Many players ask themselves which classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are the strongest. A German professor does not need to deal with hypotheses and instead programs a simulator that provides him with the answer. And more accurately than one might imagine.
How does the simulation work? A German professor of game AI and analytics (on YouTube @nevermindCreations) built a simulator to generate enough data to provide an answer to the question of the strongest class. For this, he assumed the same conditions for each class:
- A target/enemy with infinite HP and an armor class of 10, no bonuses/penalties on saving throws
- Combat duration of 10 rounds
- No multiclassing
- Only starting equipment
- Level 12
- Rules of the Tactician difficulty
- Single player, so no helping companions
Pfau adds that, of course, other influences can affect the strength of a class, as some classes rely more on certain weapons, armor, or multiclassing than others. But this simulation serves as a basis and could be expanded in the future to achieve more specific results.
With these prerequisites, he was able to find a clear winner of the classes in his YouTube video – the “Circle of the Moon” druid.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
Versatility and independence make the class the winner
What is the result? Under the given conditions, the Circle of the Moon druid is the winner of the simulation, as he can be particularly versatile due to his animal form, spell effects, and independence from strong weapons. Even without strong items or equipment, he can perform well compared to other classes.
Anyone who wants to see more precise results that show, for example, which class performs best between levels 1-12, or which new subclasses from Patch 8 make their class even more powerful (the weaker), can check out the simulation videos on YouTube:
These show that at low levels, the rogue performs the strongest, in the mid-range the monk and ranger, and in the endgame especially the mentioned druid, but also the wizard. Here, the melee fighters (at least with the starter equipment and weapons) can no longer keep up.
Does damage really define the strength of a class? Under his video on the simulation of the new subclasses, @doughboy_6439 points out that raw damage alone is not the only thing that makes a build great, as the ability to hinder enemy actions and similar factors can also be very powerful. The professor agrees:
“I completely agree with you! BG3 can be completed with the weakest characters, and it is perfectly fine to do so 🙂 Flair and role-playing factors should come first – but that’s up to the players, not something I want to interfere with or quantify. I only report on damage for those interested in damage.”
Defining the “strongest” or “most powerful” class is therefore very difficult due to the many factors of combat but also beyond that. However, those interested in damage can gain exciting insights from Pfau’s simulations.
Anyone who now wants to test this class, the “Circle of the Moon” druid, after the crowning of the winner can find more detailed information here on MeinMMO. Here we show you in a guide how to best utilize this subclass, how to create and level your character, and which talents are especially important: Baldur’s Gate 3: Best druid build for Halsin – Which subclass, talents, spells, and attributes should you choose?
