Baldur’s Gate 3 All classes explained – Ultimate Guide with Tier List

Looking to find the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 or are you just interested in what each class has to offer? Well, look no further. This article is filled with all the knowledge you will need to make an informed choice as you venture into the world of Baldur’s Gate. Much like in the source material, Dungeons & Dragons, and the worlds of the Forgotten Realms, the choice of class you make will determine how you interact with the world around you.

As with any game that gives you a wide range of choices from the start, they can be confusing especially when you add in, which Race to pick, which stats to put points into, which background to choose, or which God to follow. This guide will give you an informed look into each of the classes and the reason behind choosing them and give you our choices for a class tier list at the end.

List of all classes in Baldur’s Gate 3

Within Baldur’s Gate 3, there are 12 main classes, 11 of which are accessible in the early access game. It will be hard to determine which of these will be the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. These classes are then split further into 46 subclasses to give you a massive variety of gameplay. In Baldur’s Gate 3 classes focus on different stat, Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom so we have included the main ability that is recommended to focus on for each class.

To break these down a little further here is a quick overview of what each of the Stat does:

• Dexterity – How easily you could catch a tomato
• Strength – How easily you could crush a tomato
• Constitution – How easily you could eat a rotten tomato without getting sick
• Intelligence – Knowing that a tomato is a fruit
• Wisdom – Knowing common sense to not put the tomato in a fruit salad
• Charisma – How well you could convince people to eat a tomato-filled fruit salad

List of Subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3

Each Subclass will give you additional skills within your chosen class, with 46 subclasses total, there is an amazing amount of variation and customisation for you when trying to choose classes in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Class	Subclass
Barbarian	Berserker, Wildheart, Wild Magic
Bard	College of Lore, College of Valor, College of Swords
Cleric	Knowledge Domain, Life Domain, Light Domain, Nature Domain, Tempest Domain, Trickery Domain, War Domain
Druid	Circle of Land, Circle of the Moon, Circle of Spores
Fighter	Battle Master, Eldritch Knight, Champion
Monk	Way of the Open Hand, Way of Shadow, Way of Four Elements
Paladin	Oath of Ancients, Oath of Devotion, Oath of Vengeance, Oathbreaker
Ranger	Hunter, Beast Master, Gloom Stalker
Rogue	Arcane Trickster, Assassin, Thief
Sorcerer	Wild Magic, Draconic Bloodline, Storm Sorcery
Warlock	Pact of the Archfey, Pact of the Fiend, Pact of the Great Old One
Wizard	School of Abjuration, School of Conjuration, School of Divination, School of Enchantment, School of Evocation, School of Necromancy, School of Illusion, School of Transmutation

Classes explained

Below we will go into more detail about each class to help determine the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, what they do, and what to expect when you play. With Baldur’s Gate 3 being an extension of the Forgotten Realms universe all of the classes below derive from their Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition counterparts.

Barbarian

Barbarians are fierce warriors who can enter a battle rage. This rage sits at the centre of their kit, letting them deal bonus damage and land extra attacks. The Berserker subclass in particular leans heavily into raging and wrecking havoc among their foes. The unarmored defence feature even lets them consider not equipping armour to be more mobile in combat.

Here are the differences between the Baldur’s Gate 3 Barbarian subclasses:

• Berserker – Gain Frenzy, which allows you to use Frenzied Strike, Enraged Throw, and Improvised Weapon Attack as a bonus action. Frenzied Strike allows you to make an additional melee attack as a bonus action. Enraged Throw allows you to pick up an item or creature and throw it, dealing bludgeoning damage and knocking the enemy prone. Improvised Weapon Attack allows you to make an attack with an improvised weapon as a bonus action.
• Wildheart – Gain Bestial Heart, which allows you to add your Constitution modifier to your unarmed strike damage. You also gain Speak with Animals, which allows you to comprehend and verbally communicate with beasts.
• Wild Magic – Gain Wild Surge, which allows you to roll on the Wild Magic table to determine the magical effect.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	14
Ability check proficiencies	Athletics, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Intimidation
Saving Throw proficiencies	Strength and Constitution
Armour proficiencies	Light and Medium Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon and Martial weapon
Class Action – Rage	Usable as a Bonus Action. While raging, deal two extra damage with melee, improvised weapons, and throwing objects. Gain resistance to physical damage and Advantage on Strength checks and Saving Throws. Rage ends before ten turns pass if you haven’t attacked a creature or taken damage.
Class Action – Unarmoured defence	While not wearing armour, add a Constitution modifier to your Armour Class. Wearing heavy armour impedes your Rage.

