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Here is a guide on how you can unlock and play all of the 12 new subclasses added in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8.
The much-awaited Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 brings with it a lot of new content, such as 12 new subclasses you can unlock. Each base class has one new subclass, providing new means of playing the game. You can also look forward to each subclass having its own unique and flashy visual effects and voiced dialogue. It’s a welcome addition to the game, providing more hours of replayability, especially if you enjoy trying out various classes and builds and see how they perform in the game.
But you may wonder how to unlock and play these new subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8. In this guide, we will tell you how you can do it, as well as deliver a brief summary of what these new subclasses are.
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How To Unlock New Subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8
To unlock and play the new subclasses, you only need to reach their respective level requirement. Depending on your chosen class, the level requirement may be different. Here is a quick rundown:
- Level 1 – Cleric, Sorcerer, Paladin, Warlock
- Level 2 – Druid, Wizard
- Level 3 – Barbarian, Bard, Fighter, Monk, Ranger, Rogue
Overview of the 12 New Subclasses in Patch 8
Each base class receives a unique subclass in this update. Here’s a brief summary of what they can do in the game:
- College of Glamour Bard: Charm enemies and inspire allies with abilities like Mantle of Inspiration and Mantle of Majesty.
- Path of the Giant Barbarian: Harness the strength of giants to throw enemies and allies. Additionally, you also gain increased carry capacity.
- Death Domain Cleric: Wield necrotic powers, including new cantrips like Toll the Dead and abilities like making corpses explode to damage nearby enemies.
- Circle of Stars Druid: Adopt one of the Starry Forms to harness the power of constellations, Archer, Chalice, and Dragon. Each constellation grants various combat and support benefits. Archer deals radiant damage with astral arrows. Chalice, on the other hand, has healing capabilities. Lastly, Dragon allows you to deal damage with a bonus on constitution rolls.
- Arcane Archer Fighter: Infuse arrows with magical effects for enhanced ranged attacks.
- Way of the Drunken Master Monk: Utilize unpredictable movements and alcohol-fueled techniques for combat versatility. Share a drink with enemies to make them drunk and use that to your advantage.
- Swarmkeeper Ranger: Excel in ambushes and thrive in darkness with enhanced stealth capabilities. This class can make use of three swarms to help them in combat. Cloud of Jellyfish deals bonus Lightning Damage. The Flurry of Moths, on the other hand, deals Psychic Damage and blinds targets. Lastly, the Legion of Bees deals Piercing Damage and knocks back enemies.
- Oath of the Crown Paladin: Dominate foes through fear and control tactics.
- Swashbuckler Rogue: Combine agility and charisma, and perform dirty tricks against enemies. This includes tossing sand to blind them, flicking your weapon to disarm them, or some Fancy Footwork to make sure they can’t make a move on your turn.
- Shadow Magic Sorcerer: Draw power from lunar phases to adapt spells dynamically. Some unique spells include Superior Darkvision, the ability to Shadow Walk between dark areas, or the Strength of the Grave to prevent being downed in combat.
- Hexblade Warlock: Forge a pact with a sentient entities that take the form of a magical weapon. Additionally, you can curse enemies and potentially raise their spirits to fight for you.
- Bladesinging Wizard: Fight enemies with a mix of swordplay and wizardry. You can expect flashy animations as you dance your way to the battlefield and gain buffs on your speed, agility, and focus.
As you can see, each class has a wide variety of abilities that make them unique from each other. Considering this might be the final major update for the game, Larian Studios is spoiling us with a ton of content to explore.
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