Baldur's Gate 3 Build Guide | Storm Sorcerer | Best AOE Caster

[@Stealth_07]

Since I don't usually put gameplay explanations in my builds because I don't usually find them necessary, I'll leave a comment about something important for maximizing your damage output with this build. Make sure you either have an ally or quickened cast create water to make enemies vulnerable to lightning damage before your casts to be able to deal massive amounts of damage. Edit: A comment taught me some new information that Clerics unlike most other classes actually do give their Heavy Armor Proficiency when multiclassed into, and as such I actually think the best way to do this setup is 1 Sorcerer -> 2 Cleric -> 5 Sorcerer -> Respec at level 9 -> 2 Cleric -> 1 Wizard -> 6 Sorcerer -> 1 Wizard -> 2 Sorcerer. This gets us Constitution saving throw proficiency in the early game and charisma item spell save DC in the late game where those 2 passive features will be at their most useful. Also for items I forgot since a comment reminded me: Act 1: - Staff of Arcane Blessing - Found in the hidden basement of the Mage Tower in the underdark. (Equip the guiding light ring to find it)

[@Tryplex66]

Create Water removes lightning resistance/invulnerability on enemys btw

[@Stealth_07]

@@Tryplex66 It negates resistance, but not invulnerability (Though there are literally only like 3 lightning invulnerable enemies in the game)

[@Tryplex66]

@@Stealth_07 i'm pretty sure it does, unless it was a bug and they fixed it cuz we tested it

[@Stealth_07]

@@Tryplex66 Which enemies did you test it against? Ansur and Grym I know for a fact it doesnt work against

[@Tryplex66]

@@Stealth_07 Can't quite remember. I think it was somewhere in act II or maybe mountain pass. My group (4 players) only plays once a week, so quite some time has passed. Definitely wasn't ansur or grym. Some smaller mobs. I'll ask our sorc next week if he still remembers.

[@locknload9590]

The way you organise the screen with all informative elements at the same time is flawless. Really nice channel, and calm explanations, keep it up !

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you!

[@trancebodega2739]

seriously, how is it so hard for most gaming tutorial/explanation videos to present information clearly. this was so refreshing and genuinely enjoyable to watch

[@elemenopi4827]

i love the item breakdown per act, very important imho, great guide!

[@Stealth_07]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@shanewhite1977]

Duel wielding is an under Appreciated feat on sorcerer, and wizards having two Quarterstaves is so strong

[@KisekiFan]

For real, you aren't exactly going melee with your spell casters but dual wielding staffs gives you those extra buffs for mages that's on the staff

[@shanewhite1977]

@jeremyfusenliu3859 I'm in Act 2, and I'm a sorcerer/wizard Abjuration/white dragon draconic bloodline. I have 21 ac with shields galore. I have an item build for spam magic missiles. I duel wield The Incandescent Staff and The Spellsparkler, free fire ball and lightning damage on everything it is full

[@gavo117]

How? Your main stat is gonna like chr or int on wizard? I tend to give my character high dex for initiative rolls and ac bonus both i never use would use a dagger or other Finesse weapon when I have spells and cantrips.

[@bewee]

I never thought about dueling staffs with wizards.

[@KisekiFan]

@@gavo117magic casters like sorcerers and wizards will be using magic the whole time, its actually dual wielding staffs to get the effects of 2 staffs instead of just 1.

[@sharangcool]

the fallout editing and then the ship theme in divinity 2...mayne...the nostalgia!! the feels!

[@Stealth_07]

As good as BG3's OST is, the DOS2 music will always just hit different for me.

[@LusciniaRose]

I never knew that the most recent class choice determines the scribe spell's damage stat. Thank you so much.

[@TheVextor]

Divinity Original Sin 2 Theme

[@Stealth_07]

Glad you enjoy them! Also, my hot take is that I think the DOS2 ost is better than the BG3 ost (the bg3 ost is also incredible, but when I hear "Rivellon" it just hits so different).