Bard

Bards are versatile classes who inspire their party with words or music. Considered a support class, they have spells that primarily empower allies or weaken enemies with the aid of their high charisma. Their Bardic Inspiration class action gives ally characters an additional die to improve their odds. Pick the right subclass and you could even excel in melee combat.

Here is a list of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard starting instruments:

• Hand Drum
• Flute
• Lute
• Lyre
• Violin

Here are the key differences between the three Bard subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3:

• College of Lore Bards gain proficiency in Arcana, Intimidation, and Sleight of Hand. They also gain the Cutting Words feature, which allows them to impose a 1d6 penalty on an enemy’s attack roll or ability check.
• College of Valour Bards gain proficiency in Medium Armor, Shields, and Martial Weapons. They also gain the Extra Attack feature, which allows them to make two attacks on their turn when they take the Attack action. Additionally, they gain the Combat Inspiration feature, which allows them to grant an ally advantage on an attack roll or saving throw.
• College of Swords Bards gain proficiency in Medium Armor and the Scimitar. They also gain the Fighting Style feature, which allows them to choose a fighting style that benefits their combat abilities. Additionally, they gain the Blade Flourish feature, which allows them to boost their walking speed after making an attack.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	9
Ability check proficiencies	Religion, Insight, Perception, Deception, Performance, and Persuasion
Saving Throw proficiencies	Dexterity and Charisma
Armour proficiencies	Light Armour
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon, Hand Crossbow, Longsword, Rapier, Shortsword and Musical Instrument
Class Action – Bardic Inspiration	Inspire an ally with your performance as a Bonus Action. They can add a +1D6 bonus to their next attack roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw. The effect lasts 18 minutes and the action recharges after a long rest.
Two cantrips of your choice	Vicious Mockery, Blade Ward, Mage Hand, True Strike, Friends, Dancing Lights, Light, and Minor Illusion
Four level one spells of your choice	Speak with Animals, Animal Friendship, Bane, Charm Person, Dissonant Whispers, Heroism, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Sleep, Cure Wounds, Faerie Fire, Healing Word, Thunderwave, Disguise Self, Feather Fall, and Longstrider

Cleric

Clerics are divine spellcasters who act as representatives of the gods they worship. They have access to a range of utility spells, but they are not known for their melee prowess. Clerics can choose a deity to worship, which grants them even more abilities and perhaps a couple of unique quests. Players will certainly run into other devotees across their adventure in the Forgotten Realms. Cleric is high on the list of classes in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here are the Baldur’s Gate 3 Cleric subclasses and their key features:

