The Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Sorcerer Build

There are 12 different classes in “Baldur’s Gate 3,” including the Sorcerer class. Many players enjoy this class because they get access to a wide range of magical spells and abilities, allowing them to have a big impact on battles and the world around them.

This guide will take a look at how to make a strong but fun Sorcerer build.

Best Race

One of the first steps of creating your character in “Baldur’s Gate 3” is to pick a race. There are plenty to choose from, and each race has unique traits that can make them better suited for specific roles.

Dragonborn

For Sorcerers, the Dragonborn is generally considered the best race to pick because Dragonborns get a natural resistance to certain damage types. In terms of sub-race, the Green Dragonborn is arguably the best, as it has resistance to poison by default and fire once you get to Level 6.

Other Options

A couple of other races can work well for Sorcerers, too, like the Drow. They can see in the dark, which may help you hit your targets more easily in dimly lit environments. High Elf and High Half Elf are also possible options, providing access to useful cantrips, like Fire Bolt.

Best Background and Proficiencies

You’ll also need to select a background for your Sorcerer. Backgrounds provide your character with some initial proficiencies and unique features. For Sorcerers, several backgrounds can work well.

Sage

Sage is the most obvious choice to select for a Sorcerer. It grants proficiencies in Arcana and History, which are both very important for the class. Arcana is all about your knowledge of magic and ability to use powerful spells, so Sage is the right pick for those who want to become the mightiest spell-casters.

Other Options

Since Charisma is also a big part of Sorcerer builds, you might also like to pick a background with Persuasion proficiency. This will help you when speaking with NPCs and getting the best results out of conversations. Noble and Guild Artisan are two backgrounds with Persuasion.

Additional Proficiency

Once you pick your background, you can also select an additional class-based proficiency. For Sorcerers, it’s best to focus on Persuasion, Deception, and Arcana. These are the main skills that can help Sorcerers do lots of damage with their magic and influence or trick people around them.

Best Subclass

There are three possible subclasses to select when playing as a Sorcerer. And the choice of a subclass is probably the biggest one in terms of defining your build and playstyle, as all three of them are very different from each other.

Draconic Bloodline

Many players agree that the Draconic Bloodline class is the best all-around option for most Sorcerer builds. The big benefit of choosing this subclass is that it gives you more defense and damage resistance. This is crucial, as Sorcerers usually tend to be quite squishy and easily killed – your typical glass cannon.

You can also pick a Dragon Ancestry if you opt for this subclass, giving you even more unique advantages. The Red or Black Ancestries are the best to pick, offering either fire or acid resistance, respectively.

Other Options

Your other two subclass options are called Wild Magic and Storm Sorcery. Wild Magic isn’t recommended for most players, as it’s really random, unpredictable, and tricky to control. Storm Sorcery, on the other hand, can be a decent alternative if you don’t like the sound of Draconic Bloodline.

Best Stats to Focus On

For Sorcerers, there are three main stats to focus on leveling up as soon as possible.

Charisma

Charisma is, without a doubt, the No. 1 Sorcerer stat. It’s the main spell-casting statistic. That means it determines how likely your spells are to succeed and hit their targets. It’s also handy for conversational skill checks, helping you succeed more often in deceiving or persuading people.

Constitution

After Charisma, Constitution is a key stat to pour some points into for a Sorcerer build. It’s what influences your total number of Hit Points, or HP. In other words, more Constitution makes you harder to kill. That’s particularly relevant for squishy Sorcerers who tend to die quickly compared to other classes.

Dexterity

With Charisma and Constitution boosted up, a third skill to put a couple of points into is Dexterity. This is usually more of a Rogue-style skill, as it influences your odds of hitting enemies with Dexterity-based weapons.

However, it also improves your dodge chances, making you harder to hit, and helps out with Steal and Sleight-of-Hand skill checks. This is ideal for those who want their Sorcerer to have a sneaky side.

Best Spells and Cantrips

As a Sorcerer, you’ll spend plenty of time casting spells, and you get to pick new spells to learn every time you level up. There are dozens of options, but some are way more usable and handy than others.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to pick whichever spells suit your way of playing. Some players will be all about damage-dealing, selecting hard-hitting spells that cover the screen with fire. Others prefer a support role, with spells to buff allies or weaken enemies.

The choice is yours, but here are a few recommended spells for Sorcerers to consider:

• Fire Bolt: The Fire Bolt cantrip is a solid choice at Level 1. It’s a reliable damage dealer, and there are many ways to improve your fire damage output later in the game.
  
• Magic Missile: Magic Missile is a classic Dungeons & Dragons spell. It launches three magical bolts which hone in on targets and deal small amounts of damage.
  
• Misty Step: Misty Step allows the user to teleport to an empty space. It’s useful in combat to evade damage and to reach hard-to-access areas and secret chests when exploring the world.
  
• Fly: As the name suggests, the Fly spell lets you fly or give one of your allies the power of flight. Again, this is effective both in and out of combat for various purposes.
  
• Dominate Person: The Dominate Person spell is a Level 5 ability, so it may take some time to unlock. But it’s very powerful, allowing you to force any humanoid to fight on your side.
  
• Haste: Haste makes you or an ally faster. You also gain an action and become much harder to hit with the Hastened effect applied. This can be helpful for staying alive in tough battles.
  

FAQs

What are some reasons for playing Sorcerer?

Sorcerers are among the most versatile classes in “Baldur’s Gate 3,” meaning there are many ways to customize them. You can pick from drastically different subclasses, spells, and proficiencies to enjoy very different gameplay experiences. They’re also compelling in terms of raw magic attack power and tend to have high Charisma for fun and interesting dialog options.

Are there any downsides to playing a Sorcerer?

One of the downsides with Sorcerers is that they can be quite easy to kill, as they don’t have much defensive strength. Players need to be careful how they handle Sorcerers in combat to avoid an early death. Another disadvantage is that Sorcerers only get new spells when leveling up, and new players may end up choosing poor spells that don’t provide much help or benefit.

Make a Super Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3

If you love firing magical spells around and using trickery and persuasion to get what you want, Sorcerer is definitely one of the top-class options. Just make sure to pick an appropriate race, background, and subclass to get the best from your build.

Have you tried out the Sorcerer class yet? What’s your favorite class in “Baldur’s Gate 3” so far? Share your opinion in the comments.