"Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8: 12 New Subclasses Release Date Announced"

Larian Studios has officially announced that the eagerly awaited Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released on Tuesday, April 15. This update, which has been in stress test for some time, is now ready for all players to enjoy.

Patch 8 brings a massive influx of new content to the critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Among the highlights are 12 new subclasses, each offering unique abilities and playstyles. Players can also look forward to the introduction of a photo mode, cross-play functionality, and split-screen support on Xbox Series S. For a detailed breakdown of all the changes, be sure to check out the Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 patch notes.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 New Subclasses

Bard - College of Glamour
As a College of Glamour Bard, you can heal allies and manipulate enemies. Use Mantle of Inspiration to grant your allies 5 temporary hit points, and if an enemy attacks during this time, they become Charmed. With Mantle of Majesty, you can command these charmed enemies to flee, approach, freeze, drop to the ground, or drop their weapon.

Barbarian - Path of Giants
Choosing the Path of Giants grants you immense strength, making it easier to hurl both friends and foes. With the Giant’s Rage passive, you gain increased size and strength, enhancing your Throw attack damage and carry capacity.

Cleric - Death Domain
As a Death Domain Cleric, you gain access to spells dealing necrotic damage and three new necromancy cantrips. Toll The Dead deals 1-8 damage, scaling if the target is already injured. You can also explode nearby corpses to damage enemies.

Druid - Circle of Stars
Circle of Stars Druids draw power from the stars, choosing from three Starry Forms - Archer, Chalice, and Dragon. Each form supports a different strategy: the Archer deals radiant damage, the Chalice restores hit points, and the Dragon enhances constitution rolls.

Paladin - Oath of the Crown
Sworn to uphold the law, Oath of the Crown Paladins can guide allies with Righteous Clarity, taunt enemies, and use Divine Allegiance to absorb damage and restore health to their party.

Fighter - Arcane Archer
Arcane Archers combine magic with archery, featuring new shooting animations. They can banish foes to the Feywild or inflict Psychic damage that may blind enemies.

Monk - Drunken Master
Drunken Masters can drink alcohol to recover Ki and use Intoxicating Strike to buff their Armour Class and hit chance against drunk targets. Sobering Realisation sobers up enemies while dealing physical and Psychic damage.

Ranger - Swarmkeeper
Swarmkeeper Rangers command three types of swarms: Cloud of Jellyfish (lightning damage), Flurry of Moths (Psychic damage), and Legion of Bees (piercing damage). Each swarm also grants teleportation capabilities.

Rogue - Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Rogues can blind enemies with sand, disarm them with a flick of their weapon, and use Fancy Footwork to avoid opportunity attacks during melee.

Sorcerer - Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic Sorcerers thrive in darkness, gaining Superior Darkvision and the ability to Shadow Walk. They can summon the Hound of Ill Omen and use Strength of the Grave to stay in the fight longer.

Warlock - Hexblade
Hexblade Warlocks form a pact with Shadowfell entities, cursing enemies and raising their spirits as summons that deal necrotic damage and heal the Warlock.

Wizard - Bladesinging
Bladesinging Wizards blend swordplay with spellcasting, featuring new animations and the Bladesong ability, which enhances speed, agility, focus, and Constitution saving throws.

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18 ImagesPatch 8 marks the final major update for Baldur’s Gate 3, concluding a remarkable period for Larian Studios. The game, which launched to critical acclaim and significant commercial success in 2023, has continued to perform well into 2025.

In a surprising move, Larian announced its departure from the Baldur’s Gate series and Dungeons & Dragons to focus on a new, undisclosed project, prompting a media blackout to concentrate on development.

Meanwhile, Hasbro, the owner of D&D, has expressed interest in continuing the series. Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, Dan Ayoub, revealed that with Larian moving on, there is significant interest in Baldur's Gate. Hasbro is currently planning its next steps and hinted at upcoming announcements.

Ayoub noted the desire for a Baldur's Gate 4 but emphasized a measured approach to development, indicating that any new installment would take time. He also mentioned potential other projects related to the franchise, though specifics remain under wraps.

To celebrate the launch of Patch 8, Larian will host a Twitch livestream featuring senior systems designer Ross Stephens, who will discuss the new changes and additions in detail.