Out of the 12 subclasses added in Patch 8 to Baldur's Gate 3, the Bladesinging archetype for the Wizard is perhaps the one that changes potential builds for the class the most. Normally, Wizards are studious spellcasters who avoid close combat in favor of powerful magic to their fragile health. However, Bladesinging is an Elven technique that allows Wizards to adopt the elegant maneuvers of a warrior.

Basic features that come naturally from the Wizard class don't change when you select the Bladesinging sublcass in BG3. Since you get access to Bladesinging as earlier as Level 2, it is easier to invest into Bladesinging for a pure Wizard or multiclass build with another archetype. While a few Levels of Paladin, Sorcerer, or even Cleric could a Bladesinger, investing fully into Wizard makes the strongest build.

Bladesinging Wizard Subclass In BG3 Explained

Call Upon The Bladesong To Battle Your Foes

The core feature of Bladesinging is the Bladesong, an elegant performance that lets you channel your magic into better defense and mobility for your Wizard character. Typically, Wizards have low Armor Class (AC) and Hit Points (HP), making them fragile in exchange for access to the strongest spells in the game. With Bladesinging, you gain power through your Bladesong to mitigate the class's normal weaknesses.

Activating the Bladesong raises your Wizard's AC and movement speed proportional to their proficiency bonus. You also gain advantage on Acrobatics rolls and add your proficiency to Constitution saving throws, allowing your Bladesinger to endure against various conditions and damage types.

You do not have to do anything to unlock the Patch 8 subclasses in BG3 other than meeting the right level requirements. For Bladesinging, this means putting at least 2 Levels of your character into Wizard as you create your build over time.

As your Bladesinger Wizard levels up, you gain access to Extra Attack at Level 6, as well as more uses of Bladesong at later levels. With Training of War and Song, Bladesingers also gain proficiency with Light Armor, several weapon types, and the Performance skill. This gives Wizards a much wider access to gear, allowing them to invest in melee damage and better protection for a higher AC without multiclassing.

Near the end of the subclass, Bladesingers receive one of the best features possible for the Wizard - the Song of Defense. During your Bladesong, you can activate Song of Defense to expend spell slots to reduce the damage your character takes whenever they are hit with an attack. This can be applied at any time, from spells or physical strikes, to greatly improve the survivability of a class that often struggles with their vitality.

Best Build For Bladesinging Wizard In Baldur's Gate 3

Pick The Best Spells To Use Alongside New Fighting Abilities

The crucial features of any Wizard build relies on the Ability Scores you use to determine your stats and the Race you pick for additional features. Due to the Bladesinger's status a fighter and spellcaster, there is greater flexibility for both of these subjects. To create a powerful build for one of the strongest subclass for Wizards in BG3, you have to put yourself in a good position first.

The following two tables outline the best starting distribution of Ability Scores for a Bladesinger Wizard, as well as some possible racial options you could pick for strong features that a good build:

Having a high Dexterity for your Bladesinger will not only boost their AC, but also give them a higher Initiative roll to start combat. Bladesingers are all about speed, so picking a racial option and stats that boost your character's speed will a good build. Since Intelligence is a Wizard's primary spellcasting stat, you want this to be high to increase your Spell Save DC and Spell Attack bonus.

For those looking to multiclass in Baldur's Gate 3 using a Bladesinger Wizard, the best choices are either the Paladin for extra weapon and armor proficiencies or the Sorcerer for Metamagic to manipulate the spells you cast.

Nearly any Race that gives you extra magic is a good fit for the Bladesinger Wizard, but try to choose a Race that gives you extra proficiencies with weapons or armor if you can. Due to the Wizard's low health, you need to open up more opportunities for better gear. With the close combat options of a Bladesinger in particular, being able to use stronger weapons will always help too.

The table below goes over every Level of a pure Bladesinger Wizard build, including the best spells to get and what features you'll obtain as you gain reach new milestones:

Focusing on spells that buff the Bladesinger rather than deal damage is one of the most unqiue aspects of this subclass. Choosing spells like Mage Armor or Mirror Image will raise your Wizard's defensive capabilities, allowing them to operate in melee range more often. Any spells that increase your defense or mobiliy are great picks for Bladesinging, alongside magic that debuffs your enemies.

To improve your Bladesinger Wizard build even further, here are some magic items you can find throughout Baldur's Gate 3's multiple Acts to bolster your character's strengths:

• Hood of the Weave - Gain +2 to Spell Attack rolls and your Spell Save DC.
• Daredevil Gloves - Allows you to cast ranged spells at melee range without any penalties, gain +1 to Spell Attack rolls.
• Infernal Rapier - Allows you to use Intelligence instead of Strength or Dexterity for weapon hits and damage. This item also lets you summon a Cambion ally and gain +1 to your Spell Save DC.
• Amulet of Greater Health - Increases your Constitution Ability Score to 23.
• Strange Conduit Ring - Deal an extra 1d4 Psychic damage to enemies with weapon attacks while you are concentrating on a spell.

When you put everything together, this subclass is far less complicated than the other Wizard builds you could make in the game. With a focus on martial prowess and evasive techniques, the Bladesinging Wizard build you create in Baldur's Gate 3 can be one of the best of your party to dash in and out of the frontlines with versatile fighting skills and spells in equal measure.