{"id":2590,"date":"2023-08-27T12:51:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T12:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/?p=2590"},"modified":"2023-08-27T12:55:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T12:55:43","slug":"baldurs-gate-3-cleric-sorcerer-multiclass-build-best-aoe-damage-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-cleric-sorcerer-multiclass-build-best-aoe-damage-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 Cleric Sorcerer Multiclass Build &#8211; BEST AOE Damage Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In BG3, multiclassing is extremely powerful, and it can result in characters dishing out insane amounts of damage. In this article, I will break down <strong>the best AOE Damage build in Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 &#8211; Tempest Cleric\/Sorcerer Multiclass Build<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tempest_cleric_draconic_bloodline_sorcerer_multiclass_build.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tempest_cleric_draconic_bloodline_sorcerer_multiclass_build.jpg\" height=\"162\" width=\"255\" class=\"wp-image-2688 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tempest cleric draconic bloodline sorcerer multiclass build\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is an incredibly potent multiclass build that focuses on <strong>dealing incredibly high damage with lightning spells<\/strong>. This <strong>damage will be empowered through the Destructive Wrath feature<\/strong> from the tempest domain channel divinity, which will let us <strong>roll max damage with lightning and thunder spells<\/strong>. We will also be using the <strong>wet condition, allowing us to deal double damage with lightning spells<\/strong>. So the build will ensure us to deal maximum damage that is also doubled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this build, we will also showcase how to effectively use an <a href=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-illithid-powers-skill-tree-progression\/\">Illithid power called Black Hole<\/a> to group enemies and obliterate them with our AOE Lightning damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will build a character of\u00a0<strong>2 levels in Tempest Cleric and 10 levels in Sorcerer<\/strong>. You can use the links below to scroll down to the relevant section. The level progression will look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Starting Ability Points:\u00a0<strong>STR 8, DEX 13, CON 12, INT 8, WIS 16, CHA 17<\/strong> (<a href=\"#ap_start\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 1: Cleric level 1 \u2013\u00a0<strong>Subclass &#8211; Tempest Domain\u00a0<\/strong>(<a href=\"#cleric1\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 2: Cleric level 2 \u2013 <strong>Destructive Wrath<\/strong>  (<a href=\"#cleric2\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 3: Sorcerer level 1 \u2013<strong> Subclass &#8211; Draconic Bloodline<\/strong>: <strong>Blue<\/strong>; <strong>Spell: Chromatic Orb<\/strong>  (<a href=\"#sorcerer1\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 4: Sorcerer level 2 \u2013<strong> Metamagic &#8211; Twinned Spell &amp; Distant Spell<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"#sorcerer2\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 5: Sorcerer level 3 \u2013\u00a0<strong>Metamagic &#8211; Quickened Spell; <strong>Spell: Shatter<\/strong> <\/strong>(<a href=\"#sorcerer3\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 6: Sorcerer level 4 \u2013\u00a0<strong>Feat &#8211; Ability Improvement: DEX 14, CHA 18<\/strong> (<a href=\"#sorcerer4\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 7: Sorcerer level 5 \u2013 <strong>Spell: Lightning Bolt\u00a0<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-paladin-warlock-multiclass-build\/#paladin6warlock1\">li<\/a><a href=\"#sorcerer5\">n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-paladin-warlock-multiclass-build\/#paladin6warlock1\">k<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 8: Sorcerer level 6 \u2013<strong> Elemental Affinity<\/strong> (<a href=\"#sorcerer6\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 9: Sorcerer level 7 \u2013<strong> Spell: Greater Invisibility<\/strong>(<a href=\"#sorcerer7\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 10: Sorcerer level 8 \u2013\u00a0<strong>Feat &#8211; Ability Improvement: CHA 20; <strong>Spell: Dimension Door<\/strong>  <\/strong>(<a href=\"#sorcerer8\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 11: Sorcerer level 9 \u2013<strong> Spell: Hold Monster or Telekinesis<\/strong> (<a href=\"#sorcerer9\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character level 12: Sorcerer level 10 \u2013\u00a0<strong>Metamagic &#8211; Heightened Spell<\/strong>; <strong>Spell: Dominate Person<\/strong> (<a href=\"#sorcerer10\">link<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#cleric_sorcerer_combo\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#cleric_sorcerer_combo\">Here <\/a>you can see how to perform a combination of spells that will output the highest amount of damage in one turn. For more details, you can also watch the view below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[BG3] BEST DAMAGE Tempest Cleric\/Sorcerer Multiclass Guide\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j2SlI0eojqc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>2 levels in Tempest Cleric and 10 levels in Sorcerer<\/strong> guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like power gaming and are interested in another build that focuses on outputting insane amounts of damage on a single target and can solo bosses, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-paladin-warlock-multiclass-build\/\">BG3 paladin warlock multiclass build<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will break the build down level by level and tell you exactly what skills, feats, and spells to take to build a character with the highest AOE damage in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. Let\u2019s first look at the starting ability point requirements for a Tempest Cleric\/Sorcerer multiclass build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tempest Cleric\/Sorcerer Multiclass Build \u2013 Level by Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ap_start\">Starting Ability Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this build the race and background is pretty much irrelevant, as we will be getting everything we need from our spells and class features. You should\u00a0<strong>start the build with ability points of STR 8, DEX 13, CON 12, INT 8, WIS 16, CHA 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cleric_sorcerer_ability_points.webp 584w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cleric_sorcerer_ability_points-284x300.webp 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cleric_sorcerer_ability_points.jpg\" height=\"616\" width=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cleric_sorcerer_ability_points.jpg 584w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/cleric_sorcerer_ability_points-284x300.