OP Ice Breaker Build for BG3: Game Play and Tutorial

[@commandershepard7728]

Not gonna lie, I saw this Ice breaker vid pop up and I thought for a SPLIT SECOND someone saw your build from the other day and then ripped it off.....then I realized it was YOU!

[@deschaingames1851]

I had the exact same reaction lol

[@commandershepard7728]

@@deschaingames1851 “who is ripping off D&D homelander builds …. Oh it’s a homelander post!”

[@mfo6892]

Same here, I guess I'm used to seeing his face on his videos.

[@BingoBangoBabyInc]

I thought the same thing and based on the thumbnail I thought it was a treantmonk video!

[@soybeanthegreat7767]

​@@BingoBangoBabyIncGlad to see I'm not the only one! It's got a very treantmonkish energy.

[@PyrielKathos]

It's actually quite nice to see the build in action, frames the actual playstyle for those who might have issues visualising it.

[@ZodiakLegend]

Agreed. In future builds, I'd like to continue seeing this format as well. I wonder if there's a way to use the poison items for a build (either caster or range)

[@Guywhocommentsrandomly]

I really like how you show and explain your builds through Baldurs Gate 3 with the numbers and explanations. I think if this content gets some attention I’d like to see the gameplay as well with the builds you make. Seeing it in action is really cool and inspires my own builds.😊

[@lulassist95]

This also pairs amazing with a lightning focused blaster since you both benefit from the wet condition. Great vid :)

[@deschaingames1851]

Cool new video format. I definitely still love the long form guides but short demos are excellent companion pieces. I’m glad you haven’t dropped the BG3 content

[@RobThePrincess]

It was brave of you to post your inventory in the state that it is. God bless. Lol

[@DnDDeepDive]

I'm not a hoarder, YOU'RE a hoarder.

[@guydunn8259]

@@DnDDeepDive HE'S JUST LIKE ME fr fr

[@brian6488]

Lmao

[@over_clockwise]

Love that you're still doing bg3 content. More please!

[@brian6488]

I couldn’t agree more. Such a good game!

[@ginnungagaplemniscates1405]

I've been playing around with cold damage wizard tank stuff already. Knew there was some gold to be mined. Glad to see the whole thing put together in a grand package.

[@montezuma0000]

This is great. Having visuals makes your BG3 builds so much more accessible.

[@thej5497]

I actually really liked getting to see a visual of the strategy at play. Your builds are really good inspiration for fine tuning my characters.

[@lucasramey6427]

Fun fact with the flail of the ages is that if you have an item or effect that would add cold fire or acid damage to the damage you deal with the flail and activate a different damage type you then benefit from procking debuffs from both damage types due to how the weapon is coded allowing you to get the -2 ac debuff on enemies alongside the chilled debuff from cold when you wear the caustic band

[@JG99582]

Please do more interactive videos with BG3. I know its hard to show of so many different builds but its so much more fun to watch. Also in your explanation videos please always pop in a screen of the skills or weapons you are talking about. Nevertheless my girlfriend and I love watching your videos and learn a lot about BG3. Keep it up! :)

[@bwanamatata]

So far I seem to agree with the comments. Saw the thumbnail and I start thinking, is he doing something with Treantmonk? Realized what it was, then I noticed the time and was like, "holy short video Batman!!!" Perfect video. Not into gameplay vids, but yours was exceptional. Your dive the other day was the lecture and this was the practical example of what I learned. Loved it!!!

[@jaymohunter5149]

Love how there are always new and exciting builds still coming out for this game!

[@TheGrizzlyKnight]

Shadheart clothing on a male is badass. Karlachs pants are OP as well. Nice build! I’ve always wanted to make an abj wizard but haven’t found my flavor yet. This one is definitely interesting. It will be a part of my “Can’t touch this” party along with radorb light cleric

[@Legion004]

Seems really fun! Going to save the main video for when I get further into my current playthrough.

[@raishrby]

Bigger fan of your longer stuff but cool to see a short thing every now and then!

[@tones7mca]

Ive taken a break from BG3 but when I return I am absolutely trying this build in my party. Awesome work!

[@Aevyn]

Not interested in BG3 but I'm watching and interacting to support my favorite dnd content creator!

[@kquixotic]

I watched the full build but this short summary is great as well! Algorithm! Also this build looks so dang fun.

[@liquid801hlm_9]

Hey Colby! I love the look of this build and plan to go back and watch the main breakdown video so I can learn the ins and outs of it. One thing I would request in this style video if it doesn't take too much extra time to produce would be just a quick 1-12 level progression where you go through from respec and show how you level the character. I know there's the full build video but maybe just a quick breeze through prior to the combat section just for the people that stumble across the video without having seen the original. Love your builds, my buddy thought I was a mad genius the first playthrough I did with him because of your tempest cleric/storm sorcerer build :D

[@Bigryguy95-epic]

Awesome video idea. I imagine this would be good to continue for other builds. It might help people decide if they want to use the build when they get to see it in action rather than just words from theory crafting.

[@MuhamadFauzanAzhim-c6x]

more gameplay for builds if you have the time please, most builds you made are really fun and unique so its good to also watch the gameplay, thanks!

[@Longshot-qv8is]

For the new short format: I liked seeing the build played and the key items. I didn't care for the "you could take this class/level instead" portion. I would rather have fleshed out backup plans if the default mode isn’t optimal (like if they resist cold). Love your videos regardless. Thanks for fueling my compulsive need to build thousands of characters I will never get to play😂

[@joltzerx4019]

Love it! Also really like this 5 minute build demo. Quick explanation and showcase. Great work as always.

[@KyleHead]

I’ve seen a few videos over the past month using abjuration/armor of agathys but this is the first one I’ve seen mixing in Bard. I love it. Especially since it’s a good reason to try Valor that I have overlooked to this point. Btw, the Santorini style pita was amazing!

[@zardok11]

You know it was very helpful seeing this build in use.. I think it would be great if you could find a way to do something similar with your D&D builds! I love your write ups and verbal explanations in the videos, but having a visual to go along with it would be even better!

[@albancharroin5547]

That's really cool to see the build in action, though we already saw it at the end of the build video. It would be nice to have these kind of videos for other builds too !

[@arjunkishore4080]

Love your content. This is similar to my favorite build, but that one is a pure caster with 1 sorc, 1 life cleric and 10 wizard. I found that it is easier to get enemies to hit you if you concentrate on spells

[@danrspen]

I’ve stopped playing BG3 half way through my 3rd play through … but I still watch your vids 😂😅

[@dylanculver]

So excited about you doing gameplay for these builds

[@isaachope714]

Armor of Agathis is my favorite spell in DND. I am so glad it works in bg3

[@JD_16939]

These videos are definitely a worthwhile venture, I think! You make great builds, and while I personally have no problem watching a longer video, I think you can reach a whole other audience with these. Best of luck, keep doing what you do!

[@bone2325]

Man this is insane. Love your builds they always are unique and interesting.

[@TheAncientAmbassador]

Would totally watch you do a gaming series of Bg3! I love your personality and would love to see how you'd do a full playthrough! 😁

[@DrXtoph]

Nice one! Like the new format - more please!

[@Mr_Kyle_]

Great synopsis video! Nailed it, concise and strong

[@nellylongarms]

Really appreciate the gameplay footage and commentary!

