Baldurs Gate 3: Fighter guide BG3 Baldurs Gate 3 guide, walkthrough

Wondering which race to choose for the Fighter in BG3? In this guide, you will read about the best subclass, origin and fighting style for the Fighter.

Last update: 04 August 2023

In this BG3 guide, you will find basic information on how to create the best Fighter. We explain which race, subclass, and background to choose and how to distribute skill points. At the bottom of the page, we've listed the best builds for the Fighter, depending on combat style.

• Best background for Fighter
• Best race for Fighter
• Best combat style for Fighter
• Fighter'ss ability points
• Best Fighter subclass
• Best Fighter class actions
• Best Fighter build

Best background for Fighter

When choosing Fighter's background, you should match proficiencies related to the basic abilities of this class, namely with Strength and Constitution. The best background for a Fighter is:

1. Outlander - proficient in Athletics and Survival.
2. Soldier - proficient in Athletics and Intimidation.

Best race for Fighter

The most important abilities of a Fighter are Strength and Constitution, so the best races for this class are:

1. Shield Dwarf with +2 Strength and +2 Constitution.
2. Githyanki with +2 Strength and +1 Intelligence.
3. Human who has a +1 bonus for every stat.

Best combat style for Fighter

When creating a Fighter character, you can choose 1 of 6 fighting styles, which provide different passive bonuses.

1. Archery - +2 to attacks with ranged weapon.
2. Defence - +1 bonus to Armour Class wearing armour.
3. Dueling - +2 bonus to damage rolls with a weapon and an increased chance of dealing heavy damage when the character is equipped with only one weapon and the other hand remains empty.
4. Great Weapon Fighting - when a damage roll for a two-handed weapon results 1 or 2, the roll is repeated.
5. Protection - when a character has a shield, it imposes a disadvantage on the enemy who attacks one of your allies. Works within a 1.5 m radius.
6. Two-Weapon Fighting Style - when a character attacks with the second hand, you can add your ability modifier to the damage of the offhand attack.

Fighter'ss ability points

1. Strength is the most important statistic of a Fighter, who fit perfectly in one-on-one fights. A high level of Strength will be useful for defensive throws.
2. The second most important feature of this class is Constitution, which provides additional hit points.

Best Fighter subclass

Upon reaching Level 3, the Fighter will be able to choose 1 out of 2 subclasses.

1. Battle Master - has Superiority Dice, which allows you to draw 3 out of 4 options: Menacing Attack deals Piercing damage and can frighten target; Pushing Attack deals Piercing damage and can push the target back; Rally, which enhances hit points of a creature; Riposte, which when missed attack, allow the Fighter use Superiority Dice to execute a counterattack and inflict a certain amount of Piercing damage.
2. Eldritch Knight has many cantrips and spells. They can use, among others, Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Thunderwave, Mage Armour, or Poison Spray.

Best Fighter class actions

1. Second Wind is additional action that recovers hit points.
2. Using Action Surge you can perform extra action, which can be used for Attacks or casting a Spell or Cantrip.

Best Fighter build

Ready build for a Fighter fighting with a two-handed weapon:

1. Race: Shield Dwarf
2. Background: Outlander
3. Subclass: Battle Master
4. Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting
5. Abilities: Strength 17, Dexterity 16, Constitution 16, Wisdom 11-12, Intelligence and Charisma 9-10.
6. Weapon: Everburn Blade
7. Armour: Splint Armour

The best build for a Fighter using two weapons:

1. Race: Githyanki
2. Background: Soldier
3. Subclass: Battle Master
4. Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting Style
5. Abilities: Strength 17, Dexterity 13, Constitution 14, Wisdom 12, Intelligence and Charisma between 8-10.
6. Weapon: Morningstar and Rapier
7. Armour: Splint Armour

The following build is prepared for a Fighter with a weapon and shield:

1. Race: Human
2. Background: Outlander
3. Subclass: Eldritch Knight
4. Fighting Style: Protection or Defence
5. Abilities: Strength 16, Dexterity 14, Constitution 15, Wisdom 13, Intelligence and Charisma 10.
6. Weapon: Shortsword of First Blood
7. Armour: Splint Armour
8. Shield: Absolute's Warboard