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A character's class in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] is one of their primary defining features. Each class represents a different calling, and each offers a number of unique abilities, powers, and skills that influence how that character is able to interact with the world. Classes determine most of a character's abilities - both in and out of combat. As a character advances in levels in a class they will gain incredible new powers and abilities.  
A character's class in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] is one of their primary defining features. Each class represents a different calling, and each offers a number of unique abilities, powers, and skills that influence how that character is able to interact with the world. Classes determine most of a character's abilities - both in and out of combat. As a character advances in levels in a class they will gain incredible new powers and abilities.  
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== Game mechanics ==
==== Experience ====
All characters start at level 1, and level up when they receive enough experience. Leveling up allows a character to take another level in a class. After reaching level 12, no further levels are gained.


== Game Mechanics ==
Experience is gained through completing quests, succeeding at tasks and discovering new locations, as well as by defeating enemies.
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When a character gains [[Inspiration|inspiration]], they earn a small amount of experience. Experience from all other sources is earned by {{em|all}} characters that have joined the player, whether they are in the active party or at camp.
 
{| class="wikitable" style='margin:auto;"
|+Experience Table
!Level
!Cumulative Exp.
!XP for Next Level
!Pack
!Combatant
!Elite
!Miniboss
!Boss
|-
|1
|0
|300
|3
|10
|15
|20
|30
|-
|2
|300
|600
|5
|15
|25
|40
|75
|-
|3
|900
|1,800
|10
|20
|40
|50
|100
|-
|4
|2,700
|3,800
|20
|40
|75
|100
|150
|-
|5
|6,500
|6,500
|40
|75
|90
|150
|250
|-
|6
|13,000
|8,000
|50
|90
|150
|230
|320
|-
|7
|21,000
|9,000
|60
|110
|180
|280
|400
|-
|8
|30,000
|12,000
|75
|140
|220
|350
|500
|-
|9
|42,000
|14,000
|110
|200
|315
|500
|700
|-
|10
|56,000
|20,000
|135
|250
|400
|640
|875
|-
|11
|76,000
|24,000
|170
|320
|510
|800
|1120
|-
|12
|100,000
|N/A
|210
|400
|640
|1000
|1400
|}


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==== Subclasses ====
==== Subclasses ====
When a character reaches a certain level in a class they must select a subclass. The level that this choice is made at varies from class to class.
When a character reaches a certain level in a class they must select a subclass. The level that this choice is made at varies from class to class.


Subclasses allow characters to further specialize their character by imparting powerful new abilities focused around enhancing the central theme of the subclass. Choosing a subclass does not cause a character to stop gaining the normal benefits of a class when advancing in level - the benefits of a subclass are on top of the normal class abilities.
Subclasses allow characters to further specialize their character by imparting powerful new abilities focused around enhancing the central theme of the subclass. Choosing a subclass does not cause a character to stop gaining the normal benefits of a class when advancing in level - the benefits of a subclass are on top of the normal class abilities.


See below for a list of classes and their subclasses.
See below for a list of classes and their subclasses.
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==== Multiclassing ====
==== Multiclassing ====
[[File:Add Class Button Location.png|thumb|The location of the Add Class button on the Level Up screen]]
A character's choice of class is not permanent. When gaining a new level, a character can choose to continue advancing in level in a class they already have levels in, or they can choose to gain a level in an entirely new class. This is called ''multiclassing''. Doing so will grant most of the benefits of advancing in level in that additional class, with some limitations.
A character's choice of class is not permanent. When gaining a new level, a character can choose to continue advancing in level in a class they already have levels in, or they can choose to gain a level in an entirely new class. This is called ''multiclassing''. Doing so will grant most of the benefits of advancing in level in that additional class, with some limitations.


