Changing companions classes - consequences

[Luqe302]

Hey, I have a question about changing the class of our companions in the game. I know that there's an option to change the classes of the characters we encounter. What I want to ask is, do these changes have any consequences? I'm not referring to subclass changes, but rather for instance when we encounter a Mage and change his class to a Warrior. Do such alterations not in any way affect the Lore? Won't there be any discrepancies in the dialogues with these characters, suggesting that the character is a magic class when in reality, we have changed them into a Warrior class? How is this issue solved in Baldur's Gate 3?

[Darkstorm76]

Some companions can't change there class if its part of there back story, Wyll for example.

[Luqe302]

Originally posted by Darkstorm76:

Some companions can't change there class if its part of there back story, Wyll for example.

Thanks for the answer. Now it's more clear. So I think I should not be afraid of such changes

[RF_Krieger]

Originally posted by Darkstorm76:

Some companions can't change there class if its part of there back story, Wyll for example.

That wasn't my takeaway from the Larian interviews. I think you can change the class, the caveat is that their story isn't going to make as much sense, since it's going to play out the same regardless of whether you change their class or not. You can make Wyll a druid, for instance, but the whole game is going to be following Warlock stuff happening to him.

So, the drawback, if there is one to you, is that narratively your experience is going to seem a little clumsy.

[lengra]

This is from teh devs:

Respec Your Party and Forge Your Ultimate Dream Team

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have the freedom to respec not only your chosen protagonist’s class but also that of your playable companions and pre-authored Origin characters, whether you’re looking to make a few adjustments to their existing build, you’ve got a burning desire to experiment with entirely new playstyles and class combinations, or you just want to create an all-badger supergroup.

Keep in mind that certain Origin stories are closely intertwined with their characters' respective classes. If you’re opting for a non-cleric Shadowheart or a Wyll without his warlock pact, this will undoubtedly influence your roleplay options in dialogues and the overall narrative for these characters. But their stories will instead be yours to create.

[Nyrtan]

Damn, what if Im playing by Wyll and changed for paladin? Can I come back to beeing a warlock to "regain" the story somehow? I didnt do any progress in his quest so far.

[Wiegs]

Originally posted by Nyrtan:

Damn, what if Im playing by Wyll and changed for paladin? Can I come back to beeing a warlock to "regain" the story somehow? I didnt do any progress in his quest so far.

The story will still happen as if he was a warlock, so don't worry and go smite some asses

[Rex is back, baby!]

Originally posted by Wiegs:

Originally posted by Nyrtan:

Damn, what if Im playing by Wyll and changed for paladin? Can I come back to beeing a warlock to "regain" the story somehow? I didnt do any progress in his quest so far.

The story will still happen as if he was a warlock, so don't worry and go smite some asses

This. The lore, story and narrative treat them as their original classes. However, you can respec them as you see fit.

[Nyrtan]

Originally posted by Wiegs:

Originally posted by Nyrtan:

Damn, what if Im playing by Wyll and changed for paladin? Can I come back to beeing a warlock to "regain" the story somehow? I didnt do any progress in his quest so far.

The story will still happen as if he was a warlock, so don't worry and go smite some asses

Thank You Brother!

[Amethyst]

As I started this playthrough, I accidentally had Wyll singing with the bard outside of the Emerald Grove, it was a beautiful moment that struck me.

So, I have chosen to treat the furthering of his story as a man choosing to walk away from his past into something new. It's just not going to be easy. Honestly, that man seems miserable with the warlock direction based on my choices.

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