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Shadow Magic is a Subclass of Sorcerer in Baldur's Gate 3. Shadow Magic is a new subclass that allows the Sorcerer to have heightened abilities in the dark. A Shadow Magic Sorcerer acquires Superior Darkvision, the ability to Shadow Walk between dark areas or in dim light, and summon a Hound of Ill Omen that can assist in combat. Sorcerer's primary ability is Charisma, their saving throw proficiencies are Constitution & Charisma and they have a Hit Dice of 1d6. They have proficiency with Daggers, Quarterstaves, and Light Crossbows.

Official Description

BG3 Sorcerer Class Features

HIT POINTS

• Hit Points at 1st level: 6 + Constitution Modifier
• Hit Points at Higher Levels: 4 + Constitution Modifier

PROFICIENCIES

• Weapons: Daggers, Quarterstaffs, Light Crossbows
• Saving Throws: Constitution, Charisma
• Skills: Choose 2 skills from - Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Religion

EQUIPMENT

• Sorcerer Robe, Simple Boots
• Quarterstaff
• Health Potion x2, Scroll of Revivify

SPELLCASTING

• Cantrips: Choose 4
• Known Spells: 1 + Charisma modifier
• Spell Slots: 2 Level 1 Slots

UNIQUE CLASS FEATURE

• Sorcery Points

BG3 Sorcerer Class Progression

• Level 1 - Sorcerer Subclass (Wild Magic, Draconic Bloodline, Storm Sorcery)
• Level 2 - Sorcery Points +2 (Class Features)
• Level 2 - Create Sorcery Points (Bonus Action)
• Level 2 - Create Spell Slot (Bonus Action)
• Level 2 - Choose 2 Metamagic
• Level 3 - Choose 1 Metamagic
• Level 4 - Feats - Choose one from the Feats list
• Level 8 - Feats - Choose one from the Feats list
• Level 10 - Choose 1 Metamagic
• Level 12 - Feats - Choose one from the Feats list

BG3 Shadow Magic Features Progression

• Shadow Walk
• Hound of Ill Omen
• Strength of the Grave

BG3 Sorcerer Spell Slots

Shadow Magic Tips & Builds

• The Shadow Magic subclass will be added in Patch 8.
• Notes, Builds, and other tips go here

