Baldur's Gate 3 - Helm's Bastion (Deity Build)

Hi all! Today we have yet another Deity build, Helm! Followers of Helm are staunch defenders and enforcers, and usually end up as guards or paladins. While this build can be optimised for maximum damage, I wanted to focus on ore of the defending angle, which I think lead to a more interesting build overall.
We're also getting close to the end of the Deity Build series! There's only a few more selectable deities to go, and then only some non-selectable ones remain!
Helm
Paladin 5/Light Cleric 1/Battle Master 6
Feats:
Polearm Master
Great Weapon Master (Optional)
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[@tevisstier9044]

One of Helm's other domains in tabletop is Twilight (the cleric I mentioned earlier is twilight domain), which gives moonbeam as a domain spell, so the spear fits a few different ways.

[@aidanthornton173]

If I remember correctly. Helm fell out of favour because he straight up killed Mystra. The Gods were De-powered and Mystra knew of a way to get back to the celestial realm. She climbed the divine stairs only to find that Helm was Guarding that entry point, she tried to force her way past him but realised he still had his God powers and she was killed. Helm apparently felt really bad about killing her. Don't take this as 100% correct, I'm probably missing some massive pieces of lore but thats what I remember.

[@Ultradahn]

Damn, that armor look is SICK

[@jonathanross9407]

My favorite series on KZbin 🎉

[@mitchellmarks3886]

Great video. I love these builds. I’m currently doing a playthrough where all the companions are a different one of your deity builds.

[@HoboZone]

That's awesome

[@ayari5852]

An alternative option to BM fighter could've been a Swords bard for the ability to push things around and have spells tied to your charisma that offer more field control.

[@eduardoserpa1682]

Cool build. I love these protective, melee tanks, so I'm happy with another option that isn't just a melee cleric.

[@davidsharpe1611]

The other Spell we can choose for our Cleric level that we don't get with Paladin (according to the BG3 Wiki) is Healing Word.

[@NaveSutlef]

Another awesome build that really makes me wish this game had NG+ Looking forward to the stream tomorrow! I wonder if it's what I think it is..

[@TTG_d1zmos]

You NEED to to do a Bob Ross build. Wild magic is perfect for happy little mistakes 😊

[@starrius]

Id still say should be using a longsword as its the closest to a bastard sword which is helms actual weapon

[@Prometheusforliberty]

Seems like Alert would be a good feat with 10 Dex

[@chloenelson3951]

God if I could mod things (I am unfortunately tech/program dumb) I'd make a mod that let's you upgrade fave gear from early game. Perhaps by going to Dammon. And to make it balanced it'd probably have to sacrifice a higher grade weapon to upgrade the lower one. Example, if you want to bring Phalar Aluve to endgame, you'd sacrifice a legendary tier weapon to give it those legendary stats. You lose that legendary weapon, but create a new one that sticks to whatever theme you're trying to keep your character to. Also, I couldn't help but giggle at this guy's name XD Been sick as well, and this brought a smile to my face. Thanks dude!

[@HoboZone]

There is actually a mod that lets you upgrade Phalur Aluve as you go.

[@chloenelson3951]

@@HoboZone Oh nice! But mainly I meant, any weapon you grow attached to, being able to upgrade it would be cool. Phalur Aluve was just the example I used cause. That was is my favourite XD

[@HoboZone]

@chloenelson3951 well the way the mod works is not actually upgrading a weapon (that would be nearly impossible to implement), but rather having duplicate weapons at certain tiers of strength. You then are given those weapons for completing objectives that trigger event flags. I quite like this idea. It's easier to implement and gives you extra quests to do.

[@chloenelson3951]

@@HoboZone I know nothing about how mods work, so I'll take your word for it XD It does sound fun too.

