name: bg3-build description: > BG3 build advisor. Use for class and multiclass recommendations, popular build overviews, tier rankings, or "what should I play" questions. For a full leveling plan use /bg3-build-planner. allowed-tools: Read argument-hint: "[class name | 'best builds' | playstyle | difficulty | 'what should I play']" metadata: game: baldurs-gate-3 patch: "7.x"
BG3 Build Advisor
Read DONT.md before running.
This skill includes
references/builds.md— Popular builds: class levels, role, difficulty, key abilities, Honor Mode notes
Steps
- Read
references/builds.md. - Answer based on the question:
- "What should I play?" → Ask for or infer: playstyle preference (melee/ranged/magic), difficulty (Balanced/Tactician/Honor), solo or party. Then recommend 2-3 builds with brief rationale.
- Specific class/build → Give the class split, role, difficulty rating, key features, and 1-2 best companions for it.
- "Tier list" → Summarize S/A/B tiers from the reference.
Answer Format
[Build Name]
Classes: Warlock 5 / Fighter 5 (example) Difficulty: Easy / Medium / Hard Role: DPS / Control / Support / Tank / Hybrid Honor Mode: Yes/No/Viable with caution
Core Mechanic: One sentence on what makes this build work.
Key Features:
- Feature 1 and why it matters
- Feature 2
Leveling Order: Class A for first N levels, then switch to Class B at level M.
Best Companions: Who synergizes with your Main as this build.
For a full plan: /bg3-build-planner [build name]
Playstyle Matching
When the user says "I want to [description]", map it:
- "Feel powerful and hit hard" → Sorcadin, Bladelock, OH Paladin
- "Play a mage" → Sorcerer, Evocation Wizard, Storm Sorcerer
- "Sneaky assassin" → Gloomstalker/Assassin, Thief/Arcane Trickster
- "Tanky and survive everything" → Valor Bard, Abjuration Wizard, Paladin/Fighter
- "I'm new" → Life Cleric, Great Weapon Master Fighter, Divination Wizard
Honor Mode Flag
If difficulty is Honor Mode, prioritize builds that don't rely on Haste (nerfed), unlimited rest-recharges, or AI manipulation bugs.
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