ALL SORCERER SPELLS IN BALDURS GATE 3

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Name	Level	School	Casting time	Description
Acid Splash	Cantrip	Conjuration	Action	1d6 Acid Hurl a bubble of acid that hurts to each creature it hits.  18mDEX Save
Blade Ward	Cantrip	Abjuration	Action	Take only half of the damage from Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing attacks. 2 Turns
Bone Chill	Cantrip	Necromancy	Action	1d8 Necrotic Prevent the target from healing until your next turn. An undead target receives Disadvantage on Attack Rolls.  1 turn  18m INT
Dancing Lights	Cantrip	Evocation	Action	Iluminate a 9m/18ft radius. 10 Turns  18mConcentration
Fire Bolt	Cantrip	Evocation	Action	1d10 Fire Hurl a mote of fire.  18m
Friends	Cantrip	Enchantment	Action	Gain Advantage on Charisma Checks against a non-hostile creature. Once the spell ends, the creature knows it was Charmed and might accuse the spellcaster. 10 Turns In higher difficulty modes, the target might accuse you of enchanting them.  9mConcentration
Light	Cantrip	Evocation	Action	Infuse an object with an aura of light.  100 turns Melee  DEX Save
Mage Hand	Cantrip	Conjuration	Action	Create a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects.  10 Turns  18m
Minor Illusion	Cantrip	Illusion	Action	Create an illusory image that distracts nearby creatures, compelling them to investigate. You can remain hidden while casting this spell. 10 turns  18m
Poison Spray	Cantrip	Conjuration	Action	1d12 Poison Project a puff of noxious gas.  3m CON Save
Ray of Frost	Cantrip	Evocation	Action	1d8 Cold Reduce the target's Movement Speed by 3m.  1 turn  18m
Shocking Grasp	Cantrip	Evocation	Action	1d8 Lightning The target cannot use reactions. This spell has Advantage on creatures wearing metal armour. 1 turn Melee
True Strike	Cantrip	Divination	Action	Gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll.  2 turns 18m Concentration
Armour of Agaathys	Lv 1	Abjuraation	Action Spell Slot	Gain 5 temporary hit ponts and deal 5 Cold Damge to any creature that hits you with a melee attacks. Until Long Rest. Can only have temporary hit points from one source.
Burning Hands	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	3d6Fire Each flammable targets is thi with 3∼18 Fire damage. On Save: Targets still take half damage. 5m DEX Save
Charm Person	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	Charm a humanoid to prevent in from attacking you. You gain Advantage on Charisma Checks in dialogue and prevent it from attacking. Enemies have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed.  When the spell ends, the target might accuse you of Charming them. 10 Turns Condition ends early if you or an ally hurts the targets. In higher difficulty modes, the target might accuse you of enchanting them. 18m/60ft  WIS Save
CHROMATIC ORB	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 3d8 elemental damage of your choice
CHROMATIC ORB: ACID	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	2d8 Acid Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8 Acid Damage and creates an acid surface.
CHROMATIC ORB: COLD	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	2d8 Cold Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8 Cold Damage and creates a frozen surface.
CHROMATIC ORB: FIRE	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	2d8 Fire Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8 Fire Damage and creates a fire surface.
CHROMATIC ORB: LIGHTNING	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	2d8 Lightning Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8 Lightning Damage and creates an electrified surface.
CHROMATIC ORB: POISON	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	2d8 Poison Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8 Poison Damage and creates an poison surface.
CHROMATIC ORB: THUNDER	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	3d8 Thunder Hurl a sphere that deals 3-24 Thumder damage and possibly creates a surface on impact. Alternative, choose a different type of damage. 18m
Colour Spray	Lv 1	Illusion Spell	Action Spell Slot	Blind creatures up to a combined 33 hit points. 1 Turn  5m/17ft
Create or Destroy Water	Lv 1	Transmutation Spell	Action Spell Slot	Call forth rain or destroy a water-based.  9m
Disguise Self	Lv1	Illusion Spell	Action Spell Slot	Magically change all aspects of your appearance.
Enhance Leap	Lv1	Transmutation Spell	Action Spell Slot	Triple a creature's jumping distance. 10 Turns Melee
Expeditious Retreat	Lv1	Transmutation Spell	Bonus Action Spell Slot	Gain Dash immediately and as a bonus action on each of your turns until this spell ends. Until Long Rest 1 Turn Concentration
False Life	Lvl	Necromancy Spell	Action Spell Slot	Gain 7 temporary hit points. Until Long Rest Can only have temporary hit points from one source.
Feather Fall	Lvl	Transmutation Spell	Bonus Action Spell Slot	You and nerby allies Immunity to Falling damage. 10 Turns  9m
Fog Cloud	Lv 1	Conjuration	Action Spell Slot	The cloud Blinds and Heavily Obscures creatures within it. 10 Turns 5m18m Concentration
