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Baldur\'s Gate 3: Gloomstalker Assassin Build

by Violet Feb 12,2025

Mastering the Gloomstalker Assassin in Baldur's Gate 3: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide details a potent multiclass build combining the Ranger's Gloomstalker and the Rogue's Assassin subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3. This lethal combination excels in both ranged and melee combat, leveraging stealth and devastating damage.

The synergy between Ranger and Rogue is exceptional. Both rely heavily on Dexterity, boasting crucial skills in stealth, lockpicking, and trap disabling. Rangers contribute weapon proficiencies and supportive spells, while Rogues offer powerful melee abilities. Their combined stealth capabilities are unmatched.

Updated December 24, 2024, by Kristy Ambrose: While Larian Studios has confirmed no DLC or sequels for BG3, Patch 8 (2025) introduces new subclasses, opening exciting build possibilities. For Ranger/Rogue builds, Dexterity remains paramount, with Wisdom crucial for Ranger spellcasting. Careful selection of race, background, feats, and gear is key.

The Gloomstalker Assassin: Savage Stealth in Any Environment

This build merges the deadly precision of an assassin with the survival skills of a Gloomstalker. Damage output is high, whether engaging in close-quarters combat or ranged attacks. The player's choices regarding skills, abilities, and equipment will determine the optimal combat range.

Shared skills like Stealth, Sleight of Hand, and Dexterity proficiency solidify the natural fit of this multiclass combination. The inclusion of Ranger spells, and potentially racial Cantrips, adds a layer of strategic versatility.

Ability Scores: Dexterity and Wisdom Dominate

Prioritize physical damage and resilience over extensive spellcasting, but don't neglect spell utility entirely.

Dexterity: Essential for Sleight of Hand, Stealth, and weapon proficiency for both classes.
Wisdom: Crucial for Perception checks and Ranger spellcasting (if utilizing spells).
Constitution: Increases hit points, a moderate priority for this combat-focused build.
Strength: Less important unless focusing on melee DPS.
Intelligence: A "dump stat" – neither class benefits significantly from Intelligence.
Charisma: Relatively unimportant, though creative players can find uses for it.

Race Selection: A Variety of Powerful Choices

Race	Subrace	Abilities
Drow	Lloth-Sworn	Superior Darkvision, Drow Weapon Training, Fey Ancestry, spells like Faerie Fire and Darkness.
	Seldarine	Superior Darkvision, Drow Weapon Training, Fey Ancestry, spells like Faerie Fire and Darkness.
Elf	Wood Elf	Improved Stealth, increased movement speed, Elven Weapon Training, Darkvision, Fey Ancestry.
Half-Elf	Drow Half-Elf	Drow and human advantages, weapon/armor proficiency, Civil Militia ability.
	Wood Half-Elf	Elven Weapon Training, Civil Militia.
Human	na	Civil Militia Feat, increased movement speed and carrying capacity.
Githyanki	na	Increased movement speed, spells like Enhanced Leap and Misty Step, Martial Prodigy (medium armor proficiency).
Halfling	Lightfoot	Brave, Halfling Luck, advantage on Stealth checks.
Gnome	Forest	Speak with Animals, improved Stealth.
	Deep	Superior Darkvision, Stone Camouflage (advantage on Stealth checks).

Backgrounds: Blending Wilderness and Shadows

Background	Skills	Description
Outlander	Athletics, Survival	Raised in the wilderness, experienced in survival.
Charlatan	Deception, Sleight of Hand	Skilled in deception and trickery.
Soldier	Athletics, Intimidation	Disciplined, experienced in combat.
Folk Hero	Animal Handling, Survival	A hero from humble beginnings, skilled in wilderness survival and animal handling.
Urchin	Sleight of Hand, Stealth	Experienced in stealth and thievery from a young age.
Criminal	Deception, Stealth	Skilled in stealth and deception, often operating in urban environments.

Feats: Refining Your Lethal Arsenal

With 12 levels (a suggested split), you'll have six Feat choices. Consider the following:

Feat	Description
Ability Score Improvement	Increase one Ability Score by 2 or two by 1.
Alert	Prevents the Surprised condition, +5 bonus to Initiative.
Athlete	Dexterity/Strength +1, faster recovery from Prone, increased Jump distance.
Crossbow Expert	Removes Disadvantage on melee attacks, doubles Gaping Wounds duration (for ranged builds).
Dual Wielder	Use two weapons (non-heavy), +1 to AC while dual wielding.
Magic Initiate: Cleric	Access to a few Cleric spells.
Mobile	+10 movement speed, unaffected by Difficult Terrain while Dashing, avoids Attacks of Opportunity in melee combat.
Resilient	Increase one Ability Score by 1, gain Proficiency in that Ability's Saving Throws.
Spell Sniper	Enhanced spellcasting range, access to Wisdom/Dexterity-based Cantrips.

Gear Recommendations: Boosting Key Attributes

Gear choices depend on your build's focus (melee or ranged). Prioritize items boosting Dexterity, Wisdom, or Constitution.

Nimblefinger Gloves: +2 Dexterity for Halflings/Gnomes.
Helmet of Autonomy: Proficiency in Wisdom saving throws.
Darkfire Shortbow: Fire/Cold resistance, one Haste per Long Rest.
Acrobat Shoes: Bonus to Dexterity saving throws and Acrobatics.
Graceful Cloth: +2 Dexterity, Cat's Grace ability.

This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for building a powerful Gloomstalker Assassin in Baldur's Gate 3. Remember to adapt these suggestions to your preferred playstyle and the specific challenges you encounter.

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