how to play a Necro?

[amanurak]

Hi, I'm new to Baldur's Gate 3 and wanted to ask how to play a Necro? My Wizard is Level 5, but I haven't been able to choose a subclass like Necromancer yet. Gale was able to do that at level 2. Why can't I do the same with my custom character? Did I pick the wrong race or overlook something?

[Doomvora]

You can choose a subclass at level 2 for wizards

[Grumpy Old Guy]

Wizard subclass I think gets picked at level 2. Respec because what probably happened is the game picked something for you and you could change it but if you click through the level up it doesn't prompt you it just picks for you.

[ska.one]

Have you tired talking to Withers? I know I chose evoker for Gale and there were a lot of potential subclasses. Necro was in there if I'm remembering correctly.

[Morgian]

You are now an abjurer and better like it. Next time switch to the specialty you actually want: evoker.

But the subtype does not make you a necromancer by any means. All wizards can cast the spells, but you can inscribe them more cheaply. For bonus necro powers you read The Necromancy of Thay to the very end in act 3 which gives you a nice summons (6 ghouls). I also picked up the ability to summon a mummy somewhere.

[Yoinkyz]

druid has way better summons. in act 3 i got a really nice item that boosts summons i have no use for it doe atm

[amanurak]

After reclassing, i finally could choose the necromancer! thank u all!!! i saved my game!!! :DDD

[Kitty]

Circle of spores druid is a more-fun necromancer IMO.

[amanurak]

@ Morigian, Thank you for the tip! I'll get the book immediately.

[Toblm]

Originally posted by Kitty:

Circle of spores druid is a more-fun necromancer IMO.

But you miss out on the more flexible Wizard spell list.

[amanurak]

@Kitty I didn't know about that xD that's awesome!

[White Rider]

Originally posted by Kitty:

Circle of spores druid is a more-fun necromancer IMO.

I once played a Tortle Circle of Spores druid in a level 5 one shot christmas themed campaign with some friends. It was cancer and I loved it.

Killed his reindeer and resurrected one of their corpses to fight for us, had a familiar from find familiar, and 8 tiny beasts. it made every combat a massive slog so I wouldn't use it in a regular campaign, but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ it was funny. Pure summoner class.

[AzureTheGamerKobold]

you likely just overlooked it, during level up on the left side is a panel of choices, Subclass is one of those. Be sure you choose it there, just go respec yourself and fix it.