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'''Drow''' are a playable [[race]] in Baldur's Gate 3. They are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms, dwelling in the [[Underdark]], large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.
'''Drow''' are a playable [[race]] in Baldur's Gate 3. They are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms, dwelling in the [[Underdark]], large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.
{{Class Quote|quote=Driven to the Underdark, most drow have adopted a ruthless pragmatism. While the Lolth-sworn delight in the goddess' evil tenets, the Seldarine reject Her attempt to overthrow the leader of the elven pantheon.|image=Race Drow.png}}
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==Racial features==
==Racial features==
; {{SmallIcon|Creature Speed Icon.png}} Base racial speed
; {{SmallIcon|Creature Speed Icon.png}} Base racial speed
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:* 2nd Level Spell: {{SAI|Darkness}} (at character level 5) {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
:* 2nd Level Spell: {{SAI|Darkness}} (at character level 5) {{Recharge|Long Rest}}


==== NPC features ====
=== NPC features ===
While player-characters do not, certain NPC drow characters will have the following passive feature in addition to the above:
While player-characters do not, certain NPC drow characters will have the following passive feature in addition to the above:
{{Passive|Sunlight Sensitivity}}
{{Passive|Sunlight Sensitivity}}


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== Subraces ==
=== Lolth-sworn Drow ===
=== Lolth-sworn Drow ===
[[File:Drow Lolth-Sworn Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance]]
[[File:Drow Lolth-Sworn Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance]]
{{q|Raised by [[Lolth|Lolth's]] cult in the city of Menzoberranzan, these drow extol the virtues of their corrupt and merciless goddess. Lolth marks her followers with bright red eyes so the Underdark will learn to fear Drow on sight.|Lolth-sworn drow description}}
{{Quote race|Lolth-Sworn Drow|nolink=yes}}
 
==== Subrace features ====
* Lolth-sworn Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
* Lolth-sworn Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
* By default, Lolth-sworn Drow have red eyes.
* By default, Lolth-sworn Drow have red eyes.
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=== Seldarine Drow ===
=== Seldarine Drow ===
[[File:Drow Seldarine Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Seldarine Drow appearance]]
[[File:Drow Seldarine Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Seldarine Drow appearance]]
{{q|Drow are the result of an ancient schism between the elven deities Corellon Larethian and Lolth. The latter's treachery drove the drow into the Underdark, where they splintered into warring factions. Seldarine drow can be found seeking allies from all over [[Faerûn]], aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth - and themselves - by any means necessary.|Seldarine drow description}}
{{Quote race|Seldarine Drow|nolink=yes}}
 
==== Subrace features ====
* Seldarine Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
* Seldarine Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
* By default, Seldarine Drow do not have red eyes.
* By default, Seldarine Drow do not have red eyes.
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== Notable drow ==
== Notable drow ==
* {{CharLink|Araj Oblodra]]
* {{MdCharLink|Araj Oblodra}}
* {{CharLink|Minthara]]
* {{MdCharLink|Dhourn}}
* {{CharLink|Nere]]
* {{MdCharLink|Filro}}
* {{CharLink|Sorn Orlith]]
* {{MdCharLink|Jhaam}}
* {{CharLink|Nym Orlith]]
* {{MdCharLink|Minthara}}
* {{CharLink|Viconia DeVir]]
* {{MdCharLink|Nere}}
* {{MdCharLink|Sorn Orlith}}
* {{MdCharLink|Nym Orlith}}
* {{MdCharLink|Viconia DeVir}}
* {{MdCharLink|Xargrim}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
Although the Seldarine and Lolth-sworn subraces can broadly be generalised as good & evil drow respectively, there are notable exceptions found throughout the game:
Although the Seldarine and Lolth-sworn subraces can broadly be generalised as good & evil drow respectively, there are notable exceptions found throughout the game:
* Jhaam, a dead [[Harper]] scout found in a cage at the [[Grymforge]] docks, was of the Lolth-sworn subrace.
* {{CharLink|Jhaam}}, a dead [[Harper]] scout found in a cage at the [[Grymforge]] docks, was of the Lolth-sworn subrace.
* Various drow of both Lolth-sworn and Seldarine descent can be found among the Absolutists at Moonrise Towers.
* Various drow of both Lolth-sworn and Seldarine descent can be found among the Absolutists at [[Moonrise Towers]].
{{noteend}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* {{FRWiki|Drow|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Drow|long}}


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[[Category:Races]]
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[[Category:Playable races]]
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[[Category:Drow]]
[[Category:Drow]]

Latest revision as of 16:54, 14 October 2024

Drow are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3. They are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms, dwelling in the Underdark, large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.

Race Drow.png
“
Driven to the Underdark, most drow have adopted a ruthless pragmatism. While the Lolth-sworn delight in the goddess' evil tenets, the Seldarine reject Her attempt to overthrow the leader of the elven pantheon.
„
— In-game racial description

Racial features[edit | edit source]

Base racial speed
You can move 9 m / 30 ft per turn
Size
Medium
Drow Weapon Training Drow Weapon Training
You have Proficiency with Rapiers Rapiers, Shortswords Shortswords, and Hand Crossbows Hand Crossbows.
Superior Darkvision Superior Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.
Fey Ancestry Fey Ancestry
The Feywild casts a veil over your mind. You have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Saving throws against being Charmed Charmed, and magic can't put you to Sleep Sleep.
Keen Senses
You gain Proficiency in the Perception Perception skill.
Drow Magic
You gain access to the following Spells:

NPC features[edit | edit source]

While player-characters do not, certain NPC drow characters will have the following passive feature in addition to the above:

Sunlight Sensitivity Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, this creature has Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight.

Subraces[edit | edit source]

Lolth-sworn Drow[edit | edit source]

Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance
Race Lolth-Sworn Drow.png
“
Raised by Lolth's cult in the city of Menzoberranzan, these drow embody the virtues of their corrupt and merciless goddess. Lolth marks Her followers with bright red eyes so those in the Underdark will learn to fear them on sight.
„
— In-game racial description

Subrace features[edit | edit source]

  • Lolth-sworn Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
  • By default, Lolth-sworn Drow have red eyes.
  • The dialogue options for Lolth-sworn drow are considerably evil, for example, threatening the pickpocket kids at the Druid Grove of enslavement in the Underdark, or encouraging Kagha to kill the Tiefling child.
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Seldarine Drow[edit | edit source]

Default Seldarine Drow appearance
Race Seldarine Drow.png
“
Seldarine drow can be found seeking allies from all over Faerûn, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth - and each other - by any means necessary.
„
— In-game racial description

Subrace features[edit | edit source]

  • Seldarine Drow do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
  • By default, Seldarine Drow do not have red eyes.

Religions[edit | edit source]

The cult of Lolth[edit | edit source]

The much-reviled matriarch of the drow pantheon, Lolth holds sway over spiders, the Underdark, and the wicked creatures of the Demonweb Pits. Her primary goal is to corrupt all drow, transforming them into heartless cultists.

The clergy of Eilistraee[edit | edit source]

Eilistraee is the goddess of good-aligned drow, beauty, song, and freedom. The Dark Maiden desires balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims.

Notable drow[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

Although the Seldarine and Lolth-sworn subraces can broadly be generalised as good & evil drow respectively, there are notable exceptions found throughout the game:

  • Jhaam Jhaam, a dead Harper scout found in a cage at the Grymforge docks, was of the Lolth-sworn subrace.
  • Various drow of both Lolth-sworn and Seldarine descent can be found among the Absolutists at Moonrise Towers.

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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