Baldur's Gate 3 - Beginner's Guide to Understanding Character Creation

[@WolfheartFPS]

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[@anahata8870]

So much time and content ? Awsome work wolf.

[@WolfheartFPS]

@@anahata8870 thanks!

[@Steggington_Rex]

Yes and yes

[@DavesChaoticBrain]

Don't edit your appearance until AFTER you've chosen your sub-class. I edited my Elf but then decided i Wanted to so a Wood Elf and it totally changed me to the default wood elf appearancre. I'd even say, don't edit your appearance until you've done all the left panel options.

[@pedropreciat4745]

That's sub-race, not sub-class. Your class and sub-class shouldn't affect your appearance at all.

[@djnorth2020]

Changing race or even body type you have to redo the appearance. Regular and stocky female and male, so if you first edit a slim man, then think you want to beef up and choose the bulkier man, you have to do it again.

[@isbammoi3358]

yep yep, I learned this the hard way haha

[@SlavicWeapons]

their barely anything to edit anymore sooo... no real point

[@elisel2308]

​@@pedropreciat4745Sorcerer draconic bloodline is one example that does.

[@AvianDnD]

Wolf is about to go on the biggest content grind of his life and I AM ALL FOR IT! LET'S GO

[@mordyth]

LET'S FUCKING GO!! WOO HOO!!

[@MarkMcDaniel]

*for.

[@n7hawk255]

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[@AvianDnD]

@@MarkMcDaniel thank you

[@AvianDnD]

@@n7hawk255 nah it's alright. brain farts get the best of us 😁

[@Darkenixx]

I bought this game and I know nothing of D&D. It is very overwhelming, but also very fun. Your video's help out a ton!

[@mistahanansi2264]

I already knew all of this stuff, but I still watched the video from start to finish because something about the way he breaks everything down into the simplest and easiest to understand ways is soothingly satisfying. No stress, no mess, just WolfheartFPS.

[@kevinwestermann1001]

That rhymes! No stress, No mess, Just Wolfheart FPS. :D

[@fuckoffgoogle1657]

t. Autism

[@philipfahy9658]

If you're new to DnD and struggling with point allocation at the start of the game, a few quick tips: Normally aim for even numbers when raising scores (unless you plan to do a split stat boost at level 4, you only gain a bonus to your modifiers for even multiples above 10). Generally most characters will want to have their main stat be highest, obviously. The next stats to care about are Dex (for armor bonus unless heavy armored, for initiative bonus, and for spell saves to avoid damage), Constitution (for general resilience, hp, and concentration on spells), and wisdom (for perception boost and quite a few spell saves). Intelligence is the most common dump stat if not a wizard. Charisma can be really useful for social gaming, so if you want your character to be the front man, consider this as a secondary skill instead.

[@LordAnubis85]

I would say moreso than having odd stats, don't min-max. It's a very boring way of playing and you'll fail a lots of important skill checks. The odd ability scores can be evened out at level 4 with the first ASI.

[@philipfahy9658]

@@LordAnubis85 Yes, but this is also the first chance to grab a feat. I did mention, if you plan to level 2 stats rather than 1 or take a feat, then odd numbers are fine.

[@LCInfantry]

Literally says all this in the video

[@philipfahy9658]

@@LCInfantry TBH I commented before I fully saw the modifier bit. However, I think this still condenses the info into a good beginner's tips if they are overwhelmed by choices. But ye, not really stating anything new here, just highlighting the important bits.

[@JusteriniNBrooks]

for cantrip as caster class, should keep the utility ones selected by default or change to damaging ones ?

[@jeffmacarthur9722]

I am as old as a lich, and still get excited for these games. Venture on the Colecovision was my first RPG…🤣🇨🇦💪

[@sfgiants49er67]

Thanks for your work in the last 3 years! You are the best travel guide for Baldurs Gate!❤

[@WolfheartFPS]

Man thanks a lot for that!!! Cheers

[@Otoshis]

It is not shown in the race as a trait, but some of them also offer a proficiency. Like with Drow giving you Perception, even if you can't see it while choosing a race. So it is worth checking how skills change when you pick different races.

[@djnorth2020]

Oh yes this is probably an oversight, noticed it on my drow bard too in game, not in creation

[@blu.q2272]

I'm new to this, waiting for ps5, what is perception?

