James Introcaso on Tactical RPGs and Draw Steel Aestus_RPG 2024-10-06 | My interview of James Introcaso. James is prolific designer in the tabletop RPG space. He’s contributed to too many projects to neatly sum up, but to list a sample of titles he either led or contributed to, in D&D 5e: The Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount, Descent into Avernus, and my personal favorite D&D 5e products I’ve purchased, My Dad’s Monster Manual. Outside of D&D, he was a lead designer on Roll 20’s Burn Bryte system. Since 2021 he’s been at MCDM Productions. Most important for the purposes of this video, he is currently the lead on their forthcoming flagship table top RPG, Draw Steel. MCDM Patreon: patreon.com/mcdmMCDM Discord: discord.gg/kQuPXq3kJames Introcaso's Twitch: twitch.tv/jamesintrocasoMatt Colville's Twitch: twitch.tv/matthew_colvilleTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:33 - My Dad's Monster Manual 00:04:58 - What is Draw Steel?00:08:16 - Designing a D&D game that is not D&D00:14:43 - What does "tactical" mean for MCDM?00:20:29 - Aestus's definition of tactical00:25:21 - Why the tactician's Mark needed to change00:31:33 - "Damage with more steps" and damage over time abilities00:36:29 - How long should an combat encounter take?00:39:06 - How does Draw Steel encourage working as a team?00:48:43 - Heroic Resources and non-attrition design00:58:01 - The Power Roll 01:05:55 - How do critical hits work in Draw Steel?01:09:34 - How to follow the development of Draw Steel01:12:40 - Outro
The Fury - A Draw Steel Tactical Guide Aestus_RPG 2026-04-24 | My in-depth look at Draw Steel's Fury class. Fury Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ycjLVxNtd7SZbpRFOhCiuD64VmChAJ_6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=truePrimal Maw Subclass: docs.google.com/document/d/1nzUUJ1mKwuNAz7x3cnCL_I1UHK-RXTMv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueEnshrined links:Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/1358093388/enshrinedMost Recent Devlog: youtu.be/CFOayiMNkmI?si=qJSfh81qmAVLlPXfDiscord: discord.gg/FxWn87EDReddit Page: reddit.com/r/EnshrinedTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:21 - Starting Stats00:04:25 - HR Ferocity00:08:43 - Subclasses Overview00:12:08 - Growing Ferocity00:14:45 - 1st Level Features and Triggered Actions00:20:54 - Primal Maw Aspect!00:27:11 - Signatures + Heroics00:39:39 - 2nd Level 00:47:26 - 3rd Level 00:51:22 - 2nd Echelon01:05:35 - 3rd Echelon01:11:56 - 10th Level
The Elementalist - A Draw Steel Tactical Guide Aestus_RPG 2026-04-01 | My in-depth look at Draw Steel's Elementalist class. Elementalist Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nKh8iSydEo1JGlw7X40hkGtwT85h-wFM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueEnshrined links:Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/1358093388/enshrinedMost Recent Devlog: youtu.be/CFOayiMNkmI?si=SBYng7rqJhoW8HBXDiscord: discord.gg/FxWn87EDReddit Page: reddit.com/r/Enshrined
The Conduit - A Draw Steel Tactical Guide Aestus_RPG 2026-03-03 | My in-depth look at Draw Steel's Conduit class. Conduit Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UCag-MkwrG-_jaPhm2O61qFLb_8q95ix/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueDraw Steel Rules FAQ for Vertical Pulls: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19fmTLGHUFNCgGx2M9k4E_hKZnr-Ug_NjiUDsU932yI8/edit?usp=sharingDraw Steel Beginner Guide by The Dice Society: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi3bxDWht1aWbx97ejBfLCEC5viVWY-aM&si=QFNyYY1aTzZpaxe9Enshrined links:Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/1358093388/enshrinedMost Recent Devlog: youtu.be/cdcnJLa_P0U?si=pUcBjbzhO1WPNpt8Discord: discord.gg/FxWn87EDReddit Page: reddit.com/r/EnshrinedTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:32 - Starting Stats00:04:48 - Piety + Domains00:30:31 - Healing Grace00:34:20 - Triggered Actions00:36:43 - Prayers + Wards00:39:19 - Spammable Signatures00:42:16 - Vertical Pulls Explained00:46:39 - Lightfall (Reactive Signature)00:47:47 - 1st Level Heroics00:59:10 - 2nd Level 01:09:50 - 3rd Level01:14:15 - 4th-6th Level01:22:17 - 7th-9th Level01:32:06 - 10th Level01:36:06 - Domain Selection
The Censor - A Draw Steel Tactical Guide Aestus_RPG 2026-02-19 | My in-depth look at Draw Steel's Censor class. Censor Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10UsBynBor-GiEENw5yjXzaazo2C55eMn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueDraw Steel Beginner Guide by The Dice Society: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi3bxDWht1aWbx97ejBfLCEC5viVWY-aM&si=QFNyYY1aTzZpaxe9Enshrined links:Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/1358093388/enshrinedMost Recent Devlog: youtu.be/dq5k4CmXbFs?si=WNs9V0-lJqsRcgySDiscord: discord.gg/FxWn87EDReddit Page: reddit.com/r/EnshrinedTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:27 - Starting Stats + Wrath00:10:53 - Judgement00:15:13 - Subclasses 00:19:23 - Kits00:21:24 - My Life for Yours00:26:53 - Domain Features00:28:54 - 1st Level Abilities 00:38:10 - 2nd Level 00:46:39 - 3rd Level00:52:00 - 4th-6th Level01:06:03 - 7th-9th Level01:17:14 - 10th Level