A multiclassed character does not receive all of the [[Proficiency|proficiencies]] of their new class. Multiclassing never grants saving throw proficiencies. A multiclassed character's [[Die_Rolls#Proficiency_Bonus|proficiency bonus]] increases as normal, however.
* A multiclassed character's spell slots are dependent on the [[Spells#Spell slots|Effective Spellcaster Level]] of the character.
* A multiclassed character will use the spellcasting modifier from the [[Spells#Spellcasting ability|most recent new class]] taken for item spellcasting.
* A multiclassed character does not receive all of the [[Proficiency|proficiencies]] of their new class. Multiclassing never grants saving throw proficiencies. A multiclassed character's [[Die_Rolls#Proficiency_Bonus|proficiency bonus]] increases as normal, however.
* A multiclassed character adds their total level in all classes together to determine their overall character level.
* Players cannot multiclass when playing on "Explorer" [[difficulty]].
* A multiclassed character receives all proficiencies from a chosen subclass - for instance, while multiclassing into Fighter does not grant Heavy Armour proficiency, multiclassing into War Cleric does, since the proficiency belongs to the subclass rather than the main class.


A multiclassed character adds their total level in all classes together to determine their overall character level.
Note that each new class gained through multiclassing begins at level one, and all chosen classes are levelled separately. For example, If a character has taken three levels in bard, and chooses to multiclass and takes one level of sorcerer, they will have access to traits for levels one through three of bard, and access to the traits for a level one sorcerer. They will {{em|not}} have access to level four traits of bard, despite being level four overall.
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===== Multiclass proficiencies =====
==== Multiclass Proficiencies ====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; font-size:0.85em"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; font-size:0.85em"
|-
|-
! Class !! Gained Proficiency !! Class !! Gained Proficiency
! Class !! Gained Proficiency !! Class !! Gained Proficiency
|-
|-
| Barbarian || Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Bard || Light Armor, One skill, One instrument
| Barbarian || Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Bard || Light Armour, One skill, One instrument
|-
|-
| Cleric || Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields, Morningstars || Druid || Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields
| Cleric || Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Flails, Morningstars || Druid || Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields
|-
|-
| Fighter || Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Monk || Simple Weapons, Shortswords
| Fighter || Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Monk || Simple Weapons, Shortswords
|-
|-
| Paladin || Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Ranger || Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields, Simple Weapons, One skill
| Paladin || Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons || Ranger || Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons, One skill
|-
|-
| Rogue || Light Armor, One skill || Sorcerer ||-
| Rogue || Light Armour, One skill || Sorcerer || Daggers, Light Crossbows, Quarterstaves
|-
|-
| Warlock || Light armor, Simple Weapons || Wizard || -
| Warlock || Light armour, Simple Weapons || Wizard || Daggers, Light Crossbows, Quarterstaves
|}
|}


