Baldur’s Gate 3 Spells Tier List

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game that was released in 2023. You have to create your own character and embark on an adventure to complete different quests. Baldur’s Gate 3 also features multiplayer mode where four players can work together to confront enemies. 

All the spells in Baldur’s Gate have their own utility, so picking the right spell is very important. Our spells tier list will let you know which ones are the best or strongest and which ones are less useful.

S+ Tier spells

The S+ Tier spells are the most overpowered spells in the game, and they can significantly impact the competitive aspects of gameplay.

Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, Eldritch Blast, Chill Touch, Guidance, Friends, Hex, Armor of Agathys, Sleep, Healing Word, and Bless.

S Tier spells

S Tier spells are often some of the best options available to players.

Hold Person, Dissonant Whispers, Create/Destroy Water, Light, Faerie Fire, Magic Missile, Fog Cloud, Hunter’s Mark, Flaming Sphere, Flame Blade, Scorching Ray, Pass without Trace, Darkness, and Cloud of Daggers.

A Tier spells

A Tier spells are considered one level below the S Tier spells but are still very effective within the game. 

Hellish Rebuke, Dancing Lights, Chromatic Orb, Thorn Whip, Misty Step, Shillelagh, Spike Growth, Mirror Image, Shocking Grasp, Invisibility, Moonbeam, Aid, Inflict Wounds, Minor Illusion, Jump, Shield of Faith, Produce Flame, Thunderwave, Ray of Frost, and Bane.

B Tier spells

The B Tier spells are not as dominant as those in the upper tiers. 

Sacred Flame, Heat Metal, Longstrider, Guiding Bolt, Blade Ward, Mage Hand, Thaumaturgy, Protection from Poison, Find Familiar, Darkvision, False Life, Prayer of Healing, Command, Fire Bolt, Protection from Evil & Good, Lesser Restoration, Burning Hands, Silence, Ray of Enfeeblement, Entangle, Blur, Shatter, Melf’s Acid Arrow, Web, Grease, Ensnaring Strike, Mage Armor, and Resistance.

C Tier Characters

C Tier spells are typically less effective, or more limited in their capabilities compared to spells in higher tiers. 

Expeditious Retreat, Hail of Thorns, Poison Spray, Feather Fall, Enlarge / Reduce, Barkskin, Searing Smite, Enhance Ability, Color Spray, and Goodberry.

D Tier spells

D Tier spells are generally considered the weakest or least effective spells in the game. 

Crown of Madness, Detect Thoughts, Speak with Animals, Cure Wounds, True Strike, Disguise Self, Blindness, Animal Friendship, Ray of Sickness, Witch Bolt, Arms of Hadar, and Charm Person.

We have covered every spell in our guide, so that is all there is to say about the Baldur’s Gate 3 tier list.