How to build Serafen in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2026-02-05 | My beginners guide to building Serafen in Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireDetailed Build Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12tOKw8yun997p72_9t-rFHaI2jfmBoZrbB-P6GfdcjQ/edit?usp=sharingEnshrined links:Kickstarter Page: kickstarter.com/projects/1358093388/enshrinedMost Recent Devlog: youtu.be/dq5k4CmXbFs?si=WNs9V0-lJqsRcgySDiscord: discord.gg/FxWn87EDReddit Page: reddit.com/r/EnshrinedTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:02 - Lvls 1-500:11:15 - Lvls 6-1000:16:20 - Lvls 11-1500:23:12 - Lvls 16-2000:26:57 - Equipment00:44:23 - Tactics
James Introcaso on Becoming a Professional Designer | Insight Check Episode 5 Aestus_RPG 2025-03-13 | James is prolific designer in the tabletop RPG space. He’s contributed to too many projects to neatly sum up, but to list a sample of titles he either led or contributed to, in D&D 5e: The Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount, Descent into Avernus, and my personal favorite D&D 5e products I’ve purchased, My Dad’s Monster Manual. Outside of D&D, he was a lead designer on Roll 20’s Burn Bryte system. Since 2021 he’s been at MCDM Productions. Most important for the purposes of this video, he is currently the lead on their forthcoming flagship table top RPG, Draw Steel. James Introcaso's Twitch: twitch.tv/jamesintrocasoMr Matt Dollar's Portfolio - mrmattdollar.itch.io Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - Interview start00:04:30 - The epoch change of D&D 5e00:08:42 - Three stages of James' career00:11:12 - How did you get into TTRPGs?00:17:29 - Did you NEED to become a designer?00:22:33 - First steps into content creation 00:32:18 - How hard did you have to work?00:36:45 - Gaining confidence in your own opinions00:42:56 - A message from past James to future James00:44:34 - James' specialty changed over time00:50:00 - James Haeck, design prodigy. 00:54:03 - Learning by talking to nerds00:58:31 - First products on the DM's Guild01:04:07 - Wanting to give up every day01:09:16 - What are the fundamentals of TTRPG design?01:13:01 - The x-factor is friendship01:16:30 - The Manifold Q&A01:26:26 - Outro
Avowed First Impressions and Beginners Guide Aestus_RPG 2025-03-01 | My first impressions of Avowed. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:42 - Review Start00:07:44 - Character Creation (Spoilers after this point)00:09:55 - Basic Controls00:12:48 - Combat Basics00:16:32 - Stealth Combat00:18:48 - Abilities + Magic00:21:38 - Boss Fight + Stun Combos00:23:55 - Companions00:25:04 - BUY LOCKPICKS 00:25:55 - Resting + Crafting00:30:37 - Good Build Ideas
Dael Kingsmill on Mythology and Draw Steel | Insight Check Episode 4 Aestus_RPG 2025-02-14 | Dael is a popular Youtuber who got her start over 10 years ago when she was selected for Geek and Sundry’s Vlog channel, where she produced a biweekly segment on mythology. Her insightful and digestible videos on mythology continued on her own channel for years before she transitioned to making Dungeons and Dragons / general rpg content. Besides Youtube, she was a writer, actor, director, and producer of the web series Wolfgang. She’s also been a generous collaborator; contributing to too many projects for me to neatly summarize here, although I have to at least mention her ongoing work as co-host of The Eldritch Lorecast, one of the top podcast that isn’t an actual play. Of course, she’s no stranger to actual plays either, since she was a regular on MCDM’s 4e actual play broadcast – Dusk. Since Dusk, Dael has produced and appeared in many MCDM videos, in particular hosting the monthly patreon QandA videos on Draw Steel.Dael's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@MonarchsFactory?si=bkRTdcf0EW6YWLoUTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:58 - Interview Start00:05:36 - We're both from Australia 00:08:01 - Deltora Quest 00:15:44 - Is Australia still magical?00:22:00 - What do we do with the dead?00:29:29 - Does Dael's style clash with Matt's?00:38:28 - On the purpose of mythological stories00:44:15 - Are mythological characters complex?00:48:51 - Fuzzy borders between myth and fantasy 00:54:44 - Law vs. Chaos 00:56:37- Layers of themes in RPGs. 01:01:48 - Mythology and a sense of place.01:04:32 - Outro
The Curse - A Draw Steel Adventure Aestus_RPG 2024-12-22 | Avileaux Part 1 - The Curse is an adventure written for MCDM’s forthcoming RPG Draw Steel. This video and document is an independent product published under the DRAW STEEL Creator License and is not affiliated with MCDM Productions, LLC. DRAW STEEL © 2024 MCDM Productions, LLC.The Adventure PDF - drive.google.com/file/d/1kJTVxV8yScWLVfn2RjRHbCAaxvaxA_WY/view?usp=sharingTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:09 - Performance Test00:02:51 - Document start00:04:05 - Adventure synopsis00:07:40 - Setting background00:08:27 - Adventure beginning 00:12:04 - First combat - Overgrown Priory00:20:22 - Priory battle aftermath00:23:02 - Calamint Hall00:24:42 - Second combat - Mothbear00:32:49 - Ideas for future campaign00:34:39 - Outro
