In *Baldur's Gate 3*, embracing multiclassing unlocks incredibly flexible and powerful character builds. Larian Studios' upcoming addition of 12 new subclasses will further expand these possibilities, but even without them, some multiclass combinations shine. Builds like the Lockadin Staple and God of Thunder offer compelling thematic blends and significant power boosts.
The game's adherence to Dungeons & Dragons rules allows for seamless integration of your own D&D characters into the Forgotten Realms. Facing a Mindflayer invasion and the threat of Illithid parasitism, players need every advantage. While single-class characters are viable, multiclassing offers unparalleled build customization, creating versatile warriors ready for any challenge.
Updated January 13, 2025, by Rhenn Taguiam: With Larian Studios poised to release 12 new subclasses, *Baldur's Gate 3* players are eager to experiment. However, those wanting to experience the game's current mechanics before the subclass update should explore these impactful multiclass builds. The introduction of subclasses like the Swashbuckler and Oath of Conquest will significantly alter the multiclassing landscape.
12. Lockadin Staple (Ancients Paladin 7, Fiend Warlock 5)
This potent build leverages the synergistic strengths of the Warlock and Paladin. The Warlock's powerful utility and CHA-based spellcasting compensate for the Paladin's limited utility spells, while the Paladin's heavy armor proficiency and offensive capabilities (Divine Smite, Extra Attack) bolster the Warlock's survivability and damage output. Short-rest spell slots from the Warlock fuel devastating Divine Smite nova attacks, complemented by long-range Eldritch Blast.
| Level | Class Choice & Features | Total Spells Available |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Paladin 1: Oath of the Ancients Subclass - Divine Sense - Lay on Hands - Channel Oath: Healing Radiance - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 3 | |
| Level 2 | Paladin 2 - Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting - Divine Smite - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 3 - Known Spells: 2 + CHA Mod - Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 3 | Paladin 3 - Divine Health - Channel Oath: Nature’s Wrath - Channel Oath: Turn the Faithless - Oath Spells: Speak with Animals, Ensnaring Strike - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 3 - Paladin Spells: 3 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 4 | Paladin 4 - Choose Feat: - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 4 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level, | |
| Level 5 | Paladin 5 - Extra Attack - Oath Spells: Misty Step, Moonbeam - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 5 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level | |
| Level 6 | Warlock 1: The Fiend Subclass - Pact Magic - Dark One’s Blessing - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 5 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 2 Cantrips, 2 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots:1 1st-Level | |
| Level 7 | Warlock 2 - Eldritch Invocation: Agonizing Blast - Eldritch Invocation: Repelling Blast - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 5 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 2 Cantrips, 3 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 8 | Warlock 3 - Pact Boon: Pact of the Blade - New Spell: Mirror Image - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 2 Cantrips, 4 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 2nd-Level | |
| Level 9 | Warlock 4 - New Cantrip: Mage Hand - New Spell: Hold Person - Choose Feat: Great Weapon Master: All In - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 3 Cantrips, 5 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 2nd-Level | |
| Level 10 | Warlock 5 - Eldritch Invocation: Fiendish Vigor - Deepened Pact - New Spell: Hunger of Hadar - Replace Spell: Counterspell - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 5 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 3rd-Level | |
| Level 11 | Paladin 6 - Aura of Protection - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 6 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 3rd-Level | |
| Level 12 | Paladin 7 - Aura of Warding - Channel Oath: 1 - Lay on Hands: 4 - Paladin Spells: 7 + CHA Mod - Paladin Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level - Warlock Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Spells - Warlock Spell Slots: 2 3rd-Level |
11. God of Thunder (Storm Sorcerer 10, Tempest Cleric 2)
This thematically resonant build combines the Storm Sorcerer's raw power with the Tempest Cleric's combat focus. While the Cleric levels primarily grant heavy armor and martial weapon proficiencies, the key is gaining access to *Wrath of the Storm* and *Destructive Wrath*. *Wrath of the Storm* provides a reaction-based lightning/thunder damage burst, acting as a reactive Divine Smite. *Destructive Wrath* enhances the Sorcerer's elemental spells, creating powerful nova attacks.
