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'''Sorcerer''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Sorcerers use their innate magical powers to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Sorcerers use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score. __NOTOC__
'''Sorcerer''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].  
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== Overview ==
Sorcerers use their innate magical powers to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Sorcerers use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score.


== Subclasses ==
The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:
The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:
{{hlist|
{{hlist|
* {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
* {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
* {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
* {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
* {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
* {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Storm Sorcery Badge Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
* {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Shadow Magic Badge Icon.png|Shadow Magic}}
}}
}}
__NOTOC__
 
== Class Progression ==
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! [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
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! [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
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! [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feat}}
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<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>
<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.</p>


== Class Information ==
== Class Information ==
 
===Attributes===
[[File:Default Sorcerer Armor.png|230px|right|Sorcerer's default armour]]
[[File:Default Sorcerer Armor.png|230px|right|Sorcerer's default armour]]


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: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and  {{Concentration}} Checks
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and  {{Concentration}} Checks
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for [[Armour Class]]
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]
{{Hatnote|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 [[Proficiency|Proficiencies]]===
; Saving throw proficiencies  
; Saving throw proficiencies  
: {{Ability|Charisma}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
: {{Ability|Charisma}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
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; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Quarterstaff}}, {{RarityItem|Sorcerer Robe}} (variant depends on subclass), {{RarityItem|Simple Boots}}
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Quarterstaff}}, {{RarityItem|Sorcerer Robe}} (variant depends on subclass), {{RarityItem|Simple Boots}}


=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
===[[Classes#Multiclassing|Multiclass]] [[Proficiency|Proficiencies]]===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Sorcerer, see: [[List of Sorcerer spells]].}}
; Equipment proficiencies
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{WeaponType|Daggers}}, {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}, {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]
: Sorcerer Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Sorcerers know fewer Spells.


== Level Progression ==
== Level Progression ==
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{{Level header|1}}
{{Level header|1}}


==== Spellcasting ====
; Spellcasting
; {{SpellSlot|1|2|w=30}} <nowiki>Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2</nowiki>
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2|w=30}} <nowiki>Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2</nowiki>
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
;     {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} <nowiki>Cantrips Known: 4</nowiki>
:; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} <nowiki>Cantrips Known: 4</nowiki>
Choose 4 Cantrips from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
:: Choose 4 Cantrips from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known&colon; 2
; Spells Known&colon; 2
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Bone Chill}}
* {{SAI|Bone Chill}}
* {{SAI|Booming Blade}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fire Bolt}}
* {{SAI|Fire Bolt}}
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* {{SAI|Magic Missile}}
* {{SAI|Magic Missile}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Shield (spell)|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Storm Sorcery Hotbar Icon.png|Storm Sorcery|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Sorcerer Shadow Magic Badge Icon.png|Shadow Magic|w=150|h=150}}
|-
|-
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| style="vertical-align:top;" |
* {{Pass|Wild Magic (passive feature)|Wild Magic|w=40}}
{{Ublist|
* {{Pass|Tides of Chaos (passive feature)|w=40}}
{{LgPass|Wild Magic (passive feature)}}
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{{LgPass|Tides of Chaos (passive feature)}}
* {{Pass|Draconic Resilience|w=40}}
}}
* [[Draconic_Bloodline#Level_1|Draconic Resilience: Hit Points]]
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* [[Draconic Bloodline|Draconic Ancestry]]
{{Ublist|
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Red (Fire)|Red}}
* {{LgPass|Draconic Resilience}}
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Black (Acid)|Black}}  
; [[Draconic_Bloodline#Level_1|Draconic Resilience: Hit Points]]
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Blue (Lightning)|Blue}}  
}}
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: White (Cold)|White}}  
[[Draconic Bloodline|Draconic Ancestry]] (Choose 1):
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Green (Poison)|Green}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Red (Fire)|Red}}
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Gold (Fire)|Gold}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Black (Acid)|Black}}  
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Silver (Cold)|Silver}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Blue (Lightning)|Blue}}  
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Bronze (Lightning)|Bronze}}
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: White (Cold)|White}}  
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Copper (Acid)|Copper}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Green (Poison)|Green}}  
** {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Brass (Fire)|Brass}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Gold (Fire)|Gold}}  
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* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Silver (Cold)|Silver}}  
* {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic|w=40}}
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Bronze (Lightning)|Bronze}}
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Copper (Acid)|Copper}}  
* {{Pass|Draconic Ancestry: Brass (Fire)|Brass}}  
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{{LgSAI|Tempestuous Magic|w=40}}
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{{Ublist|
{{LgPass|Eyes of the Dark}}
{{LgPass|Strength of the Grave}}
}}
|}
|}


{{Level header|2}}
{{Level header|2}}
 
; Spellcasting
; {{SpellSlot|1|3|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 3
; Spells Known&colon; 3
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; Sorcery Points
; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
:; {{R|sp|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
:: Sorcery Points are the innate power of sorcerers. They can use these points to alter [[Spells]] or gain [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. You gain 2 Sorcery Points, which recharge on a [[Long Rest]].
: Sorcery Points are the innate power of sorcerers. They can use these points to alter [[Spells]] or gain [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. You gain 2 Sorcery Points.
:; {{SAI|Create Spell Slot|w=40}}
 
:: Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot.
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:; {{SAI|Create Sorcery Points|w=40}}
 
:: Spend Spell Slots to gain Sorcery Points. The level of spell slot spent creates the equivalent number in Sorcery Points
{{Spell action|Create Spell Slot}}
{{Spell action|Create Sorcery Points}}


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; [[Metamagic]]
<dl>
: Choose 2 Metamagic
<dt>[[Metamagic]]</dt>
: {{table list|
<dd>Choose 2 Metamagic</dd>
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Careful Spell|w=30}}
<dd><dl>
::Allies automatically succeed [[Saving Throws]] against spells that required them.
{{Passive|Metamagic: Careful Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Distant Spell|w=30}}
{{Passive|Metamagic: Distant Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:: Increases the range of the spell by 50%.
{{Passive|Metamagic: Extended Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Extended Spell|w=30}}
{{Passive|Metamagic: Twinned Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:: Double the duration of [[Condition|Conditions]], summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
</dl></dd>
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Twinned Spell|w=30}}
</dl>
:: Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature.
}}


{{Level header|3}}
{{Level header|3}}
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; {{SpellSlot|1|4|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
; Spellcasting
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
* {{SpellSlot|2|2|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known&colon; 4
; Spells Known&colon; 4
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
::Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].


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; [[Metamagic]]
<dl>
: Choose 1 additional Metamagic
<dt>[[Metamagic]]</dt>
; New Metamagic
<dd>Choose 1 additional Metamagic</dd>
: {{table list|
<dt>New Metamagic</dt>
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Heightened Spell|w=30}}
<dd><dl>
:: Targets of spells that require [[Saving Throws]] have {{Disadvantage}} on their first Saving Throw.
{{Passive|Metamagic: Heightened Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Quickened Spell|w=30}}
{{Passive|Metamagic: Quickened Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:: Spells that take an {{action|action}} take a {{action|bonus}} instead.
{{Passive|Metamagic: Subtle Spell|w=30|nolist=y}}
:; {{Pass|Metamagic: Subtle Spell|w=30}}
</dl></dd>
:: You can cast spells while {{Cond|Silenced}}.
</dl>
}}
 
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==== Subclass Features ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Wild Magic (sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Draconic Bloodline]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Storm Sorcery]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Shadow Magic]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
(none)
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
(none)
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
(none)
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
Gain 2 free spells:
* {{SAI|Darkness}}
* {{SAI|Eyes of the Dark: Darkness}}
|}
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* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Mirror Image}}
* {{SAI|Mirror Image}}
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* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
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; {{SpellSlot|2|3|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
; Spellcasting
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3|w=30}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
; Cantrips Known&colon; 5
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
:; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} Cantrips Known&colon; 5
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known&colon; 5
; Spells Known&colon; 5
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; {{SpellSlot|3|2|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
; Spellcasting
: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known&colon; 6
; Spells Known&colon; 6
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
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; {{SpellSlot|3|3|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
; Spellcasting
: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3|w=30}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 7
; Spells Known&colon; 7
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Wild Magic (sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Draconic Bloodline]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Storm Sorcery]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Shadow Magic]]
|-
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Bend Luck|w=40}}
{{LgSAI|Bend Luck}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{Pass|Elemental Affinity: Damage|w=40}}
{{Ublist|
* {{Pass|Elemental Affinity: Resistance|w=40}}
* {{LgPass|Elemental Affinity: Damage}}
* {{LgSAI|Elemental Affinity: Resistance}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{Pass|Heart of the Storm|w=40}}
{{Ublist|
** {{SAI|Heart of the Storm: Lightning}}
* {{LgSAI|Heart of the Storm: Lightning}}
** {{SAI|Heart of the Storm: Thunder}}
* {{LgSAI|Heart of the Storm: Thunder}}
* {{Pass|Heart of the Storm: Resistance|w=40}}
* {{LgPass|Heart of the Storm: Resistance}}
*'''Storm Spells''': Learn the following
}}
** {{SAI|Call Lightning|c=16}}
Learn the following '''Storm Spells'''
** {{SAI|Sleet Storm|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Call Lightning|c=16}}
** {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Sleet Storm|c=16}}
** {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
** {{SAI|Create or Destroy Water}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Create or Destroy Water}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
{{LgSAI|Hound of Ill Omen}}
|}
|}