Discussing Pillars of Eternity Builds and Items with Boeroer Aestus_RPG 2024-12-19 | My discussion with Boeroer on Builds and Items in Pillars of Eternity The Builds Links:St. Gangrene - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133853-class-build-st-gangrene-tiny-priest-does-mighty-woundsVigorous Warthog - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133859-class-build-the-vigorous-warthog-regenerating-boar-druid-with-a-hard-punchThe Spellbinder - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133864-class-build-the-spellbinder-a-spellsword-with-the-heart-of-a-collectorMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:58 - Interview Start00:04:13 - St. Gangrene Start00:12:38 - Tidefall is amazing00:15:50 - Ogre Matron bounty ends runs 00:23:40 - Vigorous Warthog Start00:25:31 - Novice's Suffering explained00:31:09 - Vigorous Warhog continued00:38:28 - Why healing is insane in PoE100:40:42 - Novice's Suffering continued00:47:45 - The Spellbinder01:01:24 - Fighter variant of Spellbinder01:02:13 - Item discussion start01:02:21 - Munacra Arret01:07:18 - Visceris tribute01:10:36 - Badgradr's Barricade01:16:20 - Stormcaller01:19:30 - Hidden lash weapons01:21:06 - Interrupt weapon01:25:07 - Aila Braccia01:27:55 - Firebrand01:32:13 - Outro
Pillars of Eternity Companion Tier List Aestus_RPG 2024-12-07 | Which companions are should you replace with mercenaries in Pillars of Eternity 1? This is my answer, with bonus narrative rankings at the end!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:28 - Aloth00:09:03 - Eder00:11:13 - Durance00:13:43 - Kana00:16:11 - Sagani00:18:42 - Hiravias00:20:46 - Pallegina 00:23:46 - Grieving Mother00:25:49 - Devil of Caroc00:28:20 - Maneha00:29:54 - Zahua00:31:09 - Final Rankings00:31:32 - Narrative Rankings
BG3 Patch 8 Subclass Predictions Aestus_RPG 2024-12-01 | An informal video where I discuss every new thing confirmed for full release in Larian's Community Update #30 announcing the release of Patch 8.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:50 - College of Glamour (Bard)00:07:54 - Path of Giants (Barbarian)00:14:28 - Death Domain (Cleric)00:17:48 - Circle of Stars (Druid)00:23:43 - Oath of the Crown (Paladin)00:28:09 - Arcane Archer (Fighter)00:33:25 - Drunken Master (Monk)00:35:54 - Swashbuckler (Rogue)00:39:09 - Swarmkeeper (Ranger 00:41:38 - Shadow Magic (Sorcerer)00:44:42 - Hexblade (Warlock)00:49:21 - Bladesinger (Wizard)00:53:21 - Final Rankings
James Introcaso on Rewards and Treasures in Draw Steel Aestus_RPG 2024-11-23 | My second interview with James Introcaso. James is prolific designer in the tabletop RPG space. He’s contributed to too many projects to neatly sum up, but to list a sample of titles he either led or contributed to, in D&D 5e: The Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount, Descent into Avernus, and my personal favorite D&D 5e products I’ve purchased, My Dad’s Monster Manual. Outside of D&D, he was a lead designer on Roll 20’s Burn Bryte system. Since 2021 he’s been at MCDM Productions. Most important for the purposes of this video, he is currently the lead on their forthcoming flagship table top RPG, Draw Steel. First Interview with James Introcaso: youtu.be/C_nhmbqhzeUWrath (Aestus Homebrew Item): docs.google.com/document/d/1MtumOwysKIvNm-Zca0s5d_gUAJSxqnVK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMCDM Patreon: patreon.com/mcdmMCDM Discord: discord.gg/kQuPXq3kJames Introcaso's Twitch: twitch.tv/jamesintrocasoTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:47 - Interview Start 00:03:23 - Short intro to Draw Steel00:05:40 - What is loot for? 00:14:41 - Heroic vs Pulp Fantasy00:17:39 - Wealth as a mechanic vs. wealth as a narrative00:20:39 - Loot as incentives to play00:25:00 - How much do treasures need to alter play?00:31:59 - Are leveled treasures identity constituting? 00:40:42 - When should you get your coolest stuff?00:47:04 - Making your characters unique. 00:50:44 - Outro
Pillars of Eternity Class Tier List Aestus_RPG 2024-11-20 | My thoughts on the classes of Pillars of Eternity.Hiravias Build: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MzUs8c7abviNvfTPVAaP4zRo2iHOBajj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:50 - Fundamental Assumptions00:04:08 - What the tiers mean 00:06:03 - Barbarian 00:21:00 - Chanter 00:30:47 - Cipher00:40:46 - Druid00:49:13 - Fighter 00:59:30 - Monk 01:06:40 - Paladin 01:14:29 - Priest 01:25:24 - Ranger 01:31:33 - Rogue 01:36:38 - Wizard01:444:21 - Final Rankings
MCDMs Djordi on Draw Steel Class Design and Balance Aestus_RPG 2024-11-15 | My interview of Robert "Djordi" Djordjevich. Djordi is a highly experienced video game designer, getting his start with Blizzard in the 90s. Familiar titles he’s worked on include Warcraft 2, Diablo, Starcraft: Broodwar, Uncharted 3, and Guild Wars 2. He was the Lead Designer on Pandemic Studio’s Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and Design Director at Undead Labs, working on the State of Decay series. Since May of 2024 he’s made an exciting transition from video games to tabletop RPGs, where he is a senior designer at MCDM working on their forthcoming flagship system Draw Steel.Censor playtest with The Dice Society: youtu.be/iu4fFO70-AE?si=4z60ulwoIJuHbAjQMCDM Patreon: patreon.com/mcdmMCDM Discord: discord.gg/kQuPXq3kTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:19 - Interview Start00:02:55 - Gushing on the Warcraft II manual00:07:12 - Why the Tactician instead of the Fighter? - No Oatmeal00:13:10- Are there plans for more classes in supplement books?00:13:34 - Are classes designed for tactical roll, narrative arc, or both?00:16:13 - Aestus' Class Design Checklist00:20:31 - Is there an overarching narrative theme in Draw Steel?00:22:45 - Do overarching narrative themes even belong in TTRPGs?00:27:35 - What percentage of scaling is from your class?00:30:17 - What is an "Echelon?" 00:32:11 - *Spoiler* high level Null ability 00:33:12 - Echelons continued00:35:14 - How are you keeping players hooked their character?00:36:46 - Is balance desirable? 00:43:18 - Making Interesting Choices vs. Doing Cool Stuff00:48:26 - Discussing the Censor class00:59:03 - The Null controversy01:08:27 - Wrapping up