Grease	Lv 1	Conjuration	Action Spell Slot	Cover the ground in grease, slowing creatures within and possibly making them fall Prone. 10 Turns 18m4m DEX Save
Ice Knife	Lv 1	Conjuration	Action Spell Slot	1d10 Piercing +2d6 Cold Throw a shard of ice that deals 1∼10 Piercing damage. It explodes and deals 2∼12 Cold damage to anyone nearby. It leaves an ice surface. 2 turns On Miss: The shard of ice still explodes. 2m18mDEX Save
Mage Armour	Lv 1	Abjuration	Action Spell Slot	Protec a target from attacks: increase its Armour Class to 13 + its Dexterity modifier. Until Long Rest The target can't be wearing armour Mele
Magic Missile	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Spell Slot	3d4+3 Force Shoot 3 magical dsarts, each dealing 2∼5 Force damage. They always hit their target. 18m
Ray of Sickness	Lv 1	Necromancy	Action Spell Slot	2d8Poison Possibly Poisons the target. 2 Turns 18m CON Save
Shield	Lv 1	Abjuration	Reaction Level 1 Spell Slot	When you are about to be hit by an enemy, increase your Armour Class by 5. You take no damage from Magic Missile. Until Long Rest
Sleep	Lv 1	Enchantment	Action Level 1 Spell Slot	Put creatures into a magical slumber. Select targets up to a combined 24 hit points. 2 Turns The condition ends upon taking damage. 18m
Tasha's Hideous Laughter	Lv 1	Enchantment	Action Level 1 Spell Slot	Leve a creture Prone with laughter, without the ability to get up. 10 turns The creature must have an Intelligence of 5 or more. The target can try to shake off the effect each time it takes damage.  18mWIS SaveConcentration
Thunderwave	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Level 1 Spell Slot	2d8 Thunder Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects. 5mCON Save
Witch Bolt	Lv 1	Evocation	Action Level 1 Spell Slot	1d12 Lightning Link yourself to a target with a bolt of lightning. Deal an additional 1∼12 Lightning Damage each turn by activating it. 10 Turns 18mConcentration
Blindness	Lv 2	Necromancy	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Limit a foes sight range. It is easier to hit, and the creature will miss more often. 10 turns 18mCON Save
Blur	Lv 2	Illusion	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Attackers have Disadvantage on Attack rolls against you. Doesn't affect creatures that don't rely on sight or that can see through illusions. 10 turns Concentration
Cloud of Daggers	Lv 2	Conjuration	Action Spell Slot	4d4 Slashing Conjure a cloud ofspinning daggers that attack anyone inside. 10 turns Range: 18m Radius: 2m Concentration
Crown of Madness	Lv 2	Enchantment	Action Spell Slot	Instil madness in a humanoid enemy, making them attack the creature closest to them (other than you), even if it's allied. 3 turns Range: 18m WIS Save Concentration
Darkness	Lv 2	Evocation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Create a cloud of magical darkness that Heavily Obscures and Blinds creatures within. Creatures cannot make ranged attacks into or out of it. 10 Turns 5m18m Concentration
Darkvision	Lv 2	Transmutation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Grant a creature the ability to see in the dark out to a range of 12m. Until Long Rest Melee
Detect Thoughts	Lv 2	Divination	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Focus your mind to read the thoughts of certain creatures while talking to them. Until Long Rest Concentration
Enhance Ability	Lv 2	Transmutation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Bestow a magical enhancement upon an ally. They gain Advantage on Ability Checks with a chosen Ability. MeleeConcentration
Enlarge - Reduce	Lv 2	Transmutation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Make a creature larger or smaller to affect their weapon damage and Strength Checks and Saving Throws. 9mCON Save Concentration
Gust of Wind	Lv2	Evocation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creautes back 5m, forcing them Off Balance. 1 Turn 12mSTR Save
Hold Person	Lv 2	Enchantment	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act or react. Attacks from within 3m are always Critical Hits. 10 turns 18mWIS Save Concentration
Invisibility	Lv 2	Illusion	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Touch a creature to turn it Invisible. Attacks against it have Disadvantage. It attacks with Advantage. 10 turns Condition ends early if the creature attacks or casts a spell. MeleeConcentration
Knock	Lv 2	Transmutation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Unlock an object that is held shut by a mundane lock. 18m
Mirror Image	Lv 2	Illusion	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Create 3 illusory duplicates of yourself that distract attackers. Each duplicate increases your Armour Class by 3. Whenever you successfully evade an attack, one of the duplicates disappears. 10 turns
Misty Step	Lv 2	Conjuration	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Surrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see. 18m
