Which classes are the best in Baldur’s Gate 3? MeinMMO helps you choose if you want to build the strongest character.
What are the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3? There are fundamental differences in strengths and areas of use among the classes. Every class can deal damage, but some can act as tanks, healers, or supporters.
Therefore, the rule is: play what best suits your play style and what appeals to you. Our tier list helps with general “usefulness” and “user-friendliness.” Especially if you want to play the challenging Honour Mode, strong classes are important.
You can also find an overview of all 12 classes here on MeinMMO. Here you’ll find all subclasses of Patch 8 in a separate ranking.
Who creates the tier list? We have several experts on Dungeons & Dragons in the MeinMMO team, and we have compared our experience with other tier lists such as that from Mobalytics.
Note that this tier list evaluates the pure strength of the classes themselves, not their possibilities in combination with other classes, i.e., when multiclassing.
What does “S” to “F” mean? The tier list categorizes classes into semi-alphabetical groups, with S at the top and then descending A-F. Classes in the S-ranking perform significantly better in all situations in the game, not just in combat.
Here a developer gives tips on all classes:
S-Tier: Bard, Wizard, Paladin, Cleric
Bard
Bards use music as a catalyst for their magic and are traditionally the supporters in the group. However, they also master the strongest control spells in the game en masse, making them a pillar of the group.
Additionally, bards have an enormous amount of charisma and often strong bonuses to skills like Performance and Persuasion. Thus, you can even solve problems without combat. The schools of the bard are:
- College of Lore (S-Tier)
- College of Valor (B-Tier) – You can even play it like a Viking Skald
- College of Swords (S-Tier)
- College of Glamour (B-Tier)
Wizard
As “spontaneous” casters, wizards can cast magic simply through their bodies. While this limits their variety somewhat, it significantly increases the power of their spells when they specialize. The subclasses are:
- Draconic Bloodline (B-Tier)
- Wild Magic (A-Tier)
- Storm Sorcery (S-Tier)
- Shadow Magic (A-Tier)
Paladin
Quasi priests in plate armor and with sword: as a paladin, you swear an oath and use divine power to smash your enemies. While you only have minor healing magic, you can take a hit and deal even more damage. The companion Minthara is a paladin. The oaths are:
- Oath of the Ancients (S-Tier)
- Oath of Devotion (A-Tier)
- Oath of Vengeance (S-Tier)
- Oathbreaker (S-Tier): Oathbreaker is a “secret” class and must be unlocked
- Oath of the Crown (B-Tier)
Cleric
As a cleric, you dedicate your life to a god and channel that divine power through your spells. Clerics are typically the healers of a group but can deal significant damage and even tank. Shadowheart is a cleric. The possible domains are:
- Life Domain (B-Tier)
- Light Domain (A-Tier)
- Trickery Domain (B-Tier)
- Nature Domain (B-Tier)
- Storm Domain (S-Tier) – Possibly with the best build in the whole game
- Knowledge Domain (A-Tier)
- War Domain (S-Tier)
- Death Domain (S-Tier)
Tip: Clerics are especially better as support or pure damage heroes in high difficulties than if you let them heal:
A-Tier: Barbarian, Sorcerer, Warlock, Druid, Monk, Fighter, Rogue
Barbarian
If you just want to bash things, barbarians are the class for you. They have little depth and primarily receive more and more powerful attacks, smashing opponents without regard for consequences. Karlach is a barbarian. Possible paths are:
- Path of the Berserker (B-Tier)
- Path of the Wild Heart (A-Tier, made even a Warlock main a fan of the barbarian with a build)
- Path of Wild Magic (C-Tier)
- Path of the Giant (S-Tier)
Sorcerer
Unlike wizards, sorcerers need to prepare a list of spells. They “learned” sorcery through study. This allows them to prepare different spells every time after a rest, making them significantly more flexible. Gale is a sorcerer. The possible schools are:
- School of Abjuration (A-Tier)
- School of Conjuration (A-Tier)
- School of Divination (C-Tier)
- School of Evocation (S-Tier)
- School of Illusion (C-Tier)
- School of Necromancy (A-Tier)
- School of Enchantment (B-Tier)
- School of Transmutation (A-Tier)
- Chant (B-Tier)
Warlock
Warlocks gain their power through a pact with a supernatural being or otherworldly deity. Unlike other spellcasting classes, they always cast at the highest possible level and regain their spell slots after a short rest. Wyll is a warlock. The possible pacts are:
- The Archfey (A-Tier)
- The Great Old One (A-Tier)
- The Hexblade (A-Tier)
- Hexblade (A-Tier)
Druid
As a druid, you draw your magical powers from nature itself. You can speak with plants and animals and even transform yourself. Accordingly, you can take on almost any role in a group. Halsin and Jaheira are druids. The possible circles are:
- Circle of the Moon (S-Tier)
- Circle of the Land (A-Tier)
- Circle of Spores (?-Tier) – This specialization is heavily dependent on the player and the situation.
- Circle of Stars (A-Tier)
Monk
Monks are experts in unarmed close combat, extremely agile, and master special techniques to inflict harm on opponents. According to the lead writer of Baldur’s Gate 3, monks are even the strongest class in the game. However, their areas of application are often specific, depending on the environment, and they are quite difficult to play. The possible paths are:
- Way of the Open Hand (S-Tier, considered by many players as the strongest subclass in the game)
- Way of the Four Elements (B-Tier)
- Way of Shadow (B-Tier)
- Way of the Drunken Master (B-Tier)
Fighter
Fighters are versatile and by far the best class for beginners. You can excel as a fighter in both melee and ranged combat, tanking, and even healing yourself. Additionally, you have several actions per round available early on. Lae’zel is a fighter. Possible subclasses are:
- Champion (A-Tier)
- Battle Master (S-Tier)
- Arcane Knight (B-Tier)
- Arcane Archer (C-Tier)
Rogue
Rogues are theoretically powerful assassins or skilled thieves. In Baldur’s Gate 3, it is hard to get into a situation where you can play that out. However, with luck, you can take out individual opponents immediately and avoid or significantly ease difficult battles. Astarion is a rogue. The possible specializations are:
- Thief (A-Tier)
- Arcane Trickster (D-Tier, unfortunately sounds cooler than it is)
- Assassin (B-Tier)
- Swashbuckler (S-Tier)
B-Tier: Ranger
Ranger
The only “real” ranged class is unfortunately one of the weakest in Baldur’s Gate 3. Rangers are hunters and protectors of the wild, safeguarding the land and their forests, and even have animal companions. However, they lack depth, alternatives, and areas of application. Minsc is a ranger. Possible specializations are:
- Beast Master (A-Tier, has one of the most powerful abilities in the game)
- Hunter (C-Tier)
- Gloom Stalker (C-Tier, but one of the best options for multiclassing)
- Swarm Keeper (A-Tier)
Multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3: How to make the most of your character
If you are already more familiar with the game, you can also take advantage of the multiclassing feature. In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can level up in any class with each level-up.
This way, you can create really strong combinations, but also fail spectacularly. Therefore, we will only present a few class combinations that are particularly suitable:
- Fighter with Paladin or Rogue
- Paladin and Wizard
- Monk and Rogue
- Cleric and Wizard
- Druid and Barbarian
- Virtually any melee class and Warlock (due to the new subclass from Patch 8)
Even Rangers can become really strong if you mix them with Fighter and Rogue. As a rule of thumb: take a versatile class as a base and a particularly strong specialist class to improve yourself. This often leads to good combinations. But remember, you only have 12 levels available. There is a reason for that: Why you are only allowed to play up to level 12 in Baldur’s Gate 3 and why that is good
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