I’m not fond of some of the classes or play as one myself and want else on companions, but I try to keep them lore friendly.
- Shadowhear I first made a monk, on 2nd playthrough first a paladin, but changed her to a Fighter eventually and I love the positive battle impact.
- Halsin I changed to a Bear Heart Barbarian. I’m not fond of Druids in fights, not sure why.
- Wyll I always respec, also not fond of Warlocs. He usually ends up a paladin, but I also usually don’t bring him along.
- Karlach I made a ranger.
- Astarion also a ranger.
- Gale I keep a wizard, because I cannot find any lore friendly class other than a wizard and also tbh I don’t mind wizards at all.
- Made Lae’Zel a Vlakith cleric.
- I’d respect Jaheira, but I cannot bear the fake sounding accent, so I don’t bring her anywhere.
Shadowheart I’ll move out of Trickery domain, always. There’s a brief point early-to-mid game where it’s pretty good to have Blessing of the Trickster up to set up an opening Concentrated Blast for a resource-free, guaranteed hit, but that falls off quick. The domain is so bad otherwise. I wish there was a more fitting option, but I’ve put her in either Life or War.
I also put Karlach in Ranger. Had a blast with her in Hunter + dual wield spec.
I’ve got Wyll in Monk in my current playthrough. Something about his physical build makes me feel like he’s suited for it. Or maybe I’m just playing too many RPGs where the men are ridiculously top-heavy.