• Life Domain 
  • Clerics gain heavy armour proficiency, the Disciple of Life feature (which allows them to heal allies for more HP), and the Bless and Cure Wounds spells (which are always prepared for them).
• Light Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Warding Flare feature (which allows them to impose disadvantage on an attack roll against them), the Burning Hands and Faerie Fire spells (which are always prepared for them), and the Light cantrip.
• Trickery Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Charm Person and Disguise Self spells (which are always prepared for them), and the Blessing of the Trickster feature (which allows them to grant another creature advantage on Stealth checks).
• Knowledge Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Blessings of Knowledge feature (which allows them to learn two languages and become proficient in two skills from Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion), the Channel Divinity: Knowledge of the Ages feature (which allows them to gain proficiency in a skill or tool for 10 minutes).
• Nature Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Acolyte of Nature feature (which allows them to speak with animals and plants), heavy armour proficiency, the Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants feature (which allows them to charm an animal or plant), the Dampen Elements feature (which allows them to protect themselves from elemental damage), and the Divine Strike feature (which allows them to add their Wisdom modifier to the damage they deal with weapon attacks).
• Tempest Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Wrath of the Storm feature (which allows them to deal additional lightning or thunder damage to enemies), the Channel Divinity: Destructive Wrath feature (which allows them to deal additional lightning or thunder damage to an enemy), and the Storm’s Fury feature (which allows them to fly and control the weather).
• War Domain 
  • Clerics gain the Guided Strike feature (which allows them to add their Wisdom modifier to an attack roll), the Channel Divinity: War Priest feature (which allows them to make an additional attack as a bonus action), and the Divine Strike feature (which allows them to add their Wisdom modifier to the damage they deal with weapon attacks).

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	9 (+1 for Trickery Domain)
Ability check proficiencies	History, Religion, Insight, Medicine, Perception
Saving Throw proficiencies	Wisdom and Charisma
Armour proficiencies	Light and Medium Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon
Deities	Selune, Shar, Eilistraee, Vlaakith, Laduguer, Lolth, Yondalla, Garl Glittergold, Corellon Larethian, Moradin, Bhaal, Kelemvor, Oghma, Mystra, Ilmater, Myrkul, Helm, Bane, Tyr, or Tempus
Three cantrips of your choice	Guidance, Light, Resistance, Sacred Flame, and Thaumaturgy
Prepare three of these level one spells (all are learned)	Bane, Bless, Command (Halt), Create or Destroy Water, Cure Wounds, Guiding Bolt, Healing Word, Inflict Wounds, Protection from Evil and Good, and Shield of Faith

Druid

Druids are masters of nature magic within the spellcasting classes. They can transform into several kinds of animals with their Wild Shape ability, and their spellcasting is just as adaptive as the Wizard’s kit. If you choose the Circle of the Land subclass, you can even replenish spell slots with the help of the Natural Recovery feature.

Here are the key differences between the three Druid subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3:

• Circle of the Moon: This subclass focuses on the Wild Shape ability, allowing you to assume the form of more powerful beasts, including the bear.
• Circle of the Land: This subclass focuses on spellcasting, giving you access to a wider variety of spells and the ability to replenish expended spell slots.
• Circle of the Spores: This subclass focuses on using spores to heal allies and damage enemies. You gain a variety of abilities that allow you to spread spores, deal necrotic damage, and even create a symbiotic bond with a creature.

Which subclass you choose will depend on your playstyle and what you want to achieve with your Druid. If you want to be a powerful shapeshifter, then the Circle of the Moon is the way to go. If you want to be a versatile spellcaster, then the Circle of the Land is a good choice. And if you want to play a Druid who uses spores to heal and harm, then the Circle of the Spores is the right subclass for you.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	9
Ability check proficiencies	Nature, Religion, Animal Handling, Insight, and Perception
Saving Throw proficiencies	Intelligence and Wisdom
Armour proficiencies	Light and Medium Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Club, Dagger, Javelin, Mace, Quarterstaff, Scimitar, Sickle, and Spear
Two cantrips of your choice	Guidance, Poison Spray, Produce Flame, Resistance, Shillelagh, and Thorn Whip
Prepare three of these level one spells (all are learned)	Animal Friendship, Charm Person, Create or Destroy Water, Cure Wounds, Entangle, Faerie Fire, Fog Cloud, Goodberry, Healing Word, Jump, Longstrider, Speak with Animals, and Thunderwave

Fighter

Fighters are masters of combat, wearing armour like a second skin and wielding weapons with unmatched skill. They are proficient in a variety of weapons and armour, making them ideal front-line fighters. Fighters can also choose from a variety of fighting styles to specialize in specific roles, such as defence or straight-up swordplay. Some Fighter subclasses even have access to spells.

