Sorcerers are one of the most powerful classes inBaldur’s Gate 3. Unlike wizards who learn spells, they possess innate magical abilities to enhance spellcasting versatility. The Storm Sorcery subclass focuses on massive AOE damage with lightning spells, prioritizing offense over defense. Relying on companions for support, the build focuses on obliterating groups of enemies quickly.

Known as the Lightning God, the Storm Sorcerer excels in elemental damage output but requires careful planning, especially for a tri-class setup in challenging gameplay. Managing Class Actions and exploiting status conditions are crucial for maximizing destructive potential and dominance in combat inBaldur’s Gate 3.

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13 Best Solo Class Builds For Baldur’s Gate 3

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 provides a team of companions, some prefer to take on the game solo. These builds will help with that massive task.

Best Storm Sorcerer Races & Backgrounds

High Half-Elf; Charlatan

For a balanced and traditional playthrough, the High Half-Elf is an excellent race choice for the StormSorcerer build inBaldur’s Gate 3. This optiongrants you an extra Cantrip, Fey Ancestry, Darkvision, and Shield Proficiency, enhancing your versatility and survivability.

Alternatively, choosing the Human race provides increased carrying capacity, additional skill proficiency, and shield proficiency, making it another solid option for this build.

Player opting for Dark Urge Dragonborn Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Charlatan is the ideal background for a High Half-Elf Sorcerer as itprovides proficiency in Deception and Sleight of Hand. Deception benefits from a high Charisma score, while Sleight of Hand benefits from a high Dexterity score, both of which will be key attributes in this build.

Dragonborn; Dark Urge

For a Dark Urge playthrough, choosing Dragonborn is the best race choice for your Storm Sorcerer build. Opting forBlue or Bronze Dragonborngrants you a Lightning Breath attack, providing consistent damage without expending spell slots.

With Medicine scaling with Wisdom from two levels of Cleric andIntimidation leveraging Charisma, you’ll have two useful proficiencies. Additionally, the Deathstalker Mantle cloak, gifted by Sceleritas Fel withinDark Urge inBaldur’s Gate 3, makes you invisible after every kill, complementing the build’s high damage output and mitigating the Sorcerer’s vulnerabilities.

Storm Sorcerer Ability Score and Skill Proficiencies in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Best Storm Sorcerer Ability Scores

Prioritize Charisma & Dexterity

For the Sorcerer, prioritize starting with 16 Charisma toenhance spell success and damageand 16 Dexterity to boost Armor Class (AC). Next, allocate 14 to Constitution for added survivability. This combination of Charisma for damage, Dexterity for AC (since the build uses clothing instead of armor), and Constitution for health ensures a balanced and effective character.

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ThroughoutActs 1, 2, and 3 inBaldur’s Gate 3, you will havemultiple opportunities to increase your ability scores. In addition to improving them through features, various items can significantly enhance your stats.

Acquire the Warped Band of Intellect to raise your Intelligence from a mere 8 to 17. Auntie Ethel’s Hair grants +1 to any attribute you choose, recommended for boosting Charisma to 18. Additionally, the Mirror of Loss found in theGauntlet of Sharprovides another +1 to Charisma. Aim to increase Charisma to 20 for optimal combat performance.

Intimidation and Persuasion are the best skillsfor a Storm Sorcerer inBaldur’s Gate 3, as they complement your class abilities and enhance your effectiveness in various situations.

Both skills scale with Charisma, which this build relies upon, and are used for dialogue Ability Checks. This makes interactions with NPCs more engaging and increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes in conversations and quests.

Best Multiclass For A Storm Sorcerer Build

Sorcerer (9) Cleric (2) Wizard (1)

Functioning as a tri-class build, this setupgrants you Level 2 spell slots earlyand allows for learning spell scrolls efficiently. Ensure you obtain the necessary headband to support this build. After this break, return toSorcerer inBaldur’s Gate 3for a crucial Ability Score Improvement to maximize Charisma.