[@NewAge374]

Oohh noo, you forgot about this other item that mentions Helm! I was open to collecting ideas for a Helm-themed build so I will use most of what you suggested. But the gloves slot will have to go to the Hellrider's Pride, because of its ability that gives Blade Ward to every creature it heals that is called Helm's Protection. Using Healing Word for bonus actions becomes double effective, lay on hands as well. Perhaps going Life cleric is worth it too

[@arinelliott9124]

I have been enjoying your build and boulders gate 3 I may do this build on my paladin build

[@lauradeneault3525]

I think my next playthrough is going to be a knowledge cleric who begins studying rare form of magics and gets in touch with a powerful wild magic source. This experience gives the character a new knowledge source and dangerous new powers ;-) I did a similar thing before, but with Warlock class 😊

[@harley3211]

Me vibing out to jeremy soule and forgetting to pay attention

[@Diskord67]

I made a build but im having trouble with the leveling, gloves of the automaton, light of creation, necklace of elemental augmentation, ring of mental inhibition, ring of elemental infusion, cloak of elemental absorption, severocks horned helm, and I was thinking of going 6 levels into storm sorcerer with 5-6 levels into archfey warlock pact of the blade for a lightning polearm build originally it was either eldritch knight or champion mixed with circle of land druid. Ide love you're thoughts on it and I can't wait for your next build

[@HoboZone]

I'd say go with Bladelock Storm Sorcerer but throw a level of Tempest Cleric in there. You'd get water, which can make enemies vulnerable to your electric attacks and create electric surfaces. You could also throw on the watersparkler boots to get lightning charges. In addition, Tempest would also give you the ability to deal lightning or thunder damage as a reaction. It works nicely since you're a spellblade.

[@Diskord67]

@@HoboZone I can't believe I forgot boots lol, also thanks I haven't tested it yet due to leveling and im really exited to try it, and you are by far my favorite content creator keep up the good work

[@Diskord67]

​@@HoboZoneim about to get on and I think for the early game until I get to level 6 or 7 im going to run eldritch knight with warped headband of intelligence

[@tevisstier9044]

My current table top character is a silver dragonborn cleric of Helm.

[@EclipseFactor]

This build is Awesome it truly feels like a main charismatic leader build. A shield of the party and the people.

[@sinlesz]

Ah Yes Fully Armoured, Head to Ankle? gotta let them toes breath i guess

[@HoboZone]

I didn't even notice the toes until I started editing lol

[@The5armdamput33]

Unfortunate.... I know that this is a build for a patron of helm, but I see what looks like Undyne in the thumbnail, wielding a spear, but there's no weapon bond throwing.....

[@kwayyernorge7436]

have you considered doing something with the echo knight subclass mod? it can make for some pretty interesting multiclassing combos, even if you mayn't like mercerbrew.

[@HoboZone]

I did experiment with modded builds in the past, but they weren't very popular as the majority of my viewers are console players.

[@user-ny8mk5mf5g]

Genuine question: why doesn't anyone ever do a dex paladin? I feel like a rapier based dueling build with smites would be cool?

[@HoboZone]

I have, a bunch of times! My flaming Speedster is one of my favourites!

[@zimattack9994]

Another great video? You spoil us So question what's your favorite race in dnd

[@HoboZone]

Well, Aasimar is my current favourite but I'm looking to play a Plasmoid soon an it looks really fun!

[@zimattack9994]

@@HoboZone plasmoid warlock withe mask of many faces is just funny Been wanting to try a plasmoid samurai fighter My personal favorite is reborn but that's mostly because of teddy he was a necromancer stuffed bear with the soul of his owner bound to his mother's skeleton would be animated to carry him some time the hardest thing is letting go

[@HoboZone]

@@zimattack9994 mine is a Plasmoid Astral Self Monk. Really wanted to play on the whole "creating limbs" thing

[@matteomauriello7631]

Hey Hey Hey Hey, what a sec, Is that armor a mod?

[@HoboZone]

No actually! It's all vanilla, with the Harlequin dye

[@matteomauriello7631]

@@HoboZone geez thats the best combination of armor i've ever seen on bg3, great job man, gonna definetly try this build in my next playtrough.

[@ShiniestMeatManKrieg]

WH- NOTIFS FAILED ME. ITS HERE. PRAISE BE HELM.