Here are the Baldur’s Gate 3 Fighter subclasses and how they work:

• Eldritch Knight: This subclass gains access to two level 1 spell slots, allowing them to cast a limited number of spells.
• Battle Master: This subclass gains four Superiority Dice, which can be used to fuel a variety of special manoeuvres. These manoeuvres can be used to improve your attacks, defend yourself, or control the battlefield.
• Champion: This subclass is focused on pure martial combat. They gain a number of abilities that make them more powerful in battle, such as increased critical hit chance and improved survivability.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	12
Ability check proficiencies	Athletics, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Intimidation
Saving Throw proficiencies	Strength and Constitution
Armour proficiencies	Light, Medium, and Heavy Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon and Martial weapon
Fighting styles	Archery, Defence, Duelling, Great Weapon Fighting, Protection, or Two-Weapon Fighting

Monk

Monks are masters of manipulating the field of combat. They can use their Ki-powered punches to push, pull, and stun enemies, and they can even teleport around the battlefield. While they aren’t the tankiest class, their unarmored defence allows them to sustain injuries while they unleash powerful attacks.

Here are the Baldur’s Gate 3 Monk subclasses and how they work:

• Way of the Open Hand: This subclass focuses on using Ki to control the battlefield. You can use your Ki to push enemies away, knock them prone, or even stun them.
• Way of Shadow: This subclass focuses on stealth and mobility. You can use your Ki to cast spells like darkness and pass without trace, and you can teleport around the battlefield using your Shadow Step ability.
• Way of the Four Elements: This subclass focuses on using Ki to control the elements. You can use your Ki to create elemental blasts, create walls of fire, and even summon elemental creatures.

Which subclass you choose will depend on your playstyle and what you want to achieve with your Monk. If you want to be a powerful battlefield controller, then the Way of the Open Hand is the way to go. If you want to be a stealthy assassin, then the Way of Shadow is a good choice. And if you want to be a powerful elemental bender, then the Way of the Four Elements is the right subclass for you.

Class feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	8
Ability check proficiencies	NA ( From D&D 5E – Choose two from Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, and Stealth)
Saving Throw proficiencies	Strength and Dexterity
Armour proficiencies	None
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapons and shortswords
Class Feature – Unarmoured Defense	While not wearing armour, you add your Constitution modifier to your armour class
Class Action – Step of the Wind	Information unavailable (From D&D 5E – take the Disengage or Dash action as a bonus action on your turn, and your jump distance is doubled for the turn.)

Paladin

Paladins are a hybrid class between clerics and fighters. They are skilled in both combat and support, and they can unleash devastating blows on enemies while also providing healing and protection to their allies. However, paladins are also bound by an oath, and if they break that oath, they will become Oathbreakers, a subclass with their own unique features and skills.

There are several in-game choices that can trigger an oathbreaker transformation, such as torturing Liam at the Shattered Sanctum or killing an owlbear and her cub. Each oath has its own unique way of being broken, and if a paladin does break their oath, they can reclaim it by paying 2000 gold.

Here are the differences between the three Paladin subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3:

• Oath of Devotion: This subclass is focused on protecting the innocent and upholding the law. Paladins of this oath gain the ability to use their Channel Divinity to grant an ally a vengeful aura that deals radiant damage to anyone who hits them directly.
• Oath of the Ancients: This subclass is focused on protecting nature and the natural world. Paladins of this oath gain the ability to use their Channel Divinity to heal all nearby allies.
• Oath of Vengeance: This subclass is focused on hunting down and punishing those who have wronged them. Paladins of this oath gain the ability to use their Channel Divinity to frighten an enemy or to gain advantage on attack rolls against a specific enemy.

If a paladin breaks their oath, they will become an Oathbreaker. Oathbreakers are corrupted by their dark power, and they gain a number of new abilities, such as the ability to deal necrotic damage with their attacks, the ability to control undead, and the ability to frighten nearby enemies.

