Multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3 is like making a deal with Raphael deep into Act 3: it sounds good on paper, but the devil is actually in the details. Mixing classes might sound exciting at first. After all, it opens up endless gameplay possibilities that can truly make your playthrough your own. In practice, however, it requires restraint and a deep knowledge of how the systems work. Most builds need at least six levels in a primary class to feel functional, and dipping too early or mindlessly can leave a character feeling incomplete rather than flexible.
There’s also a trade-off that does not get talked about enough: dipping into other builds often means giving up high-level spells or late-game abilities, especially for casters. As someone who defaults to Wizard more often than she should, that part never feels great. But for everyone else, the investment in multiclassing is 100% worth it. Multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3 leads to more actions, more consistency, and a much higher chance of doing meaningful damage every turn. The strongest builds can do things reliably, and every player needs to try these combos at least once.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Class, Ranked
Classic D&D classes form the backbone of classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. Here’s how they stack up against each other.
Gloomstalker Ranger (Level 8) + Assassin Rogue (Level 4)
If you know anything about the tabletop BG3 is based on, you know that this is one of the most overpowered builds in Dungeons & Dragons. It translated beautifully into Baldur’s Gate 3 through rewarding preparation. This build doesn’t play fair because it stacks in a way that can make the first round of combat the most important. Fights don’t escalate if enemies don’t know what hit them.
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Why Every Player Should Try the Gloomstalker Ranger + Assassin Rogue Combo
- Dread Ambusher + Extra Attack: You’re already opening with more attacks than most builds, plus bonus damage right out the gate.
- Assassin’s Alacrity: Enter combat, get your action and bonus action back. It’s like effectively going twice.
- Assassinate: Advantage on enemies who haven’t attacked yet, and automatic crits on surprised targets make early combat just ridiculous to witness.
- Sharpshooter + ASI: These underrated Baldur’s Gate 3 feats grant flat damage on top of crits while keeping accuracy stable.
This entire strategy is about getting the drop on enemies and front-loading as much damage as possible. One of the best builds for Astarion in BG3 is exactly this combo, as it can be a great idea for when Acts 2 and 3 test your skills.
Open Hand Monk (Level 9) + Thief Rogue (Level 3)
This build feels like it breaks the rules more quietly. By stacking the Monk’s bonus action economy with the Thief’s extra bonus action, you end up doing way more per turn than the game really expects you to.
Why Every Player Should Try the Open Hand Monk + Thief Rogue Combo
- Second Bonus Action (Thief): This is the entire engine of this build. More actions mean more hits, more effects, more everything.
- Flurry of Blows (x2): Open Hand Monk is one of the Monk’s best subclasses in BG3, partially because it already turns bonus actions into damage and control. The Thief lets you do it twice.
- Open Hand Techniques: Knock enemies prone, push them off ledges, or disrupt positioning mid-combo.
- High Mobility: You’re never out of position, which means you’re always hitting something, or someone, important.
It scales naturally, hits consistently, and doesn’t rely on resources the same way other builds do. There’s also something deeply satisfying about it—while other classes are setting things up, this one is already mid-combo.
Lore Bard (Level 6) + Oath of Vengeance Paladin (Level 6) = The Bardadin
There’s a pattern in Baldur’s Gate 3 multiclassing: if it scales with Charisma, it probably works with Paladin. Bardadin is the clearest example of this working exactly as intended. This is one of the most well-rounded builds in the game. Paladin brings the frontline presence and Divine Smite damage, while Bard fills in everything else that a player might need, and it might even be a good reason to do BG3‘s Honour Mode run or Tactician, too: utility, crowd control, and dialogue dominance.
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Why Every Player Should Try the Bard + Paladin Combo
- Paladin 6 for Aura of Protection and frontline stability
- Lore Bard 6 for Cutting Words and Magical Secrets
- Access to spells like Counterspell, Spirit Guardians, or Haste
It’s certainly not the highest damage option on this list, but it doesn’t need to be. The Bardadin works because it can do a little bit of everything and do it well. This build will never feel out of place with a Tav or Durge, and it’s a good one to try if it’s your first time multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Hexblade Warlock (Level 10) + Fighter (Level 2)
The Hexblade Warlock was added in BG3‘s Patch 8. It is robust, nuanced, and easily one of the best subclasses introduced in the final Patch. However, it peaks at Level 10. Instead of overcommitting, dipping just two levels into Fighter gives it exactly what it needs: more action economy.
Why Every Player Should Try the Hexblade Warlock + Fighter Combo
- Hexblade’s Curse: In just one short rest, you get bonus damage, expanded crit range, and healing on a kill.
- Charisma Scaling (Hex Warrior): Your weapon attacks and spells pull from the same stat, which keeps everything streamlined and strong.
- Armour of Hexes: At higher levels, you can straight up negate attacks from cursed enemies.
- Action Surge: The real payoff of this build is what it does to cheese Baldur’s Gate 3‘s actions: when a turn matters, just do it again.
The Fighter class in BG3 peaks at higher levels, which is why it works best as a dip instead of a multiclass base in any playthrough. Warlock carries the build while Fighter enhances it at the exact moment it matters most. The result is a character that will hit hard, sustain pressure, and can decide a fight in a double turn.
Baldur’s Gate 3
9/10
- Released
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August 3, 2023
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
