Lohse is one of the more mysterious members of theDivinity: Original Sin 2cast, and she lets players in on the mystery on the get go. Despite her cheerful nature, Lohse seems to hide (or suppress?) what seems to be a darker aspect. Inside Lohse is an unknown evil that waits to unleash its wrath in the present.
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As one of the Pre-Made Origins for the game, Lohse’s story is one that players eventually explore in the main game. Thankfully,Larian Studiosgives players the opportunity to equip Lohse with what she needs to defend herself and her teammates while she unravels the truth behind the entities in her head. However, just which builds fit this cheerful bard?
Updated July 27, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:Unlike other RPG experiences,Divinity: Original Sin 2boasts not just a powerful narrative and immersive customization, but also a cast of memorable player characters. Lohse remains one such cast member, thanks to her natural charisma and mysterious origins. She’ll immediately hint towards sinister presences lurking inside her head ever since she’s tapped into the Source.Thankfully, despite these setbacks, Lohse remains quite a powerful asset to anyone’s party inOriginal Sin 2. Here are a few other options to incorporate her into the party.
15Aggressive Inquisitor
Focus On: Warfare, Necromancer
One way for Lohse to deal with the darkness lurking inside of her is to use it to fight evil, herself. As this build suggests, Lohse can capitalize on melee attacks infused with debilitating dark magic through the Inquisitor Starting Class.
Starting as the Inquisitor, Lohse can get early-level lifesteal and melee domination. Skills she obtains at the start of the game includeBattering Ram (Warfare 1),allowing her to close the gap between opponents quickly.Blood Sucker (Necromancer 1)grants melee lifesteal. When facing enemies from afar,Mosquito Swarm (Necromancer 1)can give her the same lifesteal perks.
At higher levels, Warfare and Necromancer help Lohse tank enemies through different playstyles. Warfare skills can boost her combat performance withEnrage (Warfare 2)and evenBlitz Attack (Warfare 2). Debilitating Necromancer Skills at higher levels allows Lohse to mitigate damage through minions, such as theBone Widow (Necromancer 2). Risky but rewarding bonuses also in this Skill School, throughDeath Wish (Necromancer 2)andShackles of Pain (Necromancer 2).
14Protective Knight
Focus On: Warfare
Players who want to subvert expectations with the spellcaster Lohse can transform her into a pure melee tank. This build capitalizes on powerful melee attacks that force enemy attention on Lohse instead of her teammates.
Beginning as the Knight, Lohse can tap into more attack options with theOpportunistTalent, which allows her to make Opportunity Attacks against enemies that pass her adjacent space. Lohse can also dish out powerful melee attacks this early.Battering Ram (Warfare 1)is a gap-closer,Crippling Blow (Warfare 1)is a melee finisher, andBattle Stomp (Warfare 1)reaches further targets.
At higher levels, her Warfare Skills can transform her into a juggernaut.Phoenix Dive (Warfare 2)gives her unparalleled mobility as a tanking character. In terms of offense, the likes ofOnslaught (Warfare 3)can obliterate foes quickly. Should Lohse want to tank,Guardian Angel (Warfare 3), andThick of the Fight (Warfare 3)can help her take on multiple foes at once.
13Stealthy Rogue
Focus On: Scoundrel
Players who want Lohse to be their literal “secret” weapon could build her as a stealth DPS, capitalizing on the Scoundrel Skill School. To achieve this build, they might want to start Lohse off as a Rogue. Thanks to this Class and its innate abilities, Lohse can dish out damage to debilitate enemies, quite helpful for a party without Sebille as the staple assassin.
When starting as the Rogue, Lohse gains its presetThe PawnTalent, which gives her +1AP of free movement at every turn. This Talent becomes beneficial for her starting Skills, all of which improve her mobility and attack options.Throwing Knife (Scoundrel 1)gives her access to a nifty ranged attack, whileBacklash (Scoundrel 1)is almost a guaranteed critical. WithAdrenaline (Scoundrel 1), Lohse can achieve a quick burst of movement, perfect when facing stronger foes.
As her potency in Scoundrel develops, Lohse gains access to deadlier debuffs. WithRupture Tendons (Scoundrel 2)to cut mobility andSawtooth Knife (Scoundrel 2)to break defense, Lohse can become a force to be reckoned with in the mid-game.
12Playful Shadowblade
Focus On: Polymorph, Scoundrel
Players who want a stealthy Lohse that fiddles around with magic will appreciate this build. The Shadowblade’sGuerillaTalent, which gives a 40% Sneak Attack damage, already makes this Class quite an attractive start for assassins.
Beginning with the Shadowblade also grants Lohse access to better stealth options. Aside fromBacklash (Scoundrel 1), there’sChameleon Cloak (Polymorph 1)that boosts invisibility. Meanwhile,Chicken Claw (Polymorph 1)can transform most bosses into Chickens – helpful as well as entertaining.
If Lohse continues with her Shadowblade build, Polymorph can give access to a wide array of support abilities.Tentacle Lash (Polymorph 1)andBull Horns (Polymorph 1)can give Lohse both enhanced ranged and melee options, respectively. Advanced Skills such asForced Exchange (Polymorph 3)andEqualize (Polymorph 3)can turn the tide of battle when used properly.
11Glass Cannon Wizard
Focus On: Pyrokinetic, Geomancer
As another version of the spellcaster archetype, Lohse can’t go wrong with a magic-focused build. Taking on the mantle of a traditional Wizard, Lohse immediately gets access to the presetFar Out ManTalent, boosting her attack range by as much as two meters. This perk alone gives Lohse protection from range, and more opportunities to deal devastating damage to foes.