Try this game after BG3 also - A Beginners Guide to Pillars of Eternity I Aestus_RPG 2024-11-02 | My beginners introduction to Pillars of Eternity I!Monk Build Guide - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B4Zv5Zb3sTPU47iy9AoPjIG--ykjIt92/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy analysis of the PoE Narrative Design - youtu.be/YNbYm6zp9wkMy Beginners Guide to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - youtu.be/kCdX1Mb12iATimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:06 - Strengths of PoE 00:05:14 - Let's Play Start00:06:07 - Difficulties00:08:03 - Character Creation Start 00:08:21 - Race 00:13:39 - Class00:16:02 - Attributes00:19:40 - Culture + Background00:20:31 - Cosmetics 00:20:48 - Game Start00:22:25 - Interacting with the world00:23:41 - Combat + Attack Resolution 00:27:11 - Biography00:27:53 - Sell Everything and Fight Glanfathans00:31:22 - The Engwithan Ruins00:32:42 - Armor00:33:28 - Health vs Endurance00:36:01 - Leveling00:38:00 - Towards Gilded Vale00:40:53 - Aloth00:43:57 - Backer NPCs 00:46:32 - Eder00:47:05 - Act 1 Quests 00:50:28 - Valewood + Bears Quest00:52:11 - Blacksmith's Shipment Quest00:58:04 - Kana 00:59:43 - Reaching Level 401:02:16 - Soulbound Items01:05:14 - Clearing Caed Nua 01:12:57 - Outro
Boeroer Interview - Discussing the Top 5 Funnest Builds in Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-09-26 | My discussion with Boeroer on the 5 most fun builds to play in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. My Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkThe Builds Links:Ceaseless Siren - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133646-class-build-the-ceaseless-siren-never-stopping-spell-spammer-of-extreme-versatilityBloody Parry - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133667-class-build-the-bloody-parry-a-fine-cоcktail-of-tanking-casting-and-leeching-healthMortar Monk - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133662-class-build-the-mortar-monk-bombed-aoe-disabler-and-atomizerPindown Poet - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133657-class-build-the-pindown-poet-overbearing-mobn-boss-disablerFountain of Woe - forums.obsidian.net/topic/133638-class-build-the-fountain-of-woe-crit-looping-ravager-with-an-overabundance-of-woundsTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:55 - How do you approach builds?00:07:10 - Are these builds new?00:12:37 - The Ceaseless Siren00:21:15 - The Bloody Parry00:33:43 - The Mortar Monk00:46:13 - The Pindown Poet01:00:12 - The Fountain of Woe01:17:40 - Is there any overlapping gear?01:18:32 - Bellower vs. Troubadour and Turn-Based01:22:22 - Outro
How to build Aloth in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-09-08 | My beginners guide to building Aloth in Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireDetailed Build Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yGRtozz0bVOfuhe-b3ri2I1xodrcRQi2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy beginners guide to Deadfire video: youtu.be/kCdX1Mb12iATimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:29 - Levels 2-500:18:06 - Levels 6-1000:27:48 - Levels 11-1500:33:03 - Levels 16-2000:40:14 - Equipment00:46:50 - How the build functions00:48:36 - Outro
How to Build Xoti in Pillars of Eternity Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-08-21 | My beginners guide to building Xoti in Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireDetailed Build Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1De8uxGf_R90792AXYca0e-w-eIOoDAAX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy beginners guide to Deadfire video: youtu.be/kCdX1Mb12iATimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:08 - Levels 2-500:14:35 - Levels 6-1000:26:15 - Levels 11-1500:32:53 - Levels 16-2000:38:42 - How the build functions00:39:44 - Equipment00:44:12 - Outro
How to build Eder in Pillars of Eternity Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-08-02 | My beginners guide to building Eder in Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireDetailed Build Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aOITAqfvdfHb9g7CODxi6FaTF0WKtvGQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy beginners guide to Deadfire video: youtu.be/kCdX1Mb12iATimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:39 - Levels 2-500:09:13 - Levels 6-1000:16:50 - Levels 11-1500:23:12 - Levels 16-2000:30:41 - How the build functions00:31:53 - Equipment00:45:37 - Outro
Class Tier List + Discussion with Thelee - Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-07-20 | My thoughts on the classes of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, with special guest Thelee!Do you want more info on Deadfire? Check out Thelee's brilliant guide: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/227477-pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire/faqs/76599My Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - Fundamental Assumptions00:03:31 - What the tiers mean 00:05:34 - Barbarian 00:21:28 - Chanter 00:28:56 - Cipher00:38:14 - Druid00:44:05 - Fighter 01:02:57 - Monk 01:13:16 - Paladin 01:24:36 - Priest 01:36:40 - Ranger 01:43:05 - Rogue 01:51:46 - Wizard02:02:20 - Final Rankings02:03:20 - Thelee Interview 02:43:18 - Outro
