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Baldur’s Gate 3: 12 Best Multiclass Builds

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 04,2025

This guide explores powerful multiclass character builds in Baldur's Gate 3, leveraging the game's D&D 5e ruleset. With Larian Studios adding 12 new subclasses, the possibilities for unique and effective builds are expanding. However, even without the new subclasses, several compelling multiclass combinations are available for players to explore before the update.

1. Lockadin Staple (Ancients Paladin 7, Fiend Warlock 5): Optimized Offense and Defense

Lockadin Staple Build

This build combines the Paladin's offensive power and survivability with the Warlock's utility and spellcasting. The synergy between CHA-based abilities maximizes damage and survivability. Short-rest spell slots from the Warlock fuel powerful Divine Smites, while Eldritch Blast provides ranged attacks. The table below details the level-by-level progression:

Level Class Choice & Features Total Spells Available
1 Paladin 1: Oath of the Ancients - Divine Sense, Lay on Hands, Channel Divinity: Healing Radiance
2 Paladin 2 - Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting, Divine Smite
3 Paladin 3 - Divine Health, Channel Divinity: Nature’s Wrath, Channel Divinity: Turn the Faithless, Oath Spells: Speak with Animals, Ensnaring Strike
4 Paladin 4 - Choose Feat
5 Paladin 5 - Extra Attack, Oath Spells: Misty Step, Moonbeam
6 Warlock 1: The Fiend - Pact Magic, Dark One’s Blessing
7 Warlock 2 - Eldritch Invocation: Agonizing Blast, Repelling Blast
8 Warlock 3 - Pact Boon: Pact of the Blade, New Spell: Mirror Image
9 Warlock 4 - New Cantrip: Mage Hand, New Spell: Hold Person, Choose Feat: Great Weapon Master
10 Warlock 5 - Eldritch Invocation: Fiendish Vigor, Deepened Pact, New Spell: Hunger of Hadar, Replace Spell: Counterspell
11 Paladin 6 - Aura of Protection
12 Paladin 7 - Aura of Warding

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