Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you the chance to be pretty much anything your imagination can think of. From spellcasters to self-igniting barbarians, the world is your tadpole to dive into. Players tested many building ideas, each more ingenious than the last. But one person wondered if he could be a wizard to compete with the sands of time. What if the battlefield could be ruled not just by sheer force, but by physically bending the fabric of space. Let’s dive deep into the dark and take a look at the best eldritch archer build in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3).
Best Eldritch Archer Build in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)
This construction, as told by its creator RedSailor1917, is their take on a “Chronomy Archer” build. Taking the word apart, chronomancy is the ability to manipulate and bend time to your will. A very similar build to D&D 5e’s Chronurgy Magic, we’ll go over the highlights of what makes this build so great. For the fully broken down detailed view, be sure to check out the original post at Reddit.
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THE Fighter/Wizard takes advantage of the ability to create additional debuffs and attacks, allowing you to deal massive amounts of damage each turn. Since this build relies on a large amount of role-playing involvement, there won’t be a ton of concrete choices for background and races. They do, however, recommend that you go for Urchin or Sage, and Halfling or Githyanki respectively. When you reach max level, you will be able to manipulate the flow of combat with moves such as Haste, Slow and Hold. Plus, you’ll want to go ahead and prioritize longbows and finesse weapons, your main focus dealing ranged damage with your bow. Your melee should be a last resort if something gets too close.
