Who's defending? I'm just trying to explain where I'm coming from. You seem upset. Don't mean to frustrate you.
I think you're zeroing in on one little thing and missing the big picture.
BG3 = Items rule. Classes drool. Lol. Sign of old age, using such an old phrase.
Bottom line is that the way the game is built currently, SO many class features are messed up, making classes not special at all. The only thing you need is items.
So right now, best build in the game is fighter with background that allows stealth and sleight of hand, and buy scrolls and potions so he/she can cast spells too. You don't need anyone else.
