How to Multi-class in Baldurs Gate 3

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If you thought Baldur’s Gate 3 already had some fantastic customization options for your characters, these options go beyond the looks. Larian Studios has introduced multi-classing in Baldur’s Gate 3 that many players would love to unlock as soon as possible. Thankfully, the road to this new feature is quite fast; however, there are some things you need to know before using it. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to unlock and use multi-classing in Baldur’s Gate 3 and analyze whether it’s worth doing it.

How To Unlock Multi-Class in Baldur’s Gate 3

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Thankfully, to unlock multi-class in Baldur’s Gate 3, you only have to level up once. As you level up, you’ll notice an icon with a plus sign above your character’s sheet. This means you can multi-class into another class, yet some restrictions exist.

Those who are playing on Explorer Difficulty can’t multi-class at the time of writing this guide. It seems the game sets you to the class you picked right at the start if you’re playing on Explorer Difficulty, which is the easiest in the game. However, those who play on Balanced and Tactician difficulty can use this feature wholly.

Should You Multi-Class?

Now that you know how to unlock multi-class in Baldur’s Gate 3, asking yourself if it’s worth doing is normal. Here, we’ll list a few of the pros and cons of this feature:

Pros:
- Room for more creative builds.
- Unlock proficiencies for classes that don’t have them.
- Unlock spells for melee classes and melee skills for casters.
Cons:
- The game will still treat you in dialogues as the first class you choose.
- It can be daunting and confusing for new players.
- The feature isn’t available in all difficulties.

In truth, the cons aren’t too big, but they are worth considering, especially if you’re new to the game. Many players who know about the game’s systems based on the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons might know what to do. However, newcomers should stick to their first class and experience it all before combining it with another one.

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And that’s a wrap on how to unlock and use the new multi-class feature in Baldur’s Gate 3. As you can see, it isn’t difficult to unlock, and you can use it as soon as you level up once. However, as we mentioned, we recommend you stick to one class if it’s your first time playing this game. If you’re a veteran, you can mix and match and create some fun builds.