[@djnorth2020]

@@blu.q2272 Perception is one of the skills every character has, but some are more proficient with it. Used passively to spot traps and hidden things. To he proficient means you're character is more skilled in it and gets proficiency bonus, +2 or higher later levels.

[@deadboi8989]

My first play through I was a Drow. I knew nothing about the Drow and I played through with a sort of chaotic good alignment. I LOVED it the Drow are probably my favorite looking race and surprising everyone by being nice was always super fun lol.

[@JT-mt6ku]

I was NOT ready what I was about to get eye blasted with when hitting the toggle for character clothing option in character creation

[@bierlichen1]

I'm going to play as Wyll. He is my favorite character hands down.

[@Munditiae]

First channel to look for help for me! Great break down and understandable for everyone. Straight saved to the BG3 Guides playlist 👌🏼

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks as always Mundi!

[@davidparkes7741]

Ditto for me. Got a few videos saved in my playlist.

[@mikewatts1533]

Thank God I'm back. I took thursday off to download the best game ever, so far, but my internet crapped out on me. It took me until late sunday night to finally download this game. But, at least, I got an hour plus play time before I went to sleep at one thirty in the morning. So i've got a few videos to catch up on. Thanks

[@queldron]

REALLY useful info man! I returned from work about 2 hours ago and still downloading! I have played early access and I can't wait for the dl to finish! Welcome to BG3 gentlemen!

[@WolfheartFPS]

thanks!

[@lightspeedbear]

I've watched a fair few beginner's guides to character creation in BG3, this is by far the best. Very clear info, thanks!

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikenovember9688]

Job 1 is changing the name when creating your new character 😀 I’m finally downloading and it should be ready when I finish this video! Seriously though, great guide. Good to know there are so many consequences just from character creation. Happy Baldursday!

[@ukaszb5694]

We are Tav.

[@JohnSmith-nj9qo]

I'm loving this video. I'm about to pull the trigger and buy BG3, but I have zero D&D experience so this is all super helpful info!

[@t0uchme343]

Dark Urge is totally the 'it's what my character would do' origin.

[@grey_wind]

I am taking a deep breath before you flood my feed with content that I must consume endlessly before the PS5 release. Let it begin.

[@Luccaboy670]

Now there is a lot of channels talk about bg3, this is one of the first and the better, first meet in lore series congratulations

[@sethstriker]

This video has indeed helped me immensely! Time to restart my first playthrough and give the character creation portion another go through. Thanks for all the insight and clarification. I seriously hope your channel explodes as you put more and more content out there.

[@Shelma32Reactions]

Thank you so much for doing this (and your other videos). I'm going to be playing this on PS5 (as im moving this month and don't want to interrupt my playthrough for a few weeks) so having videos like this to watch to help me understand things is going to be very helpful.

[@WesideRipper]

The most difficult thing to me since the release yesterday is deciding what to play I made three characters and then deleted two and regretted it made a half orc barb/fighter now I want to make a assassin shadow monk I need to chill but it keeps getting to me lol 😅 sorry for the rant

[@MrTwessel30]

Wolf at some point you should do a video on the Karmac Dice. It is something I didn't even know existed as default in the game. I think the debate to use it or not is interesting.

[@garion046]

I would say unless you are using a LOT of summons and making lots of attacks, turn it off. Balancing out rolls like karmic dice does means that if enemies keep failing to hit you due to your high AC, for example, the game will slowly boost them to the point they hit a bit more. This doesn't sound like much but action economy is everything and there are usually more enemies than characters in your party. You might be able to even the odds by having summons or many characters with extra attacks, but I general I think I'd leave it off. Also... the randomness is part of the game. Some of the most epic moments in tabletop dnd come because people rolled a few 20s, or 1s, in quick succession.

