Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Here's The Best Class Choices For Every Main Character Companion (2024)

Pre-Made Origins in Divinity: Original Sin 2 offer six memorable tales of life in the world Rivellon, giving players a chance to experience personal stories across six playthroughs. Moreover, outside their Player Character, players of the Larian Studios title can choose three Companions, three of which can come from mercenaries-for-hire or this cast of Pre-Made Origins.

However, while these Pre-Made Origins have set personal narratives, players can still decide which Classes their Companions become. The thing is, which Class works best for each of the six Companions?

Updated on May 26, 2024, by Rhenn Taguiam: With Larian Studios having just teased two new RPGs after the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, fans eagerly awaiting the team’s new IPs may want to give their classics, like Divinity: Original Sin 2 a shot to explore Larian’s rich world of Rivellon. Should players decide to embark on this journey to become a Divine, their choice of Companions can dictate how difficult encounters with enemies can be. Thankfully, choosing the right starting Class for Companions can make a player’s life easier, especially when capitalizing on each Companion’s ancestry and history, as well as their innate abilities and skills. Such concepts include using Sebille’s extra actions, Fane’s special healing conditions, and even Ifan’s exclusive wolf pet. This list has been updated with more Class choices for each Companion in Divinity: Original Sin 2.

6 Beast: Capitalize On Sneaking

Loud and proud, Beast has a thirst for adventure that can push players to go against the odds. He's the only Pre-Made Origin to represent Dwarves, and comes with the Sturdy (gains 5-percent Dodge and 10-percent maximum Vitality) and Dwarven Guile (+1 Sneaking) Talents.

Thanks to his Dwarven nature, Beast has the Petrifying Touch Geomancer skill, which deals Earth damage and temporarily petrifies a target. As Beast, he can summon Blinding Squall, which deals moderate Air damage and sets Blind for a turn.

Recommended Starting Class: Rogue

Beast will ask to become a Battlemage as his default Starting Class. However, players might find more use for him as a Rogue. This Class capitalizes on the Scoundrel Skill School, with Skills that bank on dealing critical damage via Backstab.

As a Rogue, Beast gets Scoundrel Skills that are for assassinations. Adrenaline gives him extra AP per turn, while Throwing Knife gives him ranged capabilities and Backlash makes room for Backstab. Additionally, Beast's Dwarven Guile incentivizes his Sneaking potential, perfect for the Class and its stealth nature.

Recommended Starting Class: Shadowblade

The Shadowblade begins with the Guerilla Talent, which boosts Sneak Attacks by a whopping 40-percent. Coupled by starting proficiencies via Scoundrel 1 and Polymorph 1, Shadowblade Beast will already have his hands on a formidable arsenal.

For instance, Chameleon Cloak (Polymorph 1) alone ensures the Shadowblade remains in stealth mode, whereas Backlash (Scoundrel 1) is a guaranteed Backstab that, in addition to dealing critical damage, also adds the 40% bonus. On top of that, Chicken Claw (Polymorph 1) can transform most enemies into chickens, rendering them powerless.

Recommended Starting Class: Battlemage

Players who want to remain true to their Companion’s theme may want to pick their requested Starting Class, making the Battlemage an ideal choice for Beast. This Starting Class takes advantage of Aerotheurge and Warfare Schools, focusing more on knocking down foes (Battering Ram, Warfare 1) at the start of battle while Blinding (Blinding Radiance, Aerotheurge 1) or Shocking (Shocking Touch, Aerotheurge 1) them.

This immediate access to variety in melee-ranged Skills makes the Battlemage a useful Class for Beast’s starting stats. His additional Dodge and Vitality can make him sturdier in combat, and being able to summon the Blinding Squall can increase his overall survivability in encounters.

Recommended Starting Class: Metamorph

Beast introducing himself as a mysterious pirate can make him equally interesting if he begins as a Metamorph. The flexibility of this Class can benefit from Beast's extra Vitality and Dodging (Sturdy, Talent) and even Sneaking (Dwarven Guile) potential. These melee-oriented bonuses work well with the Metamorph’s starting kit, courtesy of being able to hit enemies who try to get out of the player’s melee range (Opportunist, Talent), rushing enemies from afar (Bull Horns, Polymorph 1), and hitting foes with a heavy attack (Tentacle Lash, Polymorph 1). Beast can even transform enemies into chickens (Chicken Claw, Polymorph 1) should he break their armour, making bosses easy pickings with the right combos.

