Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Classes Guide

Understand Baldur's Gate 3's varied character classes and their Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition abilities to build effective parties and overcome challenges.

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Classes Guide

Baldur's Gate 3 offers a diverse array of character classes, each providing a unique playstyle, set of abilities, and role within your party. Choosing the right class for your character, or understanding the strengths of your companions' classes, is crucial for tackling the game's challenges effectively.

Each class is based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset and offers multiple subclasses, allowing for further specialization and customization. Here's a look at the available classes:

  • Barbarian: Masters of melee combat, relying on Rage to deal devastating damage and withstand blows. Subclasses include Berserker, Wildheart, and Wild Magic.
  • Bard: Versatile spellcasters and support characters, excelling in social interactions and buffing allies. Subclasses include College of Lore, College of Valour, and College of Swords.
  • Cleric: Divine spellcasters who wield powerful magic granted by their deities. They can heal allies, smite foes, and offer several support. Subclasses include Life, Light, Trickery, Knowledge, Nature, Tempest, and War.
  • Druid: Nature-focused spellcasters who can shapeshift into various animal forms, offering incredible versatility in combat and exploration. Subclasses include Circle of the Land, Circle of the Moon, and Circle of Spores.
  • Fighter: Masters of martial combat, proficient with all weapons and armor. They excel at dealing consistent damage and controlling the battlefield. Subclasses include Battle Master, Eldritch Knight, and Champion.
  • Monk: Unarmed combat specialists who harness ki energy for incredible feats of speed, defense, and offense. Subclasses include Way of the Open Hand, Way of Shadow, and Way of the Four Elements.
  • Paladin: Holy warriors who combine martial prowess with divine magic, swearing oaths that grant them unique powers. Subclasses include Oath of Devotion, Oath of the Ancients, and Oath of Vengeance.
  • Ranger: Skilled hunters and trackers who excel in ranged combat and wilderness survival. They often have a favored enemy and terrain. Subclasses include Hunter, Beast Master, and Gloom Stalker.
  • Rogue: Masters of stealth, deception, and precision attacks. They excel at disarming traps, picking locks, and dealing critical damage with Sneak Attack. Subclasses include Thief, Assassin, and Arcane Trickster.
  • Sorcerer: Innate spellcasters whose magic comes from their bloodline. They can manipulate spells with Metamagic for unique effects. Subclasses include Draconic Bloodline and Wild Magic.
  • Warlock: Spellcasters who gain their power through a pact with a powerful otherworldly entity. They have unique Eldritch Invocations. Subclasses include The Archfey, The Fiend, and The Great Old One.
  • Wizard: Studious spellcasters who master arcane magic through rigorous study. They have a vast spellbook and can learn many different spells. Subclasses include School of Evocation, School of Abjuration, School of Conjuration, School of Divination, School of Enchantment, School of Illusion, School of Necromancy, and School of Transmutation.

Each class has unique strengths and weaknesses, and party composition is key. A balanced party often includes a mix of damage dealers, support characters, and controllers to handle the varied challenges Baldur's Gate 3 presents.