Baldur’s Gate 3: How to Multiclass?

Unlike most CRPGs, Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t hold you back from exploring all available options for your build. Even after choosing a class, you can always respec your character, gain powerful upgrades, get the best Feats, and even add another class to your build. However, knowing how to multiclass alone isn’t enough to get you through the Unforgotten Lands.

For starters, nothing can stop you from adding a Druid class to your Paladin build. However, both classes have certain features that overlap each other. So, you must plan your best multiclass builds before even starting the tutorial section in BG3. In this article, we will cover multiclassing, its positive and negative impacts on your build, and things to keep in mind before heading this way.

What is Multiclassing in BG3?

Before we set foot in the complexity of multiclassing in BG3, you must first understand some basics. Multiclassing is a feature from D & D 5e that allows a player to add a second class to their build. Choosing a second class for your character opens a whole universe of opportunities, attacks, and abilities.

Moreover, with over 12 core classes in the game, the possible combinations for multiclassing are infinite. Secondly, you aren’t limited to only adding 2 classes to your build, and you can add as many as you want. However, the problem with such builds is that they hold you back from upgrading your core abilities.

On the other hand, certain class combinations are made for each other. For example, Paladins and Sorcerers have similar core stats. So, adding the second class will activate and upgrade the core abilities of both classes, making you truly invincible in the field. In short, you can create any multiclass build in BG3 as long as you are clear about their strengths and weaknesses.

How to Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3?

You will unlock the ability to add a second class to your build after reaching level 2. After this stage, you are free to multiclass after every level upgrade. Unlike D & D 5e, you don’t have to meet the minimum stat requirements. However, combining dissimilar classes can have devastating impacts on your current build.

When you level up before level 2, you will see a list of available upgrades. In addition to that, you will also see a multiclass option in the top left corner of the screen. Selecting this option will open another menu, asking you where you want to place the level upgrade.

For example, if you reach level 5 as a Barbarian, you will have the option to add level 5 upgrades to your current class or add 1 level in any class of your choice. If you choose a second class, you will unlock all traits and abilities of that particular class but with level 1 capabilities.

Similarly, if you want to add another class to your already multiclass build, wait for the level up prompt. Here, you will again see the add class icon on the left corner of the screen. Selecting this option will allow you to add the level up to any class of your choice.

Advantages of Multiclass:

There are many advantages of adding a calculated class to your character build. For instance, you can cover up the flaws in your class by adding another synergizing class with similar stats. As you only get 3 opportunities to add stats in your build, you can’t really go back on your choices in the same playthrough.

For example, Sorcerers are powerful spellcasters in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, they lack the martial Strength to wear sturdy armor and wield powerful weapons.

The good news is that this class has almost identical stats as a Paladin. So, you can combine the two classes to combine Metamagic of Sorcerers with Paladin’s Divine Smite. Furthermore, you will also unlock some of the best Feats for Paladins to complement your character build.

You can find countless such examples in various build combinations. The only thing to keep in mind is to plan your build before starting the game. Otherwise, you may end up with a character who knows how to do magic but with poor efficiency.

Hazards of Multiclass:

Multiclassing may seem like a good idea for almost every build in BG3. However, it isn’t always the best option unless you plan your build beforehand. For example, even though the game doesn’t ask but, you should consider the stat requirements of the two classes. If these stats don’t synergize, you will have a hard time perfecting two characters within the limited game hours.

A good example of a bad multiclass build is combining Barbarian with a Wizard class. On paper, it seems like a good idea to give magical powers to your Hulk character. However, they have contradicting stats; Barbarians focus on Strength, whereas Wizards need Intelligence to cast powerful spells. If you combine the two classes without respecing your character, you will end up with a monkey who’s trying to solve complex algebra.

Another disadvantage of unplanned multiclassing is that you can lose some of the best abilities from both classes. In most cases, you will unlock powerful core abilities and subclasses at level 3. However, if you use this upgrade to add another class, you won’t receive those much-needed upgrades anymore. So, timing is everything when it comes to multiclassing in BG3.

Ability Points and the Classes that upgrade with them:

Ability Scores are extremely important as all your character’s abilities depend on them. For example, Rogues can’t perform their Sneaky Attacks or double attacks without high Dexterity. Fortunately, certain classes have similar main ability scores or stats. So, you won’t lose your precious abilities if you combine two classes with similar stats.

This table shows the main Ability Scores of all 12 classes and groups them together so that you can easily decide your next multiclass build.

The Best Time to Multiclass in BG3:

The multiclass option becomes available at level 2 upgrade and remains until you reach level 12. So, you can opt for a multiclass build whenever you feel satisfied with your current build.

That being said, there are countless opportunities for you to mess up your build. So, timing is extremely crucial when it comes to creating a synergizing multiclass character. Firstly, you should study the available level up upgrades and only add another class when you don’t need those upgrades.

For example, you will unlock subclasses and level 2 spells at level 3. Most players consider it as the end of the tutorial phase. So, you should avoid adding a second class at this level.

Similarly, levels 4, 8, and 12 unlock some of the best Feats for your character. So, these levels are out of bounds unless you don’t want to add powerful buffs to your build or add Ability Improvement points.

Lastly, some martial classes gain extra attack moves and double damage output at level 5. So, if you are playing as (a Barbarian, Paladin, Fighter, etc.,) main you should avoid getting a multiclass at this level. In other words, the best time to get a multiclass build mainly depends on your playing style and how you planned your build.

Conclusion:

Multiclassing is an option in Baldur’s Gate 3 that allows you to add another class to your build. Doing so unlocks the abilities and traits of the second class while retaining your previous powers. However, there are plenty of ways to go wrong with your multiclass build. Therefore, this article explains how to multiclass in BG3 and the complex nature of this option.