Baldurs Gate 3 is made in the genre of tactical strategy and RPG, where characters can freely move around the map. At the same time, the combat process itself takes place in tactical mode, the heroes move within a certain area in turn. Players will have to assemble a good squad and go in search of answers related to the parasites that attacked our hero. The game Baldurs Gate 3 was developed by developers from Larian Studios.
The article describes the most suitable classes for the role of “Tank” in the game Baldurs Gate 3. most suitable races that are capable of performing the tasks of the “Tank” are also presented. After familiarizing yourself with the proposed important points, you can assemble a suitable hero to hold off strong enemies. This will allow the team to guarantee victory in battles and save class lives in other roles.
Suggested builds for the role of “Best Tank” in the game Baldur Gate 3.
In the game Baldur Gate 3 there are a sufficient number of classes that also have subclasses that change tactical actions in battles. At the same time, on the battlefield, heroes can be in different rows and positions. For example, they can fight with weapons and bare hands in close combat, with weapons in ranged combat and use attack spells. Quite often there are moments when you really need a hero who takes attacks well and lasts longer in battle, that is, a kind of tank.
You will probably be surprised, but there are not very many such heroes, but their role on the battlefield is quite noticeable and useful. In addition to holding back opponents and attracting damage, they can deal normal damage to opponents and play a bit of a support role for the team. It should be noted that the correct choice of subclass and pumping up characteristics will play a very important role and effectiveness on the battlefield.
The best classes for the role of a tank in the game Baldur Gate 3.
It is difficult to say which of the following is worse or better, since they perform their own special task. It is also difficult to make a more accurate assessment, due to various factors and moments, such as leveling, things and game accidents. Therefore, we distribute them according to our opinion, but all of them are very useful in passing the game.
Class “Barbarian”.
Probably the “Barbarian” class will be the only class that is capable of taking damage from enemies even without wearing armor. Not only is it not advisable for the “Barbarian” to wear “Heavy Armor”, he is also capable of dealing good one-time damage. And he has one of the largest health indicators. All this is realized thanks to its main characteristics “Strength” and “Endurance”, which it is advisable to pump up as a priority. During the passage, you can take the character “Karlach” of the “Barbarian” class as a companion.
“Barbarians” tend to be in “Rage”, thanks to which they are more effective in battles. Since “Fury” gives additional bonuses, such as additional attack and throws. Of course, if a suitable subclass is chosen. The “Berserker” subclass is suitable for performing additional attacks; “Frenzy” appears in place of “Rage”.
If you want to make the “Barbarian” very tenacious, then you need to level up the “Wild Heart” subclass and choose the “Bear” totem spirit. Thanks to the Bear, the Barbarian can restore his health in battle, which can be very useful especially without healers in the team. After using an ability that restores health, the hero will receive resistance to a lot of damage. This way you can fight longer and hold off enemies on one hero.
You can view the “Barbarian” upgrade at the link below:
Paladin is another good representative for the role of “Tank”, who has the ability to wear any armor and shields. This allows Paladins to feel more comfortable in the forefront, accept attacks and reciprocate. The main characteristic is “Strength”, which affects damage with melee weapons and mastery of the weapon. Secondary characteristics are “Endurance”, “Wisdom” and “Charisma”. Thus, the “Paladin” requires as many as 4 characteristics and therefore can be classified as one of the most difficult characters. At the same time, it is important to maintain the “Paladin” oath so as not to lose the configured progress and receive the “Oath Outlaw” subclass.
If you properly configure and upgrade the Paladin, he will be a good attacking tank and support. For a tank, a large amount of health and good defense indicators are important; the Paladin can have all this. But in battle it is still important to stay on your feet for a long time, and for this you need the abilities of a healer, which are implemented in the “Oath of the Ancients” subclass. In the Oath of the Ancients subclass, you can get the Healing Radiance ability, which restores the health of yourself and allies in a radius. This moment significantly increases the chances of survival of the entire team.