[@Maitredebo2]

I did my first run with storm sorcerer. Completely broken. Just the fact you can fly as a bonus action at level 1 each times you use à spell slot is nuts

[@Mfresh288]

Excellent video man. Perfectly structured and so efficient. I chose this build for my first and current playthrough on console and I always revisit this video for tips. Your hard work is appreciated, thank you!

[@yannasaito]

Your guides are easy to follow and has a really nice creative intro everytime, you're doing such great work man

[@Philmoretotes]

I have fallen off this game and can’t seem to get myself to replay it again but I really enjoy the builds on this channel and the content is so entertaining it’s been awesome seeing your viewer base growing since the first video

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you! Comments like this mean a lot to me

[@killjoy295]

Also worth noting Water elemental creates a puddle on normal attacks and aoe attack when ice melts, I have it from Wyll from warlock passive, I assume the sorc can get it if they sculpt a scroll if specing into wizard. Tanky summon too with over 100hp, so if you have two casters with it, free water/wet status, damage, cc and somewhat tank. Upcasted to Water Myrmidon is even better, it's heal makes massive aoe water surfaces for 3 turns, and you can spam it so water will always be available. Good damage and cc still, plus Fly and misty step. Misty step to a whatever you want to make wet, use heal and voilà. Edit: Believe you can get an elemental scroll from Sorcerous Sundries in Act 3 on a merchant, can refresh a merchants inventory on a rest if it's not there. That's if you didn't find one in act 1 or 2.

[@BingBangPoe]

I really like this guide format of yours. Straight to the point, with well organized infographics, and most of all, pretty short in duration.

[@SirPumpkinKnight]

I love these guides. Short, sweet, to the point, and mentioning where you get the items is greatly appreciated.

[@Hardymovies]

This is a really well put together guide!!

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you!

[@davizim]

hahahahaah the magic hand throwing the rat made my day lol

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you! Recording segments like that are usually very annoying so anytime someone leaves a comment referring to some specific bit I spent time making it makes the time spent feel worth it ♥️

[@davizim]

@@Stealth_07keep rocking my friend ❤ you are very talented

[@ionized_salmon6417]

i personally recommend going 1 wizard instead as level 2 wizard doesn't actually grant you anything particularly useful where lvl 9 sorcerer grants level 5 spells like hold monster or dominate person (if you need them) or cone of cold. but most importantly it gives you +1 sorcery point and +1 proficiency bonus

[@joethemungus]

Bro, that intro really shows what fallout three could have been if it stayed as an isometric RPG

[@Jote_09]

This guy’s edits are stupidly good for a build video

[@andrewcarter9649]

Thank you for pointing out the game uses your most recently taken class for working out spell casting with items, I couldn't work out why the Elemental Necklace was only adding a +1 to my cantrips damage instead of the +5 for my Charisma (it was using my Wisdom from the Cleric Levels). Might I suggest Heightened Casting as a Metamagic option, probably not as good as Quickened Spell but forcing everything to roll against Chained Lightning with Disadvantage can be a big help in maximising damage.

[@Stealth_07]

Heightened magic is good too, because of the way I approach the game (Solo/No consumables/No illithid powers) having access to quickened spell for quick cast create water is a must have for my own gameplay (hence why I favor it)

[@stunseed2954]

Hey can you explain to me how to do it? I’m confused by what he is saying

[@andrewcarter9649]

@@stunseed2954 Which part specifically?

[@ohyouknowthisonejeffrey9753]

@@andrewcarter9649 what do they mean by respec before? chose wizard and then change your class again at withers?

[@CrimsonPotatoe]

​@ohyouknowthisonejeffrey9753 was this explained I also wanted some info on this

[@micahthornton3259]

Yours are the most well organized and presented build videos I've seen.

[@LightGenryu]

Great guide as always almost made all of your builds and they don’t miss keep up the good work

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you! (Also is that a Dungeon Odyssey profile pic?)

[@LightGenryu]

@@Stealth_07hell yeah it is lol

[@jacobevans6725]

Thank you so much for sharing this level by level guide! I am in the process of making the same multiclass combo (though in a different order). Will be referencing this video throughout my playthrough.

[@grapejuice2589]

What a great build I've been looking for a top tier storm build thanks!

