The Sorcerer class is capable of dealing a ton of damage and having great combat utility as a powerful spellcaster. Sorcerers unlock a subclass instantly at Level 1, so you can start building on your subclass as soon as you become a Sorcerer.
Tempest and Draconic Sorcerers can be extremely powerful, but I like a little mystery and chance, so I have fun playing a Wild Magic Sorcerer. Here is the best way to build a Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3.
Best Stats for a Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3
Wild Magic Sorcerer Build Guide for BG3
When first building a Wild Magic Sorcerer, you will want to consider what abilities you will unlock as you level up. As you progress as a Wild Magic Sorcerer, you will not only get access to powerful spells, but alsoMetamagic optionsto boost your spellcasting abilities. Here are the abilities you will unlock at each Sorcerer level.
Wild Magic Sorcerers have the unique ability to conjure different magical effects every time they cast a spell. When casting a spell at 1st level or above, there is a chance for a Wild Magic Surge, which will cause an effect that can be beneficial or a detriment to the party.
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One of the best abilities a Wild Magic Sorcerer gets isTides of Chaosat Level 1. Tides of Chaos allows you to gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw. The ability can be used once every Short Rest but increases your chances of a Wild Magic Surge on your next spell.
Best Spells for Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3
Here are some of the best spells you may take as a Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3:
When choosing spells, you will want to consider how manyConcentration Spellsyou have prepared, as well as how many damage spells and buff/debuff spells you have. A good strategy is to have a balanced combination of spells to have the best utility for any situation.
Best Feats for Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3
Building a pure Wild Magic Sorcerer will give you access to feats at Levels 4, 8, and 12. Here are some of the best feats for a Wild Magic Sorcerer in BG3:
With this build, the first feat you will want to take is an Ability Score Improvement to get your Charisma to 18 and your Constitution to 16. Increasing the ability score to an even number will increase the modifier to those rolls.
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Spell Sniper is a great feat to take if you want to use target spells often, as it will result in more crit chances. Depending on your playstyle, you may want to take Moderately Armored to be able to increase your AC, take Elemental Adept if you want to focus on casting certain elemental spells, or War Caster if you want to cast many Concentration Spells.
Throughout your playthrough as a Wild Magic Sorcerer, you will encounter equipment that will be very beneficial to you. Try to equip items that boost your spellcasting, like Spell Attack or DC modifiers, items that give you resistances, and equipment that grants you helpful spells. As a Sorcerer,getting the Potent Robesshould be a goal, as it is one of the best items for Sorcerers in the game.
For more on Baldur’s Gate 3, check outBG3 Sorcerer subclasses, rankedhere on Pro Game Guides.