== Playable classes ==


== Playable Classes ==
=== Barbarian ===
 
{{main|Barbarian}}
=== [[Barbarian]] ===
[[File:Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Barbarian]]
[[File:Barbarian Class 300px.png|100px|left|link=Barbarian]]
{{Quote|The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.}}
The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
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File:Berserker Subclass 300px.png|[[Berserker]]|link=Berserker
File:Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|[[Berserker]]|link=Berserker
File:Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|[[Wild Magic Barbarian|Wild Magic]]|link=Wild Magic Barbarian
File:Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|[[Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic]]|link=Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)
File:Wildheart Subclass 300px.png|[[Wildheart]]|link=Wildheart
File:Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|[[Wildheart]]|link=Wildheart
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=== [[Bard]] ===
=== Bard ===
[[File:Bard Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Bard]]
{{main|Bard}}
You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.  
[[File:Class Bard Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Bard]]
{{Quote|You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within. }}
{{clear}}
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College Of Lore Icon.png|[[College of Lore]]|link=College of Lore
Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|[[College of Lore]]|link=College of Lore
College of Swords Icon.png|[[College of Swords]]|link=College of Swords
Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|[[College of Swords]]|link=College of Swords
College Of Valor Icon.png|[[College of Valour]]|link=College of Valour
Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|[[College of Valour]]|link=College of Valour
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=== [[Cleric]] ===
=== Cleric ===
[[File:Cleric Class 300px.png|100px|left|link=Cleric]]
{{main|Cleric}}
Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.  
[[File:Class Cleric Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Cleric]]
{{Quote|Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill. }}
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Knowledge Domain Icon.png|[[Knowledge Domain]]|link=Knowledge Domain
Class Cleric Knowledge Badge Icon.png|[[Knowledge Domain]]|link=Knowledge Domain
Life Domain Subclass 300px.png|[[Life Domain]]|link=Life Domain
Class Cleric Life Badge Icon.png|[[Life Domain]]|link=Life Domain
Light Domain Subclass 300px.png|[[Light Domain]]|link=Light Domain
Class Cleric Light Badge Icon.png|[[Light Domain]]|link=Light Domain
Nature Domain Icon.png|[[Nature Domain]]|link=Nature Domain
Class Cleric Nature Badge Icon.png|[[Nature Domain]]|link=Nature Domain
Tempest Domain Icon.png|[[Tempest Domain]]|link=Tempest Domain
Class Cleric Tempest Badge Icon.png|[[Tempest Domain]]|link=Tempest Domain
Trickery Domain Subclass 300px.png|[[Trickery Domain]]|link=Trickery Domain
Class Cleric Trickery Badge Icon.png|[[Trickery Domain]]|link=Trickery Domain
War Domain Icon.png|[[War Domain]]|link=War Domain
Class Cleric War Badge Icon.png|[[War Domain]]|link=War Domain
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=== [[Druid]] ===
=== Druid ===
[[File:Druid Class 300px.png|100px|left|link=Druid]]
{{main|Druid}}
Druids channel the elemental forces of nature and share a deep kinship with animals. Mastery of Wild Shape allows them to transform into beasts from all over the Realms.  
[[File:Class Druid Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Druid]]
{{Quote|Druids channel the elemental forces of nature and share a deep kinship with animals. Mastery of Wild Shape allows them to transform into beasts from all over the Realms. }}
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Circle Of The Land Icon.png|[[Circle of the Land]]|link=Circle of the Land
Class Druid Land Badge Icon.png|[[Circle of the Land]]|link=Circle of the Land
Circle_Of_The_Moon_Icon.png|[[Circle of the Moon]]|link=Circle of the Moon
Class Druid Moon Badge Icon.png|[[Circle of the Moon]]|link=Circle of the Moon
Circle of Spores Icon.png|[[Circle of Spores]]|link=Circle of Spores
Class Druid Spores Badge Icon.png|[[Circle of the Spores]]|link=Circle of the Spores
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=== [[Fighter]] ===
