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

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Sorcerers are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline.
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Overview[edit | edit source]

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

Subclasses[edit | edit source]

The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:

Class Progression[edit | edit source]

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 Spellcasting, Choose a subclass Choose a subclass - 4 2 2 - - - - -
2nd Metamagic Metamagic, Create Spell Slot Create Spell Slot, Create Sorcery Points Create Sorcery Points 2 3 3 - - - - -
3rd Metamagic Metamagic 3 4 4 2 - - - -
4th Feat Feat 4 5 5 4 3 - - - -
5th +3 - 5 6 4 3 2 - - -
6th Subclass feature Subclass feature 6 7 4 3 3 - - -
7th - 7 8 4 3 3 1 - -
8th Feat Feat 8 9 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 9 10 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th Metamagic Metamagic 10 6 11 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th Subclass feature Subclass feature 11 12 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th Feat Feat 12 13 4 3 3 3 2 1

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

Class Information[edit | edit source]

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Sorcerer's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 6 + Constitution Constitution modifier
On level up: 4 + Constitution Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Charisma Charisma for Spells
Constitution Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Concentration Checks
Dexterity Dexterity for Armour Class
Spellcasting Ability
Charisma Charisma
Known Spells
For a list of spells available to the Sorcerer, see: List of Sorcerer spells.
Sorcerer Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Sorcerers know fewer Spells.

Starting Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

Saving throw proficiencies
Constitution Constitution, Charisma Charisma
Equipment proficiencies
Daggers Daggers, Quarterstaves Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows Light Crossbows
Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
Arcana Arcana, Deception Deception, Insight Insight, Intimidation Intimidation, Persuasion Persuasion, Religion 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 | edit source]

Equipment proficiencies
Daggers Daggers, Quarterstaves Quarterstaves, Light Crossbows Light Crossbows

Level Progression[edit | edit source]

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

Level 1

Spellcasting
2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 4
Choose 4 Cantrips from the Sorcerer Spell List.
Spells Known: 2
Choose 2 Spells from the Sorcerer Spell List.
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New Sorcerer Cantrips
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New 1st Level Spells Available
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Select a Subclass[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic
Wild Magic
Draconic Bloodline
Draconic Bloodline
Storm Sorcery
Storm Sorcery
Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic

Wild Magic Wild Magic Tides of Chaos Tides of Chaos

Draconic Resilience: Hit Points

Draconic Ancestry (Choose 1):

Tempestuous Magic Tempestuous Magic

Eyes of the Dark Eyes of the Dark Strength of the Grave Strength of the Grave

Level 2

Spellcasting
3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png 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.
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 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.
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Create Spell Slot Create Spell Slot (Bonus Action + 2 Sorcery Point)
Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot.
Create Sorcery Points Create Sorcery Points (Bonus Action + Level 1 Spell Slot)
Cast as a level 1 spell at will.
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Metamagic
Choose 2 Metamagic
Metamagic: Careful Spell Metamagic: Careful Spell
Allies automatically succeed Saving Throws against spells that required them.
Metamagic: Distant Spell Metamagic: Distant Spell
Increases the range of the spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to  Range: 9 m / 30 ft.
Metamagic: Extended Spell Metamagic: Extended Spell
Double the duration of conditions, summons, and surfaces caused by spells.
Metamagic: Twinned Spell 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

 Sorcery Points: 3
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Metamagic
Choose 1 additional Metamagic
New Metamagic
Metamagic: Heightened Spell Metamagic: Heightened Spell
Targets of spells that require Saving Throws have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on their first Saving Throw.
Metamagic: Quickened Spell Metamagic: Quickened Spell
Spells that take an  Action take a  Bonus Action instead.
Metamagic: Subtle Spell Metamagic: Subtle Spell
You can cast spells while Silenced Silenced.
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic
(none) (none) (none)

Gain 2 free spells:

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Level 4

 Sorcery Points: 4
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png 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.
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Level 5

 Sorcery Points: 5
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 3rd Level Spells available
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Level 6

 Sorcery Points: 6
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic

Bend Luck Bend Luck

Learn the following Storm Spells

Hound of Ill Omen Hound of Ill Omen

Level 7

 Sorcery Points: 7
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
1 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 4th Level Spells available

Level 8

 Sorcery Points: 8
You gain +1 Sorcery Points.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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.
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Level 9

 Sorcery Points: 9
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
1 Level 5 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 5th Level Spells available

Level 10

 Sorcery Points: 10
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Metamagic
Choose 1 additional Metamagic
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Spellcasting
2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png 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.
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Level 11

 Sorcery Points: 11
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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Spellcasting
1 Level 6 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 6th Level Spells available
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Wild Magic Draconic Bloodline Storm Sorcery Shadow Magic

Controlled Chaos Controlled Chaos

Fly Fly

Storm's Fury Storm's Fury

Shadow Walk Shadow Walk

Level 12

 Sorcery Points: 12
You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
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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 | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

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