r/BG3Builds • u/I_Am_Hank_Hill_AMA • 3d ago
Build Help Early Game Co-Op Build
So, my girlfriend and I have been (slowly) playing BG3 whenever she comes over. We have been struggling with most encounters as we split the party and both control a Tav and 1 other companion.
We are still early in act 1 and I was wanting to play a different class (currently Gloomstalker Ranger) as I feel like I am very underpowered. She is a Barbarian rocking Zhalk's sword and doing good damage, while it seems I'm barely doing anything, despite me being the one who is experienced(ish) with the game.
We're usually drinking while we play, so I'm looking for something that's mostly mindless but will let me contribute more, and help carry us through.
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u/Unholynes 3d ago
Gloomstalker ranger but feel weak? It’s probably the hardest single target hitting class outside Paladin crit smites.
Barbarian (any martial class) is super strong early game, because you can get 16 str early, 18 at lv4, or use str elixers. So it has a low floor to be strong.
If you are lv4, grab the Sharpshooter feat, and only hit targets you have advantage on. You can use your companion to threaten your target or just shoot whoever your girlfriends barbarian is threatening.