Sorcerer

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

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Sorcerers are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline.

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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:

•  Wild Magic
•  Draconic Bloodline
•  Storm Sorcery
•  Shadow Magic

Class Progression

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,  Choose a subclass	-	4	2	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd		Metamagic,  Create Spell Slot,  Create Sorcery Points	2		3	3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd		Metamagic	3		4	4	2	-	-	-	-
4th		Feat	4	5	5	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	-	5		6	4	3	2	-	-	-
6th		Subclass feature	6		7	4	3	3	-	-	-
7th		-	7		8	4	3	3	1	-	-
8th		Feat	8		9	4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	9		10	4	3	3	3	1	-
10th		Metamagic	10	6	11	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th		Subclass feature	11		12	4	3	3	3	2	1
12th		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

Attributes

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

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

Equipment proficiencies

 Daggers,  Quarterstaves,  Light Crossbows

Level Progression

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

•  Acid Splash
•  Blade Ward
•  Bone Chill
•  Booming Blade
•  Dancing Lights 
•  Fire Bolt
•  Friends 
•  Light
•  Mage Hand
•  Minor Illusion 
•  Poison Spray
•  Ray of Frost
•  Shocking Grasp
•  True Strike 

New 1st Level Spells Available

•  Burning Hands
•  Charm Person 
•  Chromatic Orb
•  Colour Spray
•  Disguise Self 
•  Enhance Leap 
•  Expeditious Retreat 
•  False Life
•  Feather Fall 
•  Fog Cloud 
•  Ice Knife
•  Mage Armour
•  Magic Missile
•  Ray of Sickness
•  Shield
•  Sleep
•  Thunderwave
•  Witch Bolt 

Select a Subclass

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

Metamagic

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.

Metamagic

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

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

•  Blindness
•  Blur 
•  Cloud of Daggers 
•  Crown of Madness 
•  Darkness 
•  Darkvision
•  Detect Thoughts  
•  Enhance Ability 
•  Enlarge/Reduce 
•  Gust of Wind
•  Hold Person 
•  Invisibility 
•  Knock
•  Mirror Image
•  Misty Step
•  Phantasmal Force 
•  Scorching Ray
•  See Invisibility
•  Shatter
•  Web 

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

•  Blink
•  Counterspell
•  Daylight
•  Fear 
•  Fireball
•  Gaseous Form 
•  Grant Flight 
•  Haste 
•  Hypnotic Pattern 
•  Lightning Bolt
•  Protection from Energy 
•  Sleet Storm 
•  Slow 
•  Stinking Cloud 

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

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

•  Banishment 
•  Blight
•  Confusion 
•  Dimension Door
•  Dominate Beast 
•  Greater Invisibility 
•  Ice Storm
•  Polymorph 
•  Stoneskin 
•  Wall of Fire 

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

•  Cloudkill 
•  Cone of Cold
•  Dominate Person 
•  Hold Monster 
•  Insect Plague 
•  Seeming 
•  Telekinesis 
•  Wall of Stone 

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

•  Arcane Gate 
•  Chain Lightning
•  Circle of Death
•  Disintegrate
•  Eyebite 
•  Globe of Invulnerability 
•  Sunbeam 

Subclass Features

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

• Aelis Siryasius
• Mizora

See also

• List of all Sorcerers

External Links

• Sorcerer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki