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Baldur's Gate 3 Player Creates Eldritch Knight Gunslinger Character

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4 weeks ago

December 1, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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Key Takeaways

A player creates Arcane-inspired Eldritch Knight gunslinger build in Baldur’s Gate 3.
The build includes a mod for using a flintlock pistol inspired by Caitlyn from Arcane.
The player chose Eldritch Knight for action economy and magic synergy, despite suggestions for the upcoming Arcane Archer subclass.

A clever Baldur’s Gate 3 player online has created an awesome Eldritch Knight gunslinger build inspired by the Arcane character, Caitlyn. This build makes use of a mod that allows them to use a flintlock pistol in Baldur’s Gate 3.

With tons of races, classes, and subclasses to choose from, players have tons of options when it comes to creating their Baldur’s Gate 3 character. Obviously, some characters are more powerful than others, but the game offers routes for just about any build to be able to make it to the end of the game. Since the launch of the game last year, fans have been very creative with this level of freedom. There was even one Baldur’s Gate 3 player who created a hilarious underwear build.

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Redditor diet2thewind shared their impressive Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Knight build, which has been created to resemble the Arcane character, Caitlyn. They decided to make this build after being “deep in my Arcane brainrot,” and it looks awesome. They have even attempted to model the character’s Guardian after the character Jayce. The decision behind making this character an Eldritch Knight was “mostly for the action economy,” with the player being able to make three attacks every turn, and for “magic synergy.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Knight Gunslinger Build

Of course, this isn’t just any old Eldritch Knight build. This one has a gunslinger twist, with the player using a Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon mod to use a flintlock pistol in-game. This is in line with the Caitlyn inspiration, and it fits perfectly. While one player suggested that the upcoming subclass in Patch 8, Arcane Archer, might be a better fit for this build, diet2thewind agreed, but they didn’t want to wait a few months to begin this playthrough.

The next few months are set to be a very exciting period for Baldur’s Gate 3 fans. It was recently revealed that Patch 8 is coming for Baldur’s Gate 3, bringing many long-awaited features like crossplay and Photo Mode, as well as a few more surprises for players. As part of the announcement, Larian also marked the end of an era. It seems that Patch 8 will be the last major patch for Baldur’s Gate 3, with the studio then largely moving on to other projects. While Larian did announce its plans to move on from the game earlier this year, it’s still strange to see it actually happen. Presumably, the developer will still be active in fixing any enormous game-breaking issues that may pop up in the future.

Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.

THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.

A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.

Franchise: Baldur’s Gate
Released: August 3, 2023
Multiplayer: Local Multiplayer
Engine: Divinity 4.0
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
How Long To Beat: 100+ Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility: yes
X|S Optimized: yes
PS Plus Availability: N/A
Split Screen Orientation: Vertical Only
Number of Players: 1-4
Local Co-Op Support: 1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating: Mighty
Cross Save: yes
Cross-Platform Play: Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t support crossplay