Level 8-12

Sorcerer 5-9

Starting as a Storm Sorcerer grants you Tempestuous Magic,allowing you to Fly as a bonus actionafter casting a Level 1 spell or higher, avoiding Opportunity Attacks until the end of your turn. Key features at Level 6 within the Sorcerer multiclass make it strategic to return to Sorcerer from Level 5 to 9.

At Level 6, you gain Heart of the Storm, causing a small storm thatdeals 3 Lightning or Thunder damage to enemies within 6mwhen you cast a spell of Level 1 or higher dealing Lightning or Thunder damage. Additionally, Heart of the Storm Resistance grants resistance to Lightning and Thunder damage.

Speccing two levels intoCleric inBaldur’s Gate 3provides the Cleric Channel Divinity, a Class Action replenishable on Short and Long Rests, before finishing the build as a Sorcerer.

Jay Dunnasuggests choosing the Tempest Domain as your Cleric subclass, giving you the Wrath of the Storm Subclass Feature. As a reaction, you may strike back an opponent, dealing 2-16 Lightning or Thunder damage.

Best Spells For A Storm Sorcerer Build

Use Sorcerer & Cleric Cantrips

When beginning as a Sorcerer, prioritize taking the following Cantrips in the table below. You’ll have one extra slot, which should go to either Firebolt or Bonechill.

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Upon leveling up, prioritize Witchbolt and Chromatic Orb for Act 1 due to theirLightning damage and synergy with Twinned Spell. Later, learn Magic Missile to handle high-AC enemies.

At Level 6, Storm Sorcerers gain access to some of the bestSorcerer Spells inBaldur’s Gate 3, allowing you to learn powerful spells such as Call Lightning, Sleet Storm, Gust of Wind, Create or Destroy Water, and Thunderwave. Prioritize Lightning Bolt in the late Sorcerer levels, as it will be yourmain damage source until acquiring a staff with Chain Lightning.

While Misty Step and Invisibility are useful later in the game, Invisibility can be commonly learned from spell scrolls and Misty Step can be added when you have more spell slots to spare.

While the use of Illithid Powers is optional, theysignificantly enhance combat abilitiesand add depth to the story narrative inBaldur’s Gate 3. Exploring and collecting all Illithid Tadpoles in each Act can be a fun and rewarding personal quest.

For a Storm Sorcerer,Illithid Power is completely overpowered inBaldur’s Gate 3, with a few to note. Luck of the Far Realms turns your first successful attack into a Critical Hit, potentially defeating an enemy instantly.

Charm prevents enemies from attacking youuntil their next turn and is essential for strategically redirecting enemy attacks toward a tank in your party while you focus on dealing damage.

Psionic Backlash is another powerful tool, allowing you to use yourreaction to inflict 1d4 Psychic damage per spell levelwhen an enemy within 9m casts a spell. This ability can stack with other party members, making it possible to inflict significant damage collectively and potentially kill the caster.

Best Gear & Equipment For A Storm Sorcerer Build

Prioritize Items That Enhance Lightning Damage

To optimize the Storm Sorcerer build, focus on gear and equipment thatenhance spell attack bonuses, spell damage, and Spell Save DC. The table below comprises the best gear and equipment that players should obtain:

Armor

The Protecty Sparkswall

Gain +1 bonus to Spell Save DC. The wearer has a +1 bonus to AC andSaving Throws inBG3as long as they have Lightning Charges.

Gauntlets

Daredevil Gloves

Allows the casting of ranged spell attacks as melee attacks when adjacent to enemies. Gain +1 to spell attack rolls.

Boots

Watersparkers

Standing in water electrifies it. If the wearer starts to turn on the electrified surface, they gain 3 Lightning Charges.

Melee Weapon

Spellsparkler

Gain 2 Lightning Charges every time you cast a spell or Cantrip.

Ranged Weapon

Gontr Mael

Gives free five-turn Haste with no downsides, a cast of Guiding Bolt with each attack, and a Bolt of Celestial Light special ability.

Utilizing gear that boosts Lightning or Thunder damage will further enhance your build. A powerful alternative to the Spellsparkler is the Markoheshkir, which allows for the free casting of any spell and Chain Lightning once perShort Rest inBaldur’s Gate 3.