[@karikasumi888]

This is so useful for new players! I've played Dnd before and I was intimidated by all the options and race and ability features. So I'm glad you put this out. 🌻

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks for watching

[@karikasumi888]

@@WolfheartFPS I watched your whole playthrough and had a lot of fun. A lot of streamers interact with the chat during the playthrough and I don't like that cause it's distracting. So I really enjoyed your calm commentary and role playing. It was really fun. Except for my sweet Lae'zel. 😭 Ha but I loved watching your dice rolling. I was cackling once when you got like 4 then a natural 1. 🤣🤣 Then other times you get a natural 20 on random rolls. 🤣🤣 I really enjoyed it. I hope you do another one like it when things calm down. ☺️

[@MrCosmoe]

Hi Wolf, first, thanks for the last 4 years, I am so hyped about BG3 also because you are so hyped. Awesome, dude! Would really enjoy watching a video about the differences between playing the game with mouse and keyboard or with gamepad.

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks for the idea! And cheers to the long time support

[@BroncoTheDespoiler]

Truly one of the best baldurs gate channels

[@jackeriksen6753]

I totally missed the bar on the left, need to find a certain scribe. I thought the Origins where set in stone for a while :D

[@hds3018]

Hey Wolf, do a short video about each body type in every race. No one shows that in detail, and im only playing when PS5 releases Great video as always.

[@CadenRoss]

Never started with a monk in my life and with my recent love for street fighter 6 im going for it.

[@osmar9349]

I wish they added the Aasimar race. I always play as an Aasimar in my DnD runs

[@harrybroaddus846]

Damn man, pumping the content out!

[@seanwheeler3116]

Been downloading the game for 5 hours now and still going. So looking forward to this.

[@andrebenoit404]

Okay I didn't notice because it was so pleasant to use but this interface is absolutely well done.

[@SPIDERcarnage85]

27 points omg yes that what I use to make characters for d&d in person and online can't wait to play this game

[@bullywags397]

I'm having dejavu with these videos! I swear I've seen this video before.

[@ragjr992]

my first playthrough is probably gonna be a dark urge warlock and my head cannon is gonna be their alternate personality entered into a pact with a dark power to become stronger and sate their thirst for blood but their real personality doesn't know why they have these powers or how they get these minor wounds while sleeping.

[@solonp]

So pumped to have you at the helm sir

[@Figorix]

Very well explained. I just hopr that with this huge wave of people suddenly trying DnD, they wont be overwhelmed. Thankfully i believe that larian did really good job at giving short general tips and recommended setting, but i kinda hope a little more tooltips would come to the game (such as more detailed info on checks when you are reading about feat that afect it)

[@mbrochh82]

This was a perfect introduction! Thanks for making this!

[@Pumpernickel420]

Thanks for the help, just started downloading on my steamdeck, never played a game like this before, looks too good not to try, if I end up loving it I'll be getting it on ps5 too

[@taylon5200]

Take it slow, it's not a game to rush!

[@stagger9660]

Im just now realizing i can play as shadowheart and figure out what the hell is in her pocket

[@Gaettusk]

It's been a long time coming. Been following your journey since 2020. You got this, big dog

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks a lot!

[@ryanrex297]

Dang three in a day so far. Getting after it! Thanks wolf.

[@rickc-arelsii6276]

JAY-SUS! You've been a busy one, eh? What's this? the third video of the day? I'm here for it.🤣

[@Cosmic_Corpse22]

He got access to the full game early, probably had all this stuff pre-edited for release today when the NDA went up.

[@richardyoung3462]

Something I have found out through full game play, is your Feat selection is based on your original class level. So if you stop leveling before you get your first Feat for that class, you will lose one Feat from your total overall (two instead of three for most classes, Fighters and Rogues being the main exceptions). So plan your multi classing accordingly.

[@TB-ModelRR]

Thank you, good info! Easily overlooked

[@bradveach2333]

Looks so much better. Loading now

[@intrepidmonkey]

Good stuff! I didn't really need the guidance on this, but wanted to check it out anyways. Always liked your videos. Keep those BG3 vids coming my dude, thanks for all your good work.

[@trachinusdraco]

I have a great tip. Forget about builds. Martial classes are strong at beginning of the game because casters are lacking spell slots due slow lvl progression. Respec later into your build when you have required lvl's like lvl 4. Til then play knight, barbarian, monk, druid

[@sethstriker]

Your game insight is both awesome and helpful! thanks for sharing!

[@GodRage7]

This video is so great for new players, thank you Wolf!

[@WolfheartFPS]

Cheers!

