Baldur's Gate 3: Mod Classes You Need to Know

Launched in 1974, the Dungeons & Dragons universe is so vast and full of elements that it becomes difficult to keep track of everything that’s been produced. This is true even when considering only the official materials and books, from the time of the publisher Tactical Studies Rules (TSR) to Wizards of the Coast, which is now part of the Hasbro group. Faerûn is a gigantic world, with an impressive number of stories, regions, and characters.

However, when we broaden our perspective beyond the official content and consider the unofficial books that use the D&D Open License to create worlds, characters, and adventures, the scale of this universe becomes even more difficult to measure. Works like Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, linked to Critical Role, and the Brazilian Tormenta, currently published by Jambô, show how this ecosystem can expand significantly. With a few adaptations, these materials are capable of enriching any D&D campaign.

Given all this vastness, it’d be reasonable to expect that the best adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons for consoles and PC to date, Baldur's Gate 3, would offer more than just its basic classes, allowing players to explore even more possibilities within this universe, wouldn't it? However, agreements between Larian Studios and Hasbro limited this potential, preventing the game from reaching its full potential.

Even so, this doesn’t represent an obstacle for the modding community. Just like with Skyrim and The Sims 4, mods expand the game, adding new mechanics, stories, and content not present in the original game, often increasing its popularity and longevity.

And that's what we're going to talk about. Mods that add new classes and subclasses, giving you many more gameplay options, allowing you to create new runs and experience Baldur's Gate 3 in a different way. And if you have any questions, just leave a comment.

In addition to traditional classes like Warrior, Paladin, Ranger, and Thief, Dungeons & Dragons also features several supplements that add new playable classes from level one. Generally, these options aren't meant to replace the classic classes, but rather to work with them, bringing different play styles and new features to the table. Or, in the case of the game, to the group.

Arcane Vanguard

Adds the Spellblade class for characters who combine melee combat with magic. Offers four subclasses (Eldritch, Sentinel, Judgement, and Arcane Dervish). The class uses magic to enhance attacks and also has its own fighting styles and compatibility with various mods that add new spells to the game. This class is available on PC, Mac, and console.

Blood Hunter

Converts the Blood Hunter class, created by Matthew Mercer for D&D 5e, allowing you to develop Lycan or Ghostslayer subclasses and consume HP to use curses and "hemocrafts". Including all known features associated with the Blood Hunter, this mod has impressive depth and is indispensable for any fan of the game. Requires a specific patch/hotfix; currently restricted to PC.

Death Knight

Inspired by the Death Knight class from World of Warcraft. Allows you to create a necromancer warrior with various unique spells and a rune system to conjure dark powers (categorized into Blood, Frost, and Unholy runes) and Runic Power. Remains on PC due to the complexity of scripting.

Mind Reaver

A psychic class focused on control and versatility that comes with four subclasses (Mindblade, Soul Scion, Psionic Warden, and Shadowmind), each pulling the gameplay in a different direction, from hybrid combat to direct soul manipulation, support, and mental powers to control the battlefield. It goes up to level 12 and is one of the most complete classes in this style. Available on both PC and console.

Commoner

One of the NPC classes in D&D for players. Instead of magic or absurd powers, the focus is on survival using basic skills and improvisation, such as summoning an ox or using simple tools in combat. The idea is precisely to be weak and limited, which generates a very different play style than usual.

Nightbringer

This melee class focuses on high single-target damage and can be considered unbalanced, as it combines high resistance with very strong attacks and abilities that further amplify this power. It compensates for this high firepower by having few or no area-of-effect attacks. There are also specific weapon and armor mods just for this class.

Cosmic Sorcerer

A sorcerer subclass with an astral theme that adds several new spells, including massive attacks like meteors and giant explosions. It works well at the beginning, but becomes much stronger than the others towards the end. Some more advanced abilities, such as large-scale explosions, can even cause performance issues, especially on consoles, due to the amount of effects on screen.

Dark Knight

No, it's not a Batman-based class! It was directly inspired by the Dark Knight from Final Fantasy XIV, focusing on heavy combat with weapons and the use of dark energy. It mixes physical attack with draining and resistance abilities, functioning as a kind of dark warrior with tank elements. There aren't many reports of problems or exaggerations, being more of a faithful adaptation of the broken something concept.

Solo Leveling / Shadow Monarch

Based on the protagonist of Solo Leveling, this class revolves around summoning and controlling shadows, allowing you to create an army during combat. Despite being strong, there are reports of bugs, mainly involving abilities that disappear or don't function correctly, which can affect the experience depending on the version.

Dancer

Inspired by the job from Final Fantasy XIV, this class blends support and damage with three subclasses (Dawnflower, Blade Dancer, and Weavestress). The main focus is buffing allies and controlling the pace of combat, but some builds allow for significant damage output as well. Even though it's designed as a support class, its skill set makes it stronger than others in the same role.

Succubus

A class based on seduction and mind control, focused on manipulating enemies and draining resources. It uses its own point system to cast abilities, which need to be managed during combat. It has two subclasses and a playstyle more geared towards control and strategy than raw damage. Be aware of NSFW content while playing this class.

These mods expand tactical options, but you need to pay attention to the power balance.

The Remembrance

The Warlock gains powers linked to the afterlife; this subclass allows the casting of necromancy spells, healing, and various buffs, integrating well with the Dark Urge lore. This subclass increases the Warlock's versatility, combining raw power with support and survival skills in combat scenarios.

Oathbreaker

Allows you to choose the Oathbreaker subclass early in the game instead of only obtaining it by breaking oaths. This paladin subclass offers dark abilities, undead control, and necrotic explosions. Possible for consoles because it only alters talent lists, but it depends on approval.

Horizon Walker

This mod includes the Horizon Walker subclass from Xanathar's Guide to the Ranger class and allows you to detect portals and travel between planes. You gain teleportation spells such as Misty Step, Blink, and Teleportation Circle. Available for PC and consoles.

Oath of Love

Creates a subclass for the paladin focused on protection and enchantment; grants charm, healing, and buff spells. Perfect for those who want support without relying on Shadowheart’s company. The class is an original creation of the mod creator and is available on PC and console.

Spellblade

Similar to Arcane Vanguard, but it's a subclass, not a class. It allows mages to use melee weapons and convert spells into attacks, creating a warrior-mage hybrid. Available from level two, balancing damage and defense. Available on PC and consoles.

Samurai

This mod includes the Xanathar's Guide Samurai subclass for the Warrior in BG3, adding the Fighting Spirit ability, which grants advantage on attacks and temporary hit points. It also includes proficiencies in Persuasion and Insight. In addition to the Samurai, this mod adds several subclasses for the Warrior as well.

Now, tell us: what's your favorite class? Which is the best? Leave your opinion in the comments.