This guide focuses on the essential aspects of an Eldritch Blast build in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) and how to use those powers to your advantage.
The Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3 focuses on spamming the Eldritch Blast cantrip, the mostpowerful cantripin the game. As you can get this cantrip straight away with Warlock, you have to focus on acquiring the best spells and bonus actions from other classes, and use them in your turns to deal damage. The best class for casting spells is Sorcerer so we will be multiclassing into it and get some powerful spells and cantrips. Moreover, another essential feature that you need for this build is to get an extra action. Doing so will allow you to spam the Eldritch Blast in a turn to deal extensive damage and melt everything. Aiming to utilize both your actions and bonus actions at every turn will allow you to deal potential damage.
With our Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3, we will guide you in picking the best classes/subclasses, the ability score, complete level progression, the best companions to pick, weapons, armor, and consumables.
This build page has been updated for thePatch 8version of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Everything About the Eldritch Blast in Baldur’s Gate 3
The Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3 focuses on dealing high damage to enemies by focusing on spamming Eldritch Blast cantrip. One of the best things about this build is that you will get the most powerful cantrip right off the bat. Moreover, we will quickly multiclass into Sorcerer to get more powerful cantrips and spells. Furthermore, for most usage in a single turn, we will be requiring extra action and extra bonus actions. For this, we will be multiclassing further into Fighter and Rogue. In addition to spamming Eldritch Cantrip, we will also get useful defensive spells to maintain the survivability. Moreover, if you are familiar with the Sorcerer, Wizard, or Cleric class, this build is very simple to make and use.
However, the Eldritch Build solely depends on the cantrip for potential damage. Moreover, it is essential to multiclass into Sorcerer, Fighter, and Rogue for more spells and extra actions. This setup is designed for maximum damage, not defensives, so we will forgo a racial choice with a shield for increased critical (burst). However, if you need armour, take a race like human or elf to gain access to shield for increased AC.
Features and Mechanics of Eldritch Blast
The following list presents all the essential Tactician Build Eldritch Blast Mechanics and Features in Baldur’s Gate 3:
How to Play Eldritch Blast
The Eldritch Blast Build is among some of the fun builds in Baldur’s Gate 3. It is easy to make and use as it mainly requires a strong spellcaster with access to Eldritch Blast cantrip. The Sorcerer with Draconic Bloodline is the best spellcaster in Baldur’s Gate 3. Starting with Warlock will get you the Eldritch Blast right away and from there we can multiclass into the Sorcerer class for more powerful spells. Progressing ahead, you need to multiclass into the Fighter as soon as possible to get the Action Surge. It will grant you another attack in your turn, allowing you to spam the cantrip more. Not only that, multiclassing lastly into Rogue class will get you the extra bonus action.
Your main playstyle with the Eldritch Blast Build is spamming the cantrip as many time as you can in the first turn. Your overall damage potential will be the highest in the first turn than the rest. So, starting the fight with the first turn will always be beneficial for you. All of your attacks in the first turn will deal extensive damage. For the later turns, you can use the defensive spells to increase survivability if you have low AC. Spamming the Eldritch Blast cantrip will let you have full control of the fighting grounds which certainly makes this build fun. Moreover, you can easily knock back enemies and destroy them in your initial turn.
General Tips for Eldritch Blast Build in BG3
Below are some general tips on how to play the best Eldritch Blast build in BG3 Tactician:
Character Creation for Eldritch Blast Build
Race Choice for Eldritch Blast Build
Halfling is the best race choice for Eldritch Blast Build because of Halfling Luck and Brave features. The Halfling Luck will allow you to roll one more time if you roll 1 and the Brave will grant you an Advantage on Saving Throws against the Frightened targets. A secondary choice is Wood Half-Elf shield proficiency, Darkvision, and the highest movement speed per turn. We highly suggest taking the Halfling race because it allows us to have more chances of landing a critical hit.
The Warlock’s racial choice will not influence ability score, as race will get a +2 and +1 to spend regardless. This frees your race choice up to not completely hinder yourself based on ability score, but race features. Each of these races offers unique advantages that can enhance your combat prowess, survivability, or utility. Additionally, consider the roleplaying opportunities and character concepts that resonate with you.
Here is the bestracechoice for Eldritch Blast build in Baldur’s Gate 3:
Eldritch Blast Classes and Subclasses
For the Eldritch Blast Build, go with the following classes and subclasses while leveling up.
