Editing D&D 5e race changes

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}}This page describes any changes that have been made to [[races]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3'' (BG3), from their original specifications in ''Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition'' (D&D 5e). Other rule changes can be found on their [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]].

The rule changes described on this page and related pages are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many BG3 features and abilities that are unchanged from D&D 5e to help a D&D 5e player quickly see which options have changed and which have not, and make decisions without having to do additional research. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e, that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e.
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== Dragonborn ==
{{see also|Dragonborn}}
* Both line and cone breath weapons have a range of 5m (17ft), rather than the lines being 30 ft and the cones 15 ft.

== Drow ==
{{see also|Drow}}
* Drow player characters do not have [[Sunlight Sensitivity]], though some Drow NPCs do.
* [[Superior Darkvision]] has a range of 24m (80ft) rather than 120 ft.
* The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp.

== Dwarves ==
{{see also|Dwarf}}
* As there is no movement speed penalty for wearing [[Heavy armour]] in the game, the racial trait for nullifying it is not in the game either.
* Dwarves get unique dialogue options instead of Stonecunning's double proficiency bonus for stonework-related History.
* Tool Proficiency is not in the game as tool proficiencies in general are not.

=== Gold dwarves (hill dwarves) ===
''No Changes.''

=== Shield dwarves (mountain dwarves) ===
''No Changes.''

=== Duergar ===
* Duergar Resilience gives advantage on saving throws against illusions, charm effects, and paralysing effects, rather than against poison.
** This matches the first 5e version of the Duergar (the "Gray Dwarves" from the ''Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide'') rather than the updated version from ''Monsters of the Multiverse''.
*The racial [[Invisibility]] spell can be cast once per combat (or unlimited times when not in combat).
* The duergar version of [[Enlarge]] does not require concentration.
* There is no restriction on casting the racial spells while in sunlight.
** This matches the updated ''Monsters of the Multiverse'' version of the duergar rather than the original ''Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide'' version.
* Duergar player characters do not have Sunlight Sensitivity, though some duergar NPCs do.

== Elves ==
{{see also|Elf}}
* The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp.

=== High elves ===
''No changes.''

=== Wood elves ===
* The wood elves' Mask of the Wild feature gives [[proficiency]] in [[Stealth]], as characters can attempt to hide at any time in the game.

== Half-elves ==
{{see also|Half-Elf}}
* [[Civil Militia]], which grants proficiency in Light Armour, Shields, Spears, Pikes, Halberds, and Glaives is a new feature granted to humans and half-elves.
* Skill Versatility is not in the game.

=== Drow half-elves ===
* The variant feature is not selectable, and the variant feature available is [[Drow Magic]].

=== High half-elves ===
* The variant feature is not selectable, and the variant feature available is [[High Elf Cantrip]].

=== Wood half-elves ===
* The variant feature is not selectable, and the variant feature available is [[Fleet of Foot]] and proficiency in [[Stealth]].

== Half-orcs ==
{{see also|Half-orc}}
* Menacing is not listed as a feature, though half-orcs still get proficiency in [[Intimidation]].

== Halflings ==
{{see also|Halfling}}
* Halfling Nimbleness (ability to move through space of creatures larger than you) is not in the game.

=== Lightfoot halflings ===

* [[Naturally Stealthy]] provides advantage on [[Stealth]] checks, as characters can attempt to hide at any time in the game.

=== Strongheart halflings (stout halflings) ===
''No changes.''

== Humans ==
{{see also|Humans}}
* Variant ("Subrace") humans are not in the game. Only the default human is available with the following new traits:
** [[Civil Militia]], which grants proficiency in Light Armour, Shields, Spears, Pikes, Halberds, and Glaives is a new feature granted to Humans and Half-Elves.
** The ability to choose a skill to be proficient in is new (though this is part of the "variant" human subrace in 5e).
** [[Human Versatility]], which increases carrying capacity by 25%, is new.

== Githyanki ==
{{see also|Githyanki}}
* Githyanki have traits from ''Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'', with [[Astral Knowledge]] from ''Monsters of the Multiverse'' replacing Decadent Mastery. Astral Knowledge has been improved to grant proficiency in all skills of a selected ability, rather than just a single skill.

== Gnomes ==
{{see also|Gnome}}
* [[Gnome Cunning]] applies to all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws (rather than just those against magic).

=== Forest gnomes ===
* Natural Illusionist is not in the game.
* Speak with Small Beasts grants [[Speak with Animals]] once per long rest instead of generic simple communication.

=== Rock gnomes ===
* Tinker is not in the game.
* Artificer's Lore is changed to grant expertise in ''all'' [[History]] checks.

=== Deep gnomes (svirfneblin) ===
* [[Stone Camouflage]] provides {{Advantage}} on [[Stealth]] checks at all times, not just against rocky terrain.
* Deep gnomes otherwise match the version from the ''Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide'' rather than the updated version from ''Monsters of the Multiverse''.

== Tieflings ==
{{see also|Tiefling}}
''No changes. Infernal Legacy is reserved for asmodeus tieflings.''

=== Asmodeus tieflings ===
''This is the Player's Handbook base tiefling with Infernal Legacy.''

* The description states that the racial spells for all the subraces use Charisma as their spellcasting ability (as is the case in 5e). However, [[Produce Flame]] for the asmodeus tieflings actually uses Wisdom. This appears to be a bug rather than an intentional change, as the other racial spells use Charisma.

=== Mephistopheles tieflings ===
''No changes.''

=== Zariel tieflings ===
''No changes.''

== See also ==
* [[D&D 5e rule changes]]
* [[D&D 5e class changes]]
* [[D&D 5e spell changes]]
* [[D&D 5e feat changes]]