Baldur's Gate 3 Best Classes: Tier List And Which One You Should Pick

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Which class should you pick for your main character? Which classes are the most powerful? Step inside and I'll tell you.

By Brian Barnett on

Choosing your main character’s class in a role-playing game is often the most important (and first) major decision you’ll make. With a universe as expansive as The Forgotten Realms, where Baldur’s Gate 3 takes place, there are also lots of classes to choose from. From classics like Fighter, Wizard, and Rogue, to more niche classes, such as Warlock, Bard, and Druid, there is a lot of flavor here, and there are many powerful abilities spread throughout the roster.

If you have trouble picking, or simply want to make an informed decision, I’m here to help. With 12 fully-customizable classes to choose from, as well as seven pre-made characters with unique stories of their own, I’ll go through what each class does, their power (relative to other classes), and which one you should choose for your lengthy journey through Faerun.

The 12 selectable classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are as follows:

When picking the class for your main character (MC), there are a few things to keep in mind. First, there are no ‘bad’ classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, and even if you build them without optimizing, there is a ton of fun to be had. As anyone who has played pen-and-paper Dungeons & Dragons can attest, some of the most fun you can have is when things go wrong.

With that having been said, if there is a particular class with a flavor you like, don’t hesitate to choose them. If you love forbidden knowledge (or H.P. Lovecraft), the Warlock’s ‘eldritch bargain with forces beyond space and time’ might be just up your alley. If you love the outdoors, you could be into the druid’s affinity for all things nature.

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