=== Fighter ===
[[File:Fighter Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Fighter]]
{{main|Fighter}}
Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.  
[[File:Class Fighter Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Fighter]]
{{Quote|Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.}}
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Battle Master Icon.png|[[Battle Master]]|link=Battle Master
Class Fighter Battle Master Badge Icon.png|[[Battle Master]]|link=Battle Master
Champion Icon.png|[[Champion]]|link=Champion
Class Fighter Champion Badge Icon.png|[[Champion]]|link=Champion
Eldritch Knight Icon.png|[[Eldritch Knight]]|link=Eldritch Knight
Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png|[[Eldritch Knight]]|link=Eldritch Knight
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=== [[Monk]] ===
=== Monk ===
[[File:Monk Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Monk]]
{{main|Monk}}
Channel your cosmic enlightenment by deftly dodging and efficiently disassembling your foes through stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks.  
[[File:Class Monk Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Monk]]
{{Quote|Channel your cosmic enlightenment by deftly dodging and efficiently disassembling your foes through stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks. }}
{{clear}}
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File:Open Hand Icon.png|[[Way of the Open Hand]]|link=Way of the Open Hand
Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png|[[Way of the Open Hand]]|link=Way of the Open Hand
File:Shadow Icon.png|[[Way of Shadow]]|link=Way of Shadow
Class Monk Shadow Badge Icon.png|[[Way of Shadow]]|link=Way of Shadow
File:Four Elements Icon.png|[[Way of the Four Elements]]|link=Way of the Four Elements
Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png|[[Way of the Four Elements]]|link=Way of the Four Elements
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=== [[Paladin]] ===
=== Paladin ===
[[File:Paladin Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Paladin]]
{{main|Paladin}}
Fuelled by the Oath you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times.  
[[File:Class Paladin Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Paladin]]
{{Quote|Fuelled by the Oath you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times. }}
{{clear}}
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Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|[[Oath of the Ancients]]|link=Oath of the Ancients
Class Paladin Ancients Badge Icon.png|[[Oath of the Ancients]]|link=Oath of the Ancients
Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|[[Oath of Devotion]]|link=Oath of Devotion
Class Paladin Devotion Badge Icon.png|[[Oath of Devotion]]|link=Oath of Devotion
Paladin Oath of Vengeance.png|[[Oath of Vengeance]]|link=Oath of Vengeance
Class Paladin Vengeance Badge Icon.png|[[Oath of Vengeance]]|link=Oath of Vengeance
Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|[[Oathbreaker]]|link=Oathbreaker
Class Paladin Oathbreaker Badge Icon.png|[[Oathbreaker]]|link=Oathbreaker
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=== [[Ranger]] ===
=== Ranger ===
[[File:Ranger Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Ranger]]
{{main|Ranger}}
Rangers are unrivalled scouts and trackers, honing a deep connection with nature in order to hunt their favoured prey.  
[[File:Class Ranger Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Ranger]]
{{Quote|Rangers are unrivalled scouts and trackers, honing a deep connection with nature in order to hunt their favoured prey. }}
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Hunter Icon.png|[[Hunter]]|link=Hunter
Class Ranger Hunter Badge Icon.png|[[Hunter]]|link=Hunter
Beast Master Icon.png|[[Beast Master]]|link=Beast Master
Class Ranger Beast Master Badge Icon.png|[[Beast Master]]|link=Beast Master
Gloom Stalker Icon.png|[[Gloom Stalker]]|link=Gloom Stalker
Class Ranger Gloom Stalker Badge Icon.png|[[Gloom Stalker]]|link=Gloom Stalker
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=== [[Rogue]] ===
=== Rogue ===
[[File:Rogue Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Rogue]]
{{main|Rogue}}
With stealth, skill, and uncanny reflexes, a rogue's versatility lets them get the upper hand in almost any situation.  
[[File:Class Rogue Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Rogue]]
