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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Classes/Sorcerer
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / CLASSES

Sorcerer

Charisma caster with Metamagic and a limited known-spell selection.

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Recommended approach: Use Quickened or Twinned Spell where available and focus on a coherent combat role.
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How it works

Charisma caster with Metamagic and a limited known-spell selection.

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Practical strategy

Use Quickened or Twinned Spell where available and focus on a coherent combat role.

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Mistakes to avoid

Metamagic resources are not the same as spell slots.

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