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Baldur\'s Gate 3: Gloomstalker Assassin Build

Author : Nicholas

Jan 25,2025

Mastering the Gloomstalker Assassin in Baldur's Gate 3: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide delves into creating a potent Gloomstalker Assassin multiclass character in Baldur's Gate 3, leveraging the strengths of both Ranger and Rogue subclasses for devastating physical damage and tactical versatility.

This lethal combination excels in both melee and ranged combat, utilizing stealth, cunning, and powerful abilities. The synergy between Ranger weapon skills and support spells, and Rogue's devastating melee attacks and impressive stealth capabilities, creates a truly formidable character.

Note: While Larian Studios has confirmed no DLC or sequels for BG3, Patch 8 (anticipated in 2025) will introduce new subclasses, potentially opening up further build optimization possibilities.

The Gloomstalker Assassin: Savage Stealth in Any Environment

This build embodies a deadly blend of hunter and assassin, a hardened mercenary adept at survival. The choice between melee and ranged combat depends on your chosen skills, abilities, and gear. Core strengths include stealth, sleight of hand, and dexterity-based proficiency. Depending on racial choices and cantrips, limited spellcasting may also be incorporated.

Ability Scores: Dexterity and Wisdom Dominate

Prioritize physical damage and resilience over heavy spellcasting, but don't neglect spells entirely.

Dexterity: Crucial for Sleight of Hand, Stealth, and weapon proficiency for both classes.
Wisdom: Essential for Ranger spellcasting and Perception checks.
Constitution: Increases hit points – a medium priority for this combat-focused class.
Strength: Less important unless focusing on melee DPS.
Intelligence: A "dump stat" with minimal use for either class.
Charisma: Less crucial, but creatively usable depending on your playstyle.

Race Selection: Enhancing Your Strengths

Consider these races for their synergistic abilities:

Race	Subrace	Abilities
Drow	Lloth-Sworn	Superior Darkvision, Drow Weapon Training, Fey Ancestry, spells (Faerie Fire, Darkness)
	Seldarine	Superior Darkvision, Drow Weapon Training, Fey Ancestry, spells (Faerie Fire, Darkness)
Elf	Wood Elf	Improved Stealth, movement speed, Elven Weapon Training, Darkvision, Fey Ancestry
Half-Elf	Drow Half-Elf	Weapon/armor proficiency, Civil Militia
	Wood Half-Elf	Elven Weapon Training, Civil Militia
Human	N/A	Civil Militia Feat, increased movement speed, carrying capacity
Githyanki	N/A	Movement speed, spells (Enhanced Leap, Misty Step), Martial Prodigy
Halfling	Lightfoot	Brave, Halfling Luck, Stealth advantage
Gnome	Forest	Speak with Animals, improved Stealth
	Deep	Superior Darkvision, Stone Camouflage (Stealth advantage)

Backgrounds: Shaping Your Story

Choose a background that reflects your character's past and complements their skills:

Background	Skills	Description
Outlander	Athletics, Survival	Raised outdoors, experienced in wilderness travel.
Charlatan	Deception, Sleight of Hand	Skilled in deception and trickery.
Soldier	Athletics, Intimidation	Military training, discipline, and intimidation tactics.
Folk Hero	Animal Handling, Survival	A hero from humble beginnings, skilled in survival and animal handling.
Urchin	Sleight of Hand, Stealth	Streetwise, skilled in stealth and thievery.
Criminal	Deception, Stealth	Experienced criminal, adept at deception and stealth.

Feats: Fine-Tuning Your Build

With 12 levels (e.g., 10 Ranger/2 Rogue or similar), you'll have several Feat choices. Consider these options:

Feat	Description
Ability Score Improvement	Increase an Ability Score by 2 or two by 1.
Alert	Prevents the Surprised condition, +5 bonus to Initiative.
Athlete	Dexterity/Strength +1, faster recovery from Prone, increased Jump distance.
Crossbow Expert	Removes Disadvantage for ranged attacks, Gaping Wounds duration doubled.
Dual Wielder	Use two weapons (non-heavy), +1 to AC.
Magic Initiate: Cleric	Access to Cleric spells.
Mobile	Increased movement speed, unaffected by Difficult Terrain while Dashing, avoids Attacks of Opportunity.
Resilient	Increase an Ability Score by one and gain Proficiency in that Ability's Saving Throws.
Spell Sniper	Enhanced ranged spellcasting.

Gear Recommendations: Enhancing Your Capabilities

Choose gear that boosts Dexterity, Wisdom, or Constitution. Consider these items:

Nimblefinger Gloves: +2 Dexterity for Halflings or Gnomes.
Helmet of Autonomy: Proficiency in Wisdom saving throws.
Darkfire Shortbow: Fire and Cold Resistance, Haste (once per Long Rest).
Acrobat Shoes: Bonus to Dexterity saving throws and Acrobatics.
Graceful Cloth: +2 Dexterity, Cat's Grace ability.

By carefully selecting your race, background, abilities, feats, and gear, you can craft a truly formidable Gloomstalker Assassin, ready to dominate the world of Baldur's Gate 3. Remember to experiment and find the perfect combination that suits your playstyle!