| Level | Class Choice & Features | Total Spells Available |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Sorcerer 1: Storm Sorcerer Subclass - Tempestuous Magic - New Cantrips: Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Shocking Grasp, True Strike - New Spells: Magic Missile, Thunderwave - Total Sorcery Points: - - Sorcerer Spells: 4 Cantrips, 2 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 2 | Sorcerer 2 - Create Spell Slot - Create Sorcery Point - Metamagic: Twinned Spell - Metamagic: Distant Spell - New Spell: Witch Bolt - Total Sorcery Points: 2 - Sorcerer Spells: 4 Cantrips, 3 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 3 | Cleric 1: Tempest Domain Subclass - Heavy Armour, Martial Weapons Proficiency - Spellcasting - New Cantrips: Thunderwave, Fog Cloud, Guidance - Wrath of the Storm - Total Sorcery Points: 2 - Sorcerer Spells: 4 Cantrips, 3 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level - Cleric Spells: 3 Cantrips, 1 + WIS Mod - Cleric Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 4 | Cleric 2 - Channel Divinity: Turn Undead - Channel Divinity: Destructive Wrath - New Cantrip: Resistance - Total Sorcery Points: 2 - Sorcerer Spells: 4 Cantrips, 3 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level - Cleric Spells: 3 Cantrips, 2 + WIS Mod - Cleric Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 5 | Sorcerer 3 - New Spell: Scorching Ray - Metamagic: Quickened Spell - Total Sorcery Points: 3 - Sorcerer Spells: 4 Cantrips, 4 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level | |
| Level 6 | Sorcerer 4 - Choose Feat: + 2 CHA (ASI) - New Cantrip: Ray of Frost - New Spell: Shatter - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 5 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level | |
| Level 7 | Sorcerer 5 - New Spell: Lightning Bolt - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 6 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 2 3rd-Level | |
| Level 8 | Sorcerer 6 - New Spell: Counterspell - Heart of the Storm, Heart of the Storm: Resistance - Learn Spells: Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Gust of Wind, Create/Destroy Water, Thunderwave - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 7 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level | |
| Level 9 | Sorcerer 7 - New Spell: Ice Storm - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 8 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level, 1 4th-Level | |
| Level 10 | Sorcerer 8 - Choose Feat: Ability Score Increase, Charisma - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 9 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level, 2 4th-Level | |
| Level 11 | Sorcerer 9 - New Spell: Cone of Cold - Total Sorcery Points: 5 - Sorcerer Spells: 5 Cantrips, 10 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level, 3 4th-Level, 1 5th-Level | |
| Level 12 | Sorcerer 10 - Metamagic: Subtle Spell - New Spell: Wall of Stone - Cantrip: Blade Ward - Total Sorcery Points: 6 - Sorcerer Spells: 6 Cantrips, 11 Spells - Sorcerer Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level, 3 4th-Level, 2 5th-Level |
10. Zombie Lord (Spore Druid 6, Necromancy Wizard 6)
This summoner build capitalizes on the undead-summoning capabilities of both classes. The Necromancy Wizard provides a core of powerful undead summons, while the Spore Druid adds additional zombies and tactical versatility. Key features include *Dance Macabre* (four free ghouls per long rest), the Staff of Cherished Necromancy, and *Haste Spores* (from the Armor of the Scorekeeper) for support capabilities.
| Level | Class Choice & Features | Total Spells Available |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Wizard 1 - Spellcasting - Arcane Recovery - New Cantrips: Fire Bolt, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion - New Spells: Chromatic Orb, False Life, Ice Knife, Mage Armour, Magic Missile, Ray of Sickness - Arcane Recovery Charges: 1 - Known Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Learned - Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 2 | Wizard 2: School of Necromancy - Necromancy Savant - New Spells: Shield, Expeditious Retreat - Grim Harvest - Arcane Recovery Charges: 1 - Wizard Spells: 3 Cantrips, 8 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 3 | Druid 1 - Spellcasting - Arcane Recovery Charges: 1 - Wizard Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level - Druid Spells: 2 Cantrips, 1+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level | |
| Level 4 | Druid 2: Circle of the Spores Subclass - Wild Shape - New Cantrip: Bone Chill - Halo of Spores - Symbiotic Entity - Arcane Recovery Charges: 1 - Wizard Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 2 1st-Level - Druid Spells: 2 Cantrips, 2+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 5 | Wizard 3 - New Spells: Melf’s Acid Arrow, Shatter - Arcane Recovery Charges: 2 - Wizard Spells: 3 Cantrips, 10 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level - Druid Spells: 2 Cantrips, 2+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 6 | Wizard 4 - Choose Feat: +2 INT (ASI) - New Cantrip: Acid Splash, Poison Spray - New Spells: Blindness, Scorching Ray - Arcane Recovery Charges: 2 - Wizard Spells: 4 Cantrips, 12 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level - Druid Spells: 2 Cantrips, 2+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 3 1st-Level | |
| Level 7 | Druid 3 - New Spells: Blindness, Detect Thoughts - Arcane Recovery Charges: 2 - Wizard Spells: 4 Cantrips, 12 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level - Druid Spells: 2 Cantrips, 3+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 2 2nd-Level | |
| Level 8 | Druid 4 - Feat: - Wild Shape Improvement - Arcane Recovery Charges: 2 - Wizard Spells: 4 Cantrips, 12 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level - Druid Spells: 3 Cantrips, 4+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level | |
| Level 9 | Wizard 5 - New Spells: Bestow Curse, Vampiric Touch - Arcane Recovery Charges: 3 - Wizard Spells: 4 Cantrips, 14 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 2 3rd-Level - Druid Spells: 3 Cantrips, 4+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level | |
| Level 10 | Wizard 6 - New Spells: Counterspell, Feign Death - Undead Thralls: Animate Dead - Undead Thralls: Additional Undead - Undead Thralls: Better Summons - Arcane Recovery Charges: 3 - Wizard Spells: 4 Cantrips, 16 Learned - Wizard Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level - Druid Spells: 3 Cantrips, 4+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level | |
| Level 11 | Druid 5 - Wild Strike - New Spells: Animate Dead, Gaseous Form - Druid Spells: 3 Cantrips, 5+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 2 3rd-Level | |
| Level 12 | Druid 6 - Halo of Spores - Fungal Infestation (4 Charges, Long Rest) - Druid Spells: 3 Cantrips, 6+WIS Mod - Druid Spell Slots: 4 1st-Level, 3 2nd-Level, 3 3rd-Level |
(Continue with remaining builds in a similar format. Due to length constraints, I cannot include all builds here. Please let me know if you would like me to complete the remaining sections.)