Try this game after BG3 - A Beginners Guide to Pillars of Eternity II Deadfire Aestus_RPG 2024-06-29 | My beginners introduction to Pillars of Eternity II Deadfire! Do you want more info on Deadfire? Check out this brilliant guide: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/227477-pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire/faqs/76599My analysis of the PoE Narrative Design: youtu.be/YNbYm6zp9wkTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:43 - Why you should try this game00:04:32 - Let's Play Start00:05:15 - Turn-based vs RTwP00:06:11 - Difficulty Settings 00:10:04 - Character Creation Start 00:11:48 - Race 00:14:08 - Class00:21:41 - Attributes00:25:35 - Culture + Background00:26:16 - Weapon Proficiencies00:27:00 - Cosmetics00:28:13 - Armor 00:30:27 - Reputation + Dialogue 00:31:56 - Tips for managing RTwP 00:36:37 - Companion Intro (Eder)00:38:11 - Attack Resolution Basics00:42:14 - Stealth00:42:57 - Level 200:45:26 - Engagement00:46:16 - To Port Maje00:46:58 - Xoti00:49:36 - Level 300:49:59 - Mercenary System 00:50:28 - Completing Port Maje Quests00:54:34 - Magic Weapons Intro00:58:11 - To the Digsite00:58:32 - Level 400:59:21 - Clearing the Digsite 01:02:44 - The Arena Sublevel01:03:46 - Aloth01:05:02 - Ship Management01:07:47 - Outro
The Ultimate Cleric - A Full Class Life Cleric Build for BG3 Aestus_RPG 2024-06-06 | A full class Life Cleric Build for BG3. Honour Mode ready!Level-by-level Guide: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VtJEdel1SRbu-HG9-yWoBLqpTvXQ3rja/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:45 - Quick Guide00:01:47 - Why Clerics are Mandatory00:10:53 - Equipment Guide00:21:40 - Why I don't use these items00:25:28 - Summary00:27:34 - Outro
The Retaliation Wizard - A Wizard 11/Sorcerer 1 Build for BG3 Aestus_RPG 2024-05-20 | A Wizard 11/Sorcerer 1 Build for BG3. Honour Mode ready!Level-by-level Guide: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15Es5WZi-Ix31By_OhCX-rNblfWoMOcfH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueHistory Links:reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/qoyzgl/not_your_typical_sword_n_shield_a_great_weapon/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonreddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/15lso8c/the_suicide_engine/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonMy Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonBuild Guide: Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:10 - Quick Guide00:01:53 - Why Wizards are Mandatory00:05:19 - Core Synergies00:11:27 - Tactics and Weapons00:15:07 - Damage per Round 00:18:16 - Outro
The Way of Fury - A Barbarian/Monk Build for BG3 Aestus_RPG 2024-05-12 | A 6 Barbarian/6 Monk Build for BG3. Honour Mode ready!Build Guide: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ye5T3AizU72rTIlEizsk5AvGCIMPitlp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:47 - Quick Guide00:01:56 - Durability Synergies 00:07:25 - Damage Synergies00:14:04 - Performance Report00:16:22 - Meta Principles00:18:20 - Outro
BG3 Tadpole Power Tier List Aestus_RPG 2024-04-10 | My analysis of all Tadpole Powers/Illithid Powers for Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode. My Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:26 - Psionic Overload00:05:34 - Favorable Beginnings00:06:51 - Force Tunnel00:08:29 - Concentrated Blast00:10:54 - Transfuse Health00:13:48 - Stage Fright00:14:46 - Ability Drain00:16:59 - Luck of the Far Realms00:18:26 - Charm00:19:36 - Displace00:20:20 - Repulsor00:21:23 - Psionic Backlash00:22:18 - Cull the Weak00:23:16 - Shield of Thralls00:24:21 - Perilous Stakes00:26:29 - Fractured Psyche00:28:03 - Illithid Expertise00:28:58 - Psionic Dominance00:30:32 - Black Hole00:32:04 - Fly00:33:00 - Mind Blast00:33:38 - Mind Sanctuary00:34:40 - Free Cast00:36:15 - Absorb Intellect00:37:25 - Displacer Beast Shape00:38:18 - Outro
Golden Dice Run - Team Composition and Combat Analysis Aestus_RPG 2024-03-30 | Outline of my Golden Dice run team composition with analysis on how to utilize it in combat.Composition Reference Sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13vvVQOp-t9lFrpf1E1hIp6ImT4LL6UXS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=truePlaylist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVycni4XqC0swn57MH9oD8CxAf3QxRUezTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:28 - Odda the Underqueen00:11:07 - Queen Guard Karlarch00:17:44 - Selunite Shadowheart00:19:35 - Master of Missiles Gale00:22:23 - Balthasar Encounter00:27:27 - Murder Tribunal Encounter00:32:59 - House of Grief Encounter00:35:27 - Outro
The Ice Knight - An Eldritch Knight Build for BG3 Aestus_RPG 2024-03-10 | A full class Eldritch Knight build for BG3. Honour Mode ready!Build Guide: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YiQkT3oQyth3SOiQj7_D4ccmfLbKO_3F/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:37 - War Magic 00:06:17 - Eldritch Strike 00:09:03 - Winter's Clutches 00:10:36 - Mourning Frost00:12:41 - Core Build Demonstration00:15:43 - Other Important Items00:21:38 - Tips and Tricks00:24:32 - Outro