You can get acquainted with the features of “Paladin” at the link below:
Warriors are good fighters of various types, they can be in close combat and in long-range combat, you just need to pump up the corresponding characteristics. However, it is advisable to upgrade the “Strength” stat for melee combat. They can be equipped with any armor, which allows you to be in the forefront and take attacks. During the passage, you can take on the team a companion “Laezel”, which is a “Warrior” class. The standard and key characteristics are “Strength” and “Endurance”.
The secondary stats are Dexterity, Charisma and Intelligence. “Dexterity” should be pumped up if you want to use ranged weapons. “Charisma” is useful for good prices from merchants and pleasant dialogues. Everything is clear with the “Intelligence” characteristic; it’s needed for the “Otherworldly Knight” subclass, but we don’t consider it as the “best tank.” The Martial Artist subclass is well suited for the role of a tank.
Difficulties when leveling up the “Warrior”.
When leveling up the “Warrior” class, slight difficulties may arise, since you will need to decide on a weapon in the “Combat style” and level it up accordingly. If you have upgraded your “Shooting”, you will have to upgrade your “Agility”. To play the role of a tank, in “Martial Arts” you need to pump up “Defense” (for a bonus to AC +1 unit, when wearing armor) and “Protection” (For the character to have a shield). There will be fewer attacking bonuses, but the role of the “Tank” is perfectly emphasized.
A “Warrior” with a pumped-up “Agility” characteristic will be more versatile, as he can fight moderately with ranged weapons. This can allow you to attack earlier or hit enemies at a distance when you can’t get there, and your comrade needs support with an attack. But for a tank, close combat, good defense and a decent amount of health are important. Therefore, you don’t need to pump up your “Dexterity” much; it’s better to distribute these points towards “Charisma” in order to simplify dialogues with characters and reduce prices from merchants.
You can get acquainted with the features of “Warrior” at the link below:
Race for the class as a tank in the game Baldur Gate 3.
You can improve the efficiency of the hero’s role as a tank with the help of a suitable race. To do this, you need to pay attention to points related to: stability, additional bonuses to health, movement speed and bonuses to weapon proficiency and character characteristics. If you approach such moments more competently, you can assemble a pretty cool tank in the game.
Race “Dwarf”, under the race “Golden Dwarf”.
“Dwarves” are not tall, but are very strong and densely built. Capable of being in the forefront of repelling opponents. When you select the Dwarf race, you will be able to use Battle Axes, Hatchets, Light Hammers, and War Hammers. There’s also Night Vision and Dwarven Fortitude, which grants resistance to poison.
It is advisable to choose “Golden Dwarf” for the race, as it will allow you to receive additional health points when you level up. Thus, our “Tank” will be quite thick-skinned and strong. For example, paired with the Barbarian class, the hero will have the highest amount of health on the team. The result is a perfect combination of the “Tank” role.
Race “Half Orc”.
The “Half Orc” race is another very good representative for the role of “Tank” with the ability to fight in close combat. A very cool feature is the “Unbending Fortitude” ability, which makes it possible to save the hero’s life if he loses 0 health units. When the hero receives the last critical damage, which takes away all health points, our “Half Orc” – “Tank”, will survive with 1 unit of health. This is very cool, really, the ideal race for the role of “Tank”.
In addition to the indicated cool feature, “Half Orc” can move a distance of 9 meters and see in the dark with “Night Vision”. To further highlight the melee fighter, he has “Furious Attacks”, which will allow him to deal additional “Critical Damage”, the damage will be triple the amount.
Conclusion on the best classes for the role of a tank in the game Baldur Gate 3.
It’s not worth taking all of the listed classes into one team, as other key moments of the game will suffer. For example, a social direction where the characteristics of “Charisma” are important, which will help to get favorable prices from merchants and successful dialogues with neutral players. And if you start pumping up the “Charisma” characteristic for the “Barbarian”, “Paladin” and “Warrior” classes, then there is a risk of missing the main highlight of the fighting qualities.
Therefore, it is advisable to choose one or two tanks for close attacks, and select other characters to dilute the team. On the same team, the Barbarian, Paladin, and Warrior classes can be well-suited to ranged attack and spell casting classes. When selecting, it is advisable to start from the characteristics of the characters. But, a more competent team can be set up at later levels, but at the beginning you will have to be happy with what you have.
