While playing Baldur’s Gate 3, you will come across quite a few interesting characters that will help you on your journey to saving Baldur’s Gate and the Forgotten Realms. Some of these characters will join your party while others just support you.

One character that will join your party is Lae’zel. She is the first character you will actually meet in the game and have an interaction with. She is a Githyanki Fighter that will ambush you while you are stuck on the Mind Flayer ship.

Updated by Erin Rice on December 26, 2023: This update includes information regarding the best items for Lae’zel and more details about each level she will reach.

Lae’zel Overview

As mentioned earlier, Lae’zel is the first character you will meet and have a real conversation with. She is stuck on the Mind Flayer’s ship with you and has also had a Mind Flayer Tadpole shoved into her brain. You will both work together to survive the events on the ship before other Githyanki cause the ship to crash on a beach. Once this happens, you will need to find Lae’zel. She was captured by Tieflings and is being held in a cage. In order to help her, you will need to convince the Tieflings to let you have her. From there, she will join your party throughout the course of the game.

Lae’zel is seen as a rough character that many fans find hard to love. However, throughout her personal quests, you will begin to understand that Lae’zel is the way she is because that’s how she was raised. She was raised to believe every little thing the Githyanki do is correct, even though this is far from the truth. You will also begin to truly see who Lae’zel is beneath her hard exterior. She is a romance option for anyone who wants to try. If you want her approval, you need to be an honorable warrior who puts their mission above all else.

Best Subclass For Lae’zel

The subclass for Lae’zel is unlocked at level 3. The best option for her is to go the Battle Master route. This subclass with allow you to pick between some pretty powerful Combat Maneuvers that can single-handedly turn the tide of any battle. That is one reason Lae’zel is so strong. What she lacks in areas such as stealth and range, she certainly makes up for when it comes to her hard-hitting attacks. Here is the way you will want to set up her Abilities to optimize her.

• Strength – 17
• Dexterity – 13
• Constitution – 14
• Intelligence – 11
• Wisdom – 12
• Charisma – 8

This is the best way to set up Lae’zel’s Abilities. This is because Strength will be her main way of dealing more damage. Constitution will allow her to increase her health, making her even more powerful on the battlefield than you might have originally thought. Then, with a Dexterity of 13, Lae’zel is still able to make her way around the battlefield and do certain tasks with ease that she otherwise wouldn’t have.

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Best Level Progression For Lae’zel

Lae’zel is one of the easier companions to level up and build as you progress. Since she is a Fighter, most of the spells, skills, etc. will be picked for you as she levels up. Instead, you will only need to worry about picking Feats every four levels and picking Combat Maneuvers every once in a while. This makes leveling her up a breeze.

Best Feats

You will gain a Feat every few levels. Here are the Feats you need to grab.

Best Combat Maneuvers

You’ll have the option to pick out several Combat Maneuvers during your playthrough. Here are the best ones.

• Distracting Strike: If you distract your target, your party members will be able to attack that target with an Advantage.
• Goading Attack: This allows you to make Lae’zel the target of a certain enemy.
• Menacing Attack: This can allow you to frighten enemies, stunning them for a few moments.
• Precision Attack: Allows you to have a higher chance of hitting an enemy.
• Rally: Bolsters the resolve of your party members.
• Riposte: If an enemy misses you, you can attack with this powerful attack.
• Trip Attack: Gives you the chance to trip an enemy.

Best Level Progression For Lae’zel

Here is the best way to level up Lae’zel.

Best Items For Lae’zel

You will want to give Lae’zel powerful weapons and heavy armor. Your best option for an armor set for Lae’zel will come once you reach Baldur’s Gate. If you head to the Emperor’s old hideout, you will find Githyanki patrols there. Kill them and loot their Githyanki armor for Lae’zel. This set is specifically for Githyanki characters and is the perfect option for Lae’zel. It is also nice to find the whole set in one place.

Here’s a list of some solid weapons for Lae’zel.

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