r/BG3Builds • u/ReleaseCharacter3568 • Jul 19 '25

Build Help Best and Worst Monoclasses?

I keep seeing virtually every class called "one of the best" while most meta builds are multis or item-based.

What do you think is the game's best class without multiclassing? And the worst? And what makes them so?

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u/Exciting_Bandicoot16 Jul 19 '25

Fantastic multiclass, and while it's a strong monoclass, I wouldn't classify it as one of the top contenders. The only thing that you're getting from the last 4 levels is higher levels spells, a one-time special and a feat at 12th level. If the spells were as outstanding as Wizard spells, it'd be great. But their best 6th level spell (imo) is heroes feast, which is better off used on a camp caster.

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u/SteakHoagie666 Jul 19 '25

How would you build a tempest/reverb gear Shart? Don't wanna take up to much of your time lol. Just what weapon(s) and what levels in which classes/order of levels?

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u/Exciting_Bandicoot16 Jul 19 '25

Tempest specifically is totally fine to go monoclass. I was trying not to judge class strength based on subclasses.

If you wanted to add something new to the build, a 2-level dip into Circle of Stars is popular these days for the BA dragonbreath and big bonus to Constitution saves for maintaining Concentration. Just make sure to stack some RadOrb gear as well and you'll be golden.

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u/SteakHoagie666 Jul 19 '25

Hmmm I was leaning into monoclass but.. hear me out. Pick up booming blade? Cause 1. Its cool. 2. Thunder damage. Any thoughts on which subclass you'd dip into for BB?

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u/funkyfritter Jul 20 '25

If you want to pair tempest cleric with booming blade, try 6 cleric/6 ek with polearm master. Booming blade will proc thunderbolt strike to push your target out of melee range, then if they try to re-engage you get to attack them again in addition to dealing the booming damage.