Since its release, one class in Baldur’s Gate 3 has stood out again and again: the Paladin. The holy warriors are not only extremely popular, they also always provide strong builds. A fan can’t quite understand where the popularity comes from and asks.
This is the most popular class:
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What makes Paladins so good? The paladin is already in the S tier in the tier list of the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. With the exception of one specialization, every orientation is extremely strong. This is mainly due to two mechanics: Smite and Auras.
Smite are different spells with different effects that are only available to the paladin. They strengthen the next attack and thus ensure sometimes absurd damage figures, sometimes with additional effects. An underestimated talent makes the spells even stronger. Auras, on the other hand, provide passive buffs for the entire group, which significantly improve saving throws.
MeinMMO author Fabienne Kissel has already analyzed in detail why the Paladin is so popular. In addition to their high damage, they wear heavy armor and can withstand a lot. They are tanks that can also dish out some serious punches.
However, there is one aspect that is unanimously cited as a huge advantage even in the community: Paladins have a lot of charisma. And that is especially important for the players in a computer role-playing game. This is what users on Reddit explain.
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The character with the highest charisma is usually the “face of the group.” He is better at convincing, intimidating or persuading NPCs. In Baldur’s Gate 3, characters with a lot of charisma can even buy cheaper.
At the table with pen and paper equipment this is less important because you are playing as a group anyway. But if you are traveling solo, which often happens in Baldur’s Gate 3, it is of course desirable if you, as the “main character”, also take the lead. This is also reflected in the statistics; the most popular classes are all charisma classes:
Only then do other classes follow. On Reddit, users also explain that paladins have enormous role-playing potential – simply because of their oaths. In Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s quite easy to accidentally break your oath and unlock a “secret” class. As a paladin, you have to be very careful how you actually play the game and who you threaten.
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In addition, of course, there are the well-known advantages: endures a lot, distributes a lot, is useful for the group. But it’s easier to play the class yourself to understand why it’s so popular. Pure explanations wouldn’t do the paladin full justice.
The Paladin is something like the perfect all-rounder – it only lags behind in one thing. Other classes have access to more and stronger spells. That’s why MeinMMO editor and D&D nerd Benedict Grothaus says: The really best class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can do everything