Sorcerer

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

Overview edit

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

Subclasses edit

The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:

Class progression edit

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

Class Information edit

Attributes edit

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

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

Starting Proficiencies edit

Saving throw proficiencies: Constitution, Charisma
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

Equipment proficiencies: Daggers, Quarterstaves

Level Progression edit

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

Level 1 edit

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

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

Level 2 edit

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.

Create Sorcery Points ( + ): Cast as a level 1 spell at will.

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 edit

 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 edit

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

New 2nd Level Spells available

Level 4 edit

 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 edit

 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 edit

 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

Draconic Bloodline	Shadow Magic	Storm Sorcery	Wild Magic
Elemental Affinity: Damage Elemental Affinity: Resistance	Hound of Ill Omen	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	Bend Luck

Level 7 edit

 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 edit

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

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 edit

 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 edit

 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 edit

 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

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

Level 12 edit

 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

External Links edit

⁠Sorcerer on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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Overview edit

Subclasses edit

Class progression edit

Class Information edit

Attributes edit

Starting Proficiencies edit

Multiclass Proficiencies edit

Level Progression edit

Level 1 edit

Select a Subclass edit

Level 2 edit

Level 3 edit

Subclass Features edit

Level 4 edit

Level 5 edit

Level 6 edit

Subclass Features edit

Level 7 edit

Level 8 edit

Level 9 edit

Level 10 edit

Level 11 edit

Subclass Features edit

Level 12 edit

Notable sorcerers edit

See also edit

External Links edit