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" class=\"wp-image-2619 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Tempest Cleric Sorcerer multiclass starting ability point distribution\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tempest Cleric Sorcerer multiclass starting ability point distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cleric1\">Character lvl 1 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select the class:\u00a0<strong>Cleric<\/strong> &#8211; This will give us access to heavy armor and shields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the subclass:\u00a0<strong>Tempest Domain\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 You will gain a\u00a0<strong>class action called &#8220;Wrath of the Storm.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; It is a spell similar to Hellish Rebuke, but it does lightning or thunder damage, so it will work great with our build.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wrath_of_the_storm.webp 428w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wrath_of_the_storm-300x79.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wrath_of_the_storm.jpg\" height=\"113\" width=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wrath_of_the_storm.jpg 428w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/wrath_of_the_storm-300x79.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" class=\"wp-image-2622 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Cleric Tempest Domain Wrath of the Storm Subclass Feature\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Thunderwave<\/strong>: another good starting spell that will synergize with our build since it is thunder damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/thunderwave.webp 425w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/thunderwave-300x208.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/thunderwave.jpg\" height=\"294\" width=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/thunderwave.jpg 425w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/thunderwave-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" class=\"wp-image-2621 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Cleric Tempest Domain Thunderwave Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cleric2\">Character lvl 2 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>At level Tempest Cleric level 2 we gain the most important subclass feature called the <strong>Destructive Wrath<\/strong>. This skill will allow us to use our Channel Divinity to <strong>deal maximum damage with our Thunder or Lightning spells<\/strong>. Destructive Wrath gets refreshed on a short rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/destructive_wrath.webp 425w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/destructive_wrath-300x69.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/destructive_wrath.jpg\" height=\"98\" width=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/destructive_wrath.jpg 425w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/destructive_wrath-300x69.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" class=\"wp-image-2628 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Cleric Tempest Domain Destructive Wrath Subclass Feature\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We can use Destructive Wrath with our level 1 Thunderwave spell, ensuring that it deals 16 damage (the maximum if the enemies fail their save).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer1\">Character lvl 3 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At character level 3, this starts to come online. Make sure to take Chromatic Orb, as this will be our main source of lightning damage at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Multiclass into:\u00a0<strong>Sorcerer<\/strong> &#8211; This will give us access to heavy armor and shields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the subclass:\u00a0<strong>Draconic Bloodline\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 At sorcerer level 6 this subclass will allow you to deal more damage based on our CHA modifier, depending on the Dragon Ancestor we choose now. We will be taking <strong>Draconic Ancestry: Blue for Lightning damage<\/strong>, but you can also go with Draconic Ancestry: Bronze. <strong>Draconic Ancestry: Blue<\/strong> will give us access to another lightning spell called <strong>Witch Bolt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/witch_bolt.webp 421w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/witch_bolt-300x210.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/witch_bolt.jpg\" height=\"295\" width=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/witch_bolt.jpg 421w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/witch_bolt-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" class=\"wp-image-2635 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Draconic Ancestry Blue Witch Bolt Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spells: Make sure to take <strong>Chromatic Orb<\/strong>, as this will be one of our primary sources of lightning spell damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chromatic_orb.webp 423w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chromatic_orb-300x201.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chromatic_orb.jpg\" height=\"284\" width=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chromatic_orb.jpg 423w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/chromatic_orb-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" class=\"wp-image-2634 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Chromatic Orb Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer2\">Character lvl 4 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 2 we get access to<strong> Sorcery Points<\/strong> and  <strong>Sorcerer&#8217;s class passives called Metamagic<\/strong>. Take <strong>Metamagic: Twinned Spell<\/strong> and <strong>Metamagic: Distant Spell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Metamagic: <strong>Twinned Spell<\/strong> &#8211; This will allow us to cast two Chromatics Orbs &#8211; it has to be 2 different targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/twinned_spell.webp 425w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/twinned_spell-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/twinned_spell.jpg\" height=\"267\" width=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/twinned_spell.jpg 425w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/twinned_spell-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" class=\"wp-image-2642 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Class Passive Metamagic Twinned Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Metamagic: <strong>Distant Spell<\/strong> &#8211; This will allow us to increase the range of our spells, helping us reach distant targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/distant_spell.webp 424w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/distant_spell-300x139.