This file defines the set of possible classes available in the game (PC and NPC). The table below describes each field in classes.2da and their purpose:
| Column Name | Description | Values |
| Label | This field defines the name of the class. Referenced? | Any string value (w/o spaces). |
| Name | This field contains a line number index in the talk table (.tlk) that corresponds to the class' name as it appears in game. | Any valid integer within the range of line numbers in the .tlk file. |
| Plural | This field contains a line number index in the talk table (.tlk) that corresponds to the class' plural name as it appears in game. | Any valid integer within the range of lines available in the .tlk file. |
| Lower | This field contains a line number index in the talk table (.tlk) that corresponds to the class' lowercase name as it appears in game. | Any valid integer within the range of lines available in the .tlk file. |
| Description | This field contains a line number index in the talk table (.tlk) that corresponds to the class' description as it appears in game. | Any valid integer within the range of line numbers in the .tlk file. |
| Icon | This field defines the name of the class icon, a TGA file either in a hak or in the UI\default\images\icons game folder. | A string in the form ic_b_*, where * corresponds to the class name. |
| BorderedIcon | This field defines the name of the class icon with a border, a TGA file either in a hak or in the UI\default\images\icons game folder. | A string in the form ic_*, where * corresponds to the class name. |
| HitDie | This field defines the class Hit Die, which corresponds to the number of hit points a class gains each level (not including the Constitution modifier). | An even integer number, typically: 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12. |
| AttackBonusTable | This field defines the Base Attack Bonus (BAB) progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_ATK_*, where * should correspond to the class name or an integer sequence. By default, NWN2 is prepackaged with 3 generic BAB progression files (2DAs): cls_atk_1, cls_atk_2, and cls_atk_3. |
| FeatsTable | This field defines the Feats progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_FEAT_*, where * should correspond to the class name. |
| SavingThrowTable | This field defines the Saving Throw progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_SAVTHR_*?, where * should correspond to the class name. |
| SkillsTable | This field defines the Skill progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_SKILL_*?, where * should correspond to the class name. |
| BonusFeatsTable | This field defines the bonus Feats progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_BFEAT_*, where * should correspond to the class name. |
| SkillPointBase | This field defines the base number of skill points given at each level (exclude the Intelligence modifier). | An even integer number, typically: 2, 4, 6, or 8. |
| SpellGainTable | This field defines the Spell Gain progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_SPGN_*?, where * should correspond to the class name or **** if the class is not a spell casting class. |
| SpellKnownTable | This field defines the Spell Known progression file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_SPKN_*?, where * should correspond to the class name or **** if the class is not a spell casting class. |
| PlayerClass | This field defines whether a class is a playable character class or not. | 1 = Playable class, 0 = Not playable class |
| SpellCaster | This field defines whether a class is a spell casting class or not. | 1 = Can cast spells, 0 = Cannot cast spell |
| MetaMagicAllowed | This field defines whether a class can use metamagic feats or not. | 1 = Can use metamagic feats, 0 = Cannot use metamagic feats |
| MemorizesSpells | This field defines whether a class must memorize spells or not. | 1 = The class requires spell memorization (i.e. Wizard), 0 = The class does not require spell memorization (i.e. Sourcer) |
| HasArcane | This field defines whether a class casts arcane spells or not. | 1 = Casts arcane spells, 0 = Doesen't cast arcane spells |
| HasDivine | This field defines whether a class casts divine spells or not. | 1 = Casts divine spells, 0 = Doesen't cast divine spells |
| HasSpontaneousSpells | This field defines whether a class can cast spontaneous spells or not. | 1 = Can cast spontaneous spells, 0 = Cannot cast spontaneous spells |
| SpontaneousConverstionTable | This field defines the Spontaneous Spell progression file. | A string value in the form CLS_SPON_*?, where * should correspond to the class name or **** if the class cannot cast spontaneous spells. |
| SpellSwapMinLvl | Unknown. | Default to ****. |
| SpellSwapLvlInterval | Unknown. | Default to ****. |
| SpellSwapLvlDiff | Unknown. | Default to ****. |
| AllSpellsKnown | This field defines whether a class has access to all class spells (ie Cleric) or not. | 1 = Class has access to all spells, 0 = Class must learn new spells or is not a spell casting class. |
| HasInfiniteSpells | This field defines whether a class can cast known spells an infinite number of times per day or not. | 1 = Class has infinite spells, 0 = Class ha finite spells (spell slots) |
| HasDomains | This field defines whether the class has access to domain spells or not. | 1 = Class has domain spells (i.e. Cleric), 0 = Class does not have domain spells |
| HasSchool | This field defines whether a class has access to spell schools or not. | 1 = Class has schools of magic, 0 = Class does not have schools of magic |
| HasFamiliar | This field defines whether a class has access to a familiar or not. | 1 = Class gets a familiar, 0 = Class does not get a familiar |
| HasAnimalCompanion | This field defines whether a class has access to animal companions or not. | 1 = Class gets an animal companion, 0 = Class does not get an animal companion |