Phantasmal Force	Lv 2	Illusion	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	1d6Phychic Deal damage to a creature each turn. The type of damage changes to the last type the creature suffered. 10 turns Range: 18INT SaveConcentration
See Invisibility	Lv 2	Divination	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Become able to see Invisible creatures, and possibly reveal them to others. Untial Long Rest 9mDex Save
Scorching Ray	Lv 2	Evocation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	6d6 Fire Hur1 3 rays offire. Each ray deals 2∼12 Fire damage. 18m
Shatter	Lv 2	Evocation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	3d8 Thunder Damage all nearby creatures and objects. Creatures made of inorganic material such as stone have Disadvantage on their Saving Throw. On Save: Targets still take half damage. Range: 18mCON Save
Web	Lv 2	Evocation	Action Level 2 Spell Slot	Cover an area in thick, flammable webbing that slows creatures within and possibly Enwebs them. 4m18mDEX Save Concentration
Blink	Lv 3	Transmutation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	At the end of your turn, roll a d20. On 11 or higher, you vanish into the Ethereal Plane. While there, you can't be harmed or seen in this world. 10 Turns
Call Lightning	Lv 3	Conjuration	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	3d10 Lightning Lightning strikes all targets within range. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot. 10 Turns 18mDEX Save Concentration
Counterspell	Lv 3	Abjuration	Reaction Level 2 Spell Slot	Nullify another creature's spell as a reaction. The spell must be 3rd level or lower. If it is higher, you must succed a Check to nullify it, the difficulty of which is based on the spell's Level. 18m
Daylight	Lv 3	Evocation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Enchant an item to shine like the sun or summon a sphere of sunlight that dispels all darkness around it. Until Long Rest 18m
Fear	Lv 3	Illusion	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Project an image so frightening it makes targets drop everything and become Fearful. They will be easier to hit and cannot move. 3 Turns 1 Turn 9m  WIS Save Concentration
Fireball	Lv 3	Evocation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	8d6 Fire Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity. On Save: Targets still take half damage. 18m 6m DEX Save
Grant Flight	Lv 3	Transmutation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Bestow the ability to Fly upon yourself or an ally. 10 Turns Melee Concentration
Gaseous Form	Lv 3	Transmutation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Transform yourself or an ally into a tiny gas cloud. It can't fall, and fits through small openings. It is very hard to damage. Until Long Rest While transformed, the target won't be able to attack, cast spells, or talk. MeleeConcentration
Haste	Lv 3	Transmutation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Target yourself or an ally to become Hastened: gain an action, become faster and harder to hit. 10 Turns When the condition ends, become Lethargic. 9mConcentration
Lightning Bolt	Lv 3	Evocation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	8d6Lightning Call forth a blast of lightning that hits all creatures in the line of the eruption. On save: Targets still take half damage. 30m DEX Save
Hypnotic Pattern	Lv 3	Conjuration	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Hypnotise creatures that can see the pattern. They cannot attack you. They cannot move or act. 2 Turns 18m  WIS Save Concentration
Protection from Energy	Lv 3	Abjuration	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Touch a creature to grant it Resistance to Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage. Melee Concentration
Sleet Storm	Lv 3	Conjuration	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Call forth a storm that disrupts the Concentration of spellcasters, douses fires, and creaates an ice surface. 10 Turns 18m CON Save  Concentration
Slow	Lv 3	Transmutation	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Alter time around up to 6 enemies to Slow them. They won't get far, they can't do much, and they're easier to hit. 10 Turns 18m WIN Save Concentration
Stinking Cloud	Lv 3	Conjuration	Action Level 3 Spell Slot	Create a cloud of gas so nauseating it prevents creatures from taking actions. 10 Turns 3m  8m  Dex Save Concentration
Banishment	Lv 4	Abjuration	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Temporarily Banish your target to another plane of existence. 2 Turns 18m CHA Save Concentration
Blight	Lv 4	Necromancy	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	8d8 Necrotic Plants are more susceptible to this spell: they roll with Disadvantage, and still take half of all the damage if they succeed the roll. On Save: Targets still takes half damage. No effect on undead and constructs. 9m  CON Save
Confusion	Lv 4	Enchantment	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Befuddle a group creatures, causing them to attack at random, wander around aimlessly, and occasionally skip turns in the stupor. 3 Turns 18m WIS Save Concentration