[@dylancampilango5157]

This was so cool to watch! You should definitely do a play through if you were still thinking of it

[@ilikednd]

Good version of a build video. Thanks Colby! Hope your live play monk/druid goes/went well!!🎉

[@EmeraldG01]

I really like the thumbnail for this one! Reminds me of a treentmonk thumbnail

[@canisduloup]

Hey! That's pretty much my build! That's fun, yeah, and you even took the dual wield feat, like I did. I already said you and me got some crazy shared appetite for some classes and builds : it'll never stop ahah

[@KhanConComedy]

I'm so happy that you're still doing BG3 videos. I'm still slowly going through BG3, and your builds are awesome. Love your D&D stuff, too, but I don't need as much help with 5e. 😂

[@jerehoff9092]

Hi Colby - I love that this is a dual wielding build, it seems like there aren’t many of those out there. Personally, I’ve been playing a few different dual wielding builds and I love the variety you can get out of them with the myriad of weapons available (Phalar Aluve is one of my personal favorites) and honestly I think it can be comparable to 2H/GWM builds. I would love to see how you would put together other dual wielding builds in BG3. Thanks for everything you do!

[@ironkrieg3368]

Very nice. :) As many game play examples of your builds as you wish to make will always be welcome!

[@Dotification]

Great video! It's weird to see 1 of your vids without your mug on it. Have fun with your game today!

[@AltaMillia]

Definitely need to try this, maybe with a lightning-based character. One of my favourite duo teams in Divinity 2 was an ice summoner and storm mage.

[@dumpsand]

This is a great segment. Well done

[@hsuan2323]

I've been playing a similar sort of build with what started as barbarian that took a couple wizard levels for big jumps and arcane ward and then a level of white dragon sorcerer for the Armor of Agathys, then warding bond via the lovers rings, provoking opportunity attacks intentionally is the funniest part of this build.

[@Sanguivore]

You are a master of your craft, good sir! 😌

[@thecoolround]

Commenting for interaction! You're great and I want this video to do well so we can see more in the future!

[@TheAdrian229]

I'd love your take or even a whole video about best builds for solo character playthrough

[@michaelmitton8703]

I don't have bg3 so I haven't watched any of your baldurs gate vids, but when it comes down in price for the Xbox I am looking forward to watching them then and playing with your ideas.

[@chrisg8989]

This might be your shortest video ever... amazing! 😅

[@Wicked_Ways09]

I know this is super unlikely but I would absolutely watch you doing a playthrough of BG3 I have no idea what that would do for you logistically but in a perfect world I’d watch every episode as soon as it came out!

[@goldskinn]

Ill use this build and the wizard warlock arcane ward build for my honour mode playthrough ! thanks d4!

[@rachelc2136]

Love the format. I'm happy to see flail being a good addition to any build! #BuffMartials

[@ProfBrunoClemente]

I don't care about BG3, I'm just here because you asked, and I'll gladly feed the Algorithm beast on your behalf, because you're awesome!

[@meganh2]

I like this format. I’d be down for more like this

[@christianvasileff4998]

Omg yes please do more baldurs gate content!

[@KnicKnac]

I've seen another similar build to this. Used two staves, and I think had warlock and cleric levels. I don't remember. Builds like these are just nutty fun.

[@KungFu_Batman]

Me and my wife just finished a co-op "good" playthrough and now are about to start a dark urge co-op. She wants to do the Killer bard build and I'm going to run with this Icebreaker build. Really appreciate your videos!

[@dangr123]

I think only one person can durge in co-op

[@KungFu_Batman]

@@dangr123 oh we'll keep that in mind

[@mallowchu1572]

i cant wait to try this out! you should also be able to buff your flail with drakethroat glaive i believe for even more damage

[@brian6488]

So crazy that you can be warding bonded, and shadowheart takes no damage. Insane.

[@snazzyfeathers]

Ohhhh snap we got some BG3 gameplay from Colby!

[@matthewlaborde1080]

Did Colby actually make a video under 40 minutes that was concise and well put together!? Well done bud! Really nice format.

