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== Removed and unused ==
== Removed and unused ==
{{Legacy content|section}}
{{hatnote|See [[Backgrounds (Legacy)]]}}


The following backgrounds existed in Early Access, but were removed in the final version of the game. While their art and text can be found in the game files, the following are not selectable in the release version.
Some backgrounds present in the pre-release versions of the game still exist in the game files, but are otherwise unusable without modifications.
 
=== Hermit ===
{{Quote background|Hermit|image-position=left|nolink=yes}}
 
=== Sailor ===
{{Quote background|Sailor|image-position=left|nolink=yes}}
 
=== Astral Zealot (Lae'zel) ===
{{Quote background|Astral Zealot|image-position=left|link=Lae'zel}}
In the release version of the game, Lae'zel has the [[Soldier]] background instead.
 
=== Blade of Frontiers (Wyll) ===
{{Quote background|Blade of Frontiers|image-position=left|link=Wyll}}
In the release version of the game, Wyll has the [[Folk Hero]] background instead.
 
=== Blood War Veteran (Karlach) ===
{{Quote background|Blood War Veteran|image-position=left|link=Karlach}}
In the release version of the game, Karlach has the [[Outlander]] background instead.
 
=== Cloistered Stray (Shadowheart) ===
{{Quote background|Cloistered Stray|image-position=left|link=Shadowheart}}
In the release version of the game, Shadowheart has the [[Acolyte]] background instead.
 
=== Grove Tender (Halsin) ===
{{Quote background|Grove Tender|image-position=left|Link=Halsin}}
In the release version of the game, Halsin has the [[Outlander]] background instead.
 
=== Legend of Baldur's Gate (Minsc) ===
{{Quote background|Legend of Baldur's Gate|image-position=left|link=Minsc}}
In the release version of the game, Minsc has the [[Folk Hero]] background instead.
 
=== Trickster Hedonist (Astarion) ===
{{Quote background|Trickster Hedonist|image-position=left|link=Astarion}}
In the release version of the game, Astarion has the [[Charlatan]] background instead.
 
=== Underdark Exile (Minthara) ===
{{Quote background|Underdark Exile|image-position=left|link=Minthara}}
In the release version of the game, Minthara has the [[Noble]] background instead.
 
=== Wizard of Waterdeep (Gale) ===
{{Quote background|Wizard of Waterdeep|image-position=left|link=Gale}}
In the release version of the game, Gale has the [[Sage]] background instead.
 
=== World-Wise Heroine (Jaheira) ===
{{Quote background|World-Wise Heroine|image-position=left|link=Jaheira}}
In the release version of the game, Jaheira has the [[Soldier]] background instead.


== Differences to the tabletop game ==
== Differences to the tabletop game ==
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In the tabletop game, backgrounds also provide additional benefits, including:  
In the tabletop game, backgrounds also provide additional benefits, including:  
* If a background provides proficiency in an already chosen skill, you do not get the option to choose another skill to replace it. Therefore, wood elf criminals and half-orc soldiers, for example, lose a skill proficiency as stealth and intimidation are provided by both race and background.
* If a background provides proficiency in an already chosen skill, language, or tool, you may choose any other proficiency of the same type to replace it;
* Non-skill proficiencies not used in ''Baldur's Gate 3'', like languages, tools, vehicles, games or musical instruments;
* Non-skill proficiencies not used in ''Baldur's Gate 3'', like languages, tools, vehicles, games or musical instruments;
* Non-adventuring equipment, like clothing, trinkets or tools; and
* Non-adventuring equipment, like clothing, trinkets or tools; and

Latest revision as of 02:28, 12 January 2025

Backgrounds are a trait which describes a character's life outside of their career as an adventurer. Each background grants characters two skill proficiencies and determines what inspires them. Backgrounds also have narrative effects, including options in dialogue and the opinions or attitude of others towards the character.

Each origin character, including the Dark Urge, has a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. Custom characters select a background on character creation. A character may only have one background, and it cannot be changed once the game is started.

Acolyte[edit | edit source]

Main article: Acolyte

Charlatan[edit | edit source]

Main article: Charlatan

Criminal[edit | edit source]

Main article: Criminal

Entertainer[edit | edit source]

Main article: Entertainer

Folk Hero[edit | edit source]

Main article: Folk Hero

Guild Artisan[edit | edit source]

Main article: Guild Artisan

Haunted One (Dark Urge only)[edit | edit source]

Main article: Haunted One

Noble[edit | edit source]

Main article: Noble

Outlander[edit | edit source]

Main article: Outlander

Sage[edit | edit source]

Main article: Sage

Soldier[edit | edit source]

Main article: Soldier

Urchin[edit | edit source]

Main article: Urchin

Removed and unused[edit | edit source]

Some backgrounds present in the pre-release versions of the game still exist in the game files, but are otherwise unusable without modifications.

Differences to the tabletop game[edit | edit source]

Most of the backgrounds used in Baldur's Gate 3 (including the removed Hermit and Sailor, above) are drawn from the 2014 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook. The exception is the Haunted One, which was introduced with the popular horror adventure Curse of Strahd, and which is the only background to provide different skill proficiencies to the tabletop version.

In the tabletop game, backgrounds also provide additional benefits, including:

  • If a background provides proficiency in an already chosen skill, language, or tool, you may choose any other proficiency of the same type to replace it;
  • Non-skill proficiencies not used in Baldur's Gate 3, like languages, tools, vehicles, games or musical instruments;
  • Non-adventuring equipment, like clothing, trinkets or tools; and
  • A "background feature" providing the character with one or more abilities usually not tied to mechanics, like an Acolyte being able to request shelter at a temple of their god or an Outlander being able to forage for food without a die roll, and having a very good sense of direction.

These additional benefits are all replaced in Baldur's Gate 3 by the specific inspiration conditions and special options in dialogue.