Baldur's Gate 3 Gameplay Review - Classes, Races, Level Cap and More!
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Welcome back to Wazzup Nerd Insider! Today, we're diving deep into the world of "Baldur's Gate 3," the highly anticipated RPG developed by Larian Studios. Join us as we explore the available classes, races, level cap, custom character options, companion romance, and much more!
In the early access version of Baldur's Gate 3, players can choose from a host of D&D races, including humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, half-elves, drow, gnomes, tieflings, and githyanki. Each race offers its own unique traits and characteristics. Furthermore, several races have subraces, reflecting different lineages within their respective groups. For instance, Elves can be either High Elves or Wood Elves, while Dwarves can be Hill Dwarves, Mountain Dwarves, or—in the full release—a Duergar. Additionally, Dragonborn and half-orcs will be introduced with the full game, each offering a selection of subraces based on draconic ancestry.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a diverse array of 11 playable classes in its early access version. Players can embrace the role of a cleric, fighter, ranger, rogue, warlock, wizard, druid, sorcerer, barbarian, bard, or the most recently added class, paladin. Excitingly, the Monk class will also become available in the game's 1.0 release. Your chosen class will influence your role-playing experience both on and off the battlefield, with class-specific stories and narratives that add depth and identity to your character.
In the early access version, the level cap was limited to level 5. However, Larian Studios announced in a June 2023 update that the level cap will be raised to level 12 for the full game release. This increase allows players to access D&D 5E's powerful 6th level spells, opening up a realm of new possibilities and challenges in the game.
Players have the freedom to craft their own unique characters in Baldur's Gate 3. You can choose to play as an "Origin character," which offers a fully-authored, bespoke character created by Larian, each with its own compelling story. Alternatively, you can create a custom character from scratch, with a strong connection to the world and the main arc of the game's narrative. The choices you make for your custom character will have meaningful consequences throughout your adventure, with quests and stories reflecting your character's actions and identity.
Baldur's Gate 3 features six origin characters, each with its own captivating storyline. In the early access version, five of these origin characters are available as companions. The sixth character, Karlach, will be accessible as a companion in the full release. The origin characters are Astarion (High Elf Rogue), Gale (Human Wizard), Lae'zel (Githyanki Fighter), Shadowheart (Half-elf Cleric), Wyll (Human Warlock), and Karlach (Tiefling Barbarian).
Your choices and interactions with party members in Baldur's Gate 3 have a significant impact on the game. You can engage in deep conversations and debriefs with companions back at the party camp. The game even allows for romance options with your companions, adding an intimate dimension to the relationships. Larian Studios has put effort into making these relationships feel authentic and impactful, with professional intimacy coordinators assisting in creating meaningful and realistic romance scenes.
That wraps up our comprehensive overview of Baldur's Gate 3! With its wide selection of races and classes, increased level cap, customizable character options, and engaging companion relationships, this RPG promises an unforgettable adventure. Stay tuned to Wazzup Nerd Insider for more updates on Baldur's Gate 3 and other exciting gaming, anime, and movie content. Until next time, happy gaming!
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Playable Races
01:31 Level Cap
01:52 Custom Character Options
02:23 Origin Characters
02:51 Companion Romance
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