Unleash the Potential of Your Giant-Kin! Explore the best classes for Firbolgs, celebrated for their towering stature and gentle nature.
These classes amplify a Firbolg’s characteristics, providing diverse playstyles from nurturing healers to mighty warriors. Embark on epic quests with these top selections.
Best Classes for Firbolgs
5. Warlock
Primary Ability Score – Charisma
Secondary Ability Scores – Constitution, Dexterity
Spellcasting Ability – Charisma
Armor Proficiencies – Light
Weapons Proficiencies – Simple
Why the Warlock?
Firbolg Warlocks should consider increasing their Charisma by +2 and Dexterity by +1, as most of their abilities revolve around Charisma, and Dexterity makes them stealthier.
Warlocks have limited spell slots, making the innate spellcasting from Firbolg Magic a good addition to the class.
Since Speech of Beast and Leaf depends on Charisma, the Warlock’s most important ability score, it’s more effective than classes that don’t use Charisma.
Recommended Warlock Otherworldly Patrons
- Genie
- Great Old one
- Undead (If you plan on befriending undead or if you are playing a campaign with many undead)
4. Paladin
Primary Ability Scores – Charisma and Strength
Secondary Ability Score – Constitution
Spellcasting Ability – Charisma
Armor Proficiencies – Light, Medium, Heavy, Shields
Weapons Proficiencies – Simple, Martial
Why the Paladin?
Firbolg Paladins should consider increasing their Charisma by +2 and Constitution/Dexterity by +1.
Firbolg Magic releases spells to the Paladin they normally can’t access. Disguise Self is suitable for a Face build, and Detect Magic is rather nifty in magic-heavy campaigns.
Like the Warlock, Paladins require high Charisma, making Speech of Beast and Leaf more effective than usual.
Recommended Paladin Sacred Oaths
- Devotion
- Redemption
- Ancients
3. Sorcerer
Primary Ability Score – Charisma
Secondary Ability Scores – Constitution, Dexterity
Spellcasting Ability – Charisma
Armor Proficiencies – None
Weapons Proficiencies – Daggers, Quarterstaffs, Light Crossbows, Darts, Slings
Why the Sorcerer?
Firbolg Sorcerers should aim to increase their Charisma by +2 and Constitution/Dexterity by +1.
Sorcerers are left behind in terms of spells known, making the Firbolg Magic a welcome addition to their spell list, especially if you want to become a Face or intend to detect magical traces.
Once again, Speech of Beast and Leaf becomes more useful because of the Sorcerer’s need for high Charisma.
Recommended Sorcerer Origins
- Clockwork Soul
- Storm Sorcery
2. Rogue
Primary Ability Score – Dexterity
Secondary Ability Scores – Constitution, Intelligence (For Arcane Tricksters)
Armor Proficiencies – Light
Weapons Proficiencies – Simple, Shortswords, Rapiers, Longswords, Hand Crossbows
Why the Rogue?
Firbolg Rogues are versatile, increasing their Dexterity/Intelligence by +2 and Dexterity/Intelligence/Charisma by +1.
Note: You can do without Charisma by putting your Expertise into Persuasion, and Speech of the Beast and Leaf will remain useful.
Rogue is an excellent martial choice for the Firbolg, benefitting from Firbolg Magic with innately spellcasting that doesn’t need to be learned.
Speech of Beast and Leaf can be useful if you put points in Charisma, but without it, you can just use your Expertise to gain proficiency with whatever skill you want.
Recommended Rogue Archetype
- Arcane Trickster
1. Bard
Primary Ability Score – Charisma
Secondary Ability Scores – Constitution, Dexterity
Spellcasting Ability – Charisma
Armor Proficiencies – Light
Weapons Proficiencies – Simple, Shortswords, Rapiers, Longswords, Hand Crossbow
Why the Bard?
Firbolg Bards should have +2 for Charisma and +1 for Dexterity/Constitution. Dexterity for improved stealth and Constitution for better durability.
Bards will often use the free Disguise Self spell a lot since most Bards can also double as a Face because of their high Charisma.
Speech of Beast and Leaf, combined with Expertise, allows you to solve most problems through diplomacy instead of violence (just doing Bard things).
Recommended Bard Colleges
- Lore
- Whispers
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re drawn to the stalwart defense of the Paladin, the charismatic sorcery of the Bard, or the cunning tactics of the Rogue, the classes above complement the Firbolg’s strengths and enhance their role in your party.