More straightforward than your average rogue, this pirate-inspired swordmaster isn’t afraid to get up close and personal.
How to build and play as a Circle of the Land Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3.
But just because you’re upfront about your intentions doesn’t mean you have to fight fair.
The great downfall of this choice is a lack of Darkvision.
TheSarevok’s Horned Helmetthis build uses undoes that for Act Three.
However, acts before will require the use of a spell scroll or teammate cast ofDarkvision.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to rely on a teammate with a light source.
Backgrounds for the Swashbuckler Rogue are less crucial because of the Expertise talent.
Your greatest benefits take shape in the transformation of your Slayer Form.
Nevertheless,five levels in Fighter or Ranger will give you an extra attackper action.
Recommended subclassesfor this multiclass areGiant, Berserker, and Wild Heart (Bear and Elk).
Raging does impact your ability to use Hunter’s Mark and Challenge to Duelfrom this build’s recommended equipment.
The other ability scores can be mostly ignored, brought to 10 for no negative saving throws.
Higher Strength means better Jump distanceand higher chances of success against being pushed.
This will give you a 21 in Dexterity.
Gain Darkvision and immunity to mind-altering effects such as the Frightened condition.
Dropped by Sarevok at the Murder Tribunal.
Additionally, gain +2 to all Saving Throws.
Sold by Gloomy Fentonson at Stormshore Armoury.
Bhaalist Armor (Evil Run)
Enemies within melee range have vulnerability to Piercing damage.
Can be bought at the Murder Tribunal after choosing to become an Assassin of Bhaal.
Gauntlets
Craterflesh Gloves (Evil Run)
Deal an extra 1d6 Force damage when you deal a Critical hit.
Bonespike Gloves
Ignore Resistance to Piercing, Slashing, and Bludgeoning damage.
Dropped by Strangler Luke in the Lower City Sewers.
Boots
Boots of Psionic Movement
Gain a free cast of Fly that lasts 10 turns.
Whenever you fly as a githyanki, your weapon attack deals an extra 1d4 Psychic damage.
Additionally, add +1 to your Dexterity Saving Throws.
Dropped by Ch’r’ai Har’rak in the Knights of the Shield Hideout under the Elfsong Tavern.
Cape
Cloak of Displacement
Creatures have Disadvantage on attacks made against you until you take damage.
Sold by Entharl Danthelon at Danthelon’s Dancing Axe.
Ring #1
Ring of Protection
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Gain +1 to your AC and Saving Throws.
Reward from Mol for stealing the Idol of Silvanus.
Dropped by the shadow of the player character in the Self-Same Trial in the Gauntlet of Shar.
Dropped by Malus Thorm in the House of Healing.
Given as a reward from Lora for saving Vanra during the Hag Survivors quest.
Ranged Weapon
Hunting Shortbow
Gain the ability to castHunter’s Mark.
You have Advantage against Monstrosity key in enemies.
Sold by Dammon in the Emerald Grove or at any of his later locations.
While the Swashbuckler might be a fancy soul, their equipment doesn’t necessarily have to be.
Craterflesh Gloves
Make Critical damage even more devastating.
Simple, but effective.
Legacy of the Masters
Helpful in high-level difficulties, increasing chances to hit and overall damage.
Stalker Gloves
Deal extra sneak attack damage each round.
Added initiative for the Swashbuckler is nice but not needed.
We prefer theBonespike Glovesourselves as increasing damage means very little when enemies can halve that damage.
However,Legacy of the Mastersis a better pick for Honour Mode runs when not used by anyone else.
However, theBoots of Persistencewith theirFreedom of MovementandLongstridercan also be useful if you need an alternative.
Jewelry is thankfully straightforward.
Dash will only be used to reach enemies that require immediate attention.
For Dirty Tricks, “Flick o' the Wrist” is the most useful of the three options.
By disarming an opponent, they’ll likely lose their next turn trying to re-equip it.
Finally, sight is important for this character.
With no magic to rely on,we recommend accepting Volo’s help to rid you of the parasite.
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