[@RatiosChannel]

I'm totally making this build! Thanks for the build guide ❤

[@kiramcdonalds7321]

Something i dont see ANYONE talking about its that create water can be used as a cantrip if you upcast it to second level. The description says it should increase the AOE but what it does is reduce the AOE but dont consume a spell slot when cast, that means storm sorcerers can wet without spending much resources and can use tempestuous magic to fly on demand since create water is a leveled spell.

[@thacic8480]

Wonder if that is a bug

[@kribberhaha753]

Very well Organized easy too find the information you need! Much better than all the other videos i've seen where the comments does that part of the job!

[@VDViktor]

S tier structuring and presentstion. Wish all build vids were edited like that

[@PatrickBarnesGreatBear]

Nice with the FO4 reference. Subscribed

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you! I was going to do the VATS new vegas style but the yellow hud color from that game was harder to see so I went for the bright green from 4

[@kylevanderwolf4446]

This looks so fun. I wanted to do something like this but was scared I would need tons of investment into cleric

[@KisekiFan]

you can always go to withers and reset your class whenever you want to change or experiment (100G). You have full freedom to experiment in this game to make your character a baddass or just be class specific for that RPG playing. Also you can steal your gold back from withers so free respecs

[@damienjohnson3450]

I dropped 154 point's of dmg on Myrkul with one lightning bolt at level 9 with this build. I'ts bananas.

[@Stealth_07]

Wet making enemies vulnerable to lightning damage + the destructive wrath damage max just eviscerates most enemies if they aren't flat out immune to lightning damage.

[@Matrix_boi]

lets go not what i was waiting for but still interesting for my next run

[@Stealth_07]

The druid barb build should be out next week (emphasis on should)

[@Fyeenix]

I would suggest considering alert, as this build likely needs feats less than your other party members. So the initiative shield and bow can be used by others to have your full team going first in combat

[@Stealth_07]

yeah its definitely an option, but for me when I playtest these builds I play solo, so the initiative gear can only go to my character.

[@jareddurr4320]

Will definitely be using this to help with my first tactician runthrough of the game.

[@TedTed-xh1ys]

It's a LOT better to start Sorcerer. 17 Int/16 Cha/14 Con is the best stat spread if you're hogging all the good items (ie.. gloves of dex). You're also missing the best meta magic: extend. Extend Command is the best control spell in the entire game.

[@skylover5386]

So instead of cleric at level 1 I just choose storm sorcerer?

[@adamnystrom9101]

youre builds are always amazing love them

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you so much!

[@adamnystrom9101]

doing a run with your holy crusader in tactian rn :)@@Stealth_07

[@iNullment]

MOM STEALTH JUST DROPPED A NEW BUILD!

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you John Smith

[@iNullment]

@@Stealth_07 No problem boss man, I've enjoyed each of your builds.

[@garyco766]

You make the best guides, just earned a 👍👍and subscribed.

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you!

[@waltervicino6570]

Anyway man you are an artist, saw all af you build videos right away 😂 shadow monk is divine really

[@eddiebulls7851]

Solid. Great job on explanation. Well done.

[@MorganaEvelyn]

I love the boots of stormy clamour (when I'm allowed to wear shoes) PS I can't pronounce Markoheshkir either ALSO TIL about the Feywild Sparks giving +1 Spell DC

[@Stealth_07]

Fortunately, shoes are generally the least important part of any gearset. Also after 20 takes of trying to say Markoheshkir, it was never staying in the script.

[@garyco766]

Another great creator. Love your stuff too Morgana ❤

[@MorganaEvelyn]

@@garyco766 ❤️

[@doctorz7305]

I got you, just split it up into thirds. Marko-Hesh-Kir

[@wiickedanubis6158]

Really great video! Thank you for explaining how learning scrolls works in accordance to what casting modifier it uses! Although, im still confused about the 12 points in intellect. Since learned spells from scrolls with be using charisma (right?), what are the 12 points there for? Are they just there for other spells you gain through leveling up wizard? Im just trying to figure out how important intellect is when multi-classing with wizard. Any help understanding this would be great!

