Discover the most effective support class combinations to optimize your party in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. This guide explores the synergies between different classes and subclasses, highlighting those that offer the best healing, buffing, and crowd control capabilities. Ideal for players looking to maximize their team's efficiency and overcome the game's toughest challenges. Find the perfect strategies for your support characters and dominate every combat.
Provides AoE healing with Flames of Devotion
(+4)
This specific Herald subclass combination is highly recommended for its powerful passive healing capabilities. The Kind Wayfarer's Flames of Devotion provides AoE healing, perfectly complementing the Troubadour's extended chant duration and ability to run multiple chants simultaneously.
Provides party-wide Quick inspiration
(+4)
This combination focuses on extreme tankiness and powerful single-target healing, making it an excellent front-line support. The Shieldbearer's enhanced Lay on Hands provides critical burst healing, while the Troubadour maintains passive healing and buffs.
Can proc brilliant easily with spells like Chill Fog
(+4)
This multiclass combination leverages the Tactician's ability to grant 'Brilliant' inspiration, which provides significant bonuses to Intellect, Accuracy, and Power Level. This makes the Wizard's spells more potent and longer-lasting, enhancing overall magical output.
Single class priests are premier party buffers
(+4)
Similar to the Wizard pairing, this combination grants the Priest 'Brilliant' inspiration, significantly enhancing their healing and buffing capabilities. The added durability from the Fighter base allows the Priest to remain effective in combat.
Offers party support with flexibility
(+3)
This multiclass provides the Druid with 'Brilliant' inspiration, boosting their powerful healing over time spells and defensive buffs. The Fighter's durability ensures the Druid can sustain their support role effectively.