5 Fane: Maximize Lifesteal

The scholarly (and skeletal) Fane will be quick to explain his nature as an Eternal, a member of a forgotten civilization with a history he's planning to rediscover. He's the only Pre-Made Origin to represent the Undead, and comes with the Ingenious (gains +2 Initiative and 5-percent to Critical Hit), and Undead (immune to Bleeding, heals from Poison, damages from healing) Talents.

As an Undead, Fane can use the Play Dead Skill, forcing enemies to ignore them for three turns at the most. Fane's unique Source skill is Time Warp, which gives an ally an additional turn in combat.

Recommended Starting Class: Inquisitor

While he asks to become a Wizard, players might find more use of Fane as an Inquisitor, which blends the Warfare and Necromancer Skill Schools. Inquisitors start with the Battering Ram (Warfare 1) Skill that let them rush the enemy and knock them down. Meanwhile, Mosquito Swarm (Necromancer 1) is a mean AOE that grants lifesteal, and Blood Sucker (Necromancer 1) takes life from blood surfaces.

Thanks to his Undead nature, Fane is immune to Poison and Bleeding, which also makes him perfect to become a frontline tank. Moreover, the lifesteal nature of the Necromancer Skill School is a great solution to Fane's weakness to recovery effects.

Recommended Starting Class: Wizard

Easily boasting some of the best damage-dealing Skills in the game, Wizard Fane is the epitome of combative spellcasting. This Class possesses the Far Out Man Talent, which increases effective Skill range by 2-meters, which is a big deal for glass cannons. They also come with boosts to Pyrokinetic and Geomancer, granting Wizard Fane a terrifying range of abilities early on.

Fossil Strike (Geomancer 1) is an easy way to guarantee oil puddles in any area. Meanwhile, Searing Daggers (Pyrokinetic 1) not only deals base fire damage, but can ignite oil puddles into flames. On top of that, Ignition (Pyrokinetic 1) is a melee AOE that can fend off pesky rogues and warriors.

Recommended Starting Class: Witch

While the scholarly Fane requests to start as a Wizard, players of Original Sin 2 can use his rather decaying appearance as a backbone for the Witch. Boasting Skills on both Scoundrel and Necromancer the Witch banks on lifesteal tactics while leaving openings for the team to strike the enemy while they are vulnerable.

As a Witch, Fane has access to the Leech Talent that restores Vitality whenever he steps on blood. This works well for the rest of the Witch’s toolkit, as Necromancer Skills such as Mosquito Swarm (Necromancer 1) that already grant lifesteal can still leave blood surfaces. Starting Skills also include Chloroform (Scoundrel 1) that can set opponents as Sleeping, and Raise Bloated Corpse (Necromancer 1) that becomes an extra companion - or a walking flesh bomb.

Recommended Starting Class: Cleric

An interesting alternative to Fane's spellcasting focus would be bringing him into a sub-tank/sub-support role, such as that of the Cleric. His initial bonuses towards Necromancer give him access to a natural healing method through Blood Sucker (Necromancer 1), while also having access to a neat melee damage option via Decaying Touch (Necromancer 1). Thanks to Fane's Undead nature being able to heal him in the presence of blood and poisons, Restoration (Hydrosophist 1) becomes entirely a team support option.

4 Ifan Ben-Mezd: Add Lethality To Distance

Ifan has recently retired from the notorious Lone Wolves, but his fame as a mercenary follows him to this day. This time around, Ifan returns from retirement to finish one last mission. As a Human, Ifan bears the Talents unique to them. He's Thrifty (+1 Bartering) and Ingenious (gains +2 Initiative and +5% to Critical Hit).

Being Human, Ifan has Encourage, which can give him and his allies a boost to Strength, Finesse, Constitution, and Intelligence. Moreover, his spiritual nature enables him to Summon his Soul Wolf, a wolf that will help Ifan and his team for a limited duration.

Recommended Starting Class: Ranger

While Ifan will request to start as a Wayfarer, players might find it more practical to play him as a Ranger. Despite small differences between these Classes, the Ranger's Huntsman and Pyrokinetic focuses make them more offensive combatants.

Rangers start with Elemental Arrowheads (Huntsman 1), enabling them to tinker with the battlefield with various surface-changing arrows. Meanwhile, Peace of Mind (Pyrokinetic 1) is a great buff. Ricochet (Huntsman 1) is a helpful starting attack at long range.

