(And they’re leveled enough to cast it.
Unfortunately, there will be no level three Wizards casting Disintegrate.)
Evocation Wizards focus on offensive spells that deal damage against enemies.
Keep in mind thatyou cannot change your race or backgroundafter leaving character creation.
Race
Features
High Half-Elf
Half-elves getLight Armor proficiency, which can boost your AC.
They also haveAdvantage on saving throwsagainst being charmed and can’t be put to sleep by magical means.
As a High half-elf, you getan extra cantrip from the Wizard cantrip list.
While Wizards can learn cantrips from scrolls, this is a handy feature early on.
Githyanki
Githyanki are proficient in bothLight and Medium armor.
They also getAstral Knowledge, which can boost checks for any ability score.
Forest Gnome
While small and have less movement, gnomes are still a viable option.
TheirGnome Cunninggrants advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.
They also haveSpeak with Animalsavailable right out of the gate.
Your background will depend on what you personally want to do with your character.
A couple of options mesh well with a Wizard and provide useful skill proficiencies.
Background
Skill Proficiencies
Acolyte
Sage
Noble
All of these proficiencies come up in dialogue occasionally and can be useful.
Persuasion, of course, comes into play the most often.
Be aware that on higher difficulties, characters may not appreciate your use of this spell on them.
Take advantage of your Wizard’s ability tolearn spells through scrolls.
They will do wonders to protect your low health, armor-free Wizard.
Gale is a wisecracking Wizard with the talent to back up his arrogance in Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Level 2 Spells Unlocked
4
Feat
Grab an Ability Score Improvement on your Intelligence.
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Level 4 Spells Unlocked
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Take War Caster forAdvantage on concentration saving throws.
However, this does mean sacrificing a feat.
Avoid multiclassing to two levelsin Fighter.
Any equipment that grants a free spell will also be a good option.
An extra missile forMagic Missilecan rack up damage, particularly after level 10’s damage boost to Evocation spells.
It’s also one of the few longswords that can use your Dexterity modifier instead of Strength.
This spell can deal a truly massive amount of damage and can be used again after a short rest.
For dealing damage,Magic Missile,Scorching Ray, andCloud of Daggersare your best options at early levels.
ApplyMage Armorafter every long rest, before getting into a fight, to avoid wasting your first turn.