Dimension Door	Lv 4	Conjuration	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Teleport yourself and up to 1 adjacent ally to a place you can see. The ally cannot be larger than medium. Melee
Dominate Beast	Lv 4	Enchantment	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Make a beast fight alongside you. Every time the beast takes damage, it makes a Wisdom Saving Throw against your domination. 10 Turns  18mWIS SaveConcentration
Greater Invisibility	Lv 4	Illusion	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Turn a creature Invisible. Attack against it have Disadvantage. It attacks with Advantage. 10 Turns MeleeConcentration
Ice Storm	Lv 4	Evocation	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	2d8 Bludgeoning +4 d6 Cold Impel a storm of hail ice to crash from the sky, covering the ground and striking all objectas and creatures within range. 2Turns On Save: Targets still take half damage. 6m18mDEX Save
Polymorph	Lv 4	Transmutation	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Transform a creature into a harmless sheep. 5 Turns 18mDEX SaveConcentration
Stoneskin	Lv 4	Abjuration	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	Turn a creature's flesh hard as stone. It takes only half the damage of all non-magical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Until Long Rest MeleeConcentration
Wall of Fire	Lv 4	Evocation	Action Level 4 Spell Slot	5d8Fire Create a blazing wall of fire, burning anyone who dares stand too close. 18mDEX SaveConcentration
Cloudkill	Lv 5	Conjuration	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	5d8 Poison Craft a large cloud that inflicts 5∼40 Poison damage per turn. You can reposition the cloud every turn. 1 Turn 18m WIS Save Concentration
Cone of Cold	Lv 5	Evocation	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	8d8 Cold Make a flurry of frost, crisp air, and condensed snow crystals erupt from your hands. On save: Targets still take half damage. 9m  STR Save
Dominate Person	Lv 5	Enchantment	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	Make a humanoid fight alongside you. Every time the creature takes damage, it makes a Wisdom Saving Throw against your domination. Allies cannot be dominated. 10 Turns 18mWIS SaveConcentration
Hold Monster	Lv 5	Enchantment	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	Paralyse a creature. It can't move, act or react. Attacks from within 3m are always Critical Hits. 10 Turns No affect on undead.  18m WIS SaveConcentration
Insect Plague	Lv 5	Conjuration	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	4d10 Piercing Locust attack everyone within range, make the area Difficult Terrain, and impose Disadvantage on Perception Checks. 10 Turns On save: Targets still take half damage.  18m CON Save Concentration
Seeming	Lv 5	Illusion	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	Disguise up to 4 memebers of your adventuring party.  18m
Telekinesis	Lv 5	Transmutation	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	Throw a creature or object up to 18m with a thought. Once per turn, you can use Telekinesis again without expending a spell slot. Heavier items deal more damage. 10 Turns  STR Save Concentration
Wall of Stone	Lv 5	Evocation	Action Level 5 Spell Slot	Raise a wall of non-magical, solid stone.  18m Concentration
Arcane Gate	Lv 6	Conjuration	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	Create two liked teleportation portals. 10 Turns. 18mConcentration
Chain Lightning	Lv 6	Evocation	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	10d8 Lightning Strike an enemy with lightning. Three more bolts will leap from the target, electrifying as many as three other enemies within 18m. On Save: Targets still take half damage. 18mDEX Save
Circle of Death	Lv 6	Necromancy	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	8d6 Necrotic Sculpt a massive sphere of entropic energy around a creature. Devastate the target and all surrounding creatures. On Save: Targets still take half damage. 18mCON Save
Disintegrate	Lv 6	Transmutation	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	10d6 + 40Force  Shoot a thin green ray from your finger. If the 50∼100 Force damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, it disintegrates into a crumbly ash. 9mDEX Save
Eyebite	Lv 6	Necromancy	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	Your eyes become black corridors walled in teeth, your gaze capable of inflicting dread, sickness, or putting creatures to sleep. While Concentrating, you may cast Eyebite without expending a spell slot. 100 Turns 18mWIS SaveConcentration
Globe of Invulnerability	Lv 6	Abjuration	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	Creates a barrier that makes creatures and objetcs inside it Immune to all damage. 3 Turns 3mConcentration
Sunbeam	Lv 6	Evocation	Action Level 6 Spell Slot	6d8 Radiant A beam fo brilliant light sears and Blinds all creatures in its path. Until the spell ends, you can recast Sunbeam without expending a spell slot. 10 Turns On save: Targets still take half damage. 18m  CON SaveConcentration