Which subclass you choose will depend on your playstyle and what you want to achieve with your paladin. If you want to be a defender of the innocent, then the Oath of Devotion is the way to go. If you want to be a protector of nature, then the Oath of the Ancients is a good choice. And if you want to be a relentless hunter of your enemies, then the Oath of Vengeance is the right subclass for you.

Class Features	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	10
Ability check proficiencies	Athletics, Religion, Insight, Perception and Intimidation
Saving Throw proficiencies	Wisdom and Charisma
Armour proficiencies	Light, Medium, and Heavy Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapons and Martial Weapons
Class Action – Lay on Hands	Use your blessed touch to heal a creature or cure it of all diseases and poisons.
Class Action – Divine Sense	Gain an Advantage on Attack Rolls against celestials, fiends, and undead.

Ranger

Rangers are experts at tracking and hunting, with a deep connection to nature. They can choose a favoured enemy to gain unique benefits, such as cantrips and spells. They can also choose between a beast companion or protection from certain elements with their Natural Explorer class feature. The Hunter subclass is particularly skilled at fighting beasts, especially large ones.

Here are the Baldur’s Gate 3 Ranger subclasses and how they work:

• Beast Master: Gains the Summon Companion feature, which allows them to summon a beast companion.
• Hunter: Gains the Hunter’s Prey feature, which allows them to choose one of three options: Colossus Slayer, Giant Killer, or Horde Breaker.
• Gloom Stalker: Information unavailable.

Here’s how the Hunter subclass features work:

• Colossus Slayer: Once per turn, your weapon attack deals an extra 1d8 damage if the target has already been damaged.
• Giant Killer: If a Large or larger creature attacks you, you can use your reaction to make a melee attack against it.
• Horde Breaker: You can target two creatures standing close to each other with a single attack, making a single attack roll against each creature.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	11
Ability check proficiencies	Stealth, Nature, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Survival
Saving Throw proficiencies	Strength and Dexterity
Armour proficiencies	Light and Medium Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon and Martial weapon
Class Action – Favoured Enemy	Bounty Hunter – Investigation proficiency Keeper of the Veil – Protection from Evil and Good level 1 spell and Arcana proficiency Mage Breaker – True Strike cantrip and Arcana proficiency Ranger Knight – History ability skill proficiency and heavy armour proficiency Sanctified Stalker – Religion proficiency and Sacred Flame cantrip
Class Action – Natural Explorer	Beast Tamer – Find Familiar level 1 spell Urban Tracker – Sleight of Hand proficiency and Disguise Kits/ Thieves’ Tools Wasteland Wanderer – Cold/Fire/Poison resistance

Rogue

Rogues are stealthy, skilled, and death-defying. They can use their versatility to get the upper hand in almost any situation. Their Sneak Attacks are deadly as they wreck through unsuspecting foes. They can also use Dash to double their movement to switch positions or retreat with ease.

Here are the Baldur’s Gate 3 Rogue subclasses and how they work:

• Thief: Gains the Fast Hands feature, which allows them to take an additional bonus action on their turn, and the Second-Story Work feature, which gives them resistance to falling damage.
• Arcane Trickster: Gains Spell Slots and the Mage Hand Legerdemain feature, which allows them to summon an invisible hand that can perform a variety of tasks, such as picking locks, disarming traps, and stealing items.
• Assassin: Gains the Assassinate feature, which gives them advantage on attack rolls against creatures that haven’t taken a turn in the combat yet and allows them to critical hit on surprised creatures.

