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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Progression/Character Creation
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / PROGRESSION

Character Creation

Choose class, race, background, abilities and appearance before starting the adventure.

Original Volpedia editorial referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference / noindexSPOILER-LIGHT
Original fantasy schematic (not a gameplay screenshot)Original illustrated category diagram
OverviewCharacters14Companions12Classes12Subclasses12Races11Weapons12Armour8Spells17Maps17Bosses17Quests18Builds12Combat14Items12Story8Modes8Progression8Guides24Tips12Tools3
Recommended approach: Prioritize ability scores supporting your class and desired role-play checks.
How it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated pages
01

How it works

Choose class, race, background, abilities and appearance before starting the adventure.

02

Practical strategy

Prioritize ability scores supporting your class and desired role-play checks.

03

Mistakes to avoid

A charming character cannot simultaneously specialize in every skill.

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armor · spoiler-lightLight Armour

Dexterity-friendly armor suited to many Rogues and other mobile characters.

story · spoiler-lightOrigin Characters

Premade playable protagonists with special backgrounds and decisions.

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IN THIS ARTICLEHow it worksPractical strategyMistakes to avoidRelated entries
OTHER SECTIONSCharactersCompanionsClassesSubclassesRacesWeaponsArmourSpellsMapsBossesQuests

Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Larian Studios. Editorial review: 2026-10-27. Category diagrams are original schematic artwork, not gameplay screenshots or character portraits. Baldur’s Gate 3 names and characters belong to their respective owners. Research provenance is maintained in the technical editorial registry; obligatory artwork credits are preserved.

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