When To Multiclass in Baldur's Gate 3 - Answered - Player Assist

You can multiclass very early in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Multiclass is a unique Dungeons and Dragons gameplay mechanic that allows you to mix and match multiple classes in a single character, allowing for versatile character builds with Actions, Cantrips, Spells, and Class Features from various classes.

Since Baldur’s Gate 3 uses D&D’s RPG mechanics, you can expect to see the same multiclass option in-game as well, and you’re probably wondering when the best time to multiclass your character for the best results is. We will answer that question in this quick guide.

When To Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3

A screenshot of a Sorcerrer and Warlock multiclass in Baldur's Gate 3.

You can multiclass when your character reaches Level 2 in Baldur’s Gate 3. There are no stat requirements nor class restrictions for multiclassing in the game, but you must play on at least Balanced difficulty to use the feature.

A screenshot of the Level Up menu in BG3.

Whenever your characters level up, you can pick a secondary class and add that class’s features to your character. Before you add a class to a character, however, here are a few things you must remember:

Your main character won’t reach the max level (Level 12) since the secondary class will take a few levels off the total Level count. (ex. Level 9 Sorc + Level 3 Warlock)
Your main character’s starting HP will be based on your primary class’ base HP.
You only receive the proficiencies of your primary class.
Classes level up separately.

If you decide to multiclass a character in Baldur’s Gate 3, you might want to do it as soon as you hit Level 2. This way, you can add the secondary class bonuses to your base class early in the game, which can help tremendously as you progress through BG3.

How to Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3

When your character levels up in Baldur’s Gate 3, you should see a Level Up button below their character portrait. Click this button to access the Level Up menu.

A screenshot of the Level Up button in Baldur's Gate 3.

Then, in the Level Up menu, click the Add Class button in the upper right corner of the Level Up window; this should bring up a list of secondary classes.

A screenshot showing the Add Class button in the level up menu.

To multiclass, simply choose the secondary class you want to combine with your primary class. The bonus Actions, Cantrips, Spells, and Class Features you’ll gain through multiclassing will appear at the bottom of the Add Class window.

A screenshot of the Add Class window in the level up menu in Baldur's Gate 3.

Once you’ve decided on the secondary class you want to add to your character, simply select the Accept button at the bottom of the Level Up menu to lock in your choice.

accept button when to multiclass in baldurs gate 3

Should You Multiclass in BG3?

Whether you should multiclass your character in BG3 is entirely up to you. If you’re looking to create a more versatile character or cover some of your base class’ weaknesses, then you’ll want to consider multiclass.

A screenshot of the Multiclassing tutorial pop up in Baldur's Gate 3.

However, multiclass also has its drawbacks. One of the most important ones is the inability to reach max level with your character, which means you’ll miss out on max-level-exclusive abilities for that class.

Final Thoughts

Multiclass opens up a whole other world of gameplay possibilities in BG3. Combining multiple classes into one character can get bonuses like more spell slots and attacks per turn, among many class-specific bonuses in the game. The best part? You can multiclass as early as Level 2 in Baldur’s Gate 3, allowing you to bolster your character’s stats early and making it easy to cover multiple role requirements in the game.