Classes Guide – Dungeons & Dragons NWN2: Enhanced Edition
Written by Jason B.
Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition features 15 base classes and over 20 prestige classes. Each one controls how your character fights, casts spells, or supports a team. You can take up to four classes per build, but only one can be a prestige class.
Base Classes
These can be picked at level 1. Each forms the foundation of your build.
Barbarian
A fast melee class with Rage. High Strength and hit points, but low armor and defense.
Fighter
A feat-heavy martial class. Great with weapons, easy to multiclass, and works with any build.
Monk
Unarmed Wisdom-based fighter. Gains spell resistance, faster movement, and high AC scaling.
Paladin
Lawful Good only. Has healing, smiting, and strong saves. Limited multiclass options.
Ranger
Dual-wield or ranged fighter with a weak animal companion. Gains bonuses against favored enemies.
Rogue
Specializes in traps, stealth, and locks. Sneak Attack deals big damage if positioned well.
Swashbuckler (Storm of Zehir)
Dexterity and Intelligence melee class. Adds Intelligence to damage. Pairs well with Rogue.
Bard
Charisma-based caster. Uses music to buff allies. Can cast a mix of arcane spells.
Cleric
Wisdom-based divine caster. Wears heavy armor. Can heal, buff, or destroy undead.
Druid
Casts nature spells and can shapeshift. Has a solid animal companion. Very good solo class.
Favored Soul (Mask of the Betrayer)
Divine caster that uses Charisma. Casts like a Sorcerer. Fewer spell options, more uses per day.
Sorcerer
Arcane caster with Charisma. Few spells known, but lots of casts. Great for blasting or buffing.
Spirit Shaman (Mask of the Betrayer)
Wisdom-based divine caster with a unique spirit mechanic. Uses a spirit pool to cast and shape spells.
Warlock
Uses unlimited Eldritch Blasts and invocations. No spell slots. Good ranged class for beginners.
Wizard
Arcane caster with high Intelligence. Can learn nearly every spell. Strong in every campaign.
Prestige Classes
Prestige classes need specific stats, feats, or alignment. They are more focused and only go up to level 5 or 10.
Arcane Archer
Elves only. Adds magical power to ranged attacks.
Arcane Scholar of Candlekeep (Mask of the Betrayer)
Metamagic expert for Wizards. Boosts spell power.
Arcane Trickster
Rogue and arcane caster mix. Uses Sneak Attack through spells.
Assassin
Evil-only stealth class. Gains poison and Death Attack.
Blackguard
Evil Paladin variant. Summons fiends and deals dark damage.
Divine Champion
Martial divine fighter. Easy entry with strong feats and saves.
Doomguide (Storm of Zehir)
Cleric of Kelemvor. Death and undead-focused.
Duelist
Dexterity-based melee class. Uses light weapons. Adds Intelligence to AC.
Dwarven Defender
Dwarf-only tank class. Gains damage resistance and high AC while standing still.
Eldritch Knight
Blends full base attack bonus with arcane casting. Easy Fighter/Wizard path.
Frenzied Berserker
Rage-based melee. Gets huge Strength boosts but can lose control in fights.
Harper Agent
Good-aligned support class. Light spellcasting and skill boosts.
Hellfire Warlock (Storm of Zehir)
Upgrades Warlock blasts using Constitution. Risk–reward class.
Invisible Blade (Mask of the Betrayer)
Dagger-based rogue class. Fast attacks and critical damage bonuses.
Neverwinter Nine
Story-unlocked class. Gives defensive perks and leadership bonuses.
Pale Master
Arcane necromancer. Gains undead traits and immunity to critical hits.
Red Dragon Disciple
Sorcerer or Bard only. Gains dragon traits and bonus Strength.
Red Wizard of Thay (Mask of the Betrayer)
Wizard-only. Boosts spell DCs and circle power. Must be Human.
Sacred Fist (Mask of the Betrayer)
Monk and divine magic hybrid. Focuses on unarmed combat and spell support.
Shadow Thief of Amn
Stealth and gold-based rogue class. Tied to the Amn guild.
Shadowdancer
Uses Hide in Plain Sight. Escape-focused stealth fighter.
Stormlord (Mask of the Betrayer)
Nature-based spellcaster. Focuses on electricity and storm spells.
Warpriest
Divine combatant. Mixes healing with frontline strength.
Weapon Master
Focused melee class. Gains huge critical hit bonuses with one weapon type.
Final Blurb
Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition gives unmatched class variety. You can mix melee, magic, stealth, and support to fit your playstyle. Prestige classes add strong benefits but require early planning. Builds can be flexible or focused, depending on your goals.
FAQ
How many classes can I take in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition?
You can take up to four classes total. Only one of them can be a prestige class.
What’s the best class for new players?
Fighter, Sorcerer, and Cleric are easy to use and strong throughout the game.
Are prestige classes required?
No. You can stick with base classes and still finish every campaign.
Can you respec classes mid-game?
No. Once chosen, class levels are permanent.
What’s the best solo class?
Cleric, Druid, and Warlock are top picks for solo due to healing, summons, and constant casting.
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