Archer Builds for Baldur's Gate 3

Build suggestions for Archer in Baldur's Gate 3. These are powerful builds that focus on ranged combat, utilizing bows and crossbows to deal damage from a distance. These are one of the most powerful build archetypes in the game, being able to dish out ridiculous amounts of damage before enemies take a turn.

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Hunter Ranger Build - Fire Archer - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

11 Hunter Ranger/1 War Cleric - Horde Breaker, Archer, Volley, Oil of Combustion, Consumable Arrows

S-TierArcher

Last Updated: 3 February 20262429

Hunter Ranger Build - Fire Archer cover image

Selune's Holy Archer Build - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

11 Arcane Archer/1 War Cleric - Sharpshooter, Arcane Shots, Control, Debuffs, Radiant Damage riders.

B-TierArcher

Last Updated: 29 July 2025535

Arcane Archer Build - Arrow Seeker - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

12 Arcane Archer - Arcane Shots, early-game Control. Piercing Damage, Arrows of Slaying

A-TierArcher

Last Updated: 21 June 20253440

Arcane Archer Build - Arrow Seeker cover image

Best Valour Bard Build - Bearer of Ballads - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

10 Valour Bard/2 Light Cleric - Spirit Guardians, Radiant Orb Debuff, Combat Inspiration, Ranged Attacks, Buffs and Heals

C-TierArcher

Last Updated: 6 May 202568

Best Valour Bard Build - Bearer of Ballads cover image

Swords Bard Build - Dazzling Bowmaster - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

2 Fighter/10 Swords Bard - the all-powerful nova round archer with access to control spells for a 100% success chance.

S-TierArcher

Last Updated: 6 November 2025128125

Swords Bard Build - Dazzling Bowmaster cover image

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Archer Companion Controller Dark Urge Frontline and Tank Fun Melee Multiclass Party Face Spellsword/Gish Solo Stealth Support and Healer Thrower

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