Best class for a solo attempt?

[Psyclops]

I detest the companions in this game...they have been nothing but a steady stream of trouble for me, so, I'm going to ditch them and try a solo run. I'm want to make a special forces type of guy - Ranger/Thief/Fighter - and see how it goes. If you have a better character build that you've used to beat the game solo let me know.

Just so you know: I don't watch videos to figure anything out; I'll read the wiki...but nothing else. If I can't figure something out on my own I will drop it and move on. We'll see how far I can get! Thanks in advance, guys!

[Uncensored]

why did I just have to read a spoiler on the final boss while spending my time here. It´s disgusting! Not appreaciated! Watched this and that, read this and that, but never had a jerk spoiling the story or name the final boss. I hate spoilers and this clown really killed much fun for me. Be more woke you guys with tendencies to brag and spoil, be more socially aware. Why can´t the final boss just stay the final boss, what satisfaction do they get from naming it and revealing far too much. And not even marking the spoiler as spoiler so nobody is forced to read it. Ridicolous.

[Mike Garrison]

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why did I just have to read a spoiler on the final boss while spending my time here. It´s disgusting! Not appreaciated! Watched this and that, read this and that, but never had a jerk spoiling the story or name the final boss. I hate spoilers and this clown really killed much fun for me. Be more woke you guys with tendencies to brag and spoil, be more socially aware. Why can´t the final boss just stay the final boss, what satisfaction do they get from naming it and revealing far too much. And not even marking the spoiler as spoiler so nobody is forced to read it. Ridicolous.

Dude, the game released almost two years ago now. "Spoilers"? Really?

[Luwae]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Uncensored:

why did I just have to read a spoiler on the final boss while spending my time here. It´s disgusting! Not appreaciated! Watched this and that, read this and that, but never had a jerk spoiling the story or name the final boss. I hate spoilers and this clown really killed much fun for me. Be more woke you guys with tendencies to brag and spoil, be more socially aware. Why can´t the final boss just stay the final boss, what satisfaction do they get from naming it and revealing far too much. And not even marking the spoiler as spoiler so nobody is forced to read it. Ridicolous.

And considering the name of the final boss, knowing it won't tell you anything at all.

[Revan619]

Pre Patch 8?

Spore Druid or Necromancer probably have the highest chance due to summon.

Going for straight combat maybe Paladin or Berseker throwing build or even swords bard? Something with high enough damage to clear a lot.

I understand with insane prep every encounter you can do gloomstalker assassin but always needing explosive barrels or invisibility potions isnt a play style for me and I dont like dead after turn 1 builds. However late game arrow of many shots will clear act 3 for you.

Post patch 8

Hexblade should be a candidate thanks to heavily front loaded and spectres, death cleric double cast on cantrips, ignoring necrotic resistance and shadow sorcerer thanks to dogs.

Death Cleric into necromancer will probably get a nice boost.

[Kamuizin]

Warlock 2 / bard 10 sounds the best pick. Apart of potent robe you get at middle act 2, it’s not an item dependent class and, above all, bard 10 will give you space in terms of proficiency.

You should talk your way away from most of the fights and bard 10 can help you with that.

[Crypt]

I got through most of the game solo on Tactician using an Ork Assassin rogue to take advantage of the free crits at the start of combat. It's a little clunky because attacking creatures outside of combat doesn't count, but you can still get SA. Some of the fights can get pretty convoluted and there will be a lot of hit and run tactics. For fights you can't bail on scrolls and special arrows are a must.

I did about half the things in Act 3 but kinda just lost track and started to play other things. I think I had just killed Gortash and was on my way to fight Orin when I lost interest.

Honestly the game is infinitely exploitable I bet a solo wizard could 4D chess the game.

