Best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build, from race to subclass & spells
Check out our breakdown of the best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build, and see what race, skills, subclass, backgrounds, and spells you should choose for the class.
Our best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build covers everything you need to know when creating and levelling your character, from the race, to the subclass, and of course, the spells.
Baldur's Gate 3 has tonnes of options for customising and progressing your character, allowing you to live out your Dungeons & Dragons fantasies in the game with a full party of different companions. It can be hard to decide how to build a class with so many choices right from the start though, so read on for our best Sorcerer build and follow along.
Here are all the things you need to keep in mind to start off with the best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build.
It's worth noting that you can respec your character in Baldur's Gate 3 if you have already started the game but want to try out some of the options below too.
Level 1
| Option | Selection |
| Race, Subrace & Cantrip |
Half-Elf / High Half-Elf / Fire Bolt |
| Cantrips | Acid Splash, Bone Chill, Friends, Mage Hand |
| Spells | Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile |
| Subclass | Wild Magic |
| Background | Acolyte |
| Skill Proficiencies | Arcana, Protection |
| Ability Points |
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Level 2
| Option | Selection |
| Spells | Fog Cloud |
| Class Passives | Metamagic: Careful Spell, Metamagic: Twinned Spell |
Level 3
| Option | Selection |
| Spells | Scorching Ray |
| Class Passives | Metamagic: Quickened Spell |
Level 4
| Selection | Options |
| Cantrip | Dancing Lights |
| Spells | Gust of Wind |
| Feat | Ability Improvement: +2 Charisma |
Level 5
| Selection | Options |
| Spells | Fireball |
Level 6
| Selection | Options |
| Spells | Hypnotic Pattern |
Level 7
| Selection | Options |
| Spells | Wall of Fire |
Level 8
| Selection | Options |
| Spells | Banishment |
| Feat | Elemental Adept: Fire |
Level 9
| Selection | Options |
| Spells | Cone of Cold |
Level 10
| Selection | Options |
| Cantrip | Shocking Grasp |
| Spells | Cloudkill |
| Class Passives | Metamagic: Extended Spell |
Level 11
| Selection | Options |
| Spell | Chain Lightning |
Level 12
| Selection | Options |
| Spell | Globe of Invulnerability |
| Feat | War Caster |
The Sorcerer is a Charisma-based spellcaster who can draw on inherent magic from a gift or special bloodline. They differ from Wizards by having a natural affinity for magic, rather than learning it over time from a school of magic.
Your focus as a Sorcerer should be on damaging enemies with your massive amount of spells, as you'll have access to a number of area-of-effect attacks that will help out when your party is outnumbered.
Not a fan of the Sorcerer build? Check out our recommendations for other best builds in Baldur's Gate 3:
- Barbarian build
- Bard build
- Cleric build
- Druid build
- Monk build
- Rogue build
- Warlock build
- Wizard build
There are three subclasses for the Sorcerer in Baldur's Gate 3: Wild Magic, Draconic Bloodline, and Storm Sorcery. We'll explain each one below.
Draconic Bloodline
Your veins carry draconic magic, the result of a powerful dragon ancestor.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
| Draconic Resilience: Hit Points | Your hit point maximum increases by one for each Sorcerer level |
| Draconic Resilience | Dragon-like scales covet parts of your skin. When you aren't wearing armour, your base Armour Class is 13 |
Storm Sorcery
Whether crackling with the energy of ancient deluges or pierced by gales and hurricanes, your lineage is a strange tapestry scrawled by a tempest.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
|
Tempestuous Magic |
After you cast a level one spell or higher, you can Fly as a bonus action until the end of your turn without receiving Opportunity Attacks |
Wild Magic
Your powers come from ancient forces of chaos. They churn within you - waiting to burst free at any time.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
| Tides of Chaos | Activate to gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw. Increased chase of Wild Magic surge afterwards |
| Wild Magic | Whenever you cast a level one spell or above, your magic has a chance to surge and trigger a random magical effect |
Our pick for the best Sorcerer subclass is the Wild Magic Sorcerer, as the features you gain are perfect for those looking to deal as much damage as possible.
Getting Advantage on your rolls with a bonus action is a big deal in combat, and the effects of Wild Magic surge can be devastating on enemies.
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