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Wizard Class Guide – Baldur's Gate 3
Main ability IntelligenceSpellcasting IntelligenceHP per level 4 + ConSubclass at Level 2Subclasses Abjuration, Conjuration, Divination, Enchantment, Evocation, Illusion, Necromancy, Transmutation, Bladesinging
Scholar casterPlaystyle
A scholar who learns the biggest spell list from scrolls and books.
Wizards cast with Intelligence and can learn new spells by copying scrolls into their spellbook – they end up with the largest selection of any class. Arcane Recovery gets back spell slots once per long rest. Each school specialises them, from Evocation blasts to Necromancy undead.
Subclasses
You choose your subclass at level 2.
AbjurationSubclass since launch.
ConjurationSubclass since launch.
DivinationSubclass since launch.
EnchantmentSubclass since launch.
EvocationSubclass since launch.
IllusionSubclass since launch.
NecromancySubclass since launch.
TransmutationSubclass since launch.
BladesingingAdded in Patch 8 (April 2025).
Who it suits
Players who want the most spells and like solving problems with magic.
Tips
Copy every scrollLearning spells from scrolls costs gold, but makes your Wizard stronger and more flexible.
Evocation is safeSculpt Spells lets you hit groups with Fireball without hurting allies.
Gale is a WizardHe's the party's Wizard if you'd rather play something else.
Compare all 12 classes on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.
Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.