All classes and subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3

You won't even know where to begin with all the classes.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the few games offering heavy customization options and inclusivity for players, meaning you can customize how you play BG3 to suit your playstyle. With various classes and subclasses available, there’s something for new and veteran players alike.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: All classes and subclasses

Baldur’s Gate 3 has 12 classes and 46 subclasses, and they vary as they each have different proficiencies for Saving Throws and Primary abilities, which will affect and influence your functions like skills or spells.

ClassSubclassesPrimary AbilityProficiencies for Saving Throw
BarbarianWildheart
Berserker
Wild Magic
StrengthStrength and Constitution
BardCollege of Valour
College of Lore
College of Sword
CharismaCharisma and Wisdom
ClericKnowledge Domain
Life Domain
Light Domain
Nature Domain
Tempest Domain
Trickery Domain
War Domain
WisdomCharisma and Wisdom
DruidCircle of the Land
Circle of the Moon
Circle of the Spores
WisdomWisdom and Intelligence
FighterChampion
Eldritch Knight
Battle Master
Strength, DexteritySame as Primary Ability
MonkWay of the Four Elements
Way of the Open Hand
Way of Shadow
Dexterity and WisdomDexterity and Strength
PaladinOathbreaker
Oath of Devotion
Oath of the Ancients
Oath of Vengeance
Charisma and StrengthCharisma and Wisdom
RangerBeast Master
Hunter
Gloom Stalker
Wisdom and DexterityDexterity and Strength
RogueAssassin
Arcane Trickster
Thief
DexterityIntelligence and Dexterity
SorcererDraconic Bloodline
Wild Magic
Storm Sorcery
CharismaCharisma and Constitution
WarlockArchfey
The Fiend
The Great Old One
CharismaCharisma and Wisdom
WizardAbjuration
Conjuration
Divination
Enchantment
Evocation
Necromancy
Illusion
Transmutation
IntelligenceWisdom and Intelligence

As there are so many options to choose from when creating your character and an effective team, it can be challenging at first to decide what to go with, especially with so many classes and subclasses. One thing I didn’t realize when creating my character was that in BG3, some races have better affinities to certain classes and even subclasses, which isn’t uncommon and is something I’ve experienced in World of Warcraft.

So, to ensure you have the best race for the best class and subclass, check out their affinities and do a lot of reading before you make any decisions.

Related: How to change class in Baldur’s Gate 3

Choosing a class or subclass can be overwhelming in Baldur’s Gate 3. Still, if you can’t decide, BG3 offers a multiclassing feature that allows you to switch between another class or character, which means you won’t be stuck with one class and can play BG3 however you want to.

Which BG3 subclasses are best?

Ultimately, your best subclass depends on your party makeup and individual classes. So, the best subclasses for each class differ by how you choose to play. Subclasses boost your character’s offensive, defensive, and utility stats. Players pick subclasses between the levels of one and three. They provide between two and four extra class abilities. I chose Warlock as my class, so I went with The Fiend as my subclass. The Fiend grants temporary hitpoints when you kill a target, allows you to add a d10 to an ability check, and gains resistance to a specific damage type.

Which class should you choose in BG3?

Class selection interface in BG3.

Once again, choosing which class to start with is highly dependent on how you want to play, but if you want to breeze through the game with as much ease as possible, choosing the Fighter class seems to be the way to go, thanks to the classes’ combat prowess and wide proficiency of weapons and armor.

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Hayley Andrews is a staff writer for Dot Esports with a dual degree in business and human resource management. After discovering her passion for creative writing and gaming, she now writes about MOBAs, MMOs, and cozy games.
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