The BEST ARCHER in Baldur's Gate 3 - Honor Mode Build Guide

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to creating the best stealth Archer build in Baldur's Gate 3, specifically tailored for Honor Mode. This build utilizes the Assassin Rogue class and incorporates strategic multiclassing to maximize damage output and combat effectiveness, particularly in stealth scenarios.

Chapter 1: Level 1 Build

1. Character Creation

   • Reset to default stats and adjust as follows:
     • Wisdom: 14
     • Dexterity: 16
     • Constitution: 16
     • Charisma (Optional for Main Character): Allocate remaining points here for better dialogue skills.
     • Strength (Optional for Non-Main Character): Increase mobility by enhancing jump distance.

2. Skill Selection

   • Prioritize the following skills:
     • Stealth: Essential for sneaking and surprise attacks.
     • Sleight of Hand: Useful for a dexterity-based rogue.

3. Level Up at Rogue Level 2

   • Gain abilities:
     • Bonus Action Hide: Provides advantage on your next attack.
     • Bonus Action Dash: Increases mobility.
     • Bonus Action Disengage: Prevents attacks of opportunity.

Chapter 2: Subclass Selection

1. Rogue Level 3: Choose Assassin
   • Benefits of Assassin subclass:
     • Advantage against enemies that have not acted yet.
     • Automatic critical hits against surprised enemies.
     • Restore action and bonus action at the start of combat, allowing for two attacks in the first round.

Chapter 3: Transition to Ranger

1. Multiclass to Ranger

   • Choose Gloomstalker Ranger for high damage output.
   • Favored Enemy: Select Ranger Knight for heavy armor proficiency.
   • Natural Explorer: Choose Wasteland Wanderer for fire resistance.

2. Level 2 Ranger: Fighting Style and Spells

   • Select Archery Fighting Style for a +2 to hit.
   • Choose spells:
     • Long Strider: Increases movement speed for the entire party.
     • Hunter's Mark: Provides additional damage.

Chapter 4: Advanced Subclass Features

1. Ranger Level 3: Gloomstalker Benefits

   • Dread Ambusher: Gain +3 to initiative and an additional attack (1d8 damage) during the first round of combat.
   • Umbra Shroud: Grants invisibility if obscured.

2. Ranger Level 4: Feat Selection

   • Take Sharpshooter to increase attack damage significantly.
   • Gain an extra attack at Ranger Level 5.

Chapter 5: Fighter Multiclassing

1. Transition to Fighter
   • Gain Action Surge for an additional two attacks in the opening round, increasing total attacks to six.
   • Fighter Level 3: Select maneuvers such as:
     • Menacing Attack: Keep melee enemies at bay.
     • Precision Attack: Offset penalties from Sharpshooter.
     • Trip Attack: Slow down enemies.

Chapter 6: Respec for Optimization

1. Respec at Level 12
   • Start as Rogue for skill access.
   • Follow the previous leveling path but prioritize gaining two feats earlier.

Chapter 7: Equipment and Combat Strategy

1. Essential Equipment

   • Obtain the best bow available; consider the Titan String Bow for added strength damage.
   • Use elixirs like Elixir of Blood Lust for increased damage.
   • Equip a shield for added AC while using two-handed weapons.

2. Combat Strategy

   • Start combat in stealth, attacking to surprise enemies.
   • Use special arrows for added elemental damage.
   • Maintain high mobility to reposition and avoid melee threats.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you will create a powerful stealth Archer build optimized for high damage output and survivability in Baldur's Gate 3. Experiment with different strategies and equipment to further enhance your character's effectiveness in combat scenarios. Happy gaming!