Baldur's Gate 3 has been released on PC via Steam and has been met with praise from RPG fans all over the world. With an upcoming release on PlayStation 5, Baldur's Gate 3 brings the total package with hundreds of hours of gameplay, perfectly crafted character creation, and a dozen versatile classes. Tapping into the world of Dungeons and Dragons, Baldur's Gate 3 delivers a breathtaking fantasy joyride.
Among the game's expertly crafted aspects of the game, Baldur's Gate 3 succeeds in a fantastic magic system that fans of the Divinity franchise will enjoy. Spellcaster classes are a big part of D&D, and it is a breath of fresh air to see them done so much justice. With over two hundred spells in the game, the array of powerful incantations is separated into five schools. One of the most versatile schools is Transmutation. Here are the best Transmutation spells in Baldur's Gate 3.
Updated on September 22, 2023, by C.M Edwards: With Baldur's Gate 3 sweeping through the gaming world, finally released on PlayStation 5, fans of Dungeons and Dragons and newcomers to the franchise can sink their teeth into the fantastical RPG experience. Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive turn-based role-playing game that allows players to create their own character the way they want to and progress through a medieval story with high stakes and mystical action. From gameplay to narrative aspects, Baldur's Gate 3 is a sure contender for Game of the Year. Among the game's precise development, the magic system is especially well constructed, which allows players a wide birth of play styles. The spells in the game are separated into separate schools, one of the most versatile being the Transmutation school. Here are more of the best Transmutation spells in Baldur's Gate 3.
11 Shillelagh
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
Bonus | Cantrip | +1d8 | Personal |
Long-time players of the Dungeon and Dragons tabletop RPG will recognize the Shillelagh spell as one of the best starter spells a low-hit point caster can have at the early beginnings of sessions. In Baldur's Gate 3, Shillelagh is a cantrip-level spell for Druids that can give them an edge when forced into melee combat.
The spells bestow magic upon a staff or club, increasing its damage and allowing the caster's spell-casting modifier to be used with attack rolls instead of strength or dexterity. Even at later acts of Baldur's Gate 3, Shillelagh can prove to be useful to stack damage on top of equipped weapons.
10 Feather Fall
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
Bonus | Level 1 | None | 9 Meters |
Feather Fall is a diamond in the rough of spells in Baldur's Gate 3 and becomes a very important must-have spell in certain parts of the game. Feather Fall is a level-one transmutation spell available to most casters in the game, including Eldritch Knight and Trickster subclasses.
The spell buffs a number of targets and makes them immune to fall damage and the rate at which characters fall in the game. While treading to Act Two of the game's story, Feather Fall allows the player to access secret areas otherwise out of reach.
9 Disintegrate
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 Action | Level 6 | 10d6+40 | 9 Meters |
There is not another spell in the world of Dungeons and Dragons that embodies the true chaotic power that magic gives off. Magic is a shaper of worlds that can raise a single individual to godhood or crumble an entire kingdom in the blink of an eye.
Disintegrate is one of the most powerful and heavily damaging spells in the game that can turn most enemies in the game to dust. As a level six Transmutation spell, Disintegrate targets a creature and deals 50-100 damage while forcing a Dexterity save for half damage. However, if the spell reduces the target to zero hit points, it becomes a steaming pile of ash instantly.
8 Barkskin
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 2 | None | Melee |
Barksskin is an incredibly useful spell. It can add some early-level defense to help mages protect themselves, or provide an adequate bump to an ally's armor class for added padding while fighting on the front line.
Barkskin is a Level 2 spell belonging to the Transmutation class and can affect anyone in touch range. It costs one action to cast. The affected target is granted a buff to their armor class up to a maximum of sixteen. It should be noted that only Druids and Rangers can acquire this spell.
7 Heat Metal
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | level 2 | 2d8 Fire | 18 meters |
Hindering enemies on the battlefield is an invaluable advantage, and spellcasters have plenty of ways to do it. When attacking a target isn't an option, attacking the tools that enemies use to harm allies and protect themselves is the next best thing.
Heat Metal is a diamond in the rough kind of spell, as it gets overshadowed easily. However, as a Level 2 Transmutation spell, Heat Metal can turn the tides against a mighty foe by heating a metal object that the target is wearing or holding, forcing them to let go or disrobe. Targets who continue contact with the object suffer Disadvantage on checks and attacks with the object. In addition, the caster inflicts 2d8 of fire damage on any creature touching the affected object for up to ten rounds.
6 Enlarge - Reduce
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 2 | none | 9 Meters |
Enlarge and Reduce are staples for many mage players in Dungeons and Dragons. These spells can turn allies into unstoppable hulks and enemies into minuscule threats.
Enlarge - Reduce is a Level 2 Transmutation spell with a range of nine meters. This spell allows the caster to increase or decrease the size category of a single target. This change can negatively or positively affect the target's strength checks, saving throws, and attack damage.
5 Grant Flight
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 3 | None | Melee |
Mobility on the battlefield can make a big difference in controlling the direction of a fight, especially when it comes to being overwhelmed by an enemy's maneuvers. While ground movement is a great way to gain an advantage against an enemy, taking to the skies is even better.
The spell Grant Flight is a Level 3 Transmutation spell that bestows the ability to fly on the caster or a separate target. The spell lasts for ten turns and requires a concentration check to perform.
4 Telekinesis
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 5 | none | 18 Meters |
Telekinesis is a powerful spell that can end a fight in the blink of an eye. For mages, the power to move objects and even enemies with their minds is a great way to make a difference in combat without having to be on the frontline.
Telekinesis is a Level 5 Transmutation spell with a range of up to eighteen meters. The caster targets a single creature who, on a failed strength check, will be moved according to the caster's desire.
3 Slow
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 3 | None | 18 Meters |
When an enemy is overwhelming a party or is hard to manage due to special abilities, the Slow spell is an excellent way to put a leash on a tricky foe.
This Level 3 Transmutation spell takes one action to cast and has a range of up to eighteen meters. The caster may target up to six enemies, and on a failed Wisdom save, each target's actions are severely hindered. These include movements, actions, and attacks.
2 Haste
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 action | Level 3 | None | 9 meters |
Haste is an invaluable spell in Baldur's Gate 3 thanks to its versatility and endless uses in and out of combat. This Level 3 Transmutation spell can apply a number of positive effects on the caster or ally.
Requiring one action, the caster may target themselves or an ally. The spell will grant them actions, improve their attacks and movement speed, and make them harder to hit. Haste is a hidden gem that players will want to pick up during their playthrough.
1 Polymorph
Action | Spell Slot | Damage | Range |
1 Action | Level 4 | None | 18 Meters |
Polymorph is one of the most famous spells in Dungeons and Dragons. It's one of the most powerful spells that should always be prepared, as it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Polymorph is a Level 4 Transmutation spell that has a range of eighteen meters and lasts for up to five rounds. Upon casting this spell, the user turns one target into a harmless sheep should the target fail a Dexterity save. This can turn a boss fight into a cakewalk and allow the party to be on their merry way.
Baldur's Gate 3 is available on PC via Steam.