Fighter

Fighter is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.

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Fighters have mastered the art of combat, wielding weapons with unmatched skill and wearing armour like a second skin.

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Overview

Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

Subclasses

The Fighter subclasses are:

•  Arcane Archer
•  Battle Master
•  Champion
•  Eldritch Knight

Class Progression

Fighter Class Progression

Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features
1st	+2	Second Wind, Fighting Style
2nd		Action Surge
3rd		Choose a subclass
4th		Feat
5th	+3	Extra Attack
6th		Feat
7th		Subclass feature
8th		Feat
9th	+4	Indomitable
10th		Subclass feature
11th		Improved Extra Attack
12th		Feat

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Attributes

Fighter's default armour

Hit points

At Level 1: 10 +  Constitution Modifier

On level up: 6 +  Constitution Modifier

Key Ability Scores

 Strength for physical attacks.

 Dexterity for physical attacks with Finesse and Ranged weapons, Armour Class (non- Heavy armour), and Initiative.

 Constitution for Hit Points (and  Concentration Checks for Eldritch Knights).

 Intelligence for Spells (Eldritch Knight and Arcane Archer).

Spellcasting Ability

 Intelligence for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.

Starting Proficiencies

Saving throw proficiencies

 Strength,  Constitution

Equipment Proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour,  Heavy armour

 Shields

Skills proficiencies (Choose 2)

 Acrobatics,  Animal Handling,  Athletics,  History,  Insight,  Intimidation,  Perception,  Survival

You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Starting Equipment

 Longsword,  Scale Mail,  Leather Boots

Multiclass Proficiencies

Equipment Proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour

 Shields

Level progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

 Second Wind ()

Draw on your stamina to protect yourself. You regain 1d10 + Fighter Level⁠⁠Hit Points. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Fighting Style

Choose a fighting style:

Archery

You gain a +2 bonus to  Attack Rolls you make with ranged Weapons.

Defence

You gain a +1 bonus to  Armour Class while wearing armour.

Duelling

When you are wielding a melee weapon that is not Two-Handed in one hand, and no weapon in the other, you deal an additional 2 damage with that weapon.

Great Weapon Fighting

When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.

Protection

When you have a Shield, impose  Disadvantage on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 1.5 m (5 ft). You must be able to see the enemy.

Two-Weapon Fighting

When you make an offhand attack, you can add your Ability Score Modifier to the damage of the attack.

Level 2

 Action Surge

Immediately gain an extra  Action to use this turn. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Level 3

Select a subclass

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
Gain  Arcana proficiency. Gain  Nature proficiency. Gain  4 Arcane Arrows Choose 3 Arcane Shots Gain one of the following cantrips:  Guidance   Light  True Strike	Gain  4 Superiority Dice Choose 3 Battle Manoeuvres	Improved Critical Hit	Weapon Bond New Spells: Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Choose 2 Cantrips Choose 2 Spells (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only) Choose 1 Spell (any spell school)

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
(none)	(none)	(none)	New Spells: Gain one Level 1 Spell Slot Choose 1 Spell (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only)

Level 5

Extra Attack

You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.

Level 6

• Choose a Feat.

Level 7

Subclass features:

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
Curving Shot Magic Arrow Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot Gain  3 Arcane Arrows	Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres Gain 1  Superiority Die	Remarkable Athlete: Jump Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency	War Magic New Spells: Gain one Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Choose 2 Spells (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only)

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
(none)	(none)	(none)	Choose 1 Spell (any spell school)

Level 9

Indomitable

Whenever you fail a  Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead.

Level 10

Subclass features:

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
Choose 1 additional Arcane Shot Gain  3 Arcane Arrows	Improved Combat Superiority Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres	Choose a Fighting Style	Eldritch Strike New Spells: Gain one Level 2 Spell Slot Choose 1 Cantrip Choose 1 Spell (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only)

Level 11

Improved Extra Attack

You can make two additional attacks after attacking with your main-hand weapon.

Subclass features:

Arcane Archer	Battle Master	Champion	Eldritch Knight
(none)	(none)	(none)	Choose 1 Spell (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only)

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Notable fighters

•  Aradin
•  Beorn Wunterbrood
•  Blaze Liara Portyr
•  Cairos
•  Elder Brithvar
•  Gauntlet Yeva
•  Gimblebock
•  Kith'rak Voss
•  Lae'zel
•  Lady Esther
•  Manip Falcäo
•  Sarevok Anchev
•  Sarth Baretha
•  Ulder Ravengard
•  Zenovia Dawg

See also

• List of all Fighters