Patch 8 brings 12 new subclasses to Baldur's Gate 3, offering fresh gameplay experiences for each class. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of all new subclasses:

Barbarian - Path of the Storm Herald

• Harness nature's fury while raging
• Create an aura that damages enemies and can buff allies
• Choose between desert, sea, or tundra environments for different effects

Bard - College of Glamour

• Manipulate others through fey charm
• Use Mantle of Inspiration to boost allies' movement and provide temporary HP
• Command charm effects that enthrall enemies

Cleric - Unity Domain

• Focus on strengthening party bonds
• Share damage between allies
• Grant protective benefits to multiple party members

Druid - Circle of Dreams

• Blend healing with fey magic
• Create safe havens for resting
• Teleport allies short distances

Fighter - Purple Dragon Knight

• Specialized in leadership and inspiration
• Share healing and combat benefits with allies
• Excel at both combat and social interactions

Monk - Way of the Sun Soul

• Channel radiant energy in attacks
• Project ranged energy blasts
• Gain light-based defensive abilities

Paladin - Oath of the Crown

• Dedicate yourself to law and civilization
• Excel at protecting allies
• Control battlefield positioning

Ranger - Fey Wanderer

• Blend martial prowess with fey magic
• Enhance charisma-based abilities
• Deal additional psychic damage

Rogue - Phantom

• Harvest power from the dead
• Gain knowledge from deceased spirits
• Deal extra necrotic damage

Sorcerer - Storm Sorcery

• Control weather and lightning
• Gain flight abilities
• Excel at battlefield control

Warlock - Hexblade

• Channel power through cursed weapons
• Combine martial and magical abilities
• Gain unique weapon enchantments

Wizard - War Magic

• Balance offense and defense
• Boost saving throws and AC
• Enhance combat spells while maintaining protection

These subclasses are available immediately after installing Patch 8, offering new strategic options and roleplay opportunities for both new and existing characters.

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