Choosing your class inBaldur’s Gate 3tends to be difficult, since there isn’t a wrong choice. All classes work, because you’ll be handling a party of characters, meaning you can build around whatever you choose. Without guidance, you’ll likely either choose what suits your aesthetic or what you think is most powerful.
But what about what is most fun? While highly subjective, there are classes that offer more varied options, and more options in Baldur’s Gate 3 usually leads to more fun. This is particularly true for classes with unique options, making your journey more unique than someone who only chooses the most effective class.
Updated on June 15, 2025:If you’re about to get lost in Baldur’s Gate 3, whether for the first time or the eighth, then you’re going to want to play as the class that will give you the most enjoyment. We’ve added our video version of this article above, so you may take a closer look at some of the best classes to pick.
12Fighter
Simple And To The Point
The vanilla choice for a reason, Fighters are the most reliable class in both Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons in general. It’s always good to have a fighter in the party, but most consider the class boring, especially if you go with a Champion Fighter.
But Fighters can be a lot of fun, especially when going for the Battle Master subclass. This gives them unique maneuvers to do all sorts of things in combat, without an over reliance on spells. Sadly, they do pale in comparison to the other classes, but there’s fun to be had nonetheless.
11Ranger
Friend To All The Animals
The exclusive spells and features Ranger has access to put it just above the Fighter, but there’s still not enough to compete with the rest. It’s still a useful and versatile class, and if you’re into the theme of an explorer or a tamer of beasts, you’ll have a lot of fun here.
The most popular subclass choice for Rangers is the Beast Master, letting yousummon an animal companionto aid you in battle or scout ahead. You don’t have to commit to a specific animal, so you can have a Bear aid you in one fight and a white wolf in the next.
10Rogue
Experts On Backstabbing
Rogues are either the most boring or most fun class, depending on how much you like to pretend you’re playing aMetal Gear Solidgame. If you’re not into stealth at all, you might even hate rogues, since you’d feel forced to carry one around to unlock doors and disable traps.
If you’re into stealth, however, they’re the ones that make the most out of it. With their sneak attacks and proficiencies, they can do entire dungeons alone and with next to no confrontations. They’re even great for skipping entire combat sections altogether, letting your party save their resources and save them for mandatory fights.
9Monk
The Fist Is Mightier Than The Sword
Monks have a very specific appeal, one that doesn’t always mesh well with the rest of theDungeons & Dragonslore. That’s why there are few, if any, monks during your Baldur’s Gate 3 journey. You either like the odd combination of themes or you don’t.
Yet, it’s that oddity that makes playing Monks so fun. The way you fight is completely unique, with no companion doing what you can do. The exclusive dialogue choices are also great fun, showing most people exasperated when confronted with the monastic way of life.
8Warlock
Your Patron Doesn’t Have To Be A Devil
Warlocks are a great introduction to spellcasters, since they don’t overwhelm you with choices or spell slots. If you’re new to this type of class, Warlocks can show you how fun the different spells are, and they even come with unique dialogue to match their lore.
Once you get used to them, however, you’ll want to move on to the more complex classes. While a lot of spells are shared between classes, having access to so few of them at any given time is very limiting.
7Cleric
More Than A Healer
There’s a reason why everyone wants a Cleric on their team, but no one wants to be one. They are the most useful healers in the game, but their theme makes them feel like the supporting cast. Everyone wants to be the protagonist, not the one giving them Guidance.
But Clerics have access tosome unique and powerful spells, potent enough to make other classes jealous. Spirit Guardians is an easy one to point out, letting you choose the damage type, and making the Cleric a source of damage just by walking up to enemies.
6Wizard
The Most Studious Spellcaster
Masters of magic for a reason, Wizards not only have access to the most amount of spells in the game, but can also learn some exclusive to them. Part of the fun of being a Wizard is learning all the scrolls you come across, letting you own a solution for every type of problem.
The downside to this is that it gets expensive. Particularly in the early game, you’ll be hesitant to use many of the powerful scrolls you find, since letting your Wizard learn it means an unlimited amount of casts later on. Still, with so many good spells in the game, having access to most of them is always great fun.
5Druid
Masters Of Nature
While their list of spells differ greatly, Druids and Clerics are very similar. Both are support classes with access to powerful unique spells, letting them dominate the battlefield. Yet not only are Druid spells more flavorful, they alsohave access to the Wild Shape feature.
That’s the main source of fun when playing a Druid, becoming all kinds of animals. The options are wildly different, from a massive Owlbear to tear your foes to shreds, from a tiny Cat to enter small holes. Just verify not to enter conversation as an animal, since most people will attack you on sight.
4Sorcerer
They Are Born With It
Sorcerers might seem like the lesser choice when compared to Wizards, but that’s only true in terms of the quantity of spells. When you consider quality, Sorcerers come on top, and they can be one of the most fun classes to boot.
With their Metamagic, Sorcerers can alter their spells to avoid being silenced, add range, or even multiple targets. And if you really want to add to the fun factor, the Wild Magic Sorcerer is certainly a fun choice, filled with random effects that will have you on the edge of your seat.
3Paladin
Their Oath Is Everything
The Paladin is the most popular class among the playerbase, and for good reason. They have a great balance between offense and defense, with supportive abilities on top of that. What’s more, their high Charisma lets them be the face of the party, succeeding on most Persuasion checks.
Being effective is not usually the same as being fun, but for some people it always is. What’s more, Paladins add some consequence for your dialogue choices, having special scenarios for when your oath pushes you to tell the truth, but you see yourself obligated to lie.
