Frontline and Tank Builds for Baldur's Gate 3

Build suggestions for Frontline and Tank in Baldur's Gate 3. Although tanking in Baldur's Gate 3 is not as effective as in other RPGs, there are still some viable builds that can help you soak up damage and protect your party. These builds focus on maximizing your character's durability and survivability, allowing you to withstand enemy attacks and keep your allies safe.

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Oath of Crown Paladin Build - Royal Protector - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

11 Oath of the Crown/1 Hexblade - Warding Bond, Spirit Guardians, Revorb, tanking

A-TierFrontlineSpellsword

Last Updated: 27 August 20251615

Oath of Crown Paladin Build - Royal Protector cover image

War Domain Cleric Build - War God's Priest - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

9 War Domain Cleric/2 Paladin/1 Storm Sorcerer - Spirit Guardians, Divine Smite, Tempestous Flight, Radiating Orbs and Combat Support

B-TierMeleeControllerFrontline

Last Updated: 21 August 20251522

War Domain Cleric Build - War God's Priest cover image

Loredin Build - Lore Bard and Paladin Multiclass - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

6 Lore Bard/6 Paladin - the radiant knight able to utilize support utilities and having access to Spirit Guardians

A-TierFrontlineSpellswordFun

Last Updated: 27 August 20251411

Loredin Build - Lore Bard and Paladin Multiclass cover image

Moon Druid Build - Wildshaper - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

10 Moon Druid/1 Fighter/1 War Cleric - access to the ultimate wild shaper able to transform into animals like Owlbear and elementals.

A-TierFrontlineController

Last Updated: 29 May 20256062

Moon Druid Build - Wildshaper cover image

Best Abjuration Wizard build - Ultimate Tank - Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

10 Abjuration Wizard/1 Cleric/1 Draconic Sorcerer - the tankiest mage build in the game able to negate damage, and force enemies to kill themselves

S-TierMulticlassSoloFrontline

Last Updated: 4 January 2026114116

Best Abjuration Wizard build - Ultimate Tank cover image

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