Build Guide

Best single-class and multiclass builds for every playstyle.

melee Builds (3)

Swordadin (Swords Bard / Paladin)

mediumHalf-Elf

The strongest melee build combining Bard Flourishes with Paladin Smites. Extra Attack + Smite = devastating burst damage per round.

Open Hand Monk

mediumWood Elf

Stunning Strike machine with incredible mobility. Gloves of Soul Catching in Act 3 make this build S-tier with d10+7 per hit.

Oath of Vengeance Paladin

easyZariel Tiefling

Pure Paladin powerhouse. Vow of Enmity guarantees crits for Smite. Aura of Protection buffs the entire party's saving throws.

ranged Builds (2)

Gloom Stalker Assassin

hardWood Elf

The ultimate first-turn damage build. Gloom Stalker Dread Ambusher + Assassin auto-crit + Action Surge = 8+ attacks on turn 1.

Berserker Thrower

mediumShield Dwarf

Enraged Throw from Berserker + thrown weapon builds creates absurd damage. Nyrulna returning trident is the key weapon.

magic Builds (3)

Sorlock (Sorcerer / Warlock)

mediumHalf-Elf

Quickened Eldritch Blast every turn for consistent damage. Warlock dip gives Eldritch Blast + short rest spell slots.

Evocation Wizard

easyHigh Elf

Classic blaster mage. Sculpt Spells lets you drop AoE on allies safely. Largest spell list in the game via scroll learning.

Tempest Cleric / Storm Sorcerer

hardHalf-Elf

Destructive Wrath maximizes lightning/thunder damage. Quickened Chain Lightning with max damage is devastating AoE.

support Builds (1)

Life Domain Cleric

easyGold Dwarf

The ultimate healer. Life Domain bonus healing + Spirit Guardians for damage. Heavy armor makes you surprisingly tanky.

stealth Builds (1)

Thief Rogue

easyHalfling

Extra Bonus Action from Thief means double offhand attacks or throw + attack. Sneak Attack every round for massive damage.