The Great Old Oneis the best subclass for the Warlock because it’s granted the special abilityMortal Reminderwhich gives them a critical hit against the creature and the nearby enemies are frightened. Every class needs survivability, and the Great Old One Warlock gets this by being aggressive and doing damage.
The following is the list of all Warlock’s subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Recommended Background and Skills for Eldritch Blast
Entertaineris the Bestbackgroundfor the Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Blast Build. This choice mostly influences roleplaying and dialogue options aspects and allows you to create unique characters when playing the Eldritch Blast Build. Additional choices are:
DeceptionandIntimidationare the bestskillsfor the Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Blast Build because they complement your class abilities and enhance your effectiveness in various situations. In Baldur’s Gate 3,skillsrepresent the abilities and proficiencies of your character that allow them to perform various actions and interact with the game world.Skillsare associated with specific attributes and are used to determine the success or effectiveness of certain actions or abilities. They can be edited during character creation or with companions, during respec or reroll screen.
Here are the skills for Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Blast Build.
Ability Score
The Best Ability Score for Eldritch Blast Build is 17 Charisma,16 Dexterity, and 14 Constitution.Charisma is your spell-casting modifier; the more you have, the greater damage and the better chance to hit a target. Dexterity helps withArmour Class, boosting the chance of not being hit. Lastly, Constitution is needed for a high health pool.
Below is the best ability score for a Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3:
you’re able to increase your ability score via a quest in Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3. ensure to check out ourPermanent bonus guideon how you can boost your ability score through quests.
Illithid Powers For Eldritch Blast
The bestIllithid Powersfor a Eldritch Blast build are Luck of the Farm Realms, Black Hole, and Cull of the Weak. Luck of the Farm helps with critical hits and burst damage and, combined with Cull of the Weak, can trigger AOE damage passively. Black Hole requires you to take the Astral Tadpole in Act 2, but it sucks in 5 enemies, slows them, and can be recast for free. This is helpful in certain large-scale boss fights with many enemies. Below are the best Illithid Tadpole Powers for the Eldritch Blastbuild in Baldur’s Gate 3:
Best Eldritch Blast Build – Level Progression in Baldur’s Gate 3
At level one the Warlock can select their subclass, pick two cantrips, and two spells, along with Background, Skills, and Ability Score. You want to select The Great Old One subclass, pickup light armor, a Quarterstaff, and a shield. Use this if you intend to play the build with Human or WoodHalf-Elfwhich gives a big advantage in survivability via a shield. Below are all the unlocks and recommended spells for the Great Old One Warlock:
Cantrips Selection – Recommendations
Spell Selection – Recommendations
Eldritch Blast Gameplay and Priorities
The premise of the Best Eldritch Blast Build is simple, Hex and Eldritch Blast repeatedly. You leave your spell slots for Hellish Rebuke, which will provide a reaction. Further levels will optimize this and enhance the damage or add special effects. Further notes on Warlock From here out, you will have very limited spell slots and aren’t meant to use them likeWizardsorSorcerers. Rather, you want to use a couple, one for Hex usually, and then cantrips. you’re able to also fill up your Spell Slots via short rest, so after every fight make sure to short rest to keep this build having the spell slot fuel it needs.
Your overall priority with this build is the following:
Following these steps ensures a strong foundation, especially if you plan on playingsoloor onHonour Modedifficulty.
Level 1 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke
The Level 2 Great Old One Warlock will unlock one new spell and select two Eldritch Invocations. Eldritch Invocations are passive features unlocked by your Warlock at various levels. Initially, they help augment the power of your primary cantrip Eldritch Blast. As you progress, they can be powerful spells that do not consume spell slots or other passives and active features. At this level, we suggest taking Armour of Agathys spell, Agonising Blast, and Devil’s Sight Invocations.
Spell Selections – Recommendations
Eldritch Invocations
Gameplay remains the same at level two with the addition of a great single-target crowd control and a single-target knockback with Eldritch Blast.
Level 2 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys.
Level 3 – Sorcerer (Level 1)
At level 3, we suggest investing a level into theSorcererclass. To do this, simply click the + sign with two access formulticlass. Select your class then a popup will appear on what you can select. The reason we want to use the Sorcerer is mainly due to the lack of power on Warlock. Warlock will run out of power so it is best to switch to Sorcerer,Draconic Bloodlinespecifically. Moreover, the Eldritch Blast will keep on scaling on each level granting an extra beam. Furthermore, we will get more powerful cantrips and spells with the Sorcerer class.
