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[[Category:Classes]]

'''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: {{IconLink|Class Fighter Battle Master Badge Icon.png|Battle Master}}, {{IconLink|Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png|Eldritch Knight}}, {{IconLink|Class Fighter Champion Badge Icon.png|Champion}} __NOTOC__

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|+ Fighter Class Progression
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
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! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| {{SAI|Second Wind}}, [[Fighting Style]]
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! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{SAI|Action Surge}}
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! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{Icon|Fighter_Class_Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]]
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! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
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! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}
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! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Icon|Fighter_Class_Icon.png|24|link=#Level 7}} [[#Level 7|Subclass feature]]
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| {{SAI|Indomitable}}
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! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{Icon|Fighter_Class_Icon.png|24|link=#Level 10}}[[#Level 10|Subclass feature]]
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! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{SAI|Improved Extra Attack}}
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! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
|}

'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.

== Class information ==

[[File:Default Fighter Armor.png|230px|right|Fighter's default armour]]

; Hit points 
: At Level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|10 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

; Key Ability Scores
: {{Ability|Strength}} for physical attacks.
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for physical attacks with [[Finesse]] weapons, [[Armour Class]] (non-{{HeavyArmour}}), and [[Initiative]].
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points (and {{Concentration}} Checks for [[Eldritch Knight]]s).
: {{Ability|Intelligence}} for Spells (Eldritch Knight only).
; Saving throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment Proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{HeavyArmour}}
: {{Shields}}
; Skills proficiencies (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Longsword}}, {{RarityItem|Scale Mail}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}
; Spellcasting Ability : {{Ability|Intelligence}} for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

== Level progression ==

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

{{Level header|1}}

; {{SAI|Second Wind|w=40}} 
: Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. Once per short rest, you can regain {{DamageText|1d10 + Fighter Level|Healing}}.

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; [[Fighting Style]]
:; {{SAI|Archery}} : You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon [[attack roll]]s.
:; {{SAI|Defence}} : You gain a +1 bonus to {{Armour Class}} while wearing [[Armour]].
:; {{SAI|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.
:; {{SAI|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.
:; {{SAI|Protection}} : When you have a [[Shields|Shield]], impose {{Disadvantage}} on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within {{Distance|melee}}. You must be able to see the enemy. ''(This is a reaction. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)''
:; {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting}} : When you make an offhand attack, you can add your [[Ability Modifier]] to the damage of the attack.

{{Level header|2}}

; {{SAI|Action Surge|w=40}}
: Immediately gain an extra [[Action]] to use this turn. Recharges on a [[Short Rest]].

{{Level header|3}}

==== Choose a subclass: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Fighter Battle Master Badge Icon.png|Battle Master|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png|Eldritch Knight|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Fighter Champion Badge Icon.png|Champion|w=150|h=150}}
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* Gain 4 x [[File:Superiority Die d8 Icon.png|frameless|25px]] [[Battle Master#Level 3|Superiority Dice]]
* Choose 3 [[Battle Master#Level 3|Battle Manoeuvres]]
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* {{SAI|Weapon Bond|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|1|2|w=24}} Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
* Learn new [[Eldritch Knight#Level 3|Cantrips]]
* Learn new [[Eldritch Knight#Level 3|Spells]]
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* {{SAI|Improved Critical Hit|w=40}}
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{{Level header|4}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Battle Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Eldritch Knight]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Champion]]
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* {{SpellSlot|1|3|w=24}} Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot
* Learn a new [[Eldritch Knight#Level 4|Spell]]
| style="text-align:center;"| (none)
|}

{{Level header|5}}

;{{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +3
: Your proficiency bonus increases to +3.

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; {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

{{Level header|6}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{Level header|7}}

*'''Subclass features:'''
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Battle Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Eldritch Knight]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Champion]]
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* Choose 2 additional [[Battle_Master#Level_3|Manoeuvres]]
* Gain +1 [[File:Superiority Die d8 Icon.png|frameless|25px]] [[Battle Master#Level 3|Superiority Dice]]
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* {{SAI|War Magic|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|1|4|w=24}} Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot
* {{SpellSlot|2|2|w=24}} Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots
* Learn a new [[Eldritch Knight#Level 4|Spell]]
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* {{SAI|Remarkable Athlete: Jump|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency|w=40}}
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{{Level header|8}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{Level header|9}}

; {{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +4
: Your proficiency bonus increases to +4.

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; {{SAI|Indomitable|w=40}}
: 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}}.

{{Level header|10}}

==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Battle Master]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Eldritch Knight]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Champion]]
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* {{SAI|Improved Combat Superiority|w=40}}
* Choose 2 additional [[Battle_Master#Level_3|Manouevers]]
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* {{SAI|Eldritch Strike|w=40}}
* Learn a new [[Eldritch Knight#Level 4|Spell]]
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* Choose a [[Fighting Style]]
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{{Level header|11}}

; {{SAI|Improved Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can make two additional attacks (instead of one) after using the Attack action.

{{Level header|12}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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