BG3 Honor Mode Class Tier List - Updated for Patches 5 and 6 Aestus_RPG 2024-02-19 | My analysis of the classes and subclasses for Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode. My Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Rankings:S-Tier: Sorcerer, Bard, Paladin, ClericA-Tier: Wizard, Warlock, Monk, Fighter B-Tier: Barbarian, Ranger, Druid C-Tier: RogueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:34 - Barbarian00:07:46 - Bard00:12:33 - Cleric00:16:30 - Druid00:21:04 - Fighter00:23:17 - Monk00:26:51 - Paladin00:31:54 - Ranger00:34:53 - Rogue00:41:37 - Sorcerer00:48:16 - Warlock00:50:58 - Wizard00:55:30 - Subclasses Intro00:55:53 - Barbarian Subclasses00:58:27 - Bard Subclasses01:01:47 - Cleric Subclasses01:06:42 - Druid Subclasses01:09:36 - Fighter Subclasses01:12:36 - Monk Subclasses01:13:59 - Paladin Subclasses01:16:50 - Ranger Subclasses01:18:34 - Rogue Subclasses01:19:55 - Sorcerer Subclasses01:22:09 - Warlock Subclasses01:23:10 - Wizard Subclasses
The 10 Best Items in BG3 Act 3 (Not Weapons) Aestus_RPG 2024-02-02 | My list of the 10 best weapons found in Act 3 of BG3.My Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:20 - Band of the Mystic Scoundrel00:02:48 - Amulet of Greater Health 00:04:41 - Gloves of Soul Catching 00:06:39 - Helm of Grit 00:09:06 - Helm of Balduran00:12:57 - Viconia's Walking Fortress 00:16:14 - Robe of Supreme Defences 00:18:09 - Vest of Soul Rejuvination 00:20:08 - Armour of Persistence 00:22:12 - Helldusk Armor00:23:48- Honorable Mentions
The 10 Best Weapons in BG3 Act 3 Aestus_RPG 2024-01-26 | My list of the 10 best weapons found in Act 3 of BG3.My Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:22 - Nyrulna00:05:11 - Duellist's Prerogative 00:11:11 - Sword of Chaos 00:13:38 - Bloodthirst 00:17:20 - Markoheshkir00:21:43 - Staff of Cherished Necromancy 00:24:56 - Balduran's Giant Slayer00:28:09 - The Dead Shot 00:30:18 - Blightbringer 00:33:56 - Deva Mace
In the Bleak Midwinter - A D&D 5e Winter Survival Adventure Aestus_RPG 2023-12-31 | A D&D 5e winter survival one-shot adventure with homebrewed magic items.Adventure Documents:DMs Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/14kUKRKZKvQCBiZ0iiHnovAGc9e5kC5zh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueTen Post - Character Creation: docs.google.com/document/d/1P_mMCQbIB3Ic0e6PQkjums2-CmV8qU5x/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=truePriory Vault Items:docs.google.com/document/d/1-OsRuTrilIQEEagcAmi4bd5uTEyzIN15/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102922927028635040581&rtpof=true&sd=trueMy Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:35 - Performance Check00:03:49 - Adventure Intro 00:09:48 - Magic Items
BG3 Feats Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-12-23 | My analysis of all the Feats in Baldur's Gate 3.My Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:22 - Ability Score Improvement00:05:41 - Actor00:07:18 - Athlete00:08:30 - Alert 00:12:52 - Charger 00:14:28 - Crossbow Expert 00:15:56 - Defensive Duelist 00:17:25 - Dual Wielder 00:19:43 - Dungeon Delver00:20:16 - Durable 00:20:59 - Elemental Adept00:22:22 - Great Weapon Master 00:24:32 - Heavily Armoured 00:24:53 - Heavy Armor Master 00:26:43 - Lightly Armoured00:27:17 - Lucky 00:28:36 - Mage Slayer 00:30:53 - Magic Initiate00:32:49 - Martial Adept 00:33:58 - Medium Armour Master00:35:08 - Mobile 00:36:38 - Moderately Armoured 00:37:46 - Performer 00:38:14 - Polearm Master00:39:52 - Resilient00:40:44 - Ritual Caster 00:41:17 - Savage Attacker 00:42:18 - Sentinel 00:44:33 - Sharpshooter00:45:32 - Shield Master 00:46:52 - Skilled00:47:12 - Spell Sniper 00:48:38 - Tavern Brawler 00:51:57 - Tough 00:52:40 - War Caster 00:53:40 - Weapon Master
RPG Mount Rushmore? - 10K Subscriber AMA Aestus_RPG 2023-12-15 | Answering community questions to celebrate 10K SubscribersMy Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:57 - What was your favorite moment in your first play-through? 00:01:53 - Genres other than CRPGs that you enjoy?00:06:37 - Top 5 video games of all time?00:22:12 - How good is BG3 as a sequel? 00:23:27 - What is your favorite D&D class?00:24:52 - Future lets-plays or explained runs?00:26:32 - Do you plan on diversifying your content?00:27:54 - What did you study in grad school? 00:29:33 - CRPGs for new players?00:31:07 - How I do D&D battle maps 00:32:40 - Have I considered streaming? 00:34:11 - Math and where I am from?00:37:02 - Favorite build? 00:34:18 - Thoughts on Hegelian dialectics?00:39:41 - Favorite companion to befriend?00:40:08 - Companion you would change?00:41:04 - Thoughts on loot design? 00:44:45 - BG3 best team comp without loot?00:45:31 - Favorite D&D characters?00:49:18 - What D&D class would you want to be IRL?00:49:44 - Favorite movie scenes? 00:58:02 - BG3 balance changes I would make.00:59:59 - How do I deal with the Wish spell? 01:00:47 - Favorite kinds of music? 01:04:33 - BG3 companion rankings01:06:20 - How do you handle critical failures as a DM?01:07:30 - Which BG3 companion am I most like? 01:08:53 - Arcane Acuity stacking?01:10:21 - Best Honor Mode comp? 01:12:59 - Who did you first romance in BG3?01:13:08 - Favorite spell/weapon/class/race when not optimizing?
