Top 12 Multiclass Builds in Baldur's Gate 3

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Summary

Baldur's Gate 3 players can enhance their gameplay by exploring multiclass combinations, offering more versatile character builds.
Larian Studios is set to introduce new subclasses, enriching the gameplay experience for fans of the game.
Multiclass setups such as Lockadin Staple and God of Thunder provide unique and powerful thematic options for character development.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players can bring characters from their personal Dungeons & Dragons campaigns into the rich world of Faerun. The game challenges players with a Mindflayer invasion and the threat of an Illithid parasite that could transform their characters into Mindflayers, creating a race against time to save the Forgotten Realms and preserve their identities.

While sticking to a single class throughout the game is an option, multiclassing offers the chance to create more flexible and powerful builds. By combining different classes, players can harness the strengths of various D&D classes, crafting characters capable of overcoming any challenge in the game.

Updated on January 13, 2025, by Rhenn Taguiam: With Larian Studios preparing to roll out 12 new subclasses, Baldur’s Gate 3 enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating new and innovative character builds. Before these new subclasses, such as the Swashbuckler and Oath of Conquest, make their debut, players might want to explore some top multiclass setups. Notable among these are the Lockadin Staple for Paladin and Warlock synergy, and the thematic blend of a Sorcerer and Cleric in the God of Thunder build.

12. Lockadin Staple (Ancients Paladin 7, Fiend Warlock 5)

Enhance The Warlock’s Utility With All-Around Offense And Defense

Baldur's Gate 3 faithfully adheres to the D&D 5e ruleset, drawing inspiration from tabletop RPG builds. The Lockadin Staple leverages the synergy between the Charisma-based Warlock and Paladin classes, where the Warlock’s potent utility spells complement the Paladin’s robust offensive capabilities and utility spells.

This build maximizes the Warlock's damage and utility with the Paladin's Heavy Armor Proficiency for enhanced survivability and Divine Smite for potent offense. The Warlock's short-rest spell slots allow for frequent use of Divine Smite and long-range attacks with Eldritch Blast.

Here’s how players can achieve this build:

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)

Get Stronger Sorcerer Setups With The Cleric

Baldur's Gate 3 features Elemental Resistances and Advantages, along with thematic gear, allowing players to create symbolic builds that harness the power of the elements. The God of Thunder build combines the Storm Sorcerer's innate ferocity with the Tempest Cleric's combat-centric proficiencies.

While dipping two levels into Cleric might initially seem minor, it grants Heavy Armor and Martial Weapons Proficiency. More crucially, it provides Wrath of the Storm, enabling a reaction that deals 2d8 Lightning or Thunder Damage upon a failed Dexterity Save. This is akin to a reaction-only Divine Smite but with elemental damage. At 2nd-level, Destructive Wrath allows players to maximize Thunder or Lightning damage from spells, providing powerful nova capabilities with higher-level Sorcerer spells.

Here’s how players can achieve this build:

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