Baldur's The adventuring party is the heart of any RPG, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is no different. The composition of your group determines your success both in and out of combat. 

Seasoned D&D players might already have a plan for their party. But if you don’t, then read on– this guide contains the top 10 party composition ideas for BG3.

10. Fighter + Cleric + Rogue + Wizard

Nothing beats the classics. This is the standard party setup for most RPGs. You have a tank, some damage dealers, and a magic user to keep the party alive and well.

The Cleric should ideally be a Light Domain Cleric for their range of helpful buffs. Battle Master Fighters control the battlefield and balance enemy aggression.

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• Nostalgia. This is the classic RPG party.
• An easy, straight forward composition.
• Clear-cut roles for each party member.
• BG3’s companions. Each of them fall into one of these class types.
• A balanced party.

9. Ranger + Cleric + Rogue + Wizard

This party excels at doling out damage across any distance. Destroy enemies up close or from far away.

Clerics and Conjuration Wizards act as support, while Rogues focus on assassinating enemies. Rangers are versatile with their high DPS builds and pets that can act as the party’s tank. 

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• Slaying your enemies from any distance.
• Having options in combat.
• Switching up tactics to fit the situation.
• Taking a break from the traditional formation.
• A balanced but versatile party.

8. Barbarian + Fighter + Warlock + Cleric

This party combo is full of heavy hitters. Rage-filled Barbarians can focus on annihilating everything in their path, while Fighters and Warlocks pick off the rest. 

While Clerics provide a range of healing spells, be sure to keep plenty of potions on hand. Running out of spell slots could mean trouble, even for the fiercest team.

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• Hitting the enemy fast and hard.
• Aggression. Between the Barbarian and Fighter, things are sure to get heated.
• Making your party’s Cleric sweat.
• Potion making– you’ll be doing a lot of it.
• Roleplaying evil or morally questionable characters.

7. Fighter + Warlock + Rogue + Cleric

Equip your Cleric with a longbow for damage-dealing while also supporting others from a distance. The Rogue can join the Fighter in close range combat, while the Warlock lets loose with Eldritch Blasts.

This configuration is similar to the classic sans a Wizard. Warlocks are a bit heartier.

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• The classics with a bit of a twist.
• Not worrying about glass cannon Wizards.
• A Cleric who does more than heal and buff.
• Warlock magic rather than the Wizard’s.
• A fair bit of versatility thanks to the Rogue.

6. Warlock + Wizard + Bard + Fighter

In this party, the Bard focuses their buffs on the Fighter, keeping them alive and increasing their DPS rate. The Warlock and Wizard blast enemies from a distance.

Wizards can control the fight with AOE attacks, while Warlock’s Eldritch Blast cantrip is their bread and butter.

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• Having more magic in your party.
• A single member tanking damage.
• dividing the team into two halves—Bard with Fighter and Wizard with Warlock.
• Taking enemies in groupings rather than all at once.
• The Wizard/Warlock dream team.

5. Rogue + Rogue + Fighter + Cleric

Some may argue that having two of the same class in a party is lame, but they can’t deny this makeup’s advantages. Rogues are versatile and easy to switch between specialties. Have one shoot from a distance while the other deals damage up close.

The Fighter is a great tank, and the Cleric offers support with spells and buffs.

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• Crime. Two Rogues are sure to cause trouble.
• High versatility that’s easy to manage.
• Not having a lot of magic users in your party.
• Sneak Attacks and tricky cantrips.
• A party with high DPS that hits fast and hard.

4. Fighter + Ranger + Warlock + Wizard

With a Fighter specializing in archery, this party is another ranged damage powerhouse. The Ranger can summon a pet to act as a tank, while the Wizard and Warlock fire AOE spells that cover the whole battlefield.

This party can be a bit of a glass canon. There is no healer, so they should be sure to have plenty of health potions. 

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• Keeping your enemies at a distance.
• Living dangerously with the lack of a dedicated healer.
• Potion making.
• A deviation from the stereotypical Fighter build.
• Using summons as tanks rather than precious party members.

3. Paladin + Cleric + Warlock + Wizard

Clerics of the Trickery Domain work alongside Warlocks and Wizards as spellcasters and damage dealers. The Paladin has healing spells and buffs, all while acting as a damage sponge for the party.

Just make sure you have a wide range of cantrips– spell slots are a precious resource to this party. 

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• Spells– this is a magic-lover’s dream team.
• Not relying on steel to get the job done.
• Having options when destroying enemies.
• Using AOE attacks.
• Balancing your party’s spell slots.

2. Paladin + Cleric + Fighter + Rogue

This party is similar to the previous one, but doesn’t rely as heavily on magic.The Paladin can serve as a tank while the Fighter deals massive damage.

High DPS Rogues can use their bows while Clerics buff and heal.

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• AOE abilities.
• More of a twist on the classic party makeup.
• A party that isn’t so magic reliant.
• Highly versatile classes. 
• Having options for party roles.

1. Paladin + Fighter + Rogue + Druid

This melee-heavy build faces their enemies head on. The Paladin and Druid easily handle close combat thanks to their heavy armor and Wild Shape respectively.

Meanwhile, Fighters and Rogues do what they do best– burn through enemies with strength, stealth, and steel.

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• A party full of specialists that are still versatile.
• Melee-focused Druids with the Wildshape subclass.
• Facing challenges head-on.
• Support-focused magic, such as buffs and healing spells.
• A Paladin that switches between tank and healer.

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