[@TheDashingInsanityx]

Love the way that you don’t just put the item but where you can find them! Saves so much time love this video

[@RobThePrincess]

Great build! Id strongly recommend switching the order of the first two levels though! You still get the weapon and armor proficiency from cleric by level 2, but starting as sorcerer gives you proficiency in con saves aka concentration. Also in practice, ive notice the order of levels doesnt seem to impact the stats used for items

[@Stealth_07]

Heavy Armor proficiency doesn't get given when you multiclass, you have to start as a class with Heavy Armor Prof to get that one. Also, if you want to see the item casts being effected by levels take 1 pt sorcerer then cast a scroll on someone and check the Spell Save DC in the combat log it will use your charisma, then multiclass cleric and cast another scroll and check the Spell Save DC, it will use your wisdom. Then, class sorcerer again, now test a scroll and youll notice the spell save DC is using your wisdom DC still.

[@RobThePrincess]

@@Stealth_07 the multiclass rule with armor is generally the case. Cleric is the exception because the gain Heavy Armor and Martial Weapon proficiency as a Subclass feature, rather than the normal starting proficiencies. So you still pick em up after level 1.

[@Stealth_07]

@@RobThePrincess You are right, I stand corrected. I thought Ranger Knight was the only exception to the rule. I think the sorc start could be viable early then, I'd still swap out of it to sorcerer last for the item spell save DC later down the line though since certain important spells like Chain Lightning are only either cast-able through the wizard spell slots or items and I find its very important to utilize our highest spell casting stat for those spells.

[@Duncan55Watson]

@@Stealth_07 The issue with Sorcerer start is then your casting stat for scrolls and magic items will either be Wisdom or Int depending on whether cleric or Wizard was taken last. Now my particular version of this build actually has 20 int and 20 cha (mirror +1 cha, +2 int, ethel +1 cha, ASIs +2 cha, +2 int, base 16 in cha and int from character select, also respec). This allows me to do equally well with int and cha so either can be last. I start with Sorcerer in this case and take Wizard as my third multi class.

[@Darkpsy97]

@@Duncan55Watson hey i think i will try your approach! but sadly i dont know all of these abbreviations, can you tell me where to get those extra stats ?

[@cadencej24]

Amazingly intricate build presentation 🤌🏾

[@inkakuna]

I'm running this build but putting 2 levels into monk instead of wizard, so I can use Sparkle hands and get fury of blows as a close range option. Using equipment with lightning charges is kinda gimmicky but it fits the theme and deals surprising dmg

[@jakereynolds8897]

Never really liked playing as dedicated spell casters, but I think I'll have to give this build a try

[@JordyDeLang]

Would have liked to see what cantrips and spells I should pick for the build

[@jackgibson16]

It's a lightning build buddy I'm sure you can work it out. Call lightning, lightning bolt, chain lightning etcetera.

[@lulassist95]

Great Build! I would however recommend starting your first level as sorcerer for Proficiency in Constitution saving throws for concentration saves. You stil get heavy armor proficiency from tempest cleric since it's a subclass feature and not a core class feature like Fighters etc. :)

[@TheHockeyfn]

Doesn’t work with markoheshkir/scrolls/ any other items you would use. It takes whatever class you multiclassed into last for your spellcasting modifier, so if you did sorcerer first you couldn’t use your CHA modifier for markoheshkir lightning bolts😊

[@lulassist95]

Ahh. I might av misunderstood the concept then. I thought that if you put another level back into sorcerer it would put the Modefiers back to Charisma. Good to know :)

[@rickyhowl2134]

So it's the last class you pick or the first class that gets the modifier?

[@lulassist95]

My understanding is that it is the last class you pick that get the modifier.

[@matunusdonnerhammer3423]

I played a similar build but casting as a wizard. That way you can learn Chain Lightning as a regular spell. While it's worse in social interaction, it's certainly more flexible as far as spell selection goes.

[@insomniac0095]

If you use a hierling transmutation wizard in your camp and get them to level 6, they can make a transmuter's stone for your character to hold that can give you a variety of buffs. One of them gives you proficiency in constitution saving throws. So technically you can have your cake and eat it too by starting with cleric as early as level 6 and then just holding that stone. Downside is you have to recreate the stone and give it to your character every long rest which might get tedious.