Thanks to Ifan's Soul Wolf, his Ranger will have a handy melee companion to defend him from various threats. Additionally, with Ingenious increasing Critical Hit and Initiative, Ifan as a Ranger can capitalize the early-turn advantage to deal as much damage as possible.

Recommended Starting Class: Wayfarer

Unlike the ranged-focus Ranger, Wayfarer Ifan has more flexibility with regards to battlefield control. His Huntsman and Geomancer specializations enable him to manipulate the battle in order to favor his ranged arsenal. The Pet Pal Talent gives him the ability to speak with animals, opening a wide array of side quests and entertaining conversations along the way.

In terms of combat, Pin Down (Huntsman 1) is an easy way to stun targets, with Fossil Strike (Geomancer 1) giving Wayfarer Ifan guaranteed oil puddles. Combined with Elemental Arrowheads, Wayfarer Ifan will be able to customize his attacks to tailor an enemy’s elemental weakness.

Recommended Starting Class: Rogue

Ifan’s status as a retired mercenary who returns for one last mission fits his requested Class as a Wayfarer, although being a Rogue also reflects his expertise in hunting down his enemies in Original Sin 2 combat. Choosing this Starting Class gives him access to Scoundrel, Sneaking, and Dual Wielding, incentivizing attack-heavy plays. Moreover, his access to Ingenious (+2 Initiative, +5% to Crit) and Encourage (to boost Finesse) can further boost his damage potential.

Having access to the Pawn Talent gives him +1 AP of free movement, letting him position himself more effectively. However, where Rogue Ifan shines is his access to deadly Skills at the onset. Adrenaline (Scoundrel 1) gives him +2 AP at the cost of -2 AP next turn, leaving him a lot of openings to make multiple attacks. Throwing Knife (Scoundrel 1) is a long-ranged emergency attack, while Backlash (Scoundrel 1) can be abused early game for high DPS.

Recommended Starting Class: Metamorph

While Ifan’s past as a mercenary makes him more fit for direct combat roles, being a Metamorph spices up his background with a more versatile kit. He can reliably attack foes up close with Tentacle Lash (Polymorph 1) and rush foes from afar with Bull Horns (Polymorph 1). Likewise, he can turn enemies into helpless poultry with Chicken Claw (Polymorph 1) given enough of their armor is destroyed. As a kicker, access to Opportunist (Talent) lets Ifan punish foes for even getting near him, while his own Soul Wolf (Skill) can help delay other foes by posing as a more direct threat.

3 Lohse: Manipulate The Battlefield

Unfortunately for Lohse, she's thrust into the troubling world of Divinity as dark entities inside her head threaten to take over. Being a Human, Lohse shares the Talents common to the race. She's Thrifty (+1 Bartering) and Ingenious (gains +2 Initiative and 5% to Critical Hit).

As a Human, Lohse has Encourage, a Skill that increases most of the base Attributes of herself and nearby allies. Given her nature, her innate Source skill is Maddening Song, which inflicts Mad on targets, thus forcing them to attack the nearest creature — be it ally or foe.

Recommended Starting Class: Enchanter

Lohse will ask to start as an Enchanter, which is also the most ideal Class for her as a Spellcaster. The Class starts with a good pairing of Hydrosophist and Aerotheurge, which easily gives way to devastating AOE attacks. The combination of Rain (Hydrosophist) and Electric Discharge (Aerotheurge) can make a mean AOE, while Hail Strike (Hydrosophist) can Freeze unsuspecting enemies. When leveled up, the Skill School pairing can give Lohse access to strong healing, buffs, and debuffs.

Thanks to Lohse's Ingenious, her early-turn advantage can allow her to position herself properly to gain the upper hand. More importantly, Maddening Song lets her sow chaos among her enemies, potentially removing the need for the party to fight enemies at all.

Recommended Starting Class: Witch

Witch Lohse embraces her innate darkness. Boasting Necromancer 1 and Scoundrel 1 early on, Lohse can easily tap into otherworldly forces to do her bidding. This class's Leech Talent gives her a nifty self-heal by absorbing blood surfaces.

In terms of Skills, Lohse can become as crafty as ever. Chloroform (Scoundrel 1) is an easy way to stun targets, while Mosquito Swarm (Necromancer 1) is a convenient way for lifesteal. And when enemies die of her pestering, Raise Bloated Corpse (Necromancer 1) is an easy way to create an ally to fight for her — and the summon can explode on command.