{{Quote|With stealth, skill, and uncanny reflexes, a rogue's versatility lets them get the upper hand in almost any situation. }}
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Arcane Trickster Icon old.png|[[Arcane Trickster]]|link=Arcane Trickster
Class Rogue Arcane Trickster Badge Icon.png|[[Arcane Trickster]]|link=Arcane Trickster
Thief Icon.png|[[Thief]]|link=Thief
Class Rogue Thief Badge Icon.png|[[Thief]]|link=Thief
Assassin Icon.png|[[Assassin]]|link=Assassin
Class Rogue Assassin Badge Icon.png|[[Assassin]]|link=Assassin
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=== [[Sorcerer]] ===
=== Sorcerer ===
[[File:Sorcerer Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Sorcerer]]
{{main|Sorcerer}}
Sorcerers are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline.  
[[File:Class Sorcerer Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Sorcerer]]
{{Quote|Sorcerers are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline. }}
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Draconic Bloodline Subclass Icon.png|[[Draconic Bloodline]]|link=Draconic Bloodline
Class Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline Badge Icon.png|[[Draconic Bloodline]]|link=Draconic Bloodline
Wild Magic Subclass Icon.png|[[Wild Magic]]|link=Wild Magic
Class Sorcerer Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|[[Wild Magic (Sorcerer Subclass)|Wild Magic]]|link=Wild Magic (Sorcerer Subclass)
Storm Sorcery Subclass Icon.png|[[Storm Sorcery]]|link=Storm Sorcery
Class Sorcerer Storm Sorcery Badge Icon.png|[[Storm Sorcery]]|link=Storm Sorcery
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=== [[Warlock]] ===
=== Warlock ===
[[File:Warlock Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Warlock]]
{{main|Warlock}}
Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, Warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic.  
[[File:Class Warlock Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Warlock]]
{{Quote|Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, Warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic. }}
{{clear}}
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The Archfey Subclass Icon.png|[[The Archfey]]|link=The Archfey
Class Warlock Archfey Badge Icon.png|[[The Archfey]]|link=The Archfey
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png|[[The Fiend]]|link=The Fiend
Class Warlock Fiend Badge Icon.png|[[The Fiend]]|link=The Fiend
The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png|[[The Great Old One]]|link=The Great Old One
Class Warlock Great Old One Badge Icon.png|[[The Great Old One]]|link=The Great Old One
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=== [[Wizard]] ===
=== Wizard ===
[[File:Wizard Class Icon.png|100px|left|link=Wizard]]
{{main|Wizard}}
Wizards master the arcane by specialising in individual schools of magic, combining ancient spells with modern research.  
[[File:Class Wizard Badge Icon.png|100px|left|link=Wizard]]
<gallery heights="80" mode="nolines" widths="90">
{{Quote|Wizards master the arcane by specialising in individual schools of magic, combining ancient spells with modern research. }}
File:Abjuration School Subclass Icon.png|[[Abjuration School]]
{{clear}}
File:Wizard conjuration.png|[[Conjuration School]]
<center><gallery heights="100" mode="nolines" widths="100">
File:Wizard divination.png|[[Divination School]]
File:Class Wizard Abjuration Badge Icon.png|[[Abjuration School]]|link=Abjuration School
File:Wizard enchantment.png|[[Enchantment School]]
File:Class Wizard Conjuration Badge Icon.png|[[Conjuration School]]|link=Conjuration School
File:Evocation School Subclass Icon.png|[[Evocation School]]
File:Class Wizard Divination Badge Icon.png|[[Divination School]]|link=Divination School
File:Wizard illusion.png|[[Illusion School]]
File:Class Wizard Enchantment Badge Icon.png|[[Enchantment School]]|link=Enchantment School
File:Wizard necromancy.png|[[Necromancy School]]
File:Class Wizard Evocation Badge Icon.png|[[Evocation School]]|link=Evocation School
File:Wizard transmutation.png|[[Transmutation School]]
File:Class Wizard Illusion Badge Icon.png|[[Illusion School]]|link=Illusion School
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File:Class Wizard Necromancy Badge Icon.png|[[Necromancy School]]|link=Necromancy School
File:Class Wizard Transmutation Badge Icon.png|[[Transmutation School]]|link=Transmutation School
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==Achievements==
{{Achievement|Jack-of-all-Trades}}


