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Wizards master the arcane by specialising in individual schools of magic, combining ancient spells with modern research.
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Wizards master the arcane by specialising in individual schools of magic, combining ancient spells with modern research.

Wizard is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Wizards channel magic through their extensive knowledge of the arcane to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Wizards use Intelligence as their primary ability score.

The Wizard Subclasses, or Schools, are:
Abjuration Abjuration, Conjuration Conjuration, Divination Divination, Enchantment Enchantment, Evocation Evocation, Illusion Illusion, Necromancy Necromancy, and Transmutation Transmutation.

The Wizard Class Progression Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level Proficiency Bonus Features Arcane Recovery Charges Spells learned Cantrips Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1st +2 #Level 1 Spellcasting, Arcane Recovery Arcane Recovery 1 +6 3 2 - - - - -
2nd +2 #Level 2 Choose a subclass 1 +2 3 3 - - - - -
3rd +2 - 2 +2 3 4 2 - - - -
4th +2 Feat Feat 2 +2 4 4 3 - - - -
5th +3 - 3 +2 4 4 3 2 - - -
6th +3 #Level 6 Subclass feature 3 +2 4 4 3 3 - - -
7th +3 - 4 +2 4 4 3 3 1 - -
8th +3 Feat Feat 4 +2 4 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 5 +2 4 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th +4 #Level 10 Subclass feature 5 +2 5 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th +4 - 6 +2 5 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th +4 Feat Feat 6 +2 5 4 3 3 3 2 1

Class Information

Wizard's default armour

Spellcasting

  • Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence Intelligence
  • Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells: You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
  • Spell Scribing Icon.webp Spell Scribing: A Wizard who finds a Scroll for a Spell they do not know may permanently copy that Spell to their Spellbook at the cost of the scroll and 50gp per level of the Spell.

Level Progression

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

Level 1

Arcane Recovery Arcane Recovery

  • Once per day out of combat, you can recover expended Spell Slots.
  • Arcane Recovery strength: 1 (The combined number and level of Spell Slots the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)

Spellcasting

  • 2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 3):
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 1 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
  • New 1st Level Spells available (Choose 6):

Level 2

  • 3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 2 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
  • Learn 2 additional 1st Level Spells from the Wizard Spell List.

Select a Subclass (School)

Level 3

  • 4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.)
  • 2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.)
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 3 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
  • Learn 2 additional 1st or 2nd Level Spells from the Wizard Spell List.
  • New 2nd Level Spells available:
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Level 4

  • Choose a Feat.
  • 4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
  • 3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 1):
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 4 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
  • Learn 2 additional 1st or 2nd Level Spells from the Wizard Spell List.

Level 5

  • Proficiency Icon.png Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
  • Arcane Recovery Arcane Recovery strength: 3 (The combined number and level of Spell Slots the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)
  • PassiveFeature Generic.png Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
    • For example, Bone Chill Icon.png Bone Chill now deals 2d8Damage TypesNecrotic damage.
  • 2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 5 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 3rd Level from the Wizard Spell List.
  • New 3rd Level Spells available:
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  • Cantrip Damage Boost: Damage rolls for cantrips roll an additional die.

Level 6

  • Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.)
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 6 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 3rd Level from the Wizard Spell List.
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  • Subclass Features:
Abjuration School Abjuration School Conjuration School Conjuration School Divination School Divination School Enchantment School Enchantment School
Evocation School Evocation School Illusion School Illusion School Necromancy School Necromancy School Transmutation School Transmutation School

Level 7

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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 7 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 4th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
  • New 4th Level Spells available:
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Level 8

  • Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot.)
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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 8 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 4th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
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Level 9

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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 9 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 5th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
  • New 5th Level Spells available:
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Level 10

  • Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain one Level 5 Spell Slot.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 1):
  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 10 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 5th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
  • PassiveFeature Generic.png Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
    • For example, Bone Chill Icon.png Bone Chill now deals 3d8Damage TypesNecrotic damage.
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  • Subclass Features:
Abjuration School Abjuration School Conjuration School Conjuration School Divination School Divination School Enchantment School Enchantment School
Evocation School Evocation School Illusion School Illusion School Necromancy School Necromancy School Transmutation School Transmutation School

Level 11

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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 11 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 6th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
  • New 6th Level Spells available:
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Level 12

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  • Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 12 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Intelligence Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
  • Learn 2 additional Spells up to 6th Level from the Wizard Spell List.
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Wizard Spell List

Cantrips

Level 1 Spells

Level 2 Spells

Level 3 Spells

Level 4 Spells

Level 5 Spells

Level 6 Spells

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