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/distant_spell.jpg\" height=\"196\" width=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/distant_spell.jpg 424w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/distant_spell-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" class=\"wp-image-2643 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Class Passive Metamagic Distant Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer3\">Character lvl 5 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 3, we will take <strong>Metamagic: Quickened Spell<\/strong>. This will allow us to cast a spell that costs an action as a bonus action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Metamagic<strong>: Quickened Spell<\/strong> &#8211;  essentially, we will be able to cast 2 lightning spells a turn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/quickened_spell.webp 429w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/quickened_spell-300x137.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/quickened_spell.jpg\" height=\"196\" width=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/quickened_spell.jpg 429w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/quickened_spell-300x137.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" class=\"wp-image-2647 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Class Passive Metamagic Quickened Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Shatter <\/strong>&#8211; we will be taking a level 2 spell called Shatter, that we can upcast to a 3rd level spell, since we have 5 total levels in full casters (2 Cleris + 3 Sorcerer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shatter.webp 421w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shatter-300x238.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shatter.jpg\" height=\"334\" width=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shatter.jpg 421w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shatter-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" class=\"wp-image-2649 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Shatter Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer4\">Character lvl 6 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 4, we will unlock <strong>feat <\/strong>&#8211; we will be taking <strong>ability improvement <\/strong>to boost our <strong>DEX to 14 and our CHA to 18<\/strong>. For spells, I would take Hold Person for more control in fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Feat: <strong>Ability Improvement: DEX 14, CHA 18<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer.webp 364w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer-235x300.webp 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer.jpg\" height=\"465\" width=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer.jpg 364w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" class=\"wp-image-2657 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer ability improvement\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Hold Person<\/strong> &#8211; great spell to control strong enemies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_person.webp 423w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_person-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_person.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_person.jpg 423w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_person-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" class=\"wp-image-2655 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Hold Person Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer5\">Character lvl 7 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 5 we get another power spike, and that is because we get <strong>access to a spell called Lightning Bolt<\/strong>. It is an AOE spell that allows you to hit your enemies in a line. This is going to be our go-to AOE spell at this point. Since we have 7 levels in full caster (2 Cleric + 5 Sorcerer) <strong>we can upcast Lightning Bolt to a level 4 spell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Lightning Bolt <\/strong>&#8211; AOE spell that hits all targets in a straight line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lightning_bolt.webp 421w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lightning_bolt-300x209.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lightning_bolt.jpg\" height=\"293\" width=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lightning_bolt.jpg 421w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lightning_bolt-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" class=\"wp-image-2659 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Lightning Bolt Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer6\">Character lvl 8 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 6 you will get access to<strong> Elemental Affinity: Damage<\/strong>, based on the Dragon Ancerty chosen at the beginning of the Sorcerer build. This means we get to add our CHA modifier to are lightning spells, because we chose our Blue or Bronze Dragon ancestry. This will give us an additional 10 damage to the hit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/elemental_affinity_damage.webp 420w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/elemental_affinity_damage-300x81.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/elemental_affinity_damage.jpg\" height=\"113\" width=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/elemental_affinity_damage.jpg 420w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/elemental_affinity_damage-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" class=\"wp-image-2661 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Elemental Affinity Damage Dragon Ancestry\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Haste <\/strong>&#8211; you can Twin spell the Hast spell, allowing you to haste 2 ally targets &#8211; this is extremely powerful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/haste.webp 422w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/haste-300x191.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/haste.jpg\" height=\"269\" width=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/haste.jpg 422w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/haste-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" class=\"wp-image-2664 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Haste Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer7\">Character lvl 9 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 7 we will be taking a spell called <strong>Greater Invisibility<\/strong>. It is a great defensive and offensive spell. as it gives you advantage on your attack rolls &#8211; great when using Chromatic Orb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Greater Invisibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/greater_invisibility.webp 423w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/greater_invisibility-300x170.