Ultimately, the best Baldur’s Gate 3 Rogue subclass for you will depend on your playstyle and what you are looking for in a character. If you want to be a stealthy and mobile rogue, then the Thief subclass is a good choice. If you want to combine the skills of a rogue with the magic of a spellcaster, then the Arcane Trickster subclass is a good choice. And if you want to focus on dealing damage to enemies, then the Assassin subclass is a good choice.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	10
Ability check proficiencies	Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Deception
Saving Throw proficiencies	Dexterity and Intelligence
Armour proficiencies	Light Armour
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon, Hand Crossbow, Longsword, Rapier, and Shortsword
Class Action – Sneak Attack (Melee or Ranged)	As an Action, deal weapon damage +1D6 Slashing damage against a foe you have an Advantage against. You can also use this attack if you have an ally within 1.5 metres of the target and you don’t have a Disadvantage.
Cunning Action – Dash	Double your Movement Speed for the current turn.

Sorcerer

Sorcerers are natural spellcasters who draw on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline. They have access to powerful elemental spells, and their subclasses are also well-developed. The Draconic Ancestry subclass in particular lets you pick from a list of resistances and elemental attacks. However, they are also relatively squishy, so be careful not to get hit too hard.

Here are the differences between the Baldur’s Gate 3 Sorcerer subclasses:

• Wild Magic: Gains the Tide of Chaos feature, which allows them to gain advantage on a roll and increase the chance of a Wild Magic surge. They also gain the Wild Magic feature, which can cause unpredictable and sometimes dangerous effects.
• Draconic Ancestry: Gains the Draconic Resilience feature, which increases their hit point maximum by one for each Sorcerer level. They also gain the Draconic Resilience feature, which gives them a base armour class of 13 when they are not wearing armour. At level 6, they also gain elemental skill and resistance.
• Storm Sorcery: Gains the Tempestuous Magic feature, which allows them to create whirling gusts of elemental air that briefly surround them and allow them to fly up to 10 feet. They also gain the Heart of the Storm feature, which gives them bonus lightning/thunder damage on lightning/thunder attacks.

Here are the skills that the Draconic Ancestry Sorcerer has access to at level 6:

• Red (Fire): 
  • Burning Hands level 1 spell
• Black (Acid): 
  • Grease level 1 spell
• Blue (Lightning): 
  • Witch Bolt level 1 spell
• White (Cold): 
  • Armour of Agathys level 1 spell
• Green (Poison): 
  • Ray of Sickness level 1 spell
• Gold (Fire): 
  • Disguise Self level 1 spell
• Silver (Cold): 
  • Feather Fall level 1 spell
• Bronze (Lightning): 
  • Fog Cloud level 1 spell
• Copper (Acid): 
  • Tasha’s Hideous Laughter level 1 spell
• Brass (Fire): 
  • Sleep level 1 spell

As you can see, each Sorcerer subclass has its own unique strengths and abilities. The Wild Magic subclass is a great choice for players who want to add a bit of randomness and excitement to their games. The Draconic Ancestry subclass is a good choice for players who want to focus on elemental damage and survivability. And the Storm Sorcery subclass is a good choice for players who want to be able to move around the battlefield quickly and deal a lot of lightning/thunder damage.

Ultimately, the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 should include a Sorcerer subclass for you, this will depend on your playstyle and what you are looking for in a character. If you want to add a bit of randomness and excitement to your games, then the Wild Magic subclass is a good choice. If you want to focus on elemental damage and survivability, then the Draconic Ancestry subclass is a good choice. And if you want to be able to move around the battlefield quickly and deal a lot of lightning/thunder damage, then the Storm Sorcery subclass is a good choice.