Recommended Starting Class: Conjurer

Throughout a player’s experience in Original Sin 2, Lohse is always hinted at having a darker side. This makes the Conjurer quite an ideal thematic choice, as Lohse’s capabilities of tapping into darker forces may reflect in her summoning capacity. As a Conjurer, she gains access to the Pet Pal Talent that lets her talk to animals.

However, where Lohse shines as a Conjurer is her access to various summonable trinkets that can greatly aid the party. Elemental Totem (Summoning 1) can create stationary turrets that provide additional firepower to opponents, while Conjure Incarnate (Summoning 1) is an elemental minion that can tank for Lohse. Likewise, Dimensional Bolt (Summoning 1) makes for a nifty long-ranged spell in case of emergencies.

Recommended Starting Class: Wizard

Despite Lohse’s dark nature, players can still opt to transform her into a traditional spellcaster via the Wizard class. This alone gives her access to Far Out Man (Talent) which allows her to cast Skills and Scrolls much further, giving her the edge in range. She also has access to a standard firestarter combo, courtesy of oil puddles with Fossil Strike (Geomancer 1) that she can light on fire with Searing Daggers (Pyromancer 1). She can also punish enemies nearby with Ignition (Pyromancer 1). Thanks to Ingenious (Talent), Lohse enjoys +5% Critical Chance and +10% extra Critical Multiplier, potentially making her attacks more powerful.

2 The Red Prince: Play With Tactics

Exiled from the Lizard Empire, The Red Prince seeks to retake his rightful place at the throne. As the only representative of Lizards among the Pre-Made Origins, the Red Prince has Talents unique to his race. He's Sophisticated (gains 10% Fire and Poison Resistance) and has Spellsong (+1 Persuasion). He can even dig holes without using shovels, like all Lizards.

Given his nature as a Lizard, he has Dragon's Blaze, a lizard breath attack that deals Fire damage. Unique to the Red Prince is the Source skill Demonic Stare, letting him steal Magical Armour.

Recommended Starting Class: Metamorph

While the Red Prince asks to become a Fighter, his skillset might fit the archetype of the Metamorph. Its specialization in the Polymorph Skill School expands on the Warfare focus of the Knight and Fighter. The Metamorph begins with the long-range Skill Tentacle Lash (Polymorph), and a rush Skill via the Bull Horns (Polymorph). Additionally, Chicken Claw (Polymorph) will allow the Red Prince to transform any opponent (yes, even bosses) into a chicken — a move that will break a ton of battles.

As the Red Prince, his Dragon's Blaze and Demonic Stare easily play into the Metamorph's shapeshifting focus. Additionally, his added resistances mentioned above allow the Red Prince to maximize the Metamorph's melee capabilities.

Recommended Starting Class: Fighter

Albeit more mundane, the Red Prince can certainly play into his default Fighter class to maximize his potential as a frontline defense in the battlefield. Fighters begin with Warfare 1 and Geomancer 1, giving the Red Prince a wide array of Skills that hit hard. This class's Opportunist Talent ensures that he gets to strike anyone trying to leave his presence. And before they do, the available Skills ensure they get a pounding.

Fortify (Geomancer 1) gives the Red Prince a significant defensive boost, while Battle Stomp (Warfare 1) is a nifty knockdown move to interrupt enemies. Bouncing Shield (Warfare 1) provides a convenient ranged attack to reach pesky ranged combatants.

Recommended Starting Class: Ranger

The charismatic Red Prince makes for quite an interesting Companion in a player’s Original Sin 2 playthrough, with the Ranger serving as a decent Starting Class fitting his expertise in battle. Compared to his requested melee Fighter Class, the Ranger is a sniper capable of eliminating enemies from distances. He begins with the Arrow Recovery Talent that grants him 33% chance fo recovering special arrows.

In the interest of decent builds, the Red Prince’s perks do mesh well with the Ranger’s starting abilities. The Red Prince’s natural resistances (Sophisticated) allow him to generate elemental arrows based on nearby surfaces (Elemental Arrowheads, Huntsman 1). Moreover, his access to Peace of Mind (Pyrokinetic 1) assures buffs to Finesse, which is the Attribute associated to long-ranged damage from Skills such as Ricochet (Huntsman 1).

