Dwarves are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3.
As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.
Racial features
- Base Racial Speed:
7.5 m / 25 ft
- You gain
Proficiency in the following:
- Can see in the dark up to
12 m / 40 ft.
- You have
Advantage on 
Saving throws against being 
and have Resistance to 
Poison damage.
Gold dwarves
Gold Dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.— Gold dwarf description
Subrace features
Dwarven Toughness- Your
maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.
Shield dwarves
Shield Dwarves survived a long fall from grace, surrendering many of their ancient kingdoms in wars with Goblins and Orcs. These losses have lead to a cynical mindset, yet Shield Dwarves will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.— Shield dwarf description
Subrace features
- You gain Proficiency in the following:
Duergar
Once enslaved by the eldritch Mind Flayers, Duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known through the Underdark.— Duergar description
Subrace features
- You can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.
- You have Advantage on Saving throws against illusions, as well as against being
or 
. - Gain the following Spells:
- 1st Level Spell:
(at character level 3; 
Recharge: Long rest)
- As of Patch 3, the Duergar version of Enlarge notably does not require
Concentration.
- As of Patch 3, the Duergar version of Enlarge notably does not require
- 2nd Level Spell:
(at character level 5; per battle, does not use Spell Slots)
- 1st Level Spell:
Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:
.
Notable dwarves
See also
Trivia
- Each Dwarf subrace equates to a specific type of Dwarf subrace in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, as they share their unique traits:
- A Gold Dwarf equates to a Hill Dwarf in 5e
- A Shield Dwarf equates to a Mountain Dwarf in 5e.
External links
Dwarf on the Forgotten Realms Wiki