Fighter

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

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Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.

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Overview

Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

Subclasses

The Fighter subclasses are:

•  Battle Master
•  Eldritch Knight
•  Champion
•  Arcane Archer

Class Progression

Fighter Class Progression

Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features
1st	+2	Second Wind, Fighting Style
2nd		Action Surge
3rd		Choose a subclass
4th		Feat
5th	+3	Extra Attack
6th		Feat
7th		Subclass feature
8th		Feat
9th	+4	Indomitable
10th		Subclass feature
11th		Improved Extra Attack
12th		Feat

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

Class information

Attributes

Hit points

At Level 1: 10 +  Constitution Modifier

On level up: 6 +  Constitution Modifier

Key Ability Scores

 Strength for physical attacks.

 Dexterity for physical attacks with Finesse and Ranged weapons, Armour Class (non- Heavy armour), and Initiative.

 Constitution for Hit Points (and  Concentration Checks for Eldritch Knights).

 Intelligence for Spells (Eldritch Knight only).

Spellcasting Ability

 Intelligence for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

Starting Proficiencies

Saving throw proficiencies

 Strength,  Constitution

Equipment Proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour,  Heavy armour

 Shields

Skills proficiencies (Choose 2)

 Acrobatics,  Animal Handling,  Athletics,  History,  Insight,  Intimidation,  Perception,  Survival

You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Starting Equipment

Longsword, Scale Mail, Leather Boots

Multiclass Proficiencies

Equipment Proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour

 Shields

Level progression

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

Level 1

 Second Wind ()

Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. You regain 1d10 + Fighter Levelhit points. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Fighting Style

Choose a fighting style:

 Archery

You gain a +2 bonus to Attack rolls you make with ranged Weapons.

 Defence

You gain a +1 bonus to  Armour Class while wearing Armour.

 Duelling

When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand, and no weapon in the other, you deal an additional 2 damage with that weapon.

 Great Weapon Fighting

When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.

 Protection

When you have a Shield, impose Disadvantage on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 1.5 m / 5 ft. You must be able to see the enemy.

 Two-Weapon Fighting

When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Score Modifier to the damage of the attack.

Level 2

 Action Surge

Immediately gain an extra  Action to use this turn. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Level 3

Choose a subclass:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion	Arcane Archer
Gain 4 x Superiority Dice Choose 3 Battle Manoeuvres	Weapon Bond Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Learn new Cantrips Learn new Spells	Improved Critical Hit	Gain  Arcana proficiency. Gain  Nature proficiency. Gain one of the following cantrips:  Guidance   Light  True Strike

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion	Arcane Archer
(none)	Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Learn a new Spell	(none)	(none)

Level 5

 Extra Attack

You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.

Level 6

• Choose a Feat.

Level 7

• Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion	Arcane Archer
Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres Gain +1 Superiority Dice	War Magic Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Learn a new Spell	Remarkable Athlete: Jump  Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency	Curving Shot  Magic Arrow Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot.

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Level 9

 Indomitable

Whenever you fail a Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead. ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Level 10

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion	Arcane Archer
Improved Combat Superiority Choose 2 additional Manouevers	Eldritch Strike Learn a new Spell	Choose a Fighting Style	Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot.

Level 11

 Improved Extra Attack

You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon.

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Notable fighters

• Aradin
• Cairos
• Elder Brithvar
• Gauntlet Yeva
• Gimblebock
• Lae'zel
• Sarth Baretha
• Ulder Ravengard

See also

• List of all Fighters