Released in February 2022, patch 7 finally allowed players of Baldur’s Gate 3 to play as the Barbarian class. Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything there is to know about Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Barbarian class so you have all the tools you need to succeed in this turn-based RPG.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Set in the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons and Dragons, friendship, betrayal, survival, and absolute power are all at risk in this RPG. You must be willing to battle against the enemies that surround you, along with your own inner demons. Infected with a Mind Flayer parasite in your brain, choose to either resist the forces of darkness within you or embrace it.
There is a wide selection of classic Dungeons and Dragons races and classes you can choose from, or even play as a hand-crafted original character. You will need to adventure, embark on quests, loot, battle enemies, and your own demons, as you journey through the Forgotten Realms in this turn-based combat RPG.
Brand-new Barbarian Class
In the patch released in February earlier this year, the Barbarian class was finally introduced.
The Barbarian class has two different subclasses: Berserker and Wildheart.
- Berserker: Embrace your rage and relentless frenzy to deal additional damage. In the heat of your Rage, utilise improvised weapons and defeat your enemies.
- Wildheart: Draw power from your Bestial Heart and harness ferocious abilities inspired by animals such as an eagle, bear, or wolf. Showcase your wild heart with unique facial piercings based on what animal you choose.
Is Baldur’s Gate 3 a Multiplayer Game?
Yes! You can team up with up to four friends in the online multiplayer mode and combine your skills. You can choose to split up the party to follow your own quests and agendas, or work together. If you don’t want to create your own party, you can play alone or fight with up to five companions by your side.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4690 or AMD FX 4350 | Intel i7 4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500x |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
Top PCs to Play Baldur’s Gate 3
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Designed by the OcUK team of PC experts
- Enjoy games such as PUBG at 190+FPS at 1080p
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- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC for mid-range gaming and content creation
- Features cherry-picked components by the OcUK team of PC enthusiasts
- Enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 at 120+FPS at 1440p
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
OcUK Gaming Khopesh Configurable PC
- Perfect for the gaming enthusiast looking to upgrade to next-generation hardware
- Includes the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU for blisteringly-fast processing power in gaming and streaming
- Unlock Real-Time Ray Tracing, AI DLSS, and G-Sync thanks the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU
- Flexible storage options available to choose from
Looking for Even More Baldur’s Gate 3 Content?
Are you looking for even more Baldur’s Gate 3 content? We’ve got plenty over on the Overclockers UK blog.
Are You a Barbarian?
Have you played as the Barbarian class? We’d love to hear your thoughts, drop a message in the comment section below!
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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