[@Myckolou-nl2jr]

Let's go a new video !! I like your video really you are so cool (This message from France)

[@Stealth_07]

Merci!

[@diningroomtable3237]

I'd recommend Alert at first feat as it can be very useful to take out one or more enemies with this build before they even get a turn.

[@Light_Void_Phantom]

Really nice video! Easy to understand and very well put together! I'm going to use this to make Storm from the X-Men 😁

[@Oddman1980]

Bro I just went through and respecced my tav with this while picking ice spells, and now ICY DEAD PEOPLE!

[@Abc123z1000]

Thanks for this build! Some friends and I are going to try and beat BG3 on honor mode this summer! And I was looking for something exactly like this: heavy armor magic user with wizard’s scroll sculpting. 🙏

[@PiixelDesu]

congrats on 3k ♥

[@Vanamonde]

Happen to be doing my Durge playthrough like this and not very far but its already fun. Went Blue Dragonborn just to commit to the electricity theme and it gives you lightning resistance and lightning breath just for extra measure. Create water + lightning spells make damage go brr. Combined with the repositioning of Temptuous Magic, its basically my Aerothurge build from my Divinity 2 Playthrough which was my favorite RPG build ever I think

[@cyanide7270]

I would absolutely recommend Dual Wielder for a Sorceror. Get yourself both the Marheshkonirefirafer-whatever and the Staff of Spellpower, and between those you can cast 3 6th level spells, which with this build, would devastate every encounter by sending out 3 Chain Lightnings especially if twin spelled, AND get the Amulet of the Devout which gives you a third channel divinity, and hoo-boy thats a lotta damage!

[@insomniac0095]

Where are you getting all those chain lightnings though? Markhoheshkier only gives you one. You can use scrolls but they cost 900 gold each. Learning it as a wizard would have you casting off intelligence.

[@cyanide7270]

@insomniac0095 Both the Marko staff and Spellpower give Arcane Battery, and they do stack so you get two casts of a spell without expending the slot. Have Haste on you prior to combat, or a potion of speed, or the Elixir of bloodlust to get a second action. 1) First action, Markos arcane battery, chain lightning, still have spell slot. 2) Second action, repeat with the spellpower staffs arcane battery, still have spell slot. 3) Quickened spell, bonus action, chain lightning, finally expends spell slot.

[@insomniac0095]

@@cyanide7270 so not expending a spell slot also makes it so you can cast an item spell multiple times? I thought the item spells were once per long rest regardless of whether you use a spell slot or not. That's cool if so.

[@cyanide7270]

@insomniac0095 Arcane Battery is only once per long rest yes, but only per item. If you use Markos battery, you can't use that one again, but can still use staff of spellpowers one. Once you use both, then yes you need to take a long rest.

[@insomniac0095]

@@cyanide7270 Cool, yeah I knew Arcane battery was once per long rest and that having two would let you do it twice. I just thought that spells that came from a staff, like Marko's chain lightning, did not recharge from Arcane battery. Because item spells dont use a spell slot anyway, so it's weird that they're impacted by Arcane battery. But if so, thanks!

[@BlackXSunlight]

For Act 1 (levels 1-5) what spells do you recommend to tide over? Also what ability bonuses did you use? At 2:43 this looks like the spread before applying the bonuses.

[@godspi4609]

That opening made me feel like fallout would make a great crpg too...lol

[@milordas]

last unique class is wizzard, so Staffs chain lighting will have profficiency +1 because 12 int, i would stick to last Sorcerer class

[@cvdeiana]

Fallout Gate 3 looking real good

[@Rob-jj2xm]

I think you're sleeping on the cold gear for a storm sorc. I mean the ideal scenario is to make everything wet in the area so you can zap people. But ya cold also deals double damage to wet enemies. Act 1 does not have to be at all a magic missle/reverb, but can totally lean hard into the Mourning Frost gear set up and still work just as well.

