Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid build: Race, skills, subclass, background & more
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Crafting the best Druid build in Baldur's Gate 3 requires you to put a lot of thought into the spells you pick, but we'll cover the best picks, along with the race, skills, subclass, and background.
In Baldur's Gate 3, you can craft a character of your own choosing thanks to the game's various classes and different races. On top of this, the choices you can make throughout the game help to define you and the companions close to you, making for a unique experience each time.
Druids wield the power of nature to damage, protect, and transform, so here is everything you need to know about putting together the best Baldur's Gate 3 Druid build.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid explained
Click to enlargeThe Druid in Baldur's Gate 3 is a Wisdom-based spellcasting class built around the themes of natural magic and a primordial connection to the natural world.
Whether they’re calling upon the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature's resilience, cunning, and fury.
While they claim no mastery over nature, they do see themselves as extensions of nature's will. That said, they play similarly to the other mages.
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All Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid subclasses
Click to enlargeThere are a total of three Druid subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3: Circle of the Land, Circle of the Moon, and Circle of the Spores.
Circle of the Land
Druids of this Circle connect to powerful magic that flows through the earth and binds all living things together.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
| Wild Shape | As an action, you can assume the form of a beast |
| Cantrip | Choose a cantrip |
| Natural Recovery | Replenish expended spell slots while out of combat |
Circle of the Moon
Druids sworn to the moon draw on its mercurial nature to transform into massive creatures and primal elementals.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
| Wild Shape | As an action, you can assume the form of a beast |
| Lunar Mend | Expend spell slots to regain hit points while in Wild Shape |
| Wild Shape: Bear | Assume the shape of a polar bear |
Circle of the Spores
Viewing death, necrosis, fungal growth, and sporulation as just another part of life, you can manipulate such spores to augment yourself and harm your foes.
| Subclass Feature | Description |
| Wild Shape | As an action, you can assume the form of a beast |
| Hale of Spores | Unleash a cloud of necrotic spores upon a target as a reaction |
| Symbiotic Energy | Gain temporary hit points and deal additional Necrotic damage while you have them. Cast Halo of Spores with double damage |
| Bone Chill | Prevent a target from healing until your next turn and deal Necrotic damage |
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What is the best Druid subclass?
Click to enlargeThe best Druid subclass in Baldur's Gate 3 is the Circle of the Moon, as it offers the most Wild Shape options when levelling up throughout the game, giving you a useful tool for any encounter or situation you find yourself in.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid: Wild Shapes
Click to enlargeWhat makes Druids special and stand out from other mages in Baldur's Gate 3 is their ability to transform into an animal. Each of these is tailored for various situations, whether it’s a combat scenario or perhaps simply acting as a distraction for your allies.
Here are all the Wild Shape beasts in Baldur's Gate 3 and the level they are unlocked at:
| Beast(s) | Level Unlocked |
| Badger, Cat, Bear, Wolf, Spider | Level 2 |
| Dire Raven, Deep Rothe | Level 4 |
| Panther, Owlbear | Level 6 |
| Sabre-Toothed Tiger | Level 8 |
| Dilophosaurus, Earth Myrmidon, Air Myrmidon, Water Myrmidon, Fire Myrmidon | Level 10 |
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Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Druid build
With all the above information in mind, here is what you need in order to make the best Druid build possible in Baldur's Gate 3.
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Level 1
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| Race & Subrace | Gnome / Forest Gnome |
| Cantrips | Shillelagh, Thorn Whip |
| Spells | Cure Wounds, Entangle, Thunderwave, Ice Knife |
| Background | Folk Hero |
| Skill Proficiencies | Nature & Medicine |
| Ability Points |
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Level 2
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| Subclass | Circle of the Moon |
| Spells | Faerie Fire |
Level 3
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| Spells | Spike Growth, Moonbeam |
Level 4
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| Cantrip | Poison Spray |
| Spells | Hold Person |
| Feat | Ability Improvement. +2 Wisdom |
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Level 5
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| Spells | Call Lightning, Plant Growth |
Level 6
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| Spells | Heat Metal |
Level 7
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| Spells | Dominate Beast |
Level 8
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| Spells | Conjure Woodland Being |
| Feat | Elemental Adept: Fire |
Level 9
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| Spells | Conjure Elemental |
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Level 10
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| Cantrip | Guidance |
| Spells | Contagion |
Level 11
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| Spells | Wall of Thorns |
Level 12
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| Spells | Sunbeam |
| Feat | War Caster |
That's it for the best Baldur's Gate 3 Druid build, and now you know which options are best to take when building your character. For more, head to our Baldur's Gate 3 homepage, or check out our Baldur's Gate 3 achievements and trophies guide.
