Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Class Selection

Baldur's Gate 3 class selection defines your combat style and party role. Master Biotics as a Kineticist or wield arcane spells as a Wizard.

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Class Selection

Choosing your class in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most impactful decisions you'll make, defining your character's combat style, abilities, and role within your party. Each class offers a unique playstyle, from the brute force of a Barbarian to the arcane mastery of a Wizard or the cunning of a Rogue.

Your class determines your proficiencies, your access to spells and special abilities, and your progression through the game. Some classes are straightforward damage dealers, while others excel at support, control, or utility. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each class is key to building an effective character and party.

Here's a brief overview of the available classes:

  • Barbarian: A ferocious melee combatant who enters a rage to deal and withstand more damage.
  • Bard: A versatile performer who uses music and magic to inspire allies, debuff enemies, and charm their way through situations.
  • Cleric: A divine spellcaster who channels the power of deities to heal allies, smite foes, and provide support.
  • Druid: A nature-focused spellcaster who can shapeshift into animal forms, control the elements, and commune with nature.
  • Fighter: A master of martial combat, proficient with all weapons and armor, capable of multiple attacks and tactical maneuvers.
  • Monk: A disciplined warrior who uses their body as a weapon, employing unarmed strikes and ki-powered abilities.
  • Paladin: A holy warrior bound by an oath, wielding divine magic and martial prowess to smite evil.
  • Ranger: A skilled hunter and tracker who excels in ranged combat and can commune with nature.
  • Rogue: A stealthy and agile operative who specializes in deception, lockpicking, and dealing precision damage with Sneak Attack.
  • Sorcerer: A natural spellcaster whose magic comes from within, able to subtly alter and empower their spells with Metamagic.
  • Warlock: A spellcaster who gains power through a pact with a powerful otherworldly entity, offering unique Eldritch Invocations.
  • Wizard: A studious practitioner of arcane magic, capable of learning a vast array of spells from scrolls and spellbooks.

Consider your preferred playstyle. Do you enjoy being in the thick of combat? A Fighter or Barbarian might be for you. Do you prefer to control the battlefield with spells? A Wizard or Druid could be ideal. Do you like to be sneaky and deal critical hits? A Rogue is your best bet. Many classes also have subclasses that further specialize their abilities, offering even more customization. Don't be afraid to experiment; the game allows you to respec your character later if you wish to try a different build.