Character building

Top Builds

Proven builds from the community's most-recommended guides, updated for Patch 8. Each one lists stats, feats, gear by act and a level-by-level path — and every one can carry a first playthrough.

Before you pick You can respec any character with Withers for 100 gold. Most builds come online at level 5–6 (Extra Attack, 3rd-level spells). If a multiclass feels weak early, play it as the main class first and add the dip levels later.

At a glance

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All builds

Build principles that apply to everything

Dips worth taking

  • Fighter 2: Action Surge — one extra Action per short rest.
  • Rogue 3 (Thief): an extra bonus action every turn.
  • Warlock 1 (Hexblade): Charisma weapon attacks, medium armour and shields.
  • Warlock 2: Agonizing Blast, Devil's Sight, short-rest slots.
  • Cleric 1 (Life/Tempest/War): heavy armour, Bless, Guidance.
  • Paladin 2: Divine Smite for any Charisma caster in melee.

Feats that carry builds

  • Great Weapon Master / Sharpshooter: −5 to hit for +10 damage. Pair with advantage or attack bonuses.
  • Tavern Brawler: STR added twice to unarmed and thrown attacks.
  • Alert: +5 initiative and can't be surprised. A top Honour Mode pick.
  • War Caster / Resilient (Con): keep concentration on Haste and Spirit Guardians.
  • Ability Improvement: getting your main stat to 20 is rarely wrong.