==Trivia==
==See also==
* See [[D&D 5e Class Changes]] for a summary of all changes to classes in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] from the 5e ruleset.
* [[D&D 5e Class Changes]] for a summary of all changes to classes in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] from the 5e ruleset.


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A character's class in Baldur's Gate 3 is one of their primary defining features. Each class represents a different calling, and each offers a number of unique abilities, powers, and skills that influence how that character is able to interact with the world. Classes determine most of a character's abilities - both in and out of combat. As a character advances in levels in a class they will gain incredible new powers and abilities.

The maximum character level in Baldur's Gate 3 is level 12.

Each class grants characters special dialogue choices only available to that class. Each class also has unique spellcasting animations (while attack animations are based on race).

See also: Character Creation

Game mechanics

Experience

All characters start at level 1, and level up when they receive enough experience. Leveling up allows a character to take another level in a class. After reaching level 12, no further levels are gained.

Experience is gained through completing quests, succeeding at tasks and discovering new locations, as well as by defeating enemies.

When a character gains inspiration, they earn a small amount of experience. Experience from all other sources is earned by all characters that have joined the player, whether they are in the active party or at camp.

Experience Table
Level Cumulative Exp. XP for Next Level Pack Combatant Elite Miniboss Boss
1 0 300 3 10 15 20 30
2 300 600 5 15 25 40 75
3 900 1,800 10 20 40 50 100
4 2,700 3,800 20 40 75 100 150
5 6,500 6,500 40 75 90 150 250
6 13,000 8,000 50 90 150 230 320
7 21,000 9,000 60 110 180 280 400
8 30,000 12,000 75 140 220 350 500
9 42,000 14,000 110 200 315 500 700
10 56,000 20,000 135 250 400 640 875
11 76,000 24,000 170 320 510 800 1120
12 100,000 N/A 210 400 640 1000 1400

Subclasses

When a character reaches a certain level in a class they must select a subclass. The level that this choice is made at varies from class to class.

Subclasses allow characters to further specialize their character by imparting powerful new abilities focused around enhancing the central theme of the subclass. Choosing a subclass does not cause a character to stop gaining the normal benefits of a class when advancing in level - the benefits of a subclass are on top of the normal class abilities.

See below for a list of classes and their subclasses.

Multiclassing

The location of the Add Class button on the Level Up screen

A character's choice of class is not permanent. When gaining a new level, a character can choose to continue advancing in level in a class they already have levels in, or they can choose to gain a level in an entirely new class. This is called multiclassing. Doing so will grant most of the benefits of advancing in level in that additional class, with some limitations.

  • A multiclassed character's spell slots are dependent on the Effective Spellcaster Level of the character.
  • A multiclassed character will use the spellcasting modifier from the most recent new class taken for item spellcasting.
  • A multiclassed character does not receive all of the proficiencies of their new class. Multiclassing never grants saving throw proficiencies. A multiclassed character's proficiency bonus increases as normal, however.
  • A multiclassed character adds their total level in all classes together to determine their overall character level.
  • Players cannot multiclass when playing on "Explorer" difficulty.
  • A multiclassed character receives all proficiencies from a chosen subclass - for instance, while multiclassing into Fighter does not grant Heavy Armour proficiency, multiclassing into War Cleric does, since the proficiency belongs to the subclass rather than the main class.

Note that each new class gained through multiclassing begins at level one, and all chosen classes are levelled separately. For example, If a character has taken three levels in bard, and chooses to multiclass and takes one level of sorcerer, they will have access to traits for levels one through three of bard, and access to the traits for a level one sorcerer. They will not have access to level four traits of bard, despite being level four overall.

Multiclass proficiencies
Class Gained Proficiency Class Gained Proficiency
Barbarian Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons Bard Light Armour, One skill, One instrument
Cleric Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Flails, Morningstars Druid Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields
Fighter Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons Monk Simple Weapons, Shortswords
Paladin Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons Ranger Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons, One skill
Rogue Light Armour, One skill Sorcerer Daggers, Light Crossbows, Quarterstaves
Warlock Light armour, Simple Weapons Wizard Daggers, Light Crossbows, Quarterstaves

Playable classes

Barbarian

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The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.

Bard

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You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.

Cleric

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Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.

Druid

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Druids channel the elemental forces of nature and share a deep kinship with animals. Mastery of Wild Shape allows them to transform into beasts from all over the Realms.

Fighter

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

Monk

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Channel your cosmic enlightenment by deftly dodging and efficiently disassembling your foes through stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks.

Paladin

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Fuelled by the Oath you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times.

Ranger

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Rangers are unrivalled scouts and trackers, honing a deep connection with nature in order to hunt their favoured prey.

Rogue

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With stealth, skill, and uncanny reflexes, a rogue's versatility lets them get the upper hand in almost any situation.

Sorcerer

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

Warlock

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Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, Warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic.

Wizard

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

Achievements

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Jack-of-all-Trades
Multiclass into every class in one playthrough without asking Withers to change your character.


See also