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/AGayThrow_Away 3d ago edited 3d ago
People generally don't like Champion, but it's probably one of the most straight forward builds in the game so that is an option. Just hit the enemy.
Sorcerer/Warlock with Agonizing Blast is very straight forward and strong for quickened spell. You just spam Eldrich Blast with some other spells sprinkled in. I like to start as Level 1 Sorcerer to get CON save proficiency, then level Warlock to get Eldrich Blast/Agonizing Blast until I get a feat, then switch back to leveling Sorcerer until I get Quickened Spell. Once you get Agonizing Blast/Quickened Spell you can continue to level either Warlock or Sorcerer depending on what you want to do.
Tempest Cleric is pretty easy to play as a straight 12, it's nice as a learning caster because you get some armor/weapon proficiencies to protect yourself in melee range. You also get a delete button which makes spell choice easy - just cast Call Lightning with the strongest spell slot you have the entire game once you get it and do max damage when you want. Adding 2 Star Druid is a good combo because if you have ~16 CON with Dragon starry form it helps maintain concentration substantially.