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'''Wizard''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].
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'''Wizard''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Wizards channel magic through their extensive knowledge of the arcane to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Wizards use [[Intelligence]] as their primary ability score. __NOTOC__
== Overview ==
Wizards channel magic through their extensive knowledge of the arcane to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Wizards use [[Intelligence]] as their primary ability score.
The Wizard Subclasses, or '''Schools''', are: <br>
<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.</p>
* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
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** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|4 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
* '''Important Ability Scores:''' {{Ability|Intelligence}} for Spells, {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and {{Concentration}} checks, and {{Ability|Dexterity}} for [[Armour Class]].
: On level up: {{InfoBlob|4 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[Wizard#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Wizard, see: [[List of Wizard spells]].}}
: You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
: [[File:Scribe Spells Example.webp|thumb|Spellscribing button on the Spellbook page]]A Wizard who finds a [[Scrolls|Scroll]] for a Spell they do not know may permanently copy that Spell to their Spellbook at the cost of the scroll and 50gp per level of the Spell ([[:File:Scribe_Spells_Example.webp|Picture example]]). The Spell must be one for which the Wizard has a spell slot, even if they got it by multiclassing (so a L4 Cleric / L1 Wizard can transcribe Level 3 spells); note that this will not work for [[Warlock]] spell slots as they are a unique incompatible type. For information about how this interacts with [[Classes#Multiclassing|multiclassing]], class changes, and unobtainable scrolls, see [[Spell Scribing|the dedicated page for the feature]].
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
* '''[[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] [[Spells#Prepared Spells|Prepared Spells]]:''' You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
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* [[File:Spell Scribing Icon.webp|24px]] '''Spell Scribing:''' A Wizard who finds a [[Scrolls|Scroll]] for a Spell they do not know may permanently copy that Spell to their Spellbook at the cost of the scroll and 50gp per level of the Spell.
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
=== Level 1 ===
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; {{SAI|Arcane Recovery|w=40}}
: Once per day out of combat, you can recover expended Spell Slots.
; {{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 1
: The combined number and level of [[Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.
==== {{SAI|Arcane Recovery|w=40}} ====
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* Once per day out of combat, you can recover expended Spell Slots.
* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 1''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
==== Spellcasting ====
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* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}} strength: 2''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
; {{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}} strength: 2
: The combined number and level of [[Spell slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.
* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
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* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.)''
: Choose a number of Spells to prepare = {{InfoBlob|4 (Wizard Level) + {{Ability|Intelligence}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.
=== Level 5 ===
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* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
; {{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 3
* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
: The combined number and level of [[Spell slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.
* '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
** For example, {{SAI|Bone Chill}} now deals {{DamageText|2d8|Necrotic}} damage.
* [[File:2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)''
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* '''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|5 (Wizard Level) + {{Ability|Intelligence}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell)''
* Learn 2 additional Spells up to '''3rd Level''' from the [[#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]].
: The combined number and level of [[Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.
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* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
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* <!--[[File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
: Choose a number of Spells to prepare = {{InfoBlob|9 (Wizard Level) + {{Ability|Intelligence}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell)''
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
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* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
* <!--[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
* <!--[[File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain one Level 5 Spell Slot.)''
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; New 5th Level Spells available:
* '''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|9 (Wizard Level) + {{Ability|Intelligence}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell)''
* Learn 2 additional Spells up to '''5th Level''' from the [[#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]].
* New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* '''{{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 6''' ''(The combined number and level of [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.)''
* <!--[[File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 6 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain one Level 6 Spell Slot.)''
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; {{R|arcrec|forceplural=yes}}: 6
* '''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|11 (Wizard Level) + {{Ability|Intelligence}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell)''
: The combined number and level of [[Spell Slots]] the Arcane Recovery action can restore.''
* Learn 2 additional Spells up to '''6th Level''' from the [[#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]].
* New '''6th Level Spells''' available:
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Wizards channel magic through their extensive knowledge of the arcane to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Wizards use Intelligence as their primary ability score.
You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
Spell Scribing
Spellscribing button on the Spellbook pageA Wizard who finds a Scroll for a Spell they do not know may permanently copy that Spell to their Spellbook at the cost of the scroll and 50gp per level of the Spell (Picture example). The Spell must be one for which the Wizard has a spell slot, even if they got it by multiclassing (so a L4 Cleric / L1 Wizard can transcribe Level 3 spells); note that this will not work for Warlock spell slots as they are a unique incompatible type. For information about how this interacts with multiclassing, class changes, and unobtainable scrolls, see the dedicated page for the feature.
Arcane Recovery Charges
Spellcasting, 
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Prepared spells
Spell Scribing
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Quarterstaff, 
Simple Robe (green variant), 
Simple Boots
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Cantrips Known: 3
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
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