Baldur's Gate 3 Panel From Hell Preview
In the final Panel From Hell preview of Baldur's Gate 3, the game's highest difficulty, Tactician, is unveiled. For players seeking a true challenge, this mode is designed to test their skills. However, if a more relaxed playthrough is preferred, this RPG game might not be the best choice.
Tactician Difficulty
Tactician difficulty includes all the expected features of a challenging mode, such as increased enemy stats and improved hit accuracy. Additionally, Tactician introduces unique elements to combat encounters. Instead of simply boosting enemy health and damage, Tactician incorporates a "local layer" to each battle. This can involve adding extra enemies, equipping them with fire arrows, or making the environment more hazardous. In the demonstration, the "Balanced" difficulty is compared to Tactician, and the latter proves to be significantly more difficult.
For instance, during a fight against bandits in a town, the Balanced difficulty presents a mostly empty town with a few bandits. In contrast, the Tactician mode features bandits armed with fire arrows and a town filled with oil and explosive barrels. As a result, setting fire to objects creates chaos and intensifies the challenge.
Dungeon Master-like AI
Tactician mode's AI adjustments aim to simulate the experience of going up against a Dungeon Master who continuously pushes players to their limits. The developers caution that those who believe they can handle Tactician mode may find themselves frustrated and blaming the game. However, they acknowledge that some players prefer Tactician over the "Balanced" difficulty because it provides a consistently demanding experience.
Personally, I would opt for a less challenging mode as Baldur's Gate 3 is just around the corner, and I want to savor the journey! For more information about the release date, consult our Baldur's Gate 3 release date guide. Keep an eye on the in-game newspaper in Baldur's Gate 3, renowned for its reactivity. Additionally, you can get a glimpse of the hardcore tactical combat and romances in our favorite Baldur's Gate 3 trailers before the game's launch.
The presentation also introduces a new Shadow Monk subclass, which has captured the interest of many viewers. Perhaps this is something you would like to explore in your next Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough? Discover more details about the upcoming RPG game in our Baldur's Gate 3 endgame preview.