| Str | This field defines the recommended Strength for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| Dex | This field defines the recommended Dexterity for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| Con | This field defines the recommended Constitution for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| Wis | This field defines the recommended Wisdom for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| Int | This field defines the recommended Intelligence for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| Cha | This field defines the recommended Charisma for the class (for character creation purposes). | Any integer number from 3 to 20. |
| PrimaryAbil | This field defines the class' primary ability/attribute. | One of STR, DEX, CON, WIS, INT, or CHA. |
| SpellAbil | This field defines the primary spell casting ability/attribute. | One of STR, DEX, CON, WIS, INT, or CHA. |
| AlignRestrict | This field defines the alignment restriction for the class. | A hexadecimal number.1 See below. |
| AlignRstrctType | This field defines the type (axis) of alignment restriction for the class | A hexadecimal number.2 See below. |
| InvertRestrict | This field inverts the alignment restriction requirements. | 1 = Invert, 0 = Don't invert |
| Constant | This field defines the class constant. It has no value in NWScript. | A string value in the form CLS_TYPE_*, where * should correspond to the class name. |
| EffCRLvl01 | This field defines the effective CR for the class at level 1 (for ECL purposes). | Any integer number greater than 0. Default is 1. |
| EffCRLvl20 | This field defines the effective CR for the class at level 20. | Any integer number greater than 0. Default is 20. |
| PreReqTable | This field defines the Prerequisites file for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_PRES_*?, where * corresponds to the class name or **** if the class has no prerequisites. This is for prestige classes only. |
| MaxLevel | This defines the maximum level for the class. | Any integer number greater than or equal to 0. 0 = unlimited levels. |
| XPPenalty | This defines the experience point penalty for the class (for ECL purposes). | Any integer number greather than or equal to 0. |
| BonusSpellcasterLevelTable | This field defines the bonus Spell Levels progression for the class. | A string value in the form CLS_BSPLVL_*?, where * corresponds to the class name or **** if the class is not a spell casting class/has no bonus spell level progression. |
| ArcSpellLvlMod | Unkown. | Default to 0. |
| DivSpellLvlMod | Unknown. | Default to 0. |
| EpicLevel | This field defines the level at which the class becomes epic. | A signed integer value greater than or equal to -1. -1 = Level 21, 0 = Not epic. |
| Package | This field defines the starting package for the class (for character creation purposes). | An integer line number index in packages.2da?. |
| FEATPracticedSpellcaster | Unkown. Line number index into a file. TLK? | Unkown. |
| FEATExtraSlot | Unkown. Line number index into a file. TLK? | Unknown. |
| CharGen_Chest | This field contains the resource name of the clothing object (blueprint) worn in the character's chest slot at creation time. | Any string value corresponding to an actual clothing blueprint in the items palette or **** if nothing is worn in that slot. Linked to chargenclothes.2da? |
| CharGen_Feet | This field contains the resource name of the clothing object (blueprint) worn in the character's feet slot at creation time. | Any string value corresponding to an actual clothing blueprint in the items palette or **** if nothing is worn in that slot. Linked to chargenclothes.2da? |
| CharGen_Hands | This field contains the resource name of the clothing object (blueprint) worn in the character's hands slot at creation time. | Any string value corresponding to an actual clothing blueprint in the items palette or **** if nothing is worn in that slot. Linked to chargenclothes.2da? |
| CharGen_Cloak | This field contains the resource name of the clothing object (blueprint) worn in the character's cloak slot at creation time. | Any string value corresponding to an actual clothing blueprint in the items palette or **** if nothing is worn in that slot. Linked to chargenclothes.2da? |
| CharGen_Head | This field contains the resource name of the clothing object (blueprint) worn in the character's head slot at creation time. | Any string value corresponding to an actual clothing blueprint in the items palette or **** if nothing is worn in that slot. Linked to chargenclothes.2da? |
1 Alignment Restriction Values
| Value | Description |
| 0x00 | No Restrictions |
| 0x01 | No Neutral |
| 0x02 | No Lawful |
| 0x03 | No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x04 | No Chaotic |
| 0x05 | No Chaotic, No Neutral |
| 0x06 | No Chaotic, No Lawful |
| 0x07 | No Chaotic, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x08 | No Good |
| 0x09 | No Good, No Neutral |
| 0x0A | No Good, No Lawful |
| 0x0B | No Good, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x0C | No Good, No Chaotic |
| 0x0D | No Good, No Chaotic, No Neutral |
| 0x0E | No Good, No Chaotic, No Lawful |
| 0x0F | No Good, No Chaotic, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x10 | No Evil |
| 0x11 | No Evil, No Neutral |
| 0x12 | No Evil, No Lawful |
| 0x13 | No Evil, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x14 | No Evil, No Chaotic |
| 0x15 | No Evil, No Chaotic, No Neutral |
| 0x16 | No Evil, No Chaotic, No Lawful |
| 0x17 | No Evil, No Chaotic, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x18 | No Evil, No Good |
| 0x19 | No Evil, No Good, No Neutral |
| 0x1A | No Evil, No Good, No Lawful |
| 0x1B | No Evil, No Good, No Lawful, No Neutral |
| 0x1C | No Evil, No Good, No Chaotic |
| 0x1D | No Evil, No Good, No Chaotic, No Neutral |
| 0x1E | No Evil, No Good, No Chaotic, No Lawful |
| 0x1F | No Evil, No Good, No Chaotic, No Lawful, No Neutral |
2 Alignment Restriction Type
| Value | Description |
| 0x0 | None |
| 0x1 | Law/Chaos |
| 0x2 | Good/Evil |
| 0x3 | Both |
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