master that allows players to summon an animal companion to protect them, adding more members to the party means more defense.
4 Paladin
Players that would rather protect their party from the onslaught of hits from enemies instead of supporting from behind should look no further than the class of Paladin. This class is brilliant for players that wish to play the typical knight-like character that only wishes to do good in the world.
Besides, their alignment, Paladins have an incredible constitution and defense that will keep the player standing even during the most difficult of battles. They also have a chance to gather a couple of spells though this is nowhere near as many as any actual spellcaster which leaves the player to focus on other things.
3 Barbarian
Another great melee predominant class must be the Barbarian. These are the go-to tanks of Dungeons and Dragons, and they continue to be this way in Baldur's Gate 3. If players don't wish to recruit Karlach to be their Barbarian, they can instead take on this role.
Fueled by their rage, players can use their anger in different ways to better themselves on the battlefield, especially when considering the three subclasses available that the player can experiment with. As a Barbarian, the player will also always be at the center of the battle, protecting those around them.
2 Cleric
The Cleric is by far one of the easiest spellcasters for the player to learn, especially those that choose the Light Domain. These Clerics can support alongside their tanks or even defend the party themselves due to being proficient in heavy armor.
With a mix of melee skills and spells, Clerics may not be doing the most damage, but they can certainly defend themselves if needed. There are plenty of other subclasses, better known as Domains, for a player to decide from that will shape how the Cleric is used in battle, though it remains one of the easiest for beginners.
1 Fighter
Out of all the classes available in the full version of Baldur's Gate 3, the best class for beginners of the CRPG must be the Fighter class. This is a predominant melee class which means players can worry about spells for one less character.
Like the Barbarian, this class is also the center of battle which means a player shall always feel as if they play an active role in dealing with enemies. With a subclass like Battle Master, players won't only be attacking more than once a turn but can also experiment with a wide variety of weapons to find out what they're comfortable with.
Baldur's Gate 3is available to players for PC now while PlayStation 5 players will be able to play the game on September 6th.