It’s almost time: On April 14, 2025, Larian Studios will release Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3. The final major content update for now. In addition to new endings, there will be a total of 12 new classes, and we want to know which ones you are most excited about.
What classes does Patch 8 bring? With Patch 8, Baldur’s Gate 3 will receive a total of 12 new sub-classes in addition to the existing ones. Each main class will get a fresh twist that enhances the gameplay experience.
We want to know which of these you like the most – if you’re still unsure, you can read about what the sub-classes entail in the news.
12 New Sub-Classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 – Here’s What They Can Do
What can the classes do? The 12 new sub-classes in Patch 8 bring a fresh breeze to Baldur’s Gate. Here you can read about what each class can do.
Barbarian – Path of the Giant
The Path of the Giant gives the normally brawling Barbarian a specialization in ranged combat. In a rage, you receive a double bonus on thrown attacks. Additionally, you can toss enemies around effortlessly – as long as they’re not too large. You can also carry more loot.
Bard – College of Glamour
Bards of the College of Glamour use fae magic to bring stories to life. The special feature of this sub-class is its control and protection spells.
Druid – Circle of Stars
Members of the Circle of Stars do not transform into animals, but into a constellation. You also get the spell guiding bolt, which you can cast multiple times per long rest without using a spell slot. Although the class is more of a supporter, it still deals decent damage.
Warlock – Hexblade
The Hexblade is one of the strongest sub-classes for Warlocks and allows proficiency with medium armor, shields, and martial weapons. Weapons bound to you use your Charisma modifier instead of Strength or Dexterity modifiers here. Overall, this sub-class is designed for hard hits and annihilating the opponent.
Fighter – Arcane Archer
For the Fighter, there is the Arcane Archer. Similar to the Path of the Giant for Barbarians, the Arcane Archer brings a ranged specialization for Fighters.
Cleric – Death Domain
As a Cleric of the Death Domain, you use martial weapons and focus on dealing damage rather than healing. Attacks can deal additional necrotic damage, and cantrips that usually hit a single target hit two instead. At higher levels, the necrotic resistance of opponents is ignored.
Wizard – Bladesinging
As a Bladesinger Wizard, you use acrobatics as well as melee weapons while casting spells. The Bladesinging is available to you.
Monk – Way of the Drunken Master
With this sub-class, alcohol can no longer affect you and restores half your Ki points once per day. The most important feature is the status Drunken
, which allows you access to all new features – for example, to make your opponents drunk.
Paladin – Oath of the Crown
With the Oath of the Crown, you transform your Paladin into a tank that can greatly support the group.
Rogue – Swashbuckler
As a Swashbuckler Rogue, you no longer need advantage to perform sneak attacks. If you have no disadvantage, the attack is considered sneak. Additionally, there’s a bonus to initiative, a chance to avoid opportunity attacks, and Dirty Tricks
.
Ranger – Swarmkeeper
As a Swarmkeeper, the game allows you to summon not just one creature but a horde of them. You can summon bees, jellyfish, or moths that trigger various effects.
Sorcerer – Shadow Magic
Sorcerers of Shadow Magic can endure more than sorcerers of other sub-classes. They can make attacks against themselves more difficult, evade them, or even prevent death strokes.
We will only find out exactly how each class plays when the patch is released. However, if you’re curious about how well the classes compare to each other, we have just the thing for you. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, a connoisseur of Baldur’s Gate 3, has put together a tier list for them. All new classes from Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 ranked