[@Cederlof_Ink]

Just finished spending a very long time making my tiefling ranger. I even had her planned beforehand.. my next playthrough I'll most likely spend 5x longer, haha

[@Heolfrig]

Thanks for looking at the Cantrip menu! I was dying to see if Booming Blade made it to Live or not, my Sorcadin will be very sad

[@superdmdave3505]

I can't wait to play this after the long weekend

[@davidparkes7741]

I already know my race & class for this game (the PS5 version) but these are all good tips.

[@MrEllipsis423]

This was a time saver and the best info about the game ive heard so far. Thx man

[@WolfheartFPS]

Cheers thanks for watching

[@mangoman93]

I'm really not a fan of how they handle proficiency overlap. If I want to play a knowledge domain cleric with the sage background, which fits super well thematically, and I want my expertise from knowledge cleric to be in arcana, I straight up lose the arcana proficiency from my background without replacement. Even worse, if I pick rock gnome, which grants me expertise in history, I also lose out on the history proficiency from sage. I get why they don't want to give out wildcard proficiencies for overlap like in dnd 5e; they don't want you to go off theme, but as it is now, it feels like you are being punished for leaning into a theme too heavily.

[@epifaerae5100]

THANK YOU AGAIN. SOON TWO HOURS TO GO BEFORE I CAN PLAY!!

[@thespianmask]

I did a custom Gold Dragonborn Monk. It's been a blast.

[@SaftonYT]

My GF both managed to miss the Skill Proficiencies Tab and went in with a weird grab bag of skills that aren't necessarily suited to our characters. Guess we're gonna be visiting Withers lol.

[@pablopablo3834]

I don't even spend long making characters probably because I have never played DND or BG1/2 but I could see people who take RP and Character creation seriously trying out looks etc easily taking hours. Just the hair options alone are crazy.

[@stefanavic6630]

Wood Half-Elf College of Valor Bard - Thief, Archer, Frontman

[@Erligan]

Half-Orc Druid, having multiple Health Pools and Relentless Endurance, what a healthy little baby.

[@gabrielmccray3457]

Is anyone else playing as an old D&D character they've played? Or is that just me?

[@InvasorJim101]

Sending this to my beginner friends.

[@Shadow.Dragon]

Wolf, thanks for the refresher on character creation!!!

[@marco0445]

Cant wait for all the content!

[@pinksnootgaming]

You rock wolf! Thanks to you made my 2 hd lock with my flaming sword!!

[@blokin5039]

Are you in labour?

[@kenbennett4556]

I think I'm going to do the Dark Urge option, learning your back story sounds interesting.

[@ope314]

Half-Orc Monk might be my first playthrough

[@Cosmic_Corpse22]

Did that in an actual Dnd campaign. Everyone says grappling isnt great in Dnd, but it was key to the success of the character lol.

[@TheAnalogRebellion]

Great info for me, a total noob. Thank you! I gotta try a Dragonborn Bard. :P

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you Wolf for all the hard work in producing these videos. I'm currently downloading the game as I write this comment.

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks Ravi. Enjoy your run

[@donaldhiggins6167]

Just recently found your channel and subbed. I look forward to more BG3 content (especially multi-classing).

[@WolfheartFPS]

Thanks a lot!

[@stockpilethomas7900]

Dragon born looks cool. They should have had a orgin story for that race

[@TheWefikus]

Doing gods work sir, I salute you 🫡

[@Xoxo.TheAuthor]

Thank you for another amazing video Wolf! ❤

[@gfy-Redonk]

Woooooooo happy release day

[@SergeantSlotter]

I really hope this game helps blow.your channel up bro.

[@guriencumihai9131]

Wolf i need your enlightenment on some aspect of the character creation. I've founded that some characters have some native" bonus skill points", but i cannot find any information about this anywhere i've searched. To be specific here are some examples - cleric with 10 points on wisdom has 1 point at animal handling, perception and survival no matter the race i choose, instead of having 0 like all the other classes. Another exemple is wizard with 10 points at inteligence has 1 point in Nature instead of 0 like all the other classes, no matter the race you choose. And like these two examples are also another few classes that have some "native bonus skill points". I must say that i have checked and those skill points are not affected by any racial / subracial feats or background skills.

