Do NOT Multiclass!

[GrandMajora]

If the information in this video is accurate, players only get to choose an ASI or a new feat upon taking 4 levels into a the same class. Merely reaching level 4 / 8 / 12 by themselves is not enough. You need to reach level 4 / 8 / 12 in the same class.

Meaning if you try to split up your levels, you're going to get access to feats and ASI's at a slower rate, and possibly even get access to less of them overall than somebody who goes down a pure class route.

https://youtu.be/ULdFwr0m9II

[Anzer]

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 4 of one and 8 of another is 12 which is still 3 choices, yeah?

[Lex]

This is not new information. It's been a core mechanic of 5e all along. It's to balance the benefits of multi-classing.

[Nauct]

Normal DnD level progression

[GrandMajora]

Originally posted by Anzer:

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 4 of one and 8 of another is 12 which is still 3 choices, yeah?

Yes, but why would you do that? You'd be losing out on some of the more valuable class features.

[FauxFennec]

This has always been how multiclassing works in 5e. BG3 is 98% 5e so there's no surprises here. Multiclassing is still very much worth it in many cases - and all of the strongest builds in 5e are multiclassed.
So yes, keep the 4 levels in one class to get a feat/asi in mind when you're build crafting, but don't underestimate how smart multiclassing can push up the power curve.

[Anzer]

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Originally posted by Anzer:

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 4 of one and 8 of another is 12 which is still 3 choices, yeah?

Yes, but why would you do that? You'd be losing out on some of the more valuable class features.

Because you want to have fun role-playing a Bardbarian or Palock? Larian is giving you as many choices and options as they can so you can do whatever you want. If you want to munchkin the game, go for it.

[Wyrlish]

Do you even DnD bro?

[Nauct]

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Originally posted by Anzer:

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 4 of one and 8 of another is 12 which is still 3 choices, yeah?

Yes, but why would you do that? You'd be losing out on some of the more valuable class features.

Yes you'll generally be much weaker multiclassing. Only do it for roleplaying reasons or if you really want to do a cool combo, like multiclassing paladin with fighter/warlock/whatever for big burst smite combos

[Fletch Phantasm]

Originally posted by GrandMajora:

Originally posted by Anzer:

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but 4 of one and 8 of another is 12 which is still 3 choices, yeah?

Yes, but why would you do that? You'd be losing out on some of the more valuable class features.

It's all about give and take, that's the part that has always made dnd fun for me

[GrandMajora]

Originally posted by Wyrlish:

Do you even DnD bro?

Not table top. I only play it through video games, and BG3 is my first introduction to 5th edition.

[Tomatokek]

Yeah I mean its common knowledge around here multi classing is generally weaker than single classing but people like variety and messing around with stuff. Just let people play the game the way they want to :)

[Pandasaur]

Lol. Multiclassing is fine, but there's no reason to do it unless there's a very specific ability combo you want.

For instance:

Sorc/Warlock for short rest sorc point restoration.
Paladin/Hexblade for Charisma based attacks/damage
Ranger/Rogue for Stealth/Ranged damage auto crit synergy

But things like Fighter/Cleric don't really mesh well like they did in old systems because scaling is based off of CLASS progression, not level progression. Everything in 5e is that way. So, only multiclass if there is a *specific* class ability combo you want; otherwise, scaling is better single class.

[Lex]

Originally posted by Pandasaur:

Lol. Multiclassing is fine, but there's no reason to do it unless there's a very specific ability combo you want.

For instance:

Sorc/Warlock for short rest sorc point restoration.
Paladin/Hexblade for Charisma based attacks/damage
Ranger/Rogue for Stealth/Ranged damage auto crit synergy

But things like Fighter/Cleric don't really mesh well like they did in old systems because scaling is based off of CLASS progression, not level progression. Everything in 5e is that way. So, only multiclass if there is a *specific* class ability combo you want; otherwise, scaling is better single class.

A small counter. Cantrips increase from character level and NOT class level.

[That1BIGDude]

Fighters are a great class to multiclass from since they get 4 ability improvements when other classes get 3 so you could do a 1-3 level dip and not really miss out on much.
Alternatively you can always choose 4 levels in another class to keep your ASI progression

[Yojo0o]

Yes, ASI in 5e is a class feature, not a general character feature. Fighters and Rogues even get extras.