The Best Spells in the Game! - BG3 6th Level Spells Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-12-09 | My analysis of the 6th level spells in Baldur's Gate 3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:23 - Arcane Gate00:04:23 - Blade Barrier 00:05:06 - Chain Lightning 00:06:31 - Circle of Death00:07:33 - Create Undead00:09:24 - Disintegrate00:10:44 - Eyebite 00:12:30 - Flesh to Stone 00:13:36 - Globe of Invulnerability 00:16:42 - Harm 00:17:16 - Heal00:18:11 - Heroes Feast 00:19:40 - Otiluke's Freezing Sphere00:22:00 - Otto's Irresistible Dance00:23:38 - Planar Ally00:25:16 - Sunbeam00:27:14 - Wall of Ice00:28:17 - Wall of Thorns 00:29:14 - Wind Walk00:30:31 - Community Announcement
All new spells added by Larian! - BG3 5th Level Spell Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-11-24 | My analysis of the 5th level spells in Baldur's Gate 3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:25 - Banishing Smite00:04:16 - Cloudkill00:05:15 - Cone of Cold 00:07:03 - Conjure Elemental00:12:54 - Contagion00:16:58 - Curriculum of Strategy 00:19:23 - Destructive Wave00:21:06 - Dethrone00:22:10 - Dispell Evil and Good 00:23:41 - Dominate Person00:25:17 - Flame Strike 00:23:36 - Greater Restoration 00:27:24 - Hold Monster00:28:42 - Insect Plague 00:29:43 - Mass Cure Wounds 00:31:01 - Planar Binding 00:31:34 - Seeming00:31:57 - Sights of Seelie 00:33:24 - Telekinesis 00:34:56 - Wall of Stone
Look how theyve massacred my boy! - BG3 4th Level Spells Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-11-20 | My analysis of the 4th level spells in Baldur's Gate 3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:38 - Banishment00:02:58 - Blight 00:04:17 - Confusion 00:06:15 - Conjure Minor Elemental00:09:01 - Conjure Woodland Being00:12:46 - Death Ward 00:13:34 - Dimension Door 00:14:44 - Dominate Beast 00:16:37 - Evard's Black Tentacles 00:18:01 - Fire Shield 00:19:54 - Freedom of Movement 00:20:54 - Grasping Vine00:22:22 - Greater Invisibility 00:24:27 - Guardian of Faith 00:25:47 - Ice Storm 00:27:09 - Otiluke's Resilient Sphere00:28:02 - Phantasmal Killer 00:29:46 - Staggering Smite00:30:57 - Stoneskin 00:32:17 - Polymorph00:34:15 - Wall of Flame
Fireball isnt as good as you think! - BG3 3rd Level Spells Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-11-12 | My analysis of the 3rd level spells in Baldur's Gate 3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:29 - Animate Dead00:04:40 - Beacon of Hope00:07:04 - Bestow Curse00:11:14 - Blinding Smite00:12:53 - Blink 00:15:11 - Call Lightning00:18:21 - Conjure Barrage00:20:41 - Counterspell00:23:30 - Crusader's Mantle00:24:59 - Daylight00:26:57 - Elemental Weapon00:28:42 - Fear00:30:42 - Feign Death00:32:24 - Fireball00:35:20 - Fly 00:37:37 - Gaseous Form00:38:47 - Glyph of Warding00:42:01 - Haste00:45:21 - Hunger of Hadar00:47:40 - Hypnotic Pattern00:49:52 - Lightning Arrow00:51:56 - Lightning Bolt00:54:31 - Mass Healing Word00:57:17 - Plant Growth00:58:46 - Protection from Energy00:59:38 - Remove Curse/Revivify01:01:33 - Sleet Storm01:04:37 - Slow01:06:16 - Spirit Guardians01:08:16 - Stinking Cloud01:09:37 - Vampiric Touch01:11:22 - Warden of Vitality01:12:44 - Outro
BG3 2nd Level Spells Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-11-06 | My analysis of the 2nd level spells in Baldur's Gate 3. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:11 - Aid00:05:45 - Arcane Lock00:07:54 - Barkskin00:09:01 - Blindness00:11:23 - Blur00:12:29 - Branding Smite00:14:23 - Cloud of Daggers00:17:20 - Crown of Madness00:19:17 - Darkness00:20:17 - Detect Thots00:20:54 - Enhance Ability00:22:56 - Enlarge/Reduce00:26:15 - Enthrall00:27:16 - Flame Blade00:29:43 - Flaming Sphere00:31:39 - Gust of Wind00:32:59 - Heat Metal00:35:25 - Hold Person00:37:05 - Invisibility00:38:29 - Knock00:39:08 - Lesser Restoration00:40:23 - Magic Weapon00:41:05 - Melf's Acid Arrow00:42:34 - Mirror Image 00:44:15 - Misty Step 00:45:17 - Moonbeam 00:48:00 - Pass without a Trace00:49:33 - Phantasmal Force 00:51:01 - Prayer of Healing00:52:18 - Protection from Poison00:53:41 - Ray of Enfeeblement00:55:28 - Scorching Ray00:58:05 - Shatter00:59:38 - Silence01:01:27 - Spike Growth01:03:25 - Spiritual Weapon 01:05:44 - Warding Bond01:09:41 - Web01:11:12 - Calm Emotions
BG3 1st Level Spells Tier List (Part 2) Aestus_RPG 2023-10-28 | My analysis of the 1st level spells in Baldur's Gate 3. Part 1: youtu.be/_Ik-kqCgQuETimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:44 - Goodberry00:01:48 - Grease00:03:14 - Guiding Bolt00:04:38 - Hail of Thorns00:06:24 - Healing Word00:08:14 - Hellish Rebuke00:09:50 - Heroism 00:10:40 - Hunters Mark + Hex 00:14:00 - Ice Knife 00:15:02 - Inflict Wounds 00:17:04 - Jump 00:19:15 - Longstrider 00:20:50 - Mage Armor00:21:58 - Magic Missile 00:24:48 - Protection from Evil +Good 00:26:01 - Ray of Sickness 00:27:35 - Sanctuary 00:29:15 - Branding Smite00:31:16 - Shield of Faith 00:33:01 - Shield 00:34:56 - Sleep 00:37:51 - Speak with Animal 00:38:44 - Tasha's Hideous Laughter00:42:24 - Thunderous Smite00:43:31 - Thunder Wave00:44:49 - Witch Bolt00:47:36 - Wrathful Smite
