Summary
Druid is aBaldur’s Gate 3class centralized aroundits Wild Shape ability, unlocked at level 2, allowing users to transform into powerful animals in battle. Despite this, Druids have an abundance of effective spells across all Druid subclasses, which can help them become powerful allies in the fight against the Absolute and their minions.
From levels 1 to 6, spells are a vital class component. Plenty are mediocre, but certain spells become severely overpowered. Through experiencing a Druid playthrough ofBaldur’s Gate 3, players can delve into the highlighted spells to reach maximum fun and power potential in all aspects of the game.
Updated on June 18, 2025, by Alex Lawrence: Baldur’s Gate 3 has had an enormous impact on gaming, with its popularity ever-growing since the title’s release. With Baldur’s Gate 3 winning numerous accolades and awards, such as game of the year at The Game Awards, revisiting the game and the list is required for Baldur’s Gate 3’s newfound growth. Upon further examination across the Druid subclasses, more spells have been added to the rankings since Druids have access to an abundance of spells that deserve to be recognized. Along with the addition of new entries, certain entries in this list have been repositioned to better showcase effectiveness.
13Misty Step
A Spell Capable Of Teleporting Players Over Tricky Terrain
The level 2 conjuration spellMisty Stepis available for several classes in the game, although onlyCircle of the Land Druidscan access it. The spell allows the user to teleport anywhere within an 18m radius in and out of battle. One of the main perks of Misty Step is that the spell is a bonus action, allowing players to utilize other spells in a turn that can result in the pulverization of opponents before casting it.
Misty Step is best utilized when escaping or teleporting in line with several enemies, allowing for extreme collateral damage when using more damage-based AoE spells like Sunbeam or Lightning Bolt.
12Grant Flight
A Spell That Enables Flying Over Large Distances
Grant Flight isa level 3 transmutation spellthat enables players to fly over distances, allowing them easy access to terrain or buildings. With an 18m range, Grant Flight is an extremely useful spell to make use of both in and out of combat.
During a battle, players can use the spell to close the distance on enemies or even flee if their HP is low. Most often, Grant Flight is utilized outside of battle when trying to access an area that is hard to get to, with the spell allowing for flight to any such location within its range.
11Moonbeam
A Radiant Beam That Can Zone Away Enemies
Moonbeamisa level 2 evocation spellthat calls down a bright beam of light, causing damage to anybody standing in its small radius, whether they are starting the turn in the beam or simply entering. Moonbeam provides both quality damage and utility during combat, with damage ranging from 2-20 every time an enemy stands in or passes through the beam. The radiant damage from Moonbeam is very valuable due to the lack of radiant spells in the game.
Moonbeam’s utility comes from its ability to zone creatures away from allies, and if they do attempt to access any friends, it will take an effective percentage off their total HP. The spell also becomes hugely beneficial in fights because the cast range is 18m, allowing players to make use of it without approaching enemies.
10Ice Storm
A Massive Storm Of Ice That Has High Damage And Causes Enemies To Slip
The level 4 evocation spellIce Stormis an effective damage tool that spawns a barrage of ice from the sky, causing damage to everyone within the 6m radius. Among the manyproductive level 4 spells, Ice Storm stands out as one of the best due to its high AoE damage, ranging from 6-40. Along with the damage provided, Ice Storm can cause enemies and allies caught up in the radius to potentially slip and be rendered useless for the rest of the turn.
The spell offers sufficient utility through enemies slipping on the ice. It also provides plenty of zoning to keep enemies off the back line where characters such as sorcerers and rangers often position themselves in battle.
9Mirror Image
A Duplication Spell That Reduces Damage Taken
Whenever under pressure from several enemies, the level 2 illusion spellMirror Imagecan come in handy to nullify any incoming damage. Mirror Image’s primary power is its ability to spawn three duplicates that increase the player’s armor class by three. However, one of the duplicate illusions disappears from the battlefield whenever an attack is evaded.
Whilean effective illusion spell, Mirror Image can last up to 10 turns, providing good defense for the caster while they can go on the offensive to eliminate any enemies in the fight.
8Mass Cure Wounds
A Healing Spell Capable Of Healing Several Allies At A Time
Mass Cure Woundsis a healing spell that is able to heal the user and their allies for 3-24 healing. As a level 5 evocation spell, Mass Cure Wounds is available to unlock forevery Druid subclass. The spell’s primary use is for healing a group in battle, with the healing provided potentially making the difference in any tough encounter.
With the range of the spell being 18m, a player who casts Mass Cure Wounds is able to reach far and wide to heal their allies both in and out of combat. It’s an ideal spell for a Druid to have in their arsenal.
7Heal
Immense Healing That Can Heal The Player Or An Ally
Though it may appear simple,Heal is a significant healing spellboth in and outside of combat. The spellHealcan provide 70 healing to anyone on a team, including the user, highlighting the power and utility the spell provides.
To add to the enormous healing granted, the spell can also eliminate diseases and blindness, proving to be a perfect counter in certain situations throughout the game. Luckily enough for Druid players, all subclasses can attain the spell at level 6; it just requires a fair amount of progression and grinding to reach this point.
6Cloudkill
A Poisonous AoE Spell That Can Wreak Havoc In Battle
Cloudkill is a level 5 conjuration spell that is able to change the entire dynamic of a battle by placing an AoE poison fog on the battlefield.As a Druid, Cloudkill can only be accessed via the Circle of the Spores or Circle of the Land subclass. Cloudkill is a spell that puts down a 6m poison radius, with the spell dealing anywhere from 5-40 damage every turn.
The spell has an 18m range, allowing users to place it almost anywhere on the battlefield. Another perk of Cloudkill is the option it provides players to move the poisonous cloud each turn, making it especially helpful if enemies attempt to flee.
5Insect Plague
An AoE Spell That Deals Damage And Causes Enemies To Be Slowed
Insect Plagueis a level 5 conjuration spell that spawns a 6m area of locusts that attack anyone inside, making escape challenging due to the difficult terrain effect that comes with it. Insect Plague is similar but superior to spells like Moonbeam as the damage provided can be as high as 40. At the same time, the radius is much larger, allowing for more of an influence in battle.
As one of themany available conjuration spellsinBaldur’s Gate 3, Insect Plague is best used on a group of enemies all clumped together, leading to maximum damage and effects that slow their exit from the spell’s radius.
4Heroes' Feast
Provides A Massive HP Boost To Player And Allies
Having thelevel 6 conjuration spellHeroes' Feast as an available ability can enormously impact a team’s health and defensive capabilities. As a conjuration spell, Heroes' Feats grants users and nearby allies increased HP while making it possible for those given the feast to be immune to poison, diseases, or even being frightened.
The spell can reach and affect up to twelve allies, providing immense support when in battle. The effects ofHeroes' Feastlast until the next long rest is completed, leaving players and allies affected by the spell with increased healing and immunity potentially for several hours, which is highly overpowered.