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/greater_invisibility.jpg\" height=\"240\" width=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/greater_invisibility.jpg 423w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/greater_invisibility-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" class=\"wp-image-2668 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Greater Invisibility Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer8\">Character lvl 10 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sorcerer level 10, we will unlock another <strong>feat <\/strong>&#8211; we will be taking <strong>ability improvement <\/strong>to boost our <strong> CHA to 20<\/strong>. For spells, I would take Dimension Door for more support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Feat: <strong>Ability Improvement: CHA 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer_2.webp 366w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer_2-223x300.webp 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer_2.jpg\" height=\"493\" width=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer_2.jpg 366w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ability_improvement_sorcerer_2-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"wp-image-2670 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer ability improvement 2\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Dimension Door<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dimension_door.webp 423w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dimension_door-300x143.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dimension_door.jpg\" height=\"202\" width=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dimension_door.jpg 423w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dimension_door-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" class=\"wp-image-2672 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Dimension Door Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer9\">Character lvl 11 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Character level 11 we get access to level 6 spell slots, but not level 6 spells &#8211; that is ok, since we can upcast out existing spells. Also, you can get access to Chain Lightning spell via a legendary item, that I will cover in another post. For spells either take <strong>Hold Monster<\/strong> or <strong>Telekinesis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell<strong>: Hold Monster<\/strong> &#8211; great spell to immobilize a dangerous enemy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_monster.webp 422w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_monster-300x213.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_monster.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_monster.jpg 422w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hold_monster-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" class=\"wp-image-2676 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Hold Monster Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell<strong>: Telekinesis<\/strong> &#8211; great support spell to save a party member or throw an enlarged druid Owl Bear onto a group of enemies for crazy damage. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/telekinesis.webp 423w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/telekinesis-300x203.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/telekinesis.jpg\" height=\"286\" width=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/telekinesis.jpg 423w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/telekinesis-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" class=\"wp-image-2678 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Telekinesis Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sorcerer10\">Character lvl 12 \u2013 Tempest Cleric lvl 2 Sorcerer lvl 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At level 12 we will get access to another spell &#8211; I would take <strong>Dominate Person<\/strong> for control. We also get access to another <strong>Metamagic &#8211; take Heightened Spell<\/strong> to deal even more damage with your spells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spell: <strong>Dominate Person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dominate_person.webp 429w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dominate_person-300x218.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dominate_person.jpg\" height=\"312\" width=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dominate_person.jpg 429w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dominate_person-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" class=\"wp-image-2681 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Dominate Person Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Metamagic: <strong>Heightened Spell<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heightened_spell.webp 425w,https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heightened_spell-300x153.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heightened_spell.jpg\" height=\"217\" width=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heightened_spell.jpg 425w, https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heightened_spell-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" class=\"wp-image-2682 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"BG3 Sorcerer Heightened Spell\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cleric_sorcerer_combo\">BG3 Cleric Sorcerer Combo for MAX damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, be sure that you <strong>enter the fight hasted<\/strong>. To output the most amount of damage you will <strong>start your combo with a Cleric level 1 spell Create Water and apply the Wet condition<\/strong> on a group of enemies, that you have clustered with an <a href=\"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/baldurs-gate-3-illithid-powers-skill-tree-progression\/#Black_Hole\">Illithid power Black Hole<\/a>. After that, you can <strong>Quicken Spell your Lightning bolt, upcast it to a level 6 spell, and on the first instance of the spell apply the Destructive Wrath<\/strong>. <strong>Proceed with another Lightning Bolt, thanks to the <\/strong>Quickened spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have correctly pulled this combo off, then a whole horde of enemies will be insta-killed. Hope you enjoy this build and write in the comments you experience with the build &#8211; happy to hear your feedback! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In BG3, multiclassing is extremely powerful, and it can result in characters dishing out insane amounts of damage. In this article, I will break down the best AOE Damage build in Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 &#8211; Tempest Cleric\/Sorcerer Multiclass Build. This is an incredibly potent multiclass build that focuses on dealing incredibly high damage with lightning&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2590"}],"version-history":[{"count":75,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2727,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions\/2727"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nihrida.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}