[@rapha5586]

Looks very cool! I like rhe assassin build to from the style. Can you recommend one for beginners? Just bought the game and was hoping tonget some guidance with what to start. I pretty much like all classes for each their own styles so am not to picky on that. Thanks ❤

[@Stealth_07]

I would say, of my builds, either my assassin, paladin, or monk would probably be the easiest for someone new since they all have pretty straightforward gameplay approaches (Assassin shoots enemies, paladin smites enemies, monk punches enemies) (also obviously theres a little more nuance to those builds than that but at their core thats what they do) Whereas my other builds like this one or my arcane trickster tend to require a better understanding of certain game mechanics to pull off at their most effective. (Not to say they would be bad or anything, but in order to maximize those builds you'd need to be more proficient)

[@rapha5586]

@@Stealth_07 awesome! Thanks a bunch 👍

[@pandoraeeris7860]

Alternatively, you can go Storm Sorcerer-2/Wizard-2/Tempest Cleric-8. This gives you access to higher level Cleric spells, as well as more Channel Divinity charges, plus you get 2x metamagics and the ability to turn as many spell slots into Sorc Points as you want. Since all of your classes are full casters, you will get the full complement of spell slots including lvl 6 slots, and with Scribe Spell you have access to all Wizard spells (as long as you can find a scroll). I think this gives the greatest access to spells known, along with the two essential features from Tempest Clerics and Storm Sorcerers.

[@Stealth_07]

This level split is viable too, Id say the biggest loss for this split is the loss of access to the quickened spell metamagic which while not as big a deal in party play since an ally can cast create water for you, in solo play like I tend to play, having the ability to quick cast create water before casting your lightning spells can do wonders for amping your damage.

[@pandoraeeris7860]

@@Stealth_07 True, you could also lose 1 level in Cleric to bump up Sorc to 3.

[@Sabbychu]

I'm currently doing a storm sorc and I have my mage hand throw water bottles at enemies to amp my damage. @@Stealth_07

[@Makofueled]

WOAH. So if I've got you right a level 2 wizard with 10 in another caster can scribe lvl 5 wizard spells? I did not think that would work but if so, amazing.

[@michaelmeier270]

@@Makofueled it does.

[@DaddyBuddaSpider0]

Hello, great build guide. Would it be possible to see cantrips and spells selection for each level? I've never played before with lighting build, so i have no idea which ones to pick

[@Stealth_07]

Keep in mind most of these choices are subjective and also that I'm trying to do this from memory without the game open: Cleric: Cantrips: guidance, resistance, thaumaturgy Spells: Sanctuary Sorcerer: Cantrips: Friends, Shocking Grasp, every other cantrip is your choice Spells: Magic Missile, Chromatic orb, shatter, lightning bolt, counterspell, slow, every other spell is up to you Wizard: Cantrips: doesn't matter Spells: Shield, Mirror Image(Learn it through scrolls), artistry of war (learn it through a scroll you can get in act 3), chain lightning (scroll) Every other spell you need is automatically learned via one of your classes (Create Water from cleric at level 2 and Call Lightning from Sorc at 6)

[@aleks4256]

Time to do a stormcaster run

[@slomow]

What armor is your character wearing? It looks sick

[@Stealth_07]

Its basically the armor set of the gear I suggest from Act 3 minus the boots. Hood of the Weave Armor of Persistence Cloak of the Weave Helldusk Gauntlets Boots of Persistence (I dont suggest these since theres no reason for this character to wear these over a different party member) As for the dyes, its the Boreal Blue Dye on each piece.

[@corygurganus3614]

neat build. im planning on using it as a companion build on Halsin (who always has call lightning) and take draconic bloodline instead for the cha mod added to lightning dmg vs a small aoe for like 2 or 3 dmg (robe of the weave+kethric's shield+draconic bloodline+dex has halsin at 19ac without evasive shoes vs 16ac with storm sorc. add in mirror image and youre now rocking a 28ac in robes+shield with an unbuffed 31 save dc) only downside to this method is his call lightning is wis based and cant upcast it, which makes it a dc25 vs dc31, but even my tav with a +17 dex mod failed that on my test. makes for a really strong companion build that way

[@Miszlu]

This guide is awesome! I wish to create monk without Brawler spec, maybe this is and idea ^^ ?

