Paladin/Sorcerer Build Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8

Last update 17/04/2025 Patch 8

PALADIN / SORCERER

LEVEL 1
The main melee weapon damage ability. Either set it at 17 if you plan on using Auntie Ethel’s Hair or leave it at 16 and use those two points on Wisdom.

LEVEL 2
At level 2 we unlock the most famous Paladin action – Divine Smite. Moreover, we obtain 2 level 1 spell slots.

First, the Paladin gets additional Smites – Thunderous Smite, Searing Smite, etc. They are cool and give additional effects. However, they are far weaker than Divine Smite. Why? Divine Smite only uses spell slots. Other ones take Action + bonus action + spell slot. You use up more resources to utilize them.

Of course, other Smites come with unique effects like Blind, Freighten, etc. They are great when fighting enemies weak to specific elements – thunder, fire, etc. They are also perfect in case you have no use for Bonus Action that turn.

Fighting Style

Here you can pick a style that fits your weapon usage or playstyle. For example, going with a shield and a one-handed weapon would benefit from Duelling. Want to go for very high damage, take Two-handed weapons and pick Great Weapon Fighting.

LEVEL 3
Level 3 Paladin gains a lot of new things – new actions, class, subclass features, and spells. However, I do not think that these are very powerful boons, we will have to wait for better actions

LEVEL 4

Feat

We finally unlock our first Feat which will greatly improve the overall performance of the Sorcerer Paladin Build. Moreover, another Lay on Hands Charge is added, for more healing actions.

LEVEL 5
Finally, level 2 spells are unlocked, new Oath spells and we get the Paladin class feature – Extra Attack.

LEVEL 6
This is the first level when I recommend multiclassing to Sorcerer. We wanted that Extra Attack feature as in theory it doubles the damage output of Sorcadin and an aura for improved defense.

Dragon Ancestor

As Draconic Bloodline, you can choose one of the ancestors. These unlock a level 1 spell and later on, some unique effects based on the element you choose.

LEVEL 7
Sorcerer Level 2 unlocks – bonus sorcery points, a new spell slot, class passives, spells, etc.

LEVEL 8

Utilize Metamagic

The most deadly combination in my opinion is Metamagic: Quickened Spell. Consume 3 Sorcery points and cast a spell as a bonus action. You can use this attack with a weapon and use Fireball with bonus action. Or cast Haste and still attack three times on the same turn or do two attacks and an additional spell.

LEVEL 9

Feat

Now this is our last Feat, and we have plenty of options to choose from based on how you plan to optimize the build.

LEVEL 10
This is a big step for Sorcadin Build. A lot of good spells are unlocked and the build enters the final stage. Let’s go through how you should optimize it.

Haste

Gives Haste for the target, adding additional action points. This spell is the best used with Metamagic: Quickened Spell. Consume 3 sorcery points and cast this on yourself with a bonus action. Then you can hit 4 times with smites in the same turn. Or use it on yourself and ally with Metamagic: Twinned Spell

LEVEL 11

Counterspell

A very powerful reaction spell. You can use it to cancel any kind of spell using a level 3 spell slot. Of course, this means that you will have less for smiting, but it can easily ensure that a huge area of effect spell does not incapacitate most of your party.