Class Feature	Wild Magic Sorcerer Value or Skill	Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	8	9
Ability check proficiencies	Arcana, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Persuasion	Arcana, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Constitution
Saving Throw proficiencies	Constitution and Charisma	Constitution and Charisma
Armour proficiencies	Light and Medium Armour, Shield	Light and Medium Armour, Shield
Weapon proficiencies	Dagger, Quarterstaff, and Light Crossbow	Dagger, Quarterstaff, and Light Crossbow
Cantrips of your choice	Four cantrips of your choice: Blade Ward, Acid Splash, Mage Hand, Poison Spray, True Strike, Friends, Dancing Lights, Fire Bolt, Light, Ray of Frost, Shocking Grasp, Minor Illusion, and Chill Touch.	Four cantrips of your choice: Acid Splash, Blade Ward, Chill Touch, Fire Bolt, Friends, Light, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Poison Spray, Ray of Frost, Shocking Grasp, and True Strike.
Level one spells of your choice	Two level-one spells of your choice: Chromatic Orb, Fog Cloud, Charm Person, Sleep, Burning Hands, Magic Missile, Mage Armour, Thunderwave, Witch Bolt, Colour Spray, Disguise Self, False Life, Ray of Sickness, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, and Jump.	Two level-one spells of your choice: Burning Hands, Charm Person, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Disguise Self, Expeditious Retreat, False Life, Feather Fall, Find Familiar, Fog Cloud, Grease, Jump, Longstrider, Mage Armour, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil and Good, Ray of Sickness, Sleep, and Thunderwave.

Warlock

Warlocks are magic-users who have made a pact with an otherworldly being, called a patron. In exchange for power, the warlock must serve their patron’s interests. Warlocks have a wide variety of spells and abilities, and they can be very versatile in combat and as such are a great contender for one of the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The Baldur’s Gate 3 Warlock subclasses have unique spells and abilities that reflect the nature of their patron. The Fiend subclass, for example, gains the Dark One’s Blessing feature, which allows them to regain hit points when they reduce an enemy to 0 hit points. The Great Old One subclass, on the other hand, gains the Awakened Mind feature, which allows them to telepathically communicate with other creatures.

The Archfey subclass is a good choice for players who want a warlock with a strong focus on social interaction and deception. The Fey Presence feature allows them to charm or frighten creatures in a 10-foot radius, and the Misty Escape feature allows them to teleport away from danger.

Here are the features of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Archfey Warlock:

• Fey Presence: Each creature in a 10-foot cube originating from you is charmed or frightened if they fail a Wisdom saving throw against your warlock spell save check.
• Misty Escape (6th level): Vanish in a puff of mist in response to harm, teleporting up to 60 feet and remaining invisible for a turn until you use an action.
• Beguiling Defenses (10th level): Immune to being charmed and when another creature attempts to charm you, you can use your reaction to attempt to turn the charm back on that creature.

As you can see, the Archfey Warlock has a number of features that can be useful in social situations. The Fey Presence feature can be used to charm or frighten enemies, which can give the warlock an advantage in negotiations or combat. The Misty Escape feature can be used to escape from danger or to reposition yourself in a fight. The Beguiling Defenses feature makes the warlock very difficult to charm, which can be a valuable asset in a world full of deception and betrayal.

Ultimately, the best Warlock subclass for you will depend on your playstyle and what you are looking for in a character. If you want a warlock with a strong focus on social interaction and deception, then the Archfey subclass is a good choice. If you want a warlock with a more combat-oriented playstyle, then The Fiend or Great Old One subclasses may be a better fit.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	10
Ability check proficiencies	Arcana, Religion, Insight, Perception, and Intimidation
Saving Throw proficiencies	Wisdom and Charisma
Armour proficiencies	Light Armour
Weapon proficiencies	Simple weapon
Two cantrips of your choice	Blade Ward, Chill Touch, Eldrich Blast, Friends, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Poison Spray, and True Strike

Wizard

Wizards are magic users who have studied the arcane arts for years. They specialize in a particular school of magic, such as abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, necromancy, illusion, or transmutation. This specialization gives them access to powerful spells and abilities that are unique to their school.