[@AfroditeBell]

0:13 that edit tho 😂😂

[@Stealth_07]

Thank you! By far the most difficult edit I've had to do both on the editing side and on the asset making side (its made of 20 layers of 70+ png and video elements spliced together for that 15 second sequence and I had to hand draw a lot of the parts for the VATS assets) but I'm very happy with how the edit came out.

[@AfroditeBell]

@@Stealth_07 I was curious if any of it was hand drawn or assets used…very well done!!! I personally couldn’t discern a difference.

[@theserialkiller8493]

i love the format of your videos there so informative and straight forward

[@Skillshot360s]

Nice build. Any spell suggestions for each level?

[@shialawynnsong4778]

The armor you have on in the closing and opening scenes, is that the game armor or a mod? Looks really good, and thanks for the great build guide!

[@Stealth_07]

No mods, its the Hood of the Weave, Armour of persistence, cloak of the weave and helldusk gauntlets all dyed with the Boreal Blue dye with locations in the items section.

[@elektravartpedersen8357]

Gonna turn Gale into this

[@Ohhhwehere]

Id rather start off as sorcerer cause it gives you proficencie in constitution and later on cleric will give you heavy armor anyway thanks to picking tempest domain

[@abenjudah]

What's your armor set, when you're showing the build, in the first part? I love the hood, and stormy look to the armor

[@saltochecker]

bro keep them up i need fun ideas (please add a little bit more combat ty)

[@Stealth_07]

Usually I don't add much gameplay since I like to keep my videos relatively succinct and most of my builds have pretty straightforward gameplay approaches, but for this one I definitely should've done a gameplay explanation since the video was short enough that I had time to and because this class's combat loop is a little more complex than most of my other builds'.

[@ungusbungus7914]

Well here I go just got the act 3 now I'm starting a new character 😭

[@travisb7613]

Hello! Great vid and i want to go this route . Quick question tho. Do cantrips like firebolt scale with int or cha for sorc?

[@vegeta30000]

8:25 "we require power so make sure to kill innocent bystanders."

[@rjforge2485]

Great guide but i wish you told what spells to take at every level

[@pyrozzz6346]

how do you get lightning around your staff and shield? Great builds by the way. love the dedication!

[@Stealth_07]

When you use the Unique ability of the legendary staff you get that effect around your weapons.

[@ageofblight754]

Technically you could say gith for the spells, halfling for luck, and high elf for a free cantrip

[@Lanoman123]

0:50 damn, bro casually murdering a Gondian

[@Stealth_07]

If bro didnt want to die he shouldnt have had a red outline.

[@lodestar1853]

so in the end what class should one start with when respeccing? wanna give this a shot now that im at later level. also, how does this build learn chain lightning, using scrolls? sry if thats a noob question lol

[@Stealth_07]

The respec level path is 2 Cleric -> 1 Wizard -> 6 Sorcerer -> 1 Wizard -> 2 Sorcerer. For learning chain lightning, once you are level 11 and have level 6 spell slots, a character with at least 1 level in wizard can right click (or its console equivalent) a chain lightning scroll and you should see an option to learn the spell for a sum of gold. This will permanently learn chain lightning on that character allowing them to put chain lightning in their wizard spell slots.

[@Veon97]

Great build, I was getting kinda stale with single class sorcerer and this seems great. Just wondering, how do you maximize intelligence for more spell preparations with wizard? Because just 5 preparations don't seem like enough to fully utilize it's huge spell potential. Maybe doing the build to end up with 18 cha and 18 int, and increase the DCs via items?

[@Stealth_07]

Maybe, 8 Str 10 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 8 Wis 17 Cha, +1 charisma from hag hair, +2 int from ASI feat, use other feat to take Alert if you want more initiative, then you can use the mirror of loss to +2 Int and Wear Birthright to get +2 charisma for 20 Int and 20 Charisma (Although realistically, the hood of the weave's +2 spell save dc is better than the +2 charisma)

[@Inconzii]

Does anyone know if I respec my Gale (as he learnt all the scrolls) to follow your guide of cleric2/wizard2/sorcerer8 Would he keep the scrolls he learned? Edit: Yes, yes he does

[@ryangolden3243]

You deserve more likes for actually following up your own question

[@user-kf6zp4hx2d]

i still don’t understand why we don’t still start w Sorcerer for the constitution proficiency and do 2 cleric, 1 wiz, and the rest on sorcerer. What’s the benefit of respec-ing with cleric on first 2 levels?

