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Ability scores
Base scores run from 8 to 15. The cost column is the running total for that score.
0 of 27 points left
Class levels
Add levels in any classes up to 12 in total. Order is not tracked; features follow each class's own level.
Level 12 of 12
- Barbarian
- Bard
- Cleric
- Druid
- Fighter
- Monk
- Paladin
- Ranger
- Rogue
- Sorcerer
- Warlock
- Wizard
Your level 12 character
- Character level
- 12
- Proficiency bonus
- +4
- Spellcaster level
- 9
- Feats
- 2
Spell slots
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spellcasting | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Pact Magic (short rest) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Paladin 6/2 + Sorcerer 6 = 9, rounded down once to 9. No Pact Magic slots. bg3.wiki Spell slot (read 2026-10-30)
Spell save DC at creation scores
- Charisma 16 (+3) + proficiency +4: DC 15
8 + spellcasting modifier + proficiency bonus, before feats and gear. bg3.wiki Proficiency (read 2026-11-08)
Feats by class
- Paladin 6: class level 4
- Sorcerer 6: class level 4
Ability Improvement adds +2 to one ability or +1 to two, up to 20. bg3.wiki Feats (read 2026-10-30)
Breakpoints
Paladin 6
- 1 Subclass Reached
- 2 Divine Smite Reached
- 2 Spellcasting Reached
- 5 Extra Attack Reached
- 6 Aura of Protection Reached
Sorcerer 6
- 1 Subclass Reached
- 2 Two Metamagic options Reached
- 3 Another Metamagic option, Quickened Spell available Reached
- 10 Another Metamagic option 4 more levels
0 of 27 points left. STR 16, DEX 10, CON 14, INT 8, WIS 10, CHA 16. Level 12, proficiency +4, spell slots 4/3/3/3/1.
How to use the planner
- Set each base score with − and + or by typing a number. The points counter turns green when all 27 points are spent.
- Choose where the +2 and the +1 go. They must be two different abilities.
- Add class levels, or start from an example split. Tick Eldritch Knight or Arcane Trickster if the fighter or rogue levels take that subclass.
- Read the result: spell slots by spell level, the pact slot row, feats per class, and which breakpoints each class reaches.
- Copy the link to keep the plan. The scores and levels live in the address, so the link opens the same character.
The starting example is the Paladin 6 / Sorcerer 6 spread from the paladin and sorcerer starter. Example splits: Paladin 6 / Sorcerer 6, Paladin 2 / Sorcerer 10, Ranger 5 / Rogue 4 / Fighter 3, Sorcerer 12.
Point buy rules
The character creator gives 27 points. Each ability starts at 8 and cannot be bought above 15. Scores 9 through 13 cost 1 point each; 14 and 15 cost 2 points each. A +2 and a +1 are then placed on two different abilities, so the highest starting score is 17.
The modifier is the score minus 10, halved and rounded down. Ability Improvement adds +2 to one ability or +1 to two, up to 20.
| Score | This step | Total spent |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 14 | 2 | 7 |
| 15 | 2 | 9 |
| Score | Modifier |
|---|---|
| 8 | -1 |
| 9 | -1 |
| 10 | +0 |
| 11 | +0 |
| 12 | +1 |
| 13 | +1 |
| 14 | +2 |
| 15 | +2 |
| 16 | +3 |
| 17 | +3 |
| 18 | +4 |
| 19 | +4 |
| 20 | +5 |
Multiclass spell slot rules
Spell slots follow an effective spellcaster level. A full caster (bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, wizard) counts its class level. Paladin and ranger count half, and Eldritch Knight and Arcane Trickster count one third. With one Spellcasting class, that class's own table applies, which rounds the half or third up. With two or more, the fractions are added and rounded down once. Five Eldritch Knight levels and five Arcane Trickster levels make 3.
Warlock levels are left out of that sum. Pact Magic slots are always of the highest level the warlock can cast and return on a short rest.
Paladin and ranger gain Spellcasting at class level 2, so level 1 in either has no slots. Eldritch Knight and Arcane Trickster start casting at fighter or rogue level 3, when the subclass is chosen.
| Level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | – | – | – |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | – | – | – |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Class level | Paladin | Ranger | Eldritch Knight | Arcane Trickster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 |
| 8 | 4 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 |
| 9 | 4 / 3 / 2 | 4 / 3 / 2 | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 |
| 10 | 4 / 3 / 2 | 4 / 3 / 2 | 4 / 3 | 6 / 2 |
| 11 | 4 / 3 / 3 | 4 / 3 / 3 | 4 / 3 | 6 / 2 |
| 12 | 4 / 3 / 3 | 4 / 3 / 4 | 4 / 3 | 6 / 2 |
Rows list level 1 / level 2 / level 3 slots. Ranger 12 adds a fourth level 3 slot, and Arcane Trickster from rogue level 10 shows six level 1 slots and two level 2 slots.
bg3.wiki Ranger (read 2026-11-08)
bg3.wiki Eldritch Knight (read 2026-11-08)
bg3.wiki Arcane Trickster (read 2026-11-08)
| Warlock level | Slots | Slot level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | 3 | 5 |
Feats, subclasses, and proficiency
Feats arrive at class levels 4, 8, and 12 in every class. Fighter adds one at 6 and rogue adds one at 10. Proficiency bonus follows total character level.
| Class | Spell slots | Subclass at | Feats at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | None | 3 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Bard | Full | 3 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Cleric | Full | 1 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Druid | Full | 2 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Fighter | One third as Eldritch Knight | 3 | 4, 6, 8, 12 |
| Monk | None | 3 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Paladin | Half | 1 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Ranger | Half | 3 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Rogue | One third as Arcane Trickster | 3 | 4, 8, 10, 12 |
| Sorcerer | Full | 1 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Warlock | Pact Magic | 1 | 4, 8, 12 |
| Wizard | Full | 2 | 4, 8, 12 |
bg3.wiki class pages (read 2026-11-08)
| Character level | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | +2 |
| 5–8 | +3 |
| 9–12 | +4 |
Class level breakpoints
The planner marks these class levels as reached or still ahead. The multiclass breakpoints page explains each one.
