BG3: 4 BEST Classes For Githyanki [Tried And Tested]

After spending more than 80 hours of experimenting with builds, these are my top classes for the Githyanki race.

By Ibrahim Akhtar August 19, 2023

Venturing into the mystical realms of Baldur’s Gate 3, players will encounter the enigmatic Githyanki. Hailing from the Astral Plane and wielding unique abilities, these humanoids have profound lore intertwined with the formidable Mind Flayers. As you embark on your journey, understanding their strengths, history, and best class for Githyanki in BG3 (Baldur’s Gate 3) can offer a rich gameplay experience.

Key Takeaways

Githyanki are renowned warriors from the Astral Plane with deep ties to Mind Flayers.
They possess unique attributes like +2 Strength, +1 Intelligence, and psionic abilities.
They are proficient with longswords, shortswords, greatswords, and light and medium armor.
Multiple playstyles are supported, allowing players to customize their Githyanki experience.

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Best Githyanki Class In BG3

Here’s an overview of the best class for Githyanki in BG3, alongside their primary abilities, secondary abilities, dump abilities, subclass, and skill proficiency.

Class	Primary Abilities	Secondary Abilities	Dump Abilities	Subclass	Skill Proficiency	Githyanki Skill Proficiency	Best For
Barbarian	Strength, Constitution	Dexterity, Wisdom	Intelligence, Charisma	Berserker	Animal Handling, Perception	N/A	The best damage class
Fighter	Strength, Intelligence	Constitution, Wisdom	Dexterity, Charisma	Eldritch Knight	Athletics, Perception	One Intelligence skill (Nature, Religion, or Investigation)	The most versatile class
Wizard	Intelligence, Constitution	Dexterity, Wisdom	Strength, Charisma	Evocation School	Religion, Investigation	Nature	The best caster class
Rogue	Dexterity, Intelligence	Constitution, Wisdom	Strength, Charisma	Arcane Trickster	Stealth, Sleight of Hand, Acrobatics, and Intelligence skills	N/A	The stealthiest class

Best Classes For Githyanki In Baldur’s Gate 3

Although Githyanki provides quite a lot of good attributes and abilities, you cannot fully maximize its use without picking the best class for Githyanki in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

Barbarian

The Best Damage Class.

Attribute	Details
Primary Abilities	Strength and Constitution
Secondary Abilities	Dexterity and Wisdom
Dump Abilities	Intelligence and Charisma
Backgrounds	Outlander, Sailor, Soldier
Subclass	Berserker
Skill Proficiency	Animal Handling and Perception

When playing as a Githyanki, charging headlong into battle is second nature, and the Barbarian class complements this aptitude with finesse. This class is my personal favorite as well as one of the more popular Githyanki class in BG3.

The inherent strength bonus of the Githyanki bolsters the Barbarian’s frontline capabilities.
Their psionic abilities further enhance their mobility on the battlefield, allowing them to bridge the gap between foes swiftly.
The Intelligence boost, while not a primary Barbarian trait, adds an extra dimension to their character.
Skills like animal handling and perception heighten their awareness, help you stay alive in most situation with out of combat checks (traps).
That is why the Barbarian is considered one of the best class for Githyanki in BG3.

Fighter

The Most Versatile Class.

Attribute	Details
Primary Abilities	Strength and Intelligence
Secondary Abilities	Constitution and Wisdom
Dump Abilities	Dexterity and Charisma
Backgrounds	Sage
Subclass	Eldritch Knight
Skill Proficiency	Athletics and Perception
Githyanki Skill Proficiency	One Intelligence skill (Nature, Religion, or Investigation)

Githyanki are no strangers to battle, and their warrior spirit finds a perfect home in the Fighter class.

The Eldritch Knight subclass, in particular, plays to the strengths of the Githyanki, making full use of their Strength and Intelligence.
With the Sage background and added skills like Perception, you can sharpen their analytical prowess, turning them into warriors who not only dominate but also strategize.
You can see this class combo in effect if you keep Lae’Zel in your party.

Why I Chose This: The Barbarian Class synergizes well with the Githyanki Race nature, which often results in a beautiful harmonically chaotic build.

Wizard

The Best Caster Class.

Attribute	Details
Primary Abilities	Intelligence and Constitution
Secondary Abilities	Dexterity and Wisdom
Dump Abilities	Strength and Charisma
Backgrounds	Sage
Subclass	Evocation School
Skill Proficiency	Religion and Investigation
Githyanki Skill Proficiency	Nature (Completing Intelligence skills set)

Githyanki brings a fresh approach to the Wizard class, adding an element of durability often lacking in some traditional best builds.

Their proficiency in Medium Armor, paired with a bonus in Constitution, ensures that they aren’t easily felled.
Their innate Misty Step ability offers strategic mobility, enabling them to retreat or reposition without expending precious spell slots.
When specializing in the Evocation School, Githyanki Wizards can control the battlefield and deal significant damage, ensuring their strength remains an asset, not a liability.
I don’t recommend building a Wizard Githyanki unless you’re just having fun.

Why I Chose This: The Wizard Class for a Githyanki is a perfect choice for INT saves and quick spell based damage with a little more sturdiness.

Rogue

The Stealthiest Class.

Attribute	Details
Primary Abilities	Dexterity and Intelligence
Secondary Abilities	Constitution and Wisdom
Dump Abilities	Strength and Charisma
Backgrounds	Sage
Subclass	Arcane Trickster
Skill Proficiency	Stealth, Sleight of Hand, Acrobatics, and Intelligence skills.

Emerging from a fusion of stealth and magic, the Githyanki’s prowess as an Arcane Trickster Rogue is undeniable.

With their inherent increase in Intelligence, they’re perfectly equipped to make the most of the Arcane Trickster’s abilities.
While their natural strength bonus might not perfectly align with traditional Rogue attributes, their additional proficiencies help create one of the best party compositions that you can use.
By leveraging the Rogue’s Expertise feature, you can truly customize your character to shine in areas typically outside a Rogue’s domain.
I recommend pairing this with the Sage background to ensure a comprehensive skill set, especially when it comes to dealing with any sort of traps.

Why I Chose This: A rogue Githyanki has all the makings of a fine warrior as it perfectly combines stealth and combat.

My Thoughts

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In my opinion Githyankis are one of the most lore rich races you can play. Combining them with any of the classes I mentioned above will result in a good time fighting against the forces of the absolutes. However, if you are looking for ease then I suggest building the Fighter or the Barbarian and let your blade do the talking.

With that, you know all about the best class for Githyanki in bg3. There are many to choose from, and depending on which kind of playstyle you’re going for, you can choose any that meet your requirements.

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