Wizard

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"Wizards master the arcane by specialising in individual schools of magic, combining ancient spells with modern research."

Wizard is one of the Playable Classes of Baldur Gate's 3. Wizards channel magic through their extensive knowledge of the arcane to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Wizards use Intelligence as their primary ability score.

Class Information

Wizard's default armor

Hit Points

Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 6 + Constitution Modifiers
- Hit points at higher levels: 4 + Constitution Modifiers

Class Features

Spellcasting
- Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence
Saving Throws Proficiency: Intelligence, Wisdom
Armors Proficiency: None
Weapons Proficiency: Daggers, Quarterstaffs, Light Crossbows

Skills

"You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. This bonus increases as you gain levels in your Class and applies to all Checks for that Skills"

Level 1 Proficiency Bonus: +2

Inherited Skills: Granted by Races and Backgrounds
Skills with Proficiency (Choose 2):
- Arcana
- Deception
- History
- Intimidation
- Investigation
- Nature
- Insight
- Religion

Skills without Proficiency:

Subclass

Available to Level 2 Wizards.

Abjuration School

"Abjuration spells summon wards, banish enemies, and nullify magic, suitable for those who wish to defend themselves and others."

Subclass Information

Evocation School

"Evocation spells focus elemental energy into powerful attacks and enchantments. Those who specialise in this school are known as evokers."

Subclass Information

Level Progression

"Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following trait:"

Level 1

Class Features

Arcane Recovery
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips (Choose 3):

Spells (Choose 6):

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 1 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier from the 6 Chosen Spells (minimum of 1 spell).

Level 2

Class Features

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
Spells (Choose 2):

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 2 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier from the 8 Chosen Spells (minimum of 1 spell).

Choose a subclass:

Evocation School	Abjuration School

Subclass Features

Evocation School	Abjuration School
Evocation Savant Sculpt Spells	Abjuration Savant Arcane Ward

Level 3

Class Features

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
Spells (Choose 2):

1st Level Spells	2nd Level Spells
Chromatic Orb Fog Cloud Charm Person Sleep Burning Hands Magic Missile Mage Armour Thunderwave Witch Bolt Color Spray Disguise Self False Life Ray of Sickness Expeditious Retreat Feather Fall Jump	Melf's Acid Arrow Blindness Cloud of Daggers Crown Of Madness Blur Darkness Darkvision Detect Thoughts Enlarge/Reduce Flaming Sphere Hold Person Invisibility Mirror Image Misty Step Ray of Enfeeblement Scorching Ray Shatter Web

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 3 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier from the 10 Chosen Spells (minimum of 1 spell).

Subclass Features

Evocation School	Abjuration School
(none)	(none)

Level 4

Class Features

New Feats! (Choose 1)

Cantrips (Choose 1):

Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slots.
Spells (Choose 2):

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 4 (Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier from the 12 Chosen Spells (minimum of 1 spell).

Subclass Features

Evocation School	Abjuration School
(none)	(none)

Wizard Spell List

List Of Spells and Cantrips
Cantrips	1^st Level Spells	2^nd Level Spells
Acid Splash Blade Ward File:Chill Touch Icon.png Chill Touch Dancing Lights Fire Bolt Friends Light Mage Hand Poison Spray True Strike Ray of Frost Shocking Grasp True Strike	Chromatic Orb Fog Cloud Charm Person Sleep Burning Hands Magic Missile Mage Armour Thunderwave Witch Bolt Color Spray Disguise Self False Life Ray of Sickness Expeditious Retreat Feather Fall Jump	Melf's Acid Arrow Blindness Cloud of Daggers Crown Of Madness Blur Darkness Darkvision Detect Thoughts Enlarge/Reduce Flaming Sphere Hold Person Invisibility Mirror Image Misty Step Ray of Enfeeblement Scorching Ray Shatter Web

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