[@Caiphex]

I love this concept and enjoyed the short video. Glad to give it a watch

[@gerbie42]

It's a build pretty much unique to these weapons which is quite the find, very creative. An addition to this build - or any martial build really, would be to use the Drakethroat Glaive, it has a similar enchant function like the Flail of Ages has, but you can cast it on other weapons. Just throw the weapon on the ground, enchant it, pick it back up and equip it, it gives it 1d4 elemental damage (your choice) and +1, which lasts until a long rest. Meaning you could either buff the Flail or Trident with even more cold damage. Only issue I found with builds like these is that - because you're aiming to GET hit - they don't work as well when your other party members are around, especially in multiplayer.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

Started my own playthough of this build. The enemies just all hit Gale instead and he died. Poor Gale.

[@krysuh6936]

In multiplayer just create oportunity attacks is that simple. Remember only works on enemies that have melle weapons.

[@gerbie42]

@@krysuh6936 That's a good point. I think my experience of it is a bit skewed because, when I tried a frost wizard build with Arcane Ward and Armor of Agathys I used that, but I also had a battlemaster who did this to trigger Riposte and from act 3 onwards a monk who did this to get his Kushigo Counter attack.

[@aegiswat]

One of my favorite parts of BG3 is the sheer amount of fun and powerful builds. One of my least favorite parts is only being able to play with 4 at a time. Thankfully the respec is essentially free.

[@curiouschao1]

Love the build and the idea to do this type of quick video

[@SirCharles12357]

Make sure to toggle the Dual Wield to protect your bonus action. The toggle is on the bottom left of your action bar, between the sword and bow symbol (I think working off memory).

[@zenzuken]

I actually just tried a build like this right before your first video came out. I currently went 1 Sorc/1 Cleric/ 4 Mage. Just rocking heavy armor and stuff that lowers the damage I take

[@nilmur]

Ayyy thanks for making a gameplay vid! I think I requested something like this on one of your early bg3 vids and am VERY happy to see you deliver!

[@richardgray7480]

Karlach is my dedicated water provider. I do her with the returning spear from the goblin camp (starts in inventory along with lots of water bottles), and tavern brawler. However she starts holding the rain staff. Shadowheart goes with 9 tempest cleric and 3 wizard (divination), plus the warped headband of intellect. We line up at the edge of enemy visual range and put it into turn based mode with everyone grouped up. Karlach uses the rain staff and triggers rage. Combat has yet to start. Shadowheart opens with maxed double lightning bolt (96 damage) or, later when I get a scroll, Chain lightning (160 damage on 4 targets). Next turn, Karlach can throw the returning spear, which automatically replaces the rain staff in her hand. I can't wait to respect my Tav and give this build a try with them.

[@19Dante88]

Nice little video. I would like to see more of those BG3 builds in action. Around 5 mins are perfect, maybe a little more or less, depending on complexity.

[@LiterallyChad]

oh that sounds fun! makes me want to build a whole team to synergize with this build

[@DnDDeepDive]

Aye, tempest Cleric + Lore bard is working great at the moment... Magical Secrets for good Lightning spells, plus a reaction to help ensure the enemy fails an important save = golden.

[@skotrounds]

Kolbie (sorry if that's spelt incorrectly), I have a strange question that I cannot find an answer for. I'm not good at number punching and I have little knowledge of how to actually test it. It probably doesn't work how I wish it would, but... If 2 characters cast warding bond on the same "Ice Breaker" character, while having armor of agathys, would the condition mean even more damage would have to go through to damage either of the 3 of them? Or am I overthinking? Thanks in advance and I always enjoy your videos and vibes!

[@DnDDeepDive]

The effects from warding bond don’t stack :). In fact, if you cast it a second time it just cancels the first.

[@Patrick-nl4zp]

This looks like a sick Laezel build to pair with my storm sorcerer

[@martialwhite6831]

Now I need to try yet another build.

[@Haveuseenmyjetpack]

*Thank you* for the shorter form content!!!!

