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    Baldur's Gate 3

    BG3 Best Wizard Subclass

    Shubham NemaBy Shubham NemaAugust 4, 2023Updated:August 19, 20234 Mins Read
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    If you looking for the best Wizard subclasses in BG3, you might be confused about the abilities, cantrips, and the features they offer. Unlike the early access that previously featured two subclasses, the launch brings up to eight subclasses for wizards. As a Wizard, the various subclasses are referred to as Schools of Magic for the players. Since subclasses can drastically affect spell casting and various factors, choosing them wisely is crucial for your build. Don’t worry, check out our guide to find out the best Baldur’s Gate 3 Wizard subclasses ranked from best to worst.

    All Wizard Subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3 Ranked

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    Here are the best BG3 Wizard Subclasses ranked from best to worst:

    • Evocation School
    • Conjuration School
    • Divination School
    • Enchantment School
    • Necromancy School
    • Abjuration School
    • Illusion School
    • Transmutation School

    So, let’s break down all the above-ranked Wizard subclasses in order:

    Evocation School

    The School of Evocation is a Wizard subclass that involves casting offensive spells and causing massive damage output. As you choose this subclass for Wizards, it offers you abilities like Evocation Savant and Sculpt spells on level 2. This school of Magic focuses more on controlling the elemental powers for inflicting large AoE spells. The Evocation school is more inclined towards dealing heavy damage to enemies.

    Conjuration School

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    Selecting this School of Magic grants players abilities like Conjuration Savant and Minor Conjuration: Create Water. The Conjuration school in BG3 revolves around summoning creatures, items, or fog. As you select this subclass for Wizards, it would allow you to conjure non-magical items and teleport across vast distances.

    Divination School

    If you select the School of Divination in Baldur’s Gate 3, this wizard subclass would allow you to see through space and time. This subclass allows you to predict the future and turn the odds in your favor. Once you select the Divination school, you can have abilities such as Divination Savant and Portent for wizards on level 2.

    Necromancy School

    As you select the School of Necromancy subclass for wizards in BG3, you can raise the dead with the power of manipulating life, death, and undeath. You get abilities like Necromancy Savant and Grim Harvest on upgrading the Necromancy school to the second level. Once you take the life force from any creature, you can transform their vital energies into magical powers.

    Enchantment School

    This School of Magic revolves around Mind control, manipulation, and persuasion. As you use the Enchantment subclass for Wizards, you can persuade your enemies to fight for you by charming them. By befriending and speaking with Animals, you can charm various creatures using the Enchantment subclasses. You can get abilities like Enchantment Savant and Hypnotic Gaze at the second level as you select this subclass for the wizards.

    Abjuration School

    The Abjuration is a School of Magic in BG3 that buffs your damage output while shielding from and absorbing enemies. This subclass is proficient with weapons like Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, and light crossbows. Upon selecting this Wizard subclass, it offers you the Abjuration Savant and Arcane ward abilities on level 2.

    Illusion School

    If you like playing tricks and fooling other players, the Illusion is an amazing Wizard subclass for your build. With this School of Magic, you can create illusions of yourself or other things to trick other players. You receive the Illusion Savant and Improved Minor Illusion (cantrip) on level 2.

    Transmutation School

    The Transmutation School is a Wizard subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 that offers abilities like Transmutation Savant and Experimental Alchemy. This wizard subclass allows players to temporarily transform things or structures into other things. While its uses are typically limited, you can use the School of Transmutation to trick other players or robbers.

    Lastly, we recommend players experiment with more Wizard subclasses regardless of our above ranking. As you try them, you will get a better understanding of choosing the wizard subclasses fit for your playthrough. So, we leave the rest of the decision to you.

    That’s all about the best Wizard subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you liked this guide, check out our guides to find out what is Karmic Dice, how to cure Flesh Rot, and explore more BG3 Guides right here on Gamer Tweak.

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