Classes and Subclasses - Baldur's Gate III Guide - IGN (2024)

Baldur’s Gate 3 has 12 classes and 46 subclasses to choose from, providing a variety of unique skill options for your character. Learn everything there is to know about each BG3 class in our complete wiki guide.

Here are all playable classes and subclasses that will be available in Baldur's Gate 3 at full launch - jump to a class to see its available subclasses. If you want more assistance in choosing, see Best Classes - Tier List and Best Party Compositions.

• Barbarian
• Bard
• Cleric
• Druid
• Fighter
• Monk
• Paladin
• Ranger
• Rogue
• Sorcerer
• Warlock
• Wizard

Barbarian

"A fierce warrior of primitive background who can enter a battle rage."

Barbarian has a primary ability of Strength and proficiencies with light armour, medium armour, shields, simple weapons, and martial weapons. At level 3, you can choose from three Barbarian subclasses: Wildheart, Berserker, or Wild Magic. Learn more about the Barbarian class in our guide here.

Bard

"An inspiring magician whose power echos the music of creation."

Bard has a primary ability of Charisma and proficiencies with light armour, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords, and musical instruments. At level 3, you can choose from three Bard subclasses: Lore, Valour, or Swords. Learn more about the Bard class in our guide here.

Cleric

"A priestly champion who wields divine magic in service of a higher power."

Cleric has a primary ability of Wisdom and proficiencies with light armour, medium armour, shields, simple weapons, and morningstars. You can choose from seven Cleric subclasses: Life, Light, Trickery, Knowledge, Nature, Tempest, or War. Learn more about the Cleric class in our guide here.

Druid

"A priest of the Old Faith, wielding the powers of nature–moonlight and plant growth, fire and lightning–and adopting animal forms."

Druid has a primary ability of Wisdom and proficiencies with light armour, medium armor, shields, clubs, daggers, javelins, maces, quarterstaffs, scimitars, sickles, and spears. At level 2, you can choose from three Druid subclasses: Circle of the Land, Circle of the Moon, or Circle of Spores. Learn more about the Druid class in our guide here.

Fighter

"A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor."

Fighter has a primary ability of Strength and proficiencies with all armour, shields, simple weapons, and martial weapons. At level 3, you can choose from three Fighter subclasses: Battle Master, Eldritch Knight, or Champion. Learn more about the Fighter class in our guide here.

Monk

"A master of martial arts, harnessing the power of the body in pursuit of physical and spiritual perfection."

Monk has a primary ability of Dexterity and proficiencies with simple weapons and shortswords. At level 3, you can choose from three Monk subclasses: Way of the Four Elements, Way of the Open Hand, or Way of the Shadow. Learn more about the Monk class in our guide here.

Paladin

"A holy warrior bound to a sacred oath."

Paladin has a primary ability of Strength and proficiencies with all armour, shields, simple weapons, and martial weapons. You can choose from three Paladin subclasses: Oath of the Ancients, Oath of Devotion, or Oath of Vengeance. There is also a secret subclass, Oathbreaker, that unlocks when you break your oath. Learn more about the Paladin class in our guide here.

Ranger

"A warrior who uses martial prowess and nature magic to combat threats on the edges of civilization."

Ranger has a primary ability of Dexterity and proficiencies with light armour, medium armor, shields, simple weapons, and martial weapons. At level 3, you can choose from three Ranger subclasses: Beast Master, Gloom Stalker, or Hunter. Learn more about the Ranger class in our guide here.

Rogue

"A scoundrel who uses stealth and trickery to overcome obstacles and enemies."

Rogue has a primary ability of Dexterity and proficiencies with light armour, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, and shortswords. At level 3, you can choose from three Rogue subclasses: Thief, Arcane Trickster, or Assassin. Learn more about the Rogue class in our guide here.

Sorcerer

"A spellcaster who draws on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline."

Sorcerer has a primary ability of Charisma and proficiencies with daggers, quarterstaffs, and light crossbows. You can choose from three Sorcerer subclasses: Wild Magic, Draconic Bloodline, or Storm Sorcery. Learn more about the Sorcerer class in our guide here.

Warlock

"A wielder of magic that is derived from a bargain with an extraplanar entity."

Warlock has a primary ability of Charisma and proficiencies with light armour and simple weapons. You can choose from three Warlock subclasses: The Fiend, The Great Old One, or The Archfey. Learn more about the Warlock class in our guide here.

Wizard

"A scholarly magic-user capable of manipulating the structures of reality."

Wizard has a primary ability of Intelligence and proficiencies with daggers, quarterstaffs, and light crossbows. You can choose from eight Wizard subclasses: Abjuration, Evocation, Necromancy, Conjuration, Enchantment, Divination, Illusion, or Transmutation. Learn more about the Wizard class in our guide here.