Larian Studios has launched a detailed analysis of player behavior in Baldur’s Gate 3, revealing that Shadowheart, the cleric of the game, has been respecced over 4,890,005 times. This number reflects players’ attempts to modify her build for better performance.
Reasons for Respeccing Shadowheart
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Initial Stat Distribution
Shadowheart’s base stats are suboptimal for a cleric. While she boasts a good 17 in Wisdom and 14 in Constitution, her 13s in Strength and Dexterity make her less effective in combat, forcing players to waste initial improvements on correcting these deficiencies. -
Weak Domain Choice
The Trickery Domain she starts with is regarded as weak compared to other domain options. This can lead players to avoid using her abilities effectively, prompting many to respec.
Shadowheart’s dominance in respeccing is indicative of broader gameplay trends and balances in Baldur’s Gate 3 as players endeavor to optimize their character builds for the best stories and outcomes in the game.
Shadowheart’s Respec Stats
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