Sorcerer also gets to choose their subclass at level one, select Draonic Bloodline and the Draconic Ancestry: Brass (Fire). You will want to use a Quarterstaff for your weapon and stick to “clothing.” It’s vitally important you do not use any armor on gear slots. The ability score has high Dexterity which will add to our AC total. you may also use spells to pump this up higher, specifically Mirror Image if you have trouble with survivability. At level one, you will have access to four cantrips. You will also have access to two level-one spells along with two very important subclass features.
Here are the most important features at level 1 with a Sorcerer in Baldur’s Gate 3:
Draconic Resilience Explained
Sorcerer Cantrip Recommendations
Sorcerer Spell Recommendations
At this level use your Chromatic Orb for small area damage and Magic Missile when you need guaranteed damage. Fire Bolt will hit hard and Shocking Grasp does great in melee range. Use Ray of Frost to deal cold damage which will also allow you to flee a melee target chasing you. Level two will introduce Metamagic which gives your build a lot more power early.
Draconic Sorcerer Gameplay & Priorities
During the early phase of BG3, the Draconic Sorcerer is a powerful spellcaster who should equip a quarterstaff as early as possible. Your primary goal should be to recruit at least one melee heavy-hitter to your party. Spellcasters in BG3 feel weak in the first several levels and you’ll likely want a partner to increase your survivability. Moreover, look to acquire theElixir of Bloodlustor Potion of Invisibility. Bloodlust helps trigger an extra action on kill and Invisibility helps you stay alive if you’re in trouble.
Your overall priority with the Draconic Sorcerer build is the following:
Level 3 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, and Magic Missile.
Level 4 – Sorcerer (Level 2)
At level two of Sorcerer, you will unlock Sorcery Points, Metamagic, and one additional spell. We suggest taking Shield spell with Twinned Spell and Distant Spell for metagmagic class passives.
Metamagic lets you manipulate spells to add range, cast on multiple targets, and more. Sorcery Points can be converted into additional Spell Slots, allowing you to cast more spells in between long rests. At level two, you get to select two Metamagic Options out of four: Careful, Distant, Extended, and Twinned. We suggest taking Twinned and Extended.
In the next phase, you get more options, but these are the best at this stage. Twinned combined with Eldritch Blast gives you two casts on a single target which is huge damage early in the game.
Level 4 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, and Shield.
Level 5 – Sorcerer (Level 3)
At Level 3 (Sorcerer), you will unlock more metamagic options, Heighted, Subtle, and Quickened Spell.Quickened spellis the obvious choice here because it allows us to use an attack as a bonus action, using one action to cast a spell and one via bonus action. Moreover, at this level, you can learn another spell, along with replacing a spell. You want to learnDarknessand we do not have to replace any spell for now.
Quickened Spell Explained
With Quickened Spell, you have a way to cast area-based damage spells with Sorcery Points. Keep in mind, the cost is substantial early with Quickened Costing 3 Sorcery points. Early on, it’s better to use Chromatic Orb twice with Twinned then at level 5 and beyond you have flexibility in Sorcery Point usage. You may also see Burning Hands or Hellish Rebuke on the spell book chart, and some of those spells can be granted passively depending on your race.Dragonbornalso has an additional spell, High Elf Fire Bolt cantrip, and so on. So your spell book might look slightly different depending on the race choice you went with for the Best Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3!
Level 5 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, and Darkness.
Level 6 – Sorcerer (Level 4)
At Level 4 of Sorcerer, you will gain a cantrip, spell, and feat. We recommend taking the Ability Improvement feat for an increase in Charisma by +2 giving you 17 overall. This will help with damage and landing spells.
So far, this build includes both offensive and defensive playability. You rely on simple spells like Chromatic Orb and Eldritch Blast for damage and Shield and Misty Step for survival.
Level 6 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 7 – Fighter (Level 1)
On level 7, we want to further improve the Eldritch Blast Build by re-switching it. This time, we will select the Fighter class. Select the + sign in the upper right of the leveling screen to add a third class. The Fighter will unlock a subclass at level 3, but we do not need it as we only need the extra action. We will get theAction Surgeon Level 2 (Fighter), allowing us to do one more action in a turn.
Moreover, switching to Fighter Class will also require you to select a Fighting Style. With our Eldritch Blast Build, Protection Style is the best choice here as you will be using a Shield at this point. When you have a Shield, impose a Disadvantage on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 1.5m. However, you must be able to see the enemy.
