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Sorcerer
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Sorcerer is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
Overview[edit section | visual editor]
Sorcerers use their innate magical powers to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Sorcerers use Charisma as their primary ability score.
Subclasses[edit section | visual editor]
The Sorcerer subclasses available in the game are:
Class progression[edit section | visual editor]
| Sorcerer Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features |  |
Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
| 1st | +2 |  |
- | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd |    |
2 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 3rd | |
3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | ||
| 4th |  |
4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |
| 5th | +3 | - | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | |
| 6th | |
6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | ||
| 7th | - | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | ||
| 8th | |
8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | ||
| 9th | +4 | - | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | |
| 10th | |
10 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | |
| 11th | |
11 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 12th | |
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 section | visual editor]
Attributes[edit section | visual editor]
- Hit points
- At level 1: 6 +
- On level up: 4 +
- Key abilities
- Spellcasting Ability
- 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 than Wizards.
Starting Proficiencies[edit section | visual editor]
- Saving throw proficiencies
- Equipment proficiencies
- Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
- You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
- Starting Equipment
Multiclass Proficiencies[edit section | visual editor]
No additional proficiencies are granted when multiclassing into Sorcerer.
Level Progression[edit section | visual editor]
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1[edit section | visual editor]
- Spellcasting
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- You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
- 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 section | visual editor]
The powers below are for those gained at level 1. See Level 6 below for subclass powers gained at that level.
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Draconic Ancestry (Choose 1.): |
Level 2[edit section | visual editor]
- 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 are the innate power of sorcerers. They can use these points to alter Spells or gain Spell Slots. You gain 2 Sorcery Points.
- Spend Sorcery Points to unlock a Spell Slot.
- Spend Spell Slots to gain Sorcery Points. The level of spell slot spent creates the equivalent number of
- Metamagic
- Choose 2 Metamagic:
| Metamagic | |
Grants |
|---|---|---|
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1 | Allies automatically succeed Saving Throws against spells that require them. |
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1 | Extends the range of a spell by 50%. Melee spells are increased to  |
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1 | Double the duration of Conditions, summons, and surfaces caused by spells. |
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1 per Spell Slot level (Cantrips are 1) | Spells that only target 1 creature can target an additional creature. |
Level 3[edit section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- Spellcasting
- 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 | |
Grants |
|---|---|---|
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3 | Targets of spells that require Saving Throws have  |
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3 | Spells that take an   |
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1 | You can cast spells while  |
Subclass Features[edit section | visual editor]
| Draconic Bloodline | Shadow Magic | Storm Sorcery | Wild Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) |
Gain 2 free spells: |
(none) | (none) |
- New 2nd Level Spells available
Level 4[edit section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- Spellcasting
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- You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
- Choose 1 additional Cantrip 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- 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 section | visual editor]
| Draconic Bloodline | Shadow Magic | Storm Sorcery | Wild Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
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Learn the following Storm Spells |
Level 7[edit section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- Spellcasting
- 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- Metamagic
- Choose 1 additional Metamagic
- Spellcasting
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- You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
- Choose 1 additional Cantrips from the Sorcerer Spell List.
- Spells Known: 11
- 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 section | visual editor]
- You gain +1 Sorcery Point.
- 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 section | visual editor]
| Draconic Bloodline | Shadow Magic | Storm Sorcery | Wild Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 12[edit section | visual editor]
- 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 section | visual editor]
See also[edit section | visual editor]
External Links[edit section | visual editor]
