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Sorcerer is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Sorcerers use their innate magical powers to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Sorcerers use Charisma as their primary ability score.

Subclasses[edit | edit source]

The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:

Class Progression[edit | edit source]

Class Information[edit | edit source]

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Sorcerer's default armour

Hit points: At level 1: 6 + Constitution modifier; On level up: 4 + Constitution modifier
Key abilities: Charisma for Spells; Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Checks; Dexterity for Armour Class
Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
Known Spells

For a list of spells available to the Sorcerer, see: List of Sorcerer spells.

Sorcerer Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Sorcerers know fewer Spells.

Starting Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

Saving throw proficiencies: Charisma, Constitution
Equipment proficiencies: Daggers, Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows
Skills with proficiency (Choose 2): Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Religion; You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
Starting Equipment: Quarterstaff, Sorcerer Robe (variant depends on subclass), Simple Boots

Multiclass Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

Equipment proficiencies: Daggers, Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows

Level Progression[edit | edit source]

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

Spellcasting

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Known: 4: Choose 4 Cantrips from the Sorcerer Spell List.

Spells Known: 2: Choose 2 Spells from the Sorcerer Spell List.

New Sorcerer Cantrips

New 1st Level Spells Available

Select a Subclass[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic	Draconic Bloodline	Storm Sorcery	Shadow Magic
Wild Magic Tides of Chaos	Draconic Resilience Draconic Resilience: Hit Points Draconic Ancestry (Choose 1): Red Black Blue White Green Gold Silver Bronze Copper Brass	Tempestuous Magic	Eyes of the Dark Strength of the Grave

Level 2

Spellcasting

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 3: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

 Sorcery Points: 2: Recharge: Long rest; Sorcery Points are the innate power of sorcerers. They can use these points to alter Spells or gain Spell Slots. You gain 2 Sorcery Points.

Create Spell Slot ( + 2): Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot. The conversion rate is listed in the table below.

Create Sorcery Points (): Spend Spell Slots to gain Sorcery Points. The level of spell slot spent creates the equivalent number in Sorcery Points

Choose 2 Metamagic

Metamagic: Careful Spell: Allies automatically succeed Saving Throws against spells that required them.
Metamagic: Distant Spell: Increases the range of the spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to Range: 9 m / 30 ft.
Metamagic: Extended Spell: Double the duration of conditions, summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
Metamagic: Twinned Spell: Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature. Costs 1  Sorcery Point per Spell Slot level used. Cantrips also cost 1  Sorcery Point.

Level 3

 Sorcery Points: 3: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.

Spells Known: 4: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Choose 1 additional Metamagic

New Metamagic

Metamagic: Heightened Spell: Targets of spells that require Saving Throws have Disadvantage on their first Saving Throw.
Metamagic: Quickened Spell: Spells that take an Action take a Bonus action instead.
Metamagic: Subtle Spell: You can cast spells while Silenced.

Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic	Draconic Bloodline	Storm Sorcery	Shadow Magic
(none)	(none)	(none)	Gain 2 free spells: Darkness Eyes of the Dark: Darkness

New 2nd Level Spells available

Level 4

 Sorcery Points: 4: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Known: 5: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.

Spells Known: 5: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Choose a Feat.

Level 5

 Sorcery Points: 5: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.

Spells Known: 6: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

New 3rd Level Spells available

Level 6

 Sorcery Points: 6: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 7: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic	Draconic Bloodline	Storm Sorcery	Shadow Magic
Bend Luck	Elemental Affinity: Damage Elemental Affinity: Resistance	Heart of the Storm: Lightning Heart of the Storm: Thunder Heart of the Storm: Resistance Learn the following Storm Spells Call Lightning  Sleet Storm  Thunderwave Gust of Wind Create or Destroy Water	Hound of Ill Omen

Level 7

 Sorcery Points: 7: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 8: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

New 4th Level Spells available

Level 8

 Sorcery Points: 8: You gain +1 Sorcery Points.

Spellcasting

Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 9: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Choose a Feat.

Level 9

 Sorcery Points: 9: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 10: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

New 5th Level Spells available

Level 10

 Sorcery Points: 10: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Metamagic: Choose 1 additional Metamagic

Spellcasting

Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Known: 6: Choose 1 additional Cantrips from the Sorcerer Spell List.

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Level 11

 Sorcery Points: 11: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Spellcasting

Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.

Spells Known: 12: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

New 6th Level Spells available

Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic	Draconic Bloodline	Storm Sorcery	Shadow Magic
Controlled Chaos	Fly	Storm's Fury	Shadow Walk

Level 12

 Sorcery Points: 12: You gain +1 Sorcery Point.

Choose a Feat.

Spells Known: 13: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional): Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Sorcerer Spell List.

Notable sorcerers[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

List of all Sorcerers

External Links[edit | edit source]

Sorcerer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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