Level 7 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 8 – Fighter (Level 2)
With second-level investment into the Fighter class, gives you one new skill, Action Surge.
With Action Surge, your overall attacks increase, allowing you to deal more damage in a single turn. However, you have to do short rest constantly to reach your full potential. This new action will strengthen this build further as you will be emitting more beams in a single turn with Eldritch Blast.
Level 8 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 9 – Rogue (Level 1)
At Level 9, we will further multiclass into another class. This time, we will be switching to Rogue mainly for an extra bonus action and a feat. Select the + sign in the upper right of the leveling screen to add the fourth class. At Rogue Level 1, you will also get a passive feature and a Rogue action. Sneak Attack (Melee) can use the enemy’s distraction to deal an additional 1d6 damage. You can use it to enhance the damage by 1d6. Sneak Attack (Ranged) is also no exception as it also provides the same capability on a battlefield.
Upon putting a level into Rogue, you will also get to choose the Skills. Pick theSleight of Hand,Intimidation, andPerformanceskills.
Level 9 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 10 – Rogue (Level 2)
This level lacks flashy moves. However, it unlocks cunning actions. Instead of using Action Points, use Bonus actions these are similar to normal actions. Cunning Action: Hide is crucial for hiding from enemies by succeeding Stealth checks. You need to be in the dark and avoid enemy sightlines. After that, you can start sneaking using Bonus action to use Sneak Attack. Cunning Action: Dash is important to cover more distance this turn: double your movement speed. Cunning Action: Disengage allows you to retreat without getting caught in a mid-fight.
These additional bonus action utility items are incredibly useful for mobility and hiding. Next level, the Rogue (Thief) will get another bonus action per turn making it much more likely to use these frequently.
Level 10 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 11 – Rogue (Level 3)
With a third-level investment into Rogue, we unlock a subclass selection. The Thief is the best due to a bonus action. Below is what you unlock with this selection:
The Fast Hands feature further strengthens this build as you can perform an additional bonus action in your initial turn. With multiple attacks in one turn, you can damage the enemies a lot. Aim to utilize your bonus actions at every turn for potential damage dealing.
Level 11 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Level 12 – Rogue (Level 4)
For our last level, we want to further invest in Rogue to push it to Level 4 and earn a Feat. We recommend selecting the Spell Sniper Feat as the final feat of this build. It will allow us to select one of the cantrips for which we recommend Bone Chill. Moreover, as we will be using spells/cantrips with this build, this feat also increases the chances of Critical Hit with spells.
Level 12 Spell Loadout: Hex, Hellish Rebuke, Armour of Agathys, Sleep, Chromatic Orb, Magic Missile, Shield, Darkness, and Misty Step.
Best Companions for Eldritch Blast
Shadowheart,Gale, andLae’zelmake the bestcompanionsfor the Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Blast Build Guide. We do not recommend additional front-line fighters and damage dealers.
Best Gear for Eldritch Blast Build
Here’s the best beginner gear, items, and equipment for Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3:
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The following table presents the best gear, items, and equipment for the Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3:
Best Consumables, Potions, Ammunition, and Items for Eldritch Blast BG3
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Permanent Bonuses for Eldritch Blast BG3
Throughout Baldur’s Gate 3, you will have the ability to gain permanent bonuses to your character. These can grant additional spells, ability scores, and other bonuses. Permanent Bonuses are not displayed throughout the campaign but are vital to increase overall combat performance. We have all permanent bonuses here in a guide, but the most important ones for you to collect are listed below.
Build Summary – Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Eldritch Blast
FAQs about the Eldritch Blast build in Baldur’s Gate 3
What abilities should the Eldritch Blast prioritize for my class?
Answer: Prioritize in Charisma, Dexterity, and Constitution abilities for the Eldritch Blast Build in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What are the best feats for Eldritch Blast builds?
Answer: For the first Feat, improve Charisma (+2) and then select the Spell Sniper as the second Feat for a high chance of landing Critical Hits..
What are the best multiclass combos?
Answer: The best multiclass combo for the Eldritch Build starts with Warlock, then switches to Sorcerer, then switches to Fighter, and finally ends with Rogue.
Are there “must-have” items for Eldritch Blast builds?
Answer: Elixir of Hill Giant Strength, Potion of Speed, and Elixir of Bloodlust are the must-have items for Eldritch Blast builds.
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