Adding powerful characters to your party is a great goal in Baldur’s Gate 3. Shadowheart is a perfect example as she is perfect to give buffs to your party. Due to the Cleric’s usefulness, many players are asking what is the best Shadowheart build in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Naturally, let's not forget also that Shadowheart is a romanceable character in Baldur’s Gate 3. Just, you know, do not go too far while courting her as she doesn't kid around anyway.
Among the many companions in the game, Shadowheart has really become a fan favourite. So let's find out what the best build for her is.
What is the best build for Shadowheart?
Just take a look at the following table as we'll tell you what the best build for Shadowheart is.
| Level | Spells / Subclass / Skills |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spells: Healing Word, Cure Wounds, Bless, Shield of Faith Subclass: Light Domain Cantrips: Guidance, Resistance, Produce Flame. |
| 2 | Spells: Command, Enhance Ability |
| 3 | Spells: Spiritual Weapon, Flaming Sphere, Mass Healing Word |
| 4 | Spells: Death Ward, Lesser Restoration Ability Improvement: Wisdom +2 Cantrip: Blade Ward |
| 5 | Spells: Revivify, Greater Restoration |
| 6 | Spells: Glyph of Warding, Heroes' Feats |
| 7 | Spells: Freedom of Movement Skills: Medicine, Perception |
| 8 | Spells: Insect Plague, Flame Strike |
| 9 | Spells: Flame Strike, Planar Binding |
But what would be her best stats? Keep reading to find out.
Best stats for Shadowheart
As we mentioned before, Shadowheart is a cleric so we would recommend building her up as a character that can withstand punishment, but also be nimble on her feet.
This is a good spread of abilities for Shadowheart:
- Strength: 10
- Dexterity: 15
- Constitution: 15
- Intelligence: 9
- Wisdom: 15
- Charisma: 10
Clearly, the more constitution points you decide to invest, the more health points and punishment Shadowheart will be able to withstand. Since she has to role of debuffs and powering up your team, you might want to keep her around for as much as possible. Plus, invest in wisdom and dexterity, as those abilities rule many of her main skills.
That's all you need to know on the best Shadowheart build. But, that's not all on Baldur's Gate 3, so for more information check out our guides on how to romance Minthara and all of the backgrounds.
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