Larian Reveals Exciting New Subclasses for Baldur's Gate 3

While many fans anticipated that Patch 7 would mark the end of major updates for *Baldur's Gate 3*, Larian Studios has exciting news: another significant update is scheduled for 2025. This upcoming patch will introduce crossplay support, a photo mode, and an impressive addition of 12 new subclasses, each with unique gameplay mechanics. Here's a closer look at four of these intriguing new options:

Oath of the Crown Paladin

Dedicated to upholding justice and order, the Oath of the Crown Paladin focuses on the welfare of society. This subclass features the Divine Devotion ability, which not only absorbs incoming damage directed at allies but also restores their health, making it a vital asset in any battle.

Arcane Archer

The Arcane Archer masterfully blends martial skill with arcane magic. Their enchanted arrows possess the power to blind, weaken, or temporarily banish enemies to the Feywild. What's more, should an arrow miss its mark, the Arcane Archer can redirect its path to hit another foe, ensuring their shots are never wasted.

Drunken Master Monk

Embracing a unique approach to combat, the Drunken Master Monk integrates alcohol into their fighting style. Their signature move intoxicates opponents, leaving them disoriented while enhancing the monk's own abilities. The technique of Instant Sobriety can then be used to inflict both physical and mental damage on an intoxicated target, adding a strategic layer to encounters.

Swarmkeeper Ranger

The Swarmkeeper Ranger forms symbiotic alliances with swarms of creatures, harnessing nature's power for protection and mobility. These swarms can shield the ranger and facilitate teleportation. In combat, the ranger can deploy various types of swarms: electric jellyfish clusters to shock foes, blinding moth clouds to disorient them, and stinging bee legions capable of knocking back enemies failing a strength check by 4.5 meters, providing versatile tactical options.