Baldur’s Gate 3is an incredible game filled with a lot of content for the player to explore and discover in its vast world. The player, throughout their journey, will inevitably run across many characters, some of whom may be interested in joining up with them as companions.One such character is Wyll.
Wyll has one of the most interesting stories among the player’s companions, and can playan important role in Act 1.Here’s how the player can make the best Wyll build and make sure he’s overpowered.
Updated on May 14, 2025, by Rei Penber:Wyll is a fan-favorite companion with one of the more interesting stories in Baldur’s Gate 3. While he might fall short for some players, knowing how to make the most out of him can change him from an average companion into a powerful one. The player can keep Wyll as a simple Warlock for the entire game, or they can experiment with multiclassing him for a more fresh experience with Wyll.
Who Is Wyll And Where To Recruit Him
Wyll is an origin character inBaldur’s Gate 3that can either be used as the player’s main character or be recruited as the player advances in the story.
This character will be found fairly early on, outside of the Emerald Grove when the player has to face off against some Goblins. After defeating the Goblins, the player can go into the Hollow andfind him around some Tieflingchildren. After the player talks to him, they have the option to recruit him as a companion. However, making some decisions later on could cause him to permanently leave the player’s roster.
Default Wyll
“Noble by birth, Wyll made his name as the heroic ‘Blade of Frontiers’. He keeps his pact with a devil well-hidden, and is desperate to escape the hellish bargain - even if that means rescuing the seductive creature that made the deal.”
Wyll by default is of the Warlock class, which means he made a pact with a powerful entity. His subclass is that of The Fiend. His background is Folk Hero.
When the player first gets to recruit Wyll, these will be his abilities:
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Best Wyll Build In Baldur’s Gate 3
Wyll will already be a Warlock, specifically with The Fiend subclass when the player meets and recruits him. The player could respec him to change that by speaking with Withers. However, for this guide, Wyll will stay a Warlock with The Fiend subclass as that probably is the best fit for him, gameplay and canon-wise.
When a Warlock reaches level 2, they get access to the Eldritch Invocations. These are spells that will be very useful. For Wyll, some recommended picks are:
When it comes to Cantrips, the best options the player can go for are:
When it comes to spells, Wyll can go for:
When picking which one of the Pact Boons to go with at level 3, the player should definitely take the Pact Of The Blade.
Best Wyll Multiclass Build
While some players would rather keep Wyll as a Warlock for their entire Baldur’s Gate 3 run,others might prefer dipping into multiclassing.Players new to Baldur’s Gate 3 might not be that knowledgeable about multiclassing, which can be very confusing, so here’s perhaps the best Multiclass build for Wyll in BG3.
There are many options to work with Wyll, depending on what the player wants to do with him, but a good option to Multiclass with is the Fighter Class. However, if the player wants a more spell-based multiclass build, they should look into multiclassing the Warlock class with the Sorcerer class instead.
When it comes to the Warlock-Fighter Multiclass build, the player will of course start level 1 as a Warlock. The player should choose the Fiend as Wyll’s subclass.
The player should continue to level 2, still as a Warlock, and unlock Eldritch Invocations.
Leveling up again, at level 3, the player should stay as a Warlock and unlock one of the best features the Warlock class offers, the Pact Boon. The player needs to pick the Pact of the Blade as it is, by far, the best option here.
At Level 4, Wyll remains a Warlock and acquires a feat. Savage Attacker is a great option here as it allows Wyll to roll the damage dice twice and use whatever number is higher when performing melee attacks.
Level 5 will be the last Warlock level for now. Wyll will unlock Deepened Pac, which will be incredibly useful. With his Pact of the Blade, he will now gain an extra attack when using his Pact Weapon.
Now, the player will change and go into the Fighter Class. The player will now be Warlock 5 and Fighter 1. Wyll will gain Second Wind, which allows him to use a bonus action to heal himself and he can also unlock a fighting style. The best option for him is the Dueling Fighting style.
Then, when the player levels up and becomes Warlock 5 and Fighter 2, Wyll will unlock Action Surge. This is one of the best abilities of the Fighter Class, as it allows the character to gain an extra action in the same turn.
When Wyll levels up again, keep the Fighter class to become Warlock 5 and Fighter 3. Wyll will now choose a Fighter Subclass. The best option for him is the Battle Master. With this subclass, Wyll unlocks 4 superiority dives and can choose 3 battle manœuvres, solid options being:
• Disarming Attack. Deals an extra 1d8 damage and possibly disarm your enemy.
• Evasive Footwork. The enemies’ melee attacks get a disadvantage for a turn.
• Feinting Attack. Allows Wyll to attack with an advantage and deals an extra 1d8 damage.
With another level up as a Fighter, Wyll is now Warlock 5 and Fighter 4. He doesn’t get anything grand at this level, but he can unlock a feat. The player should go with Tough, which increases the max HP of Wyll by 2 for each level he gains.
The next level up as a Fighter will be a great one, as when Wyll becomes a Warlock 5 and Fighter 5, he will unlock Extra Attack. After Wyll attacks with a weapon or unarmed, he will get to attack again, free of charge. This overpowered ability will allow Wyll to attack multiple times a turn, and he can stack it up with his already gained additional attack from his Pact weapon.
Wyll will continue to level up as a Fighter. At Warlock 5 and Fighter 6, he unlocks another Feat once again. Durable is a great option for Wyll here as it allows him to regain full HP after every short rest and increases his constitution by 1.
Finally, Wyll will level up again as a Fighter, leaving him at the end as a Warlock 5 and Fighter 7. He will receive one more superiority dice, and he will be able to choose 2 new manœuvres. Two great options for him would be the following:
• Precision Attack. Wyll rolls a superiority Dice and the result is added to his attack roll.
• Trip Attack. Deal an extra 1d8 damage and possibly cause prone to the enemy.
Best Items For Wyll In Baldur’s Gate 3
When building a powerful character, items can really make or break them. While these items will not be found until a bit later in the game, they’re worth looking for.
For Wyll, some amazing gear can include:
Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available to play on PC and PlayStation 5.