• Abjuration wizards are experts in protective magic. They can create magical wards that absorb damage, and they can also cast spells that banish or ward off harmful creatures.
• Conjuration wizards are masters of summoning creatures and objects. They can summon allies to fight alongside them, or they can conjure objects to aid them in battle or exploration.
• Divination wizards are skilled in predicting the future. They can cast spells that reveal hidden information, or they can even see into the past or future.
• Enchantment wizards are masters of mind control. They can cast spells that charm or dominate their enemies, or they can even make people forget their own memories.
• Evocation wizards are experts in destructive magic. They can cast powerful spells that deal damage to enemies, or they can even create elemental effects such as fire, lightning, or acid.
• Necromancy wizards are masters of death and decay. They can cast spells that raise the dead, or they can even drain the life force from their enemies.
• Illusion wizards are masters of deception and trickery. They can cast spells that create illusions, or they can even alter people’s perceptions of reality.
• Transmutation wizards are masters of change. They can cast spells that alter the physical properties of objects, or they can even transform themselves or others into different creatures.

As you can see, each wizard subclass has its own unique strengths and abilities. The best wizard subclass for you will depend on your playstyle and what you are looking for in a character. If you want a wizard who can protect themselves and their allies, then the Abjuration subclass is a good choice. If you want a wizard who can summon creatures and objects to aid them in battle, then the Conjuration subclass is a good choice. And if you want a wizard who can deal a lot of damage to enemies, then the Evocation subclass is a good choice especially when looking for the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Class Feature	Value or Skill
Maximum HP gained per level	8
Ability check proficiencies	Arcana, History, Religion, Insight, and Perception
Saving Throw proficiencies	Intelligence and Wisdom
Armour proficiencies	None
Weapon proficiencies	Dagger, Quarterstaff, and Light Crossbow
Three cantrips of your choice	Acid Splash, Blade Ward, Chill Touch, Dancing Lights, Fire Bolt, Friends, Light, Mage Hand, Poison Spray, Ray of Frost, Shocking Grasp, and True Strike
Six level 1 spells of your choice and prepare four level 1 spells from these	Burning Hands, Charm Person, Chromatic Orb, Colour Spray, Disguise Self, Expeditious Retreat, False Life, Feather Fall, Find Familiar, Fog Cloud, Grease, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Jump, Longstrider, Mage Armour, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil and Good, Ray of Sickness, Sleep, Thunderwave, and Witch Bolt

Best Classes in Baldur’s Gate Tier List

You can also pair your best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 class with a race to further enhance your character’s abilities. For example, the Life Domain Cleric would pair well with the Dwarf race, as the Dwarf’s Dwarven Resilience ability grants resistance to poison damage. Here is our class tier list:

• S-tier
  • Cleric
  • Bard
  • Warlock
• A-tier
  • Monk
  • Paladin
  • Sorcerer
  • Rogue
• B-tier
  • Barbarian
  • Fighter
  • Druid
  • Wizard
• C-tier
  • Ranger

Here are the two classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 we suggest as the top-tier classes and the best Classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 to play through:

• Cleric: Clerics are incredibly versatile and can fill a variety of roles in a party. They can heal, deal damage, and provide support to their allies. They are also very durable and can survive in combat for a long time.
  • The best Cleric subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Life Domain. This subclass is focused on healing and supporting your allies. You can use your Channel Divinity feature to heal an injured creature or grant them resistance to damage. You also get proficiency with heavy armour, which makes you a more durable combatant.
• Bard: Bards are also very versatile and can fill a variety of roles in a party. They can heal, deal damage, and provide support to their allies. They are also very skilled and can use their skills to solve puzzles and interact with the environment.
  • The best Bard subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the College of Valour. This subclass is focused on buffing your allies and helping them deal more damage. You can use your Combat Inspiration feature to give your allies a temporary bonus to their attack rolls or saving throws. You also get proficiency with martial weapons and heavy armour, which makes you a more versatile and durable

These are just a few of the best subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3. There are many other great options available, so it is important to choose the one that best suits your playstyle.

The Draconic Ancestry Sorcerer would pair well with the Dragonborn race, as the Dragonborn’s Draconic Ancestry ability grants resistance to one of the five elemental damage types. And the Oath of the Ancients Paladin would pair well with the Half-Elf race, as the Half-Elf’s Skill Versatility ability lets them choose two skills from any class’s list.