[Panda]

if you want to abuse stealth - play as a dark gnome. (I'm not so sure what's the difference between stealth abusing and barrelmancy/cheats)
If you are not an abuser - bard/paladin, also a padlock. (padlock is a little bit better in terms of combat cause darkness -> no magic stun)

[RubyRiches]

*Well..*

Races;

-Orc; inherent Death Ward, Martial based passives & Darkvision

-Githyanki; Astral Knowledge give proficiency in all lacking skills, Martial passives & Proficiency in Constitution(rare trait)

-Druegar; broken invisibility "cantrip" & Darkvision

-Wood Half Elf; +3M of movement &...you guessed it..Darkvision

-Tiefling; sub races gives useful passives regardless of choice & Darkvision

-Drow Half Elf; useful passives & the ever useful Darkvision

-Anything but Gnome usually

Classes:

-Champion/Battle Master Fighter; Action Surge ability & choosing Fighting Style from either subclass & stackable critical hit requirement reduced by 1(from 20 to 19)/any BM Manoeuvres

-Gloom Stalker Ranger; Extra first attack, Hunter's Mark, inherent Darkvision & useful utility level 1 & 2 spells including VERY useful Speak With Animals ritual spell

-Assassin/Thief Rogue; Extra damage to Surprised & full health enemies, regain all Actions& bonus actions at the beginning of combat/Extra Bonus Action & Falling damage reduced to half

-College of Swords; Proficient in multiple dialogue skills, multiple battle skills, Bardic Inspiration & Bardic Restoration(extra Short Rest)

as levels 3/3/3/3 split.


Feats:

-Alert;+5 to Initiative & can't be surprised

-Skilled/Tough/War Caster/Resilient (Constitution); cover anything lacking as a solo player/alot of extra HP/Advantage on Concentration checks/Proficiency in Constitution(rare trait)

-Ability Improvement to prevent odd numbers

-Sharpshooter/Savage Attacker


Solo run custom Tav/origins Astarian, Laezel, Shadowheart & Wyll all used the above & were 10/10.

[Mithrals]

Every class combo you can possible think of can do a solo honor run, its all about game knowledge. However the easiest is widely considered to be the stealth archer variant:
4 assassin
6 gloomstalker
2 fighter

there are countless variants of this build, pick your favorite
The devil is in the details tho, you need the correct gear as early as possible, and all the buffs for as long as possible, this is where game knowledge comes into play.

[wtiger27]

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if you want to abuse stealth - play as a dark gnome. (I'm not so sure what's the difference between stealth abusing and barrelmancy/cheats)
If you are not an abuser - bard/paladin, also a padlock. (padlock is a little bit better in terms of combat cause darkness -> no magic stun)

Nether one of those two is cheating. They are methods the game by design, allows the smart players to do and use.

But of course if using anything in the game bothers you, then you shouldn't do it. But your standards and restrictions in the game, is "yours".

[Kamuizin]

I still hold the position that the best solo honour mode pick is one that can talk their way out of most fights.

For now 2/10 warlock bard is a good pick, since you get 2 expertises that way, but anything bard/rogue that gives you access to at least 1 expertises and is charisma based can go.

[Panda]

Ursprungligen skrivet av wtiger27:

Ursprungligen skrivet av Panda:

if you want to abuse stealth - play as a dark gnome. (I'm not so sure what's the difference between stealth abusing and barrelmancy/cheats)
If you are not an abuser - bard/paladin, also a padlock. (padlock is a little bit better in terms of combat cause darkness -> no magic stun)

Nether one of those two is cheating. They are methods the game by design, allows the smart players to do and use.

But of course if using anything in the game bothers you, then you shouldn't do it. But your standards and restrictions in the game, is "yours".

There is nothing smart to abuse barrels, high/low invis, game is designed to be really easy and friendly for new DnD players, so you don't even have passive perception which prevents you to "just" drink a potion and run away (same with hide on sight feature), same with other potions/healing/multiple actions from your inventory which is either free or just a bonus action.

If you really think that hide abuse is a something smart I won't argue with you, low should stay low i guess, I'm a bit curious what will you say a mods, since they also a part of the game from latest patch xD.