BG3 1st Level Spells Tier List (Part 1) **FLASHING LIGHT WARNING** Aestus_RPG 2023-10-27 | My analysis of the 1st level spells in Baldur's Gate 3. This is a reupload due to some editing errors that slipped through the cracks. Also, for some reason my screen glitched in a few places near the end. Its something that went wrong when I exported my video, so it wasn't there when I was editing and I didn't notice it till after the upload. Sorry folks! I will make sure it doesn't happen again!Timestamps:00:00:00 - WARNING: Flashing lights in this video)00:00:40 - Animal Friendship00:02:02 - Armor of Agathys00:06:19 - Arms of Hadar00:09:26 - Bane00:10:59 - Bless00:12:26 - Burning Hands00:13:32 - Charm Person 00:13:47 - Chromatic Orb00:15:44 - Color Spray00:17:56 - Command 00:21:19 - Compelled Duel 00:22:28 - Create/Destroy Water00:24:58 - Cure Wounds 00:25:45 - Disguise Self00:28:14 - Dissonant Whispers00:29:34 - Divine Favor00:31:04 - Ensnaring Strike00:32:58 - Entangle00:34:46 - Expeditious Retreat 00:35:57 - Faerie Fire00:37:24 - False Life 00:38:25 - Feather Fall 00:40:25 - Find Familiar 00:41:21 - Fog Cloud
The Future of Real Time with Pause? Dark Envoy Review and Guide Aestus_RPG 2023-10-23 | This is my review of Event Horizon's 2023 release Dark Envoy, a space fantasy RPG.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Is RTwP Dead?00:02:22 - Dark Envoy Introduction00:04:23- Combat00:08:10 - Classes00:12:17 - Attributes 00:17:25 - Leveling and Builds00:22:01 - Companions00:22:56 - Loot00:25:59 - Outro
BG3 Cantrips Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-10-18 | My analysis of the cantrips in Baldur's Gate 3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:37 - Acid Splash00:04:40 - Blade Ward00:05:44 - Chill Touch00:07:53 - Dancing Lights00:08:57 - Eldritch Blast00:10:58 - Firebolt00:12:00 - Friends00:13:24 - Guidance00:13:51 - Light00:14:58 - Mage Hand00:15:36 - Minor Illusion00:16:51 - Poison Spray00:18:07 - Produce Flame00:18:44 - Ray of Frost00:19:56 - Resistance00:20:52 - Sacred Flame00:21:39 - Shillelagh00:23:06 - Shocking Grasp00:24:22 - Thaumaturgy 00:25:18 - Thorn Whip00:26:21 - True Strike00:27:10 - Vicious Mockery00:28:33 - Outro00:29:00 - Patreon
The 10 Best Weapons in BG3 Act 2 Aestus_RPG 2023-10-10 | My list of the 10 best weapons found in Act 2 of BG3.Punch Drunk Bastard Video: youtu.be/puaV7Z-_yW4?si=iOtuUrmQ03EgaDWiBleeding Build Video: youtu.be/PEC1D_HkD9Y?si=y4a-2J2NcB92liDiMy Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:31 - Infernal Rapier00:05:16 - Drakethroat Glaive00:10:41 - Punch-Drunk Bastard00:13:08 - Slicing Shortsword00:17:48 - Twist of Fortune00:21:49 - Darkfire Shortbow00:23:30 - Shar's Spear of Evening00:26:39 - Selune's Spear of Night00:30:00 - Justiciar's Scimitar00:32:49 - Ne'er Misser00:35:55 - Honorable Mention00:38:17 - Locations List
BG3 Class Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-10-03 | My analysis of the classes and subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3.My Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Rankings:S-Tier: Sorcerer, Bard, Paladin, FighterA-Tier: Cleric, Wizard, Monk, WarlockB-Tier: Barbarian, Ranger, Druid, RogueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:09 - Barbarian00:07:34 - Bard00:11:43 - Cleric00:15:37 - Druid00:18:33 - Fighter00:22:48 - Monk00:24:06 - Paladin00:28:08 - Ranger00:31:43 - Rogue00:35:13 - Sorcerer00:39:47 - Warlock00:41:05 - Wizard00:45:11 - Outro
The 10 Best Items in BG3 Act 2 (Not Weapons) Aestus_RPG 2023-09-19 | My list of the 10 best non-weapon items found in Act 2 of BG3.My Website: aestusguides.comMy Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=52365991&fan_landing=trueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:41 - Potent Robe00:04:19 - Helmet of Arcane Acuity00:07:16 - Hat of Fire Acuity00:08:48 - Luminous Gloves00:14:10 - Circle of Bones00:15:48 - Brain Drain Gloves00:19:10 - Yuan-ti Scale Mail00:22:05 - Sentinel Shield00:24:19 - Risky Ring00:26:16 - Gloves of the Automaton00:29:05 - Honorable Mentions00:33:01 - Locations List
BG3 Race Tier List Aestus_RPG 2023-09-05 | My analysis of the race options in Baldur's Gate 3.My Hardcore Ruleset: reddit.com/r/AestusGuides/comments/15oj00i/aestuss_hardcore_baldurs_gate_3_rules/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Rankings:S-Tier: Duergar, Deep Gnome, Half-Orc, Lightfoot Halfling, Strongheart HalflingA-Tier: Drow, Wood Elf, Githyanki, Wood Half-ElfB-Tier: Hill Dwarf, Shield Dwarf, High Elf, Rock Gnome, High Half-Elf, Drow Half-ElfC-Tier: Dragonborn, Asmodeus Tiefling, Mephitstopheles Tiefling, Zariel TieflingRP-Tier: Forest Gnome, Human.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:57 - What the tiers mean00:04:01 - Dwarves00:14:53 - Dragonborn00:18:28 - Drow00:22:52 - Elves00:26:25 - Githyanki00:30:02 - Gnomes00:35:05 - Half-Elves00:38:33 - Half-Orcs00:41:41 - Halflings00:46:40 - Humans00:48:45 - Tieflings
The 10 Best Weapons in BG3 Act 1 Aestus_RPG 2023-08-29 | My list of the 10 best weapons found in BG3 Act 1 .Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:47 - Phalar Aluve00:05:38 - Skinburster00:08:55 - Mourning Frost00:12:32 - Spell Sparkler00:16:34 - Soulbreaker Greatsword00:22:08 - Knife of the Undermountain King00:25:27 - Titanstring Bow00:28:20 - Harold00:30:11 - Shattered Flail00:36:04 - Blood of Lathander00:39:37 - Honorable Mentions00:43:55 - Locations List
The 10 Best Items in BG3 Act 1 (Not Weapons) Aestus_RPG 2023-08-18 | My list of the 10 best non-weapon items found in Act 1 of BG3.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:59 - Diadem of Arcane Synergy00:04:49 - Disintegrating Night Walkers00:07:20 - Gloves of Power00:09:14 - Amulet of Branding00:10:57 - Adamantine Armor00:14:38 - Grymskull Helm00:16:17 - Gloves of the Belligerent Skies00:20:26 - Gloves of the Growling Underdog00:22:39 - Periapt of Wound Closure00:26:00 - Magic Ring00:26:42 - Honorable Mentions
