Fighter

Fighter is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Fighters use their martial expertise to fight enemies and support their allies in combat. Fighters use Strength or Dexterity as their primary ability score.

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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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The Fighter subclasses are:

•  Battle Master
•  Eldritch Knight
•  Champion

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 only).

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

All of the equipment proficiencies!

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour,  Heavy 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. Once per short rest, you can regain 1d10 + Fighter Levelhit points.

Fighting Style

 Archery

You gain a +2 bonus to Ranged Weapon attack rolls.

 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 or Versatile in one hand, and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon, increasing your chance to do heavy damage.

 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. (This is a reaction. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)

 Two-Weapon Fighting

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

Level 2

 Action Surge

Immediately gain an extra Action to use this turn. Recharges on a Short Rest.

Level 3

Choose a subclass:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Gain 4 x Superiority Dice Choose 3 Battle Manoeuvres	Weapon Bond Gain two Level 1 Spell Slots Learn new Cantrips Learn new Spells	Improved Critical Hit

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
(none)	Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Learn a new Spell	(none)

Level 5

 Extra Attack

You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

Level 6

• Choose a Feat.

Level 7

• Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Choose 2 additional Manoeuvres Gain +1 Superiority Dice	War Magic Gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot Gain two Level 2 Spell Slots Learn a new Spell	Remarkable Athlete: Jump  Remarkable Athlete: Proficiency

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Level 9

 Indomitable

You have become as durable as an iron golem. Whenever you fail a Saving Throw, you can roll again, using the new result instead Recharge: Long rest.

Level 10

Subclass features:

Battle Master	Eldritch Knight	Champion
Improved Combat Superiority Choose 2 additional Manouevers	Eldritch Strike Learn a new Spell	Choose a Fighting Style

Level 11

 Improved Extra Attack

You can make two additional attacks (instead of one) after using the Attack action.

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Notable fighters

• Aradin
• Cairos
• Elder Brithvar
• Gauntlet Yeva
• Gimblebock
• Lae'zel
• Sarth Baretha
• Ulder Ravengard

See also

• List of all Fighters