Recommended Starting Class: Wayfarer

While the Red Prince’s charms and penchant for unique attacks make him ideal at close range, these traits can be emergency abilities when approaching up close as a Wayfarer. This takes on a starting Class gives the Red Prince access to a better array of combat options. For instance, he can now Cripple targets from afar (Pin Down, Huntsman 1) and use surfaces to imbue attacks with special qualities (Elemental Arrowheads, Huntsman 1). A nifty combo here would be using Fossil Strike (Geomancer 1) to create an oil puddle, and the Red Prince’s Dragon’s Blaze (Skill) or a fire arrow to cause targeted destruction. As a bonus, Pet Pal (Talent) lets him talk to animals for some witty banter.

1 Sebille: Expand Stealth Tactics

A former slave now free from her bonds, Sebille seeks vengeance against her Master, the very person who trained her to become an assassin. As the only representative of Elves among the Pre-Made Origins, Sebille has traits unique to them. She has the Ancestral Knowledge (+1 Loremaster) talent, as well as Corpse Eater, which allows her to gain information and/or abilities from eating body parts.

Being an Elf, she has the Flesh Sacrifice Skill, which enables her to sacrifice Vitality to gain 1AP and a damage buff. Unique to Sebille is the Source skill Break the Shackles, essentially an instant debuff.

Recommended Starting Class: Shadowblade

While Sebille wants to become a Rogue, she might become more efficient as a Shadowblade. Unlike the Rogue's purely Scoundrel-focused skillset, the Shadowblade expands its offerings by adding Polymorph into the mix.

The Shadowblade begins with the Scoundrel's Backlash staple. Additionally, they have Chameleon Cloak (Polymorph) that grants invisibility and the game-breaking Chicken Claw (Polymorph). This capitalizes on the Shadowblade's sneak attack potential. Alongside these skills, Sebille's extra AP via Flesh Sacrifice and debuffs via Break the Shackles can easily let her navigate the battlefield easily.

Recommended Starting Class: Rogue

Sometimes, the most straightforward path provides the most flexibility — and Rogue Sebille gives her plenty of room to shine. Beginning with Scoundrel 1, Rogue Sebille puts other stat bonuses towards Dual Wielding and Sneaking. In turn, Rogue Sebille begins as perhaps the best scout or assassin in the game. The Pawn Talent grants her +1AP worth of movement, handy for chases and escapes.

Meanwhile, this class's Adrenaline (Scoundrel 1) lets Sebille gain AP when necessary. Her Throwing Knife (Scoundrel 1) is a convenient long-ranged move, whereas Backlash (Scoundrel 1) is a powerful Backstab that guarantees critical hits — fatal when used properly.

Recommended Starting Class: Enchanter

When players don’t choose Sebille as one of their main Companions, they end up encountering her among her Elven brethren later on in their Original Sin 2 playthrough. With this theme in mind, Sebille can make quite the deadly Enchanter. Her access to Flesh Sacrifice for the extra AP can serve her well as the spellcasting class, as the Enchanter’s access to the Far Out Man Talent ensures Sebille’s long-ranged spells reach much further than regular attacks.

Moreover, Sebille as an Enchanter gives her access to some of the best interactive Skills in the game. Rain (Hydrosophist 1) allows her to create water that can remove dangerous Burning surfaces and douse creatures in them as Wet. She can then use Hail Strike (Hydrosophist 1) to either Chill those targets or Shock them via Electric Discharge (Aerotheurge 1).

Recommended Starting Class: Witch

Having Sebille in the party has her demonstrate a unique trait among Elves: Corpse Eater (Talent), which essentially lets her eat body parts to gain insights or even unique Skills. Not only that, her Flesh Sacrifice (Ability, Elf) can give her +1AP in exchange for a temporary HP decrease. While having less Health can make Sebille susceptible to being taken down faster, the self-healing potential of the Witch can make it a decent preset Class for her. Sebille’s access to Raise Bloated Corpse (Necromancer 1) ensures she can use a corpse she just ate as a Companion in combat. At the same time, Leech (Talent) heals her when she steps on blood, while Mosquito Swarm (Necromancer 1) damages foes while restoring her health. Chloroform (Scoundrel 1) as a Sleeping debuff can make it easier for Sebille’s other Companions to eliminate enemies as well.

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Platform(s)

Switch , PS4 , Xbox One , PC

Released

September 14, 2017

Developer(s)

Larian Studios

Genre(s)

RPG

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