Fortunately, that’s where we come in!
The Bard also gets access to Bardic Inspiration, one of the key ways to buff your party.
This increases to 1d8 at level 5 and 1d10 at level 10.
Cleric
TheClericis a holy warrior who can use sacred magic to heal allies and devastate opponents.
The Cleric gets access to Channel Divinity, a unique mechanic that you could use to Turn Undead.
Depending on your subclass, you’ll also get more Channel Divinity effects.
You’ll get more Channel Divinity powers as you level up, and a second charge at level 6.
Of course, it’s Wild Shape that sets the Druid apart.
That’s just the tip of the moss-encrusted boulder when it comes to the Druid.
Like the Barbarian, it’s an incredibly beginner-friendly class thanks to the simplicity of many of its upgrades.
These include Action Surge, which grants you an extra action on your turn, and Extra Attack.
These include: Archery, Defense, Dueling, Great Weapon Fighting, Protection, and Two-Weapon Fighting.
These offer small bonuses to a specific stat or weapon pop in that you might want to focus on.
All Fighters get to choose one Fighting Style, and Champions get to choose a second at level 10.
Monk
TheMonkis D&D’s martial arts master.
As you level up, you’ll unlock more Ki abilities, such as Stunning Strike.
Paladin
ThePaladinis typically a warrior sworn to an oath of righteousness and justice.
They fight against the evils of the world, smiting those who do wrong and commit villainous acts.
They can channel divine powers for casting spells, butPaladinsare generally far more melee-focused.
They’re also one of the tankier classes in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Like the Cleric, they also get access to various Channel Divinity powers, depending on their Oath.
That is, of course, if they keep their Oath.
Ranger
TheRangeris a capable hunter, focused on stalking their prey before striking from afar.
They’re natural trackers, easily able to find foes and set themselves up to dominate during combat.
The Beast Master is by far the most exciting, though, as it gives you an animal companion!
The Thief subclass is even better at hiding, with advantage on Stealth checks during combat.
The best boon in any Rogue’s repertoire, though, is Sneak Attack.
OurBaldur’s Gate 3 best Rogue build guidehas more intel.
Sorcerer
TheSorcereris adept with magic thanks to a bloodline nherited from an arcane ancestry.
Feeling like a sorcerous bloodline might be your ideal way to dive into the realm of magic?
Be sure to read ourBaldur’s Gate 3 best Sorcerer build guidefor a more in-depth breakdown of this class.
The go-to spell for any Warlock is Eldritch Blast, a cantrip that upgrades as you level up.
verify to take it straight away, as it will be your most reliable damage dealer throughout your adventure.
Wizard
TheWizardis an arcane scholar, burying their nose in books and scrolls.
An old, trusty Fireball will clean up a pack of enemies with ease.
Need to get some control in a tough fight?
At level 2, you get to choose a School of magic in which to specialise as your subclass.
Your chosen subclass will grant benefits to spells of that School.
There are eight Schools to choose from, which also makes the Wizard an incredibly versatile class.
That wraps up our guide on all Baldur’s Gate 3 classes.
We’ve also got a guide to thebest builds for every classif you desire more knowledge.
Former contributor Emily Gera also works on it.
