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Fighter is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3.

Overview

Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

Subclasses

The Fighter subclasses are:

Class Progression

Fighter Class Progression
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features
1st	+2	Second Wind, Fighting Style
2nd		Action Surge
3rd		Choose a subclass
4th		Feat
5th	+3	Extra Attack
6th		Feat
7th		Subclass feature
8th		Feat
9th	+4	Indomitable
10th		Subclass feature
11th		Improved Extra Attack
12th		Feat

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Attributes

Hit points: At Level 1: 10 + Constitution Modifier; On level up: 6 + Constitution Modifier
Key Ability Scores: Strength for physical attacks.; Dexterity for physical attacks with Finesse and Ranged weapons, Armour Class (non- Heavy armour), and Initiative.; Constitution for Hit Points (and Concentration Checks for Eldritch Knights).; Intelligence for Spells (Eldritch Knight only).
Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

Starting Proficiencies

Saving throw proficiencies: Strength, Constitution
Equipment Proficiencies: Simple weapons, Martial weapons; Light armour, Medium armour, Heavy armour; Shields
Skills proficiencies (Choose 2): Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, Survival; You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
Starting Equipment: Longsword, Scale Mail, Leather Boots

Multiclass Proficiencies

Equipment Proficiencies: Simple weapons, Martial weapons; Light armour, Medium armour; Shields

Level progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

Second Wind: Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. Once per short rest, you can regain 1d10 + Fighter Levelhit points.

Fighting Style

Archery: You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon attack rolls.
Defence: You gain a +1 bonus to Armour Class while wearing Armour.
Duelling: When you are wielding a melee weapon that is not Two-Handed or Versatile in one hand, and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon, increasing your chance to do heavy damage.
Great Weapon Fighting: When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
Protection: When you have a Shield, impose Disadvantage on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 1.5 m / 5 ft. You must be able to see the enemy. (This is a reaction. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)
Two-Weapon Fighting: When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Modifier to the damage of the attack.

Level 2

Action Surge: Immediately gain an extra Action to use this turn. Recharges on a Short Rest.

Level 3

Choose a subclass:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Gain 4 x Superiority Dice Choose 3 Battle Manoeuvres	Weapon Bond Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Learn new Cantrips Learn new Spells	Improved Critical Hit

Level 4

Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
(none)	Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Learn a new Spell	(none)

Level 5

Extra Attack: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

Level 6

Choose a Feat.

Level 7

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres Gain +1 Superiority Dice	War Magic Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Learn a new Spell	Remarkable Athlete: Jump Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency

Level 8

Choose a Feat.

Level 9

Indomitable: You have become as durable as an iron golem. Whenever you fail a Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead Recharge: Long rest.

Level 10