With this build, Lohse begins with the staple Pyrokinetic and Geomancer combo.Fossil Strike (Geomancer 1)damages opponents and wets them with oil.Ignition (Pyrokinetic 1)and Searing Daggers (Pyrokinetic 1) can rain hell on opponents from both melee and ranged, respectively.
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At higher levels, Lohse can deal more devastating attacks with these two easily synchronized Skill Schools. Pyrokinetic alone has terrifyingFireball (Pyrokinetic 2),Laser Ray (Pyrokinetic 2), andSupernova (Pyrokinetic 2). Geomancer can dish out debuffs and Poison to enemies withImpalement (Geomancer 2),Poison Wave (Geomancer 2), andWorm Tremor (Geomancer 2).
10Pure Enchanter
Focus On: Hydrosophist, Aerotheurge
Despite her nature as a performer, Lohse’s inner spellcaster will have her declare theEnchanteras her default Class. In terms of builds, Lohse can actually get with a straight Enchanter build. Unlikethe conventional AOE Spellcaster, growing the Enchanter gives Lohse the potential of being a powerful DPS/Healer hybrid.
They start with theFar Out ManTalent, further extending their reach. In terms of Skills, they start withRain (Hydrosophist 1)that creates wet surfaces,Hail Strike (Hydrosophist 1)that freezes surfaces, andElectric Discharge (Aerotheurge 1)that induces shock in wet surfaces.
Interestingly, Lohse can grow into a powerful Enchanter by boosting those stats alone. For instance, Aerotheurge at stronger levels will have more AOE Skills that builds damage on wet surfaces, which Hydrosophist Skills usually create. Meanwhile, Hydrosophist has some of the game’s best buffs and heals.
9Curious Mystic
Focus On: Mystic (Tag), Loremaster, Hydrosophist
As a Pre-Made Origin, Lohsebegins with some default characteristics- including theMystic (Tag). This Tag only gives Lohse special dialogue options when talking to Clerics or those with spiritual connections. However, Lohse’s innate fascination with the supernatural would make a Mystic focus the ideal fit for roleplaying fans.
Firstly,Loremasteris an ideal Civil Ability to improve to enhance Lohse’s capacity to assess and identify unknown objects. Secondly, a Hydrosophist Skill School focus can give Lohse a healthy dose of support abilities - befitting the support nature of other Clerics in Rivellon.
In terms of combat, Lohse’s Hydrosophist focus gives her access to battlefield-tinkering abilities and support spells.Restoration (Hydrosophist 1)andHealing Ritual(Hydrosophist 2)alone serve as some of the game’s best healing spells. Moreover,Winter Blast (Hydrosophist 2),Ice Fan (Hydrosophist 2), andGlobal Cooling (Hydrosophist 2)make Lohse a mean Spellcaster when provoked.
8Bardic Jester
Focus On: Jester (Tag), Polymorph
Alternatively, players who want to stick to Lohse’s career as a musician would want to focus on herJester (Tag). Despite how she somehow ends up in combat, Lohse is a celebrated singer and performer. With the Jester (Tag), Lohse gets more ironic and sarcastic remarks - perfect for jokesters who want to test the patience of NPCs.
To add salt to the proverbial wound, this kind of Lohse build might want to add additional focus to the Polymorph Skill School. After all,the Polymorph Skill School has a bag of tricks to further irritate opponents. For instance,Chameleon Cloak (Polymorph 1)is a free invisibility cloak to escape angry NPCs. Meanwhile,Chicken Claw (Polymorph 1)turns anyone - including bosses - into chickens.
As an added bonus, Lohse as a bard can motivate players to choose their starting instruments more carefully. Again, this doesn’t add anything to combat, but this does improve Lohse’s sense of style.
7Conjurer Of The Dark
Focus On: Summoning, Loremaster, Leadership
Roleplaying fans who want to embody Lohse’s “hidden dark side” would appreciate theConjurer Starting Class. This build keeps Lohse and her allies away from harm, courtesy of various otherworldly creatures she can summon to her aid. Roleplayers who want an “Evil Lohse” with minions would love this build.
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With the Conjurer Starting Class, Lohse will start the game with the ability to talk to animals via thePet PalTalent. Moreover, her starting Skills would immediately allow her to inner spirits to manifest.Conjure Incarnate (Summoning 1)enables her to call an otherworldly pet, while anElemental Totem (Summoning 1)conjures a totem that continuously attacks enemies. Lastly, herDimensional Bolt (Summoning 1)is a long-ranged attack that can change surfaces.
At higher levels, Lohse can infuse her Incarnates and Totems with powerful abilities. She may also gain the ability to charm others viaDominate Mind (Summoning 2).
6Metamorph Vessel Of Darkness
Focus On: Polymorph, Two-Handed, Persuasion
An alternate take on “Evil Lohse” would be pretending that her “evil voices” can manifest as physical transformations. Think of it as Lohse gaining a “monster form” as a sign of these evil entities trying “to get out” of her. Thankfully enough,theMetamorph Starting Classand its Polymorph focusalready gives Lohse a tremendous advantage in this regard.
With the Metamorph Class, Lohse gains the Opportunist Talent, giving her Opportunity Attacks to nearby opponents. This works great with her Two-Handed bonus, making her ideal for close combat. Moreover, her various Polymorph Skills give her various methods of wreaking havoc. Starting moveTentacle Lash (Polymorph 1)can attack from a distance, whileBull Horns (Polymorph 1)gives her a free charge. Lastly, the Class starts withChicken Clawby default.
Players looking for diversify Metamorph even further will love other transformational abilities. For instance,Spider Legs (Polymorph 2)will let Lohse entangle foes, whileMedusa Head (Polymorph 2)can petrify opponents. If that’s not enough,Forced Exchange (Polymorph 2)will exchange the Vitality of Lohse with another character’s – perfect for turning the tide!