[@Silmarieni1]

Multi-player : is it possible to create characters on his/her own then join a multiplayer party, or is it necessary to be all online at the same time, create a party then create characters?

[@chris_vp]

bro i NEED a video explaining whats different between origins starts

[@davidwilliama.7296]

I am waiting for my game to download, so I'm watching videos about BG3 before beginning, mostly stuff on character creation and tips because I haven't played a game like this and I have a very basic understanding of D&D (I tried playing with some people I knew online, but I got confused and couldn't remember what was going on. We also had lots of scheduling issues). I'm thinking about playing as a bard, but I'm still not sure on what race I want to start as. In real life, I play some music sometimes and so being a bard appeals to me. There are several other classes that sound fun, but I'll try bard first.

[@ChristmasLore]

As a bard, try a Tiefling, an elf or even a Dragonborn (any race with a boost to charisma at creation is especially sweet)🎋 Bard are awesome to play!

[@GiantBat]

Wolf you're killing it with all the videos! Also your subs are flowing in, well done man! 💪💪 Also also I really want to RP a Duergar lol

[@WolfheartFPS]

Do it! Duergar is definitely going to be a unique run. Thanks!

[@tgjaedan]

Awesome man, loving your content. I just can't get over how much Lae'zel looks like the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who had a daughter.

[@Kwehliam]

I can’t unsee that now

[@DubHop24]

Oh heeeell yeah dude, it's finally time!

[@ramon6920]

Your dragonborn character in the thumbnail pick reminds me of that instagram cat meme 😂

[@Ifness]

Congratulations, good job spreading the word of our beloved lord Baal, praise be 😈😉

[@bostonrob3314]

Amazing video, well spoken!

[@WolfheartFPS]

Appreciate it

[@jonathanenciso]

After this video i realized i really had no idea what i was doing during character creation lol

[@The69Oskar69]

2:41 character Gale looks like Qui-Gon Jinn :D

[@stevea3626]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned somewhere in the comments but you can change the appearance of origin characters. I’m playing a dark urge monk as a female human.

[@dinomikulan3061]

You can only change the appearance of the dark urge. Not of any other origin characters.

[@DerpyMcSquirtle]

PS5 release can’t come soon enough and I’ll probably end up getting it on xbox too once it’s released eventually…for now I’ll be watching so much you these videos til I can actually play

[@darinsingleton3553]

Is there a significant difference between spell casting from a known spell, as opposed to casting from a magic scroll? With the availability of so many magic scrolls, at least in EA, my choice of spells for my casters was largely influenced by the varieties sold by vendors. Why choose the "Hold Person" spell, since that spell was so widely & frequently available to be purchased? In accordance with my play-style, I would often, invariably, choose many of my spells based on the rarity of their selection from the various vendors in EA.

[@garion046]

If you are confident you can always have scrolls on hand for those spells, go for it. The known vs prepared caster difference is from the 5e rules. Those rules doent account for magic items. Though I'd also say they only let prepared casters swap spells once per long rest, not any time out of combat!

[@darinsingleton3553]

@@garion046 Thanks for getting back to me. Much appreciated.

[@Evil_This]

This is great, good content. I'm just worried based on view count there are going to be people saying "fay run" and "tore-L" etc.

[@PedroFerreira-ne3jv]

Hey wolf, can you elaborate on the respec origin part? How is it going to affect content(besides the world still seeing them as their original class), do we just lose access to classes tags on dialogue? Or is there a tangible downside for respecing, like being blocked from content

[@hennie1311]

I'd second this question.

[@WolfheartFPS]

Hard to say as it requires extensive testing! Will be testing it at some point though.

[@lukedemler4421]

is it just me our could you just google this? way more efficient than asking a creator and waiting for a reply, idk though.

[@PedroFerreira-ne3jv]

@@lukedemler4421 I know exactly what Larian has said about this and included in my original comment. If anyone has more information is someone who has played the game for days already.

[@niolonq]

You did't save my 200 gold for respec I did yesterday, but still - thank you!

[@gucktruck]

Wolf stonks too the moooooon

[@alexh8388]

I do wish there was more voice variety, spent an hour on my viscous half orc only for him to sound like Tom Hiddleston by the end of it

[@meluckycharms321]

Great video I didn't know I needed