Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Suggestions & Feedback 5th Party Member

As anyone who plays this genre we all know that there are the basics that need to be covered and then the extras we would like to have. Personally I always cover the basics, one tank (warrior/barb), 1 healer obviously, 1 mage, and one rogue, and then generally one fun class which would cover a lock or bard or druid or something hybridy that gives me some options and flexibility.

But a 4 person party precludes at least for me the fun class. Basics have to be covered. I just think a 5th party member gives players the ability to refine a party instead of just covering the basics.

Another reason is the companions strangely enough. I almost always play a mage/sorcerer for my created character. But I ran into the problem that I like Gale and hate Laz. And as such I find that my choice was pretty much felt I had to choose playing a warrior. I know I really didn't have to but to maintain the balance of my party and not have to deal with Laz I needed a tank. A 5th party member gives me the option of playing something I want as opposed to something I think I need for functionality. Though in fairness and to give credit, this is one of the first games where I actually don't mind the companions instead of trying to find a work around to make 4 custom characters.

I wouldn't mind if there was room for 6 in the party, but 5 would still be an improvement. As you say, a bigger party brings more variation. I doubt though that we will get a 5th party member as the whole game would thus have to be changed to fit that.

My basics are fighter/wizard/healer, leaving out the rogue since I don't care much for that class, and for my main character I either choose a fighter (toughest class) or a dragon blood sorcerer (high charisma, good for negotiations AND nice enough to have in a fight).

I also like to play druid, but I don't feel there is room for a druid in the current composition. One fighter (Lae'zel) + one mage (Gale) is not enough for my combat needs.

Even for a custom party I'd like a fifth slot because one slot is always occupied by a Druid or Cleric because of the Guidance cantrip...

You don't need to play the holy Trinity in D&D. Try playing how you want to during the beta. I'm doing a run now without the githyanki. And for now I have healing words in case someone goes down. In DnD you should be able to make a party of four of any classes work.

I'd like at least 6 custom party members, personally. It would be nice to have that and without mods. +The game is in early access so its the perfect time to test it.

Agreed.

I've always looked at my D&D parties as:
Tank
Melee damage-dealer
Missile damage-dealer
AoE damage-dealer
Crowd-controller
Buffer-healer

Thus, party of six is best.