Best Classes For Every Race in Baldurs Gate 3

Best Classes For Every Race in Baldurs Gate 3

Baldurs Gate 3 definitely has no best race to speak of, and it offers its players 11 races to choose from. These races are further broken down into 28 subraces that further distinguish your hero in the game. To optimize your character, find the best class for your race. That said, each of the variant 28 subraces gives you additional abilities, so picking the right one will go a long way. Now, here are all the best classes for every race in Baldurs Gate 3.

Elf

This race has two variants, each of which has its unique abilities. The magical high elves are more academic, while the wood elves flourish within nature. These subraces have a standard movement speed of 9 meters and weapon proficiency in swords and bows. They have dark visions and are immune to sleep with saving throws that protect them from being charmed. The best classes to pair with them are:

• High Elf: Wizard, Sorcerer
• Wood Elf: Ranger, Monk, Paladin, Fighter, Rogue

Tiefling

This race is descendants of mortals, but they have weird appearances – horns, unique skin tones, and tails- because they swore allegiance to a powerful demon whose bloodline was marked. Similar to Elves, Tieflings have dark visions (12 meters) and hellish resistance that gives them resistance to fire damage. They can learn the level zero spell at the first level, which makes them a good fit for Warlocks. Also, when you level up, your Tiefling can gain their unique spells depending on their subraces. The best classes for this race include;

• Asmodeus Tiefling: Bard, Rogue, Warlock, Sorcerer
• Mephistopheles Tiefling: Bard, Rogue, Warlock
• Zariel Tiefling: Paladin, Warlock, Bard, Rogue

Drow

This race was once elves, so they share some similarities. Drow’s subraces have no inherent abilities, but they may determine some dialogue choices in the game. Similar to Elves, Drow has weapon proficiencies for swords and hand crossbows with a superior dark vision at 24 meters. They have advantages in saving throws against being charmed and having sleep immunity.

• Any race under drow: Sorcerer, Wizard, Rogue, Warlock, Druid, Bard

Human

Humans have no subraces and are the most common race in Faerun. They are the least specialized in guard-friendly weapons and armor. This makes them particularly suited to the mage and strength-based class, as they can excel in combat. This race has a high proficiency in spears and light armor. With humans, players have the option to be proficient at an extra skill, which means they can pick one more skill on top of their class. The best classes for this race are:

• Human: Fighter, Barbarian, Wizard, Sorcerer, Paladin

Githyanki

This race comes from the Astral plane. Having made a pact with Tiamat, the evil dragon goddess, they can ride around in red dragons. Due to their origin, they possess Astro knowledge, which grants them proficiency in all skills of their chosen ability. This makes them best paired with classes that depend primarily on skills rather than swords.

• Githyanki: Rogue, Bard, Warlock

Dwarf

Dwarves are unique compared to the other races since each subrace has its skills and abilities. For example, the Shield Dwarf can apply armor proficiency, while the Gold Dwarf is great for tank builds like the Paladin. The Duergars have long sight, which makes them good scouts or party healers. Generally, dwarves can only move 7.5 meters per turn, as opposed to the regular 9 meters, so they may not be the best option in combat.

• Gold Dwarf: Fighter, Paladin, Barbarian, Clerk
• Shield Dwarf: Sorcerer, Wizard, Bard, Warlock
• Duergar: Rogue, Cleric, Paladin

Half-Elf

This race can fit into any class. In the Half-Elf subraces, the Wood Half-Elf is the only race with a noteworthy ability, which makes them perfect for close-range combat. Half-Elves also have weapon proficiency and can help players in battles.

• Drow High-Elf: Warlock, Wizard, Sorcerer
• High Half-Elf: Wizard
• Wood Half-Elf: Monk, Cleric, Paladin, Fighter, Barbarian

Halfling

Halfling’s subraces offer different skill sets and abilities. While the Lightfoot Halflings are quiet and friendly travelers, the Strongheart Halflings are more brutal and a little more brazen. This makes the Lightfoot Halfling more suited to the assassin class, and the Strongheart Halfling fits the tank class.

• Lightfoot Halfling: Rogue, Bard
• Strongheart Halfling: Fighter, Cleric, Paladin, Barbarian, Druid

Gnome

Gnome subraces come in three varieties: Deep Gnome, Forest Gnome, and Rock Gnome. Each of these species is best paired with its class, but all of them suit the Bard class. The Forest Gnome best suits the magic class, while the Deep Gnome is good for Stealth and Rogue builds

• Deep Gnome: Rogue, Bard
• Forest Gnome: Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Paladin
• Rock Gnome: Wizard, Bard

Dragonborn

Dragons created this race, so they take half damage for a specific element depending on the subrace. Speaking of subraces, you get two class options to pair: the frontline warrior type or the AOE class like sorceress and wizard.

• Any race under Dragonborn: Sorcerer, Wizard, Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin

Half-Orc

Half-Orcs are the tusky counterpart of Half-Elf. This race is best suited to melee fighters, but they don't have to be Barbarians or Fighters. They have 12-meter dark vision and relentless endurance, which grants them one hit point when they are down, which can help players in battles. Finally, they are famous for their ferocious attacks.

• Half-Orc: Fighter, Barbarian, Paladin, Cleric, Monk, Rogue

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Conclusion

In the role-playing game Baldurs Gate 3, players must choose the best race for the character’s class. Again, there is no best race, so the best option is to optimize your character by pairing them with their best-suited class. That's it, folks. To learn more about Baldurs Gate 3, visit our blog section.