[@iyalladinney5598]

Because the most recent level 1 class you pick will be the modifier you use for your spells

[@naufaldbei4234]

hey i follow your guide and your pinned comment, so im now level 11, sorcerer is my new class (according to the pinned comment, two lever wizard before it) , and then i tried to learn spell artistry of war and chain lightning, I don't find any charisma proficiency dice on the log.. did i do something wrong?

[@JohnnyBruyere]

So, when we respec, the first four levels should be cleric and wizard?

[@kynesovos8580]

Does this build use any permanent buffs you can find throughout the acts?

[@Stealth_07]

I don't account for them in my videos since I don't cover how to get them in video and I make the assumption that players who want to minmax their stats will know about the upgrades and make adjustments on their own. This build can use the Hags Hair Charisma +1, and both the Patriars Memory and +2 Upgrades from the Mirror of loss to get a +4 to Charisma, then with 1 ASI we can up the charisma to 22.

[@kynesovos8580]

Big thx, I want to try this out but I've played this game over many times that I'd sooner feel like respeccing a pre existing character, but I wanted to make sure it wasn't contingent on the optional perma buffs @@Stealth_07

[@KanonHara]

Does the stat boost for items also include spells learned through scrolls?

[@Stealth_07]

No, those will always use your intelligence since they get slotted into your wizard spell slots.

[@HarmonyOfElements]

Would it not be better to start sorcerer for the Con saving throws proficiency? You'll get heavy armor anyway from cleric subclass! Awesome build, you made a lot of good ones!

[@Stealth_07]

Check edit on pinned comment

[@HarmonyOfElements]

@@Stealth_07 I see now.

[@rouvenkling]

Thx

[@jamesp9304]

Poe truly is evil

[@gyran300]

Level 1-6 is just a borefest till u are well into Act2. Seen this build so many times with minor variations. Just play whatever u want till lvl 8 and than respec to this split. Untill u get call lightning its just a generic caster anyway.

[@Stealth_07]

I mean to each their own but this is just the nature of how all primary wizard and sorcerer builds play. Also, say what you want but people have fun playing builds that just deal a lot of damage and this build can do that (even at levels 1-6 as long as you know what youre doing). I mean look at how popular throwing builds are despite the fact that they literally just throw their weapon 2-6 times a turn and that's all they do every turn for the whole game.

[@XerkoGames]

4:21, Do you mean that I need to respec when reaching level 9? I'm level 8 at the moment and soon level 9. Do I respec even though I picked Cleric at first level and Sorcerer from level 2? So I just do the same over again at level 9 and just pick Wizard in level 9?

[@geraldineconstanzasotoastu3754]

I think you have to respec like this: Cleric ---- Wizard----Sorcerer 🤔🤔

[@kylehalpern6695]

Wouldnt this build mean you are not getting chain lightning to cast off charisma? Only 6 levels in sorcerer or are you just pumping int with your asi?

[@rodrigod.vasquez3761]

So i can Spellscribe und learn stUff as a Wizard, but i only have 2 Spellslots to use to prepare these spells, right ? sounds questionable or do i miss something ? 2 Levels of Wizard gives u access to 2-3 Spellslots for Scripe-learning from Scrolls and either Portent Dice or Pocket-Casting Magic. (2Cleric/2Wiz/8Sorc) 2 Levels more into Sorc gives u another Metamagic and 2 Spells from Sorcerer (2Cleric/10Sorc) 2 Levels more into Cleric gives u a feat (4Cleric/8Sorc) 2 Levels Warlock als sounds fun :D u get Eldritch Blast und 2 Invocations Maybe Armor of Agathys :D (2 Levels Fighter gives u Action Surge :P :D) did i miss something ?