Eldritch Blast gains a second beam at character level 5 and a third at character level 10, so a warlock dip still scales it.
FAQ
How does point buy work in Baldur's Gate 3?
You get 27 points. Every ability starts at 8 and can be bought up to 15. Scores 9 to 13 cost 1 point each, and 14 and 15 cost 2 each, so a 15 costs 9 points in total. A +2 and a +1 are then placed on two different abilities, so 17 is the highest starting score.
Do race and background decide where the +2 and +1 go?
No. Every class picks a separate +2 and +1 in the character creator or at a Withers respec. Companions who join the party arrive with theirs already placed.
How are multiclass spell slots calculated in BG3?
Each Spellcasting class adds a fraction of its level: full casters add their level, paladin and ranger add half, Eldritch Knight and Arcane Trickster add one third. With two or more of these classes the fractions are added and rounded down once. A single Spellcasting class uses its own table, which rounds half and third casters up.
Do warlock slots stack with other spell slots?
Warlock levels are left out of the spellcaster level. Pact Magic slots are their own row, are always of the highest level the warlock can cast, and return on a short rest. A warlock can still spend them alongside slots from another class.
When do multiclass characters get feats?
Feats come from class levels, not character level: 4, 8, and 12 in every class, plus 6 for fighter and 10 for rogue. A split that stops a class at level 3 skips that class's first feat.
Does proficiency bonus follow class level or character level?
Character level. It is +2 from level 1, +3 from level 5, and +4 from level 9, however the levels are split. A new class does not add its saving throw proficiencies.
Sources
- bg3.wiki Classes (read 2026-10-30). Level cap 12. Multiclass levels are tracked per class. Withers can rebuild them.
- bg3.wiki Point Buy (read 2026-11-08). 27 points. Scores start at 8 and cannot be bought above 15. 9 to 13 cost 1 point each, 14 and 15 cost 2 each. A separate +2 and +1 make 17 the highest starting score.
- bg3.wiki Abilities (read 2026-11-08). Modifier is the score minus 10, halved and rounded down. Base scores cannot exceed 15 before the +2 and +1. Ability Improvement caps at 20.
- bg3.wiki Proficiency (read 2026-11-08). Proficiency bonus follows character level: +2, then +3 at level 5 and +4 at level 9. Spell save DC is 8 plus the spellcasting modifier plus the proficiency bonus.
- bg3.wiki Spell slot (read 2026-10-30). Effective spellcaster level: single-class rounding, multiclass sum rounded down once, warlock levels excluded.
- bg3.wiki Warlock (read 2026-10-31). Charisma caster. Pact slots match the highest spell level you can cast, upcast lower warlock spells, and return on a short rest. Warlock spells are always prepared.
- bg3.wiki Feats (read 2026-10-30). Feats at class levels 4, 8, and 12. Fighter also at 6. Rogue also at 10.
- bg3.wiki class pages (read 2026-11-08). Class progression tables on the twelve class pages: the level each class chooses a subclass, the feat levels, and fighter Improved Extra Attack at level 11.
- bg3.wiki Eldritch Knight (read 2026-11-08). Spell slot table by fighter level from level 3 to 12.
- bg3.wiki Paladin (read 2026-11-08). Class progression table: no spell slots at paladin level 1, Spellcasting and two level 1 slots at level 2, level 3 slots from level 9.
- bg3.wiki Ranger (read 2026-11-08). Class progression table: Spellcasting at ranger level 2. Ranger level 12 adds a fourth level 3 slot, which the page marks as different from D&D 5e.
- bg3.wiki Arcane Trickster (read 2026-11-08). Spell slot table by rogue level. From rogue level 10 the table shows six level 1 slots and two level 2 slots. A multiclass taken before rogue level 10 gives four and three instead.
- bg3.wiki Extra Attack (read 2026-10-30). In-game Extra Attack tooltip levels, Honour Mode Haste rule, Deepened Pact stacking, Action Surge.
- bg3.wiki Action Surge (read 2026-10-31). Fighter level 2. Grants an extra action, recharges on a short rest, and ends hiding and invisibility.
- bg3.wiki Divine Smite (read 2026-10-30). Paladin class level 2. Divine Smite spends a spell slot.
- bg3.wiki Aura of Protection (read 2026-10-30). Paladin level 6 aura.
- bg3.wiki Metamagic (read 2026-10-31). Two metamagic options at sorcerer level 2, another at level 3 and at level 10. Quickened Spell is available from level 3, costs 3 sorcery points, and turns an action spell into a bonus action.
- bg3.wiki Agonising Blast (read 2026-10-30). Warlock invocation available from warlock level 2.
- bg3.wiki Deepened Pact (read 2026-10-31). Warlock level 5. Pact of the Blade grants an Extra Attack. The hexed weapon also works. That Extra Attack stacks with a martial Extra Attack outside Honour Mode and does not stack on Honour Mode.
- bg3.wiki Eldritch Blast (read 2026-10-30). Beam count follows character level, so a two-level warlock dip still scales the cantrip.
More Baldur's Gate 3 build pages: builds, multiclass breakpoints, respec with Withers, and the source list.