Fighter

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

Fighter is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

The Fighter subclasses are:  Battle Master,  Eldritch Knight,  Champion

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

Class information

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 weapons, Armour Class (non- Heavy armour), and Initiative.

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

 Intelligence for Spells (Eldritch Knight only).

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 Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Starting Equipment

Longsword, Scale Mail, Leather Boots

Level progression

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

 Second Wind

Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. One per short rest, you can regain 1d10 + Fighter Levelhit points.

Fighting Style

 Archery

You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon Attacks.

 Defence

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

 Duelling

When you are wielding a melee weapon that is not Two-Handed or Versatile in one hand, and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon, increasing your chance to do heavy damage.

 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. (This is a reaction. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)

 Two-Weapon Fighting

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

 Action Surge

Immediately gain an extra Action to use this turn. Recharges on a Short Rest.

Choose a subclass:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
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

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

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

Proficiency Bonus: +3

Your proficiency bonus increases to +3.

 Extra Attack

You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

• Choose a Feat.

• Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
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

• Choose a Feat.

Proficiency Bonus: +4

Your proficiency bonus increases to +4.

 Indomitable

You have become as durable as an iron golem. Whenever you fail a Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead Recharge: Long rest.

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Improved Combat Superiority Choose 2 additional Manouevers	Eldritch Strike Learn a new Spell	Choose a Fighting Style

 Improved Extra Attack

You can make two additional attacks (instead of one) after using the Attack action.

• Choose a Feat.