[@oldrin1876]

Very cool video, pun intended! 🥶🥶🥶

[@seamonkey8435]

Bro! Thank you for this! Appreciate this so much. I’m very new to the game, so thanks again!

[@willbender9035]

I really wish you did live streams of BG3 play

[@deschaingames1851]

I’d watch that also. He did mention in the Ice Breaker video that he doesn’t get a ton of time to play. Relatable lol

[@goingtoown5378]

Thanks Homelander for this great guide

[@rlcbofficial871]

(Repost from the longer video buuut) My take on this type of build. Level one draconic sorcerer. Armor of agathys. Level two-five take abjuration wizard. Feat: dual wielder. Level six war domain cleric. Level seven-twelve wizard. Feat: heavy armor master, or alert. Illithid powers. Transfuse health, free cast, luck of the far realm. Items Head: helmet of grit Body: hell dusk or Adamantine splint armor Arms: gloves of balanced hands. Feet: disintegrating night walkers. Main and off hand melee: flail of ages, trident of the waves act 3 act 1-2 rain dancer and morning frost. Bow: dark fire bow Rings: true loves caress, ring of elemental infusion Amulet: amulet of greater health Cloak: cloak of the weave Necessary potions: Elixir of strength if you dump strength for higher intelligence. Potion of speed. Stats: intelligence 17 Strength 8 (set to 21 with elixir) Constitution 8 (set to 23 with amulet) Dexterity 13 Wisdom 13 Charisma 15 Use transfuse health to knock health to 50% which will give you extra bonus action from helmet of grit for a simulacrum of extra attack with the off hand. Drink elixir of strength, have ally cast warding bond via the rings or by some other means. Apply max level armor of agathys. Now you can make three attacks a turn, one main hand two off hand, or one off hand two main hand if you use the war cleric ability to pull off that icebreaker combo. My personal favorite is to cast a spell then attack with my bonus actions using the trident to apply the wet condition then walk away to provoke opportunity attacks. Also you’d have an extra bonus action for misty step 😉

[@cjd2889]

If you went 1 level dip in War Cleric you get an extra attack 3 times per LR as well as access to marshal weapon and heavy armor prof

[@AndgyBear]

I need the playthrough with and your friends!

[@vulpixel]

Cool! I tried a full wizard that sacrificed armor to get the required skills, but only getting 1/day was a bit of a bummer. This seems to fix the issue and have consist weapon damage, at the small cost of a few high level wizard spells. I’ll definitely give this a try next play.

[@srail9828]

Love this video format!

[@HighMarshalSigismund]

I’d love to see you do a few Ranger builds, maybe one ranged and one longsword Ranger?

[@TrackpickGaming]

Awesome! Going to try this on a Tactician run! Any plans on a future "item infused" build guide for the companion of the Ice Breaker?

[@JMichaelC98]

Commenting so the algorithm picks up this new short-form content!

[@GrippaNL]

Nice build. Love your idea to post a smaller version

[@travishartzler9155]

If I ever decide to try tactician level difficulty, I'll try this build.

[@AspiringS37]

Honestly love that you did this, though I almost skipped it because I did not know it was you 😆

[@ZarathosDaimaoh]

I might try it for a tactical/honour run ... would be a nice break from Sorcadin or Palalock builds

[@semipessimistic]

Love your long form vids too 😊

[@zanthrax6762]

Any value in respeccing the sorcerer level away and taking magic initiate Warlock to get armour of agathys once you've got a high enough level? Gives a little more arcane ward. (Could even do it again at 12 to go straight wizard, but that's giving up extra attack so I'm not as inclined to try that.)

[@Venaruu]

I have an build idea that i would wish you would complete. The CLERIC ARMORER ARTIFICER! The Idea is you pray to your Patron to gain a piece of his power manifesting an protecting armor around your body which matches your patrons element. Good luck, pls try it. Wish you the best ❤😊

[@kartoshka1952]

Here's my comment for the algorithm. Love the content bud!