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On the subject of potential future companions, what subclasses do you think would fit them best?

So far there are three more datamined companions, but no concrete clue on what their classes or subclasses are, just assumptions.


Come to think of it, the assumed Bard companion will probably be the last one added to EA due to that potential transformation mechanic, if they are added in at all. It might not work too differently from Druid wildshape though, but it could present unforeseen coding challenges, like whether they're still able to use things like Bardic Inspiration while transformed.

If she does stay Bard, she'd probably be a College of Valor Bard rather than Lore.

Im so glad we are slowly returning to original mean of topic.

And in the name of returning to original topic ...

How would you feel if we were given K. as a Fighter "for now" ?
Dunno what is holding M. back ...
And H. as a something else "for now" too?
(I really dont know wich class is close to Bard)

Currently, if you examine Karlach, she's listed as a fighter, but I feel Paladin is likely more accurate for her.

Personally, I'd like Helia to be a barbarian.

Bard mechanics are extremely unique. There's really nothing in-game that would convey an acceptable placeholder substitute. Maybe Wizard if you're really stretching. There's a reason not even Solasta has touched Bard yet, and everyone there is also assuming it'll be the last class added.

I don't think Helia is staying as a Bard. Her assumed transformation mechanic seems like it'd be far better suited for Barbarian, Monk, or Druid. Especially considering Bards revolve entirely around how well you manage their action economy since they have a lot of shit they can do, a transformation mechanic on top of that would make things weird.

I hesitate to say Druid though because I get the impression Halsin may be retooled into a proper companion. Alfira could end up being retooled into a Bard companion too.

Companions ... yes.
But we were talking here about unimplemented origin characters ... and not Halsin, nor Alfira could take that place for obvious reasons.