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; {{SpellSlot|4|1|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
; Spellcasting
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 8
; Spells Known&colon; 8
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 9
; Spells Known&colon; 9
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]]
; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
; Spellcasting
: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2|w=30}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
; {{SpellSlot|5|1|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 10
; Spells Known&colon; 10
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; {{SpellSlot|5|2|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
; Spellcasting
: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2|w=30}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
; Cantrips Known&colon; 6
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
: Choose 1 additional Cantrips from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
:; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} Cantrips Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrips from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
; Spells Known
; Spells Known
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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; {{SpellSlot|6|1|w=30}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
; Spellcasting
: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|6|1|w=30}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known&colon; 12
; Spells Known&colon; 12
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Wild Magic (sorcerer subclass)|Wild Magic]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|Draconic Bloodline}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Draconic Bloodline]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|Storm Sorcery}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Storm Sorcery]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Shadow Magic]]
|-
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Controlled Chaos|w=40}}
{{LgSAI|Controlled Chaos}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
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* {{SAI|Fly (Class Action)|Fly|w=40}}
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: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[List of Sorcerer spells|Sorcerer Spell List]].
== Notable sorcerers ==
* {{MdCharLink|Aelis Siryasius}}
* {{MdCharLink|Mizora}}
== See also ==
*[[:Category:Sorcerers|List of all Sorcerers]]


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Sorcerer|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Sorcerer|long}}


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Latest revision as of 21:28, 9 March 2025

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]

Sorcerer Class Progression Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level Proficiency Bonus Features  Sorcery Points Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1st +2 Spellcasting Spellcasting, Choose a subclass Choose a subclass - 4 2 2 - - - - -
2nd Metamagic Metamagic, Create Spell Slot Create Spell Slot, Create Sorcery Points Create Sorcery Points 2 3 3 - - - - -
3rd Metamagic Metamagic 3 4 4 2 - - - -
4th Feat Feat 4 5 5 4 3 - - - -
5th +3 - 5 6 4 3 2 - - -
6th Subclass feature Subclass feature 6 7 4 3 3 - - -
7th - 7 8 4 3 3 1 - -
8th Feat Feat 8 9 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 9 10 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th Metamagic Metamagic 10 6 11 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th Subclass feature Subclass feature 11 12 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th Feat Feat 12 13 4 3 3 3 2 1

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.

Class Information[edit | edit source]

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Sorcerer's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 6 + Constitution Constitution modifier
On level up: 4 + Constitution Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Charisma Charisma for Spells
Constitution Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Concentration Checks
Dexterity Dexterity for Armour Class
Spellcasting Ability
Charisma 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 Charisma, Constitution Constitution
Equipment proficiencies
Daggers Daggers, Quarterstaves Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows Light Crossbows
Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
Arcana Arcana, Deception Deception, Insight Insight, Intimidation Intimidation, Persuasion Persuasion, Religion 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 Daggers, Quarterstaves Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows Light Crossbows

Level Progression[edit | edit source]

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

Level 1

Spellcasting
2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 4
Choose 4 Cantrips from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Spells Known: 2
Choose 2 Spells from the Sorcerer Spell List.
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New Sorcerer Cantrips
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New 1st Level Spells Available
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Select a Subclass[edit | edit source]

Draconic Ancestry (Choose 1):

Tempestuous Magic Tempestuous Magic

Level 2

Spellcasting
3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png 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.
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 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.
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Create Spell Slot Create Spell Slot ( + 2)
Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot. The conversion rate is listed in the table below.
Create Sorcery Points Create Sorcery Points ()
Spend Spell Slots to gain Sorcery Points. The level of spell slot spent creates the equivalent number in Sorcery Points
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Metamagic
Choose 2 Metamagic
Metamagic: Careful Spell Metamagic: Careful Spell
Allies automatically succeed Saving Throws against spells that required them.
Metamagic: Distant Spell Metamagic: Distant Spell
Increases the range of the spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to  Range: 9 m / 30 ft.
Metamagic: Extended Spell Metamagic: Extended Spell
Double the duration of conditions, summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
Metamagic: Twinned Spell 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.
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Spellcasting
4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Metamagic
Choose 1 additional Metamagic
New Metamagic
Metamagic: Heightened Spell Metamagic: Heightened Spell
Targets of spells that require Saving Throws have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on their first Saving Throw.
Metamagic: Quickened Spell Metamagic: Quickened Spell
Spells that take an Action take a Bonus action instead.
Metamagic: Subtle Spell Metamagic: Subtle Spell
You can cast spells while Silenced Silenced.
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic

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Gain 2 free spells:

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New 2nd Level Spells available

Level 4

 Sorcery Points: 4
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png 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.
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Level 5

 Sorcery Points: 5
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 3rd Level Spells available
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Level 6

 Sorcery Points: 6
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic

Bend Luck Bend Luck

Learn the following Storm Spells

Hound of Ill Omen Hound of Ill Omen

Level 7

 Sorcery Points: 7
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
1 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 4th Level Spells available

Level 8

 Sorcery Points: 8
You gain +1 Sorcery Points.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Level 9

 Sorcery Points: 9
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
1 Level 5 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Level 10

 Sorcery Points: 10
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Metamagic
Choose 1 additional Metamagic
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Spellcasting
2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png 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.
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Level 11

 Sorcery Points: 11
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
1 Level 6 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 6th Level Spells available
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic

Controlled Chaos Controlled Chaos

Fly Fly

Storm's Fury Storm's Fury

Shadow Walk Shadow Walk

Level 12

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

External Links[edit | edit source]