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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.

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.

Racial features

Base racial speed: 9 m / 30 ft
Drow Weapon Training: You gain Proficiency in the following:
- Rapiers, Shortswords, Hand Crossbows
Superior Darkvision: You can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft
Fey Ancestry: You have Advantage on Saving throws against being Charmed, and magic can't put you to Sleep.
Keen Senses: You gain Proficiency in the Perception skill.
Drow Magic: You gain access to the following Spells:
- Cantrip: Dancing Lights (at character Level 1)
- 1st Level Spell: Faerie Fire (at character level 3) Recharge: Long rest
- 2nd Level Spell: Darkness (at character level 5) Recharge: Long rest

NPC features

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

Sunlight Sensitivity

Lolth-sworn drow

Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance

“	Raised by 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

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.

Seldarine drow

Default Seldarine Drow appearance

“	Drow are the result of an ancient schism between the elven dieties 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

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

The cult of Lolth

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

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

External links

Drow on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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-[[File:Race Drow.png|150px|right|class=bg3wiki-lightmode-drop-shadow]]
+'''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.
+{{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}}
-== About the Drow ==
+==Racial features==
-''Drow are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms. They dwell in the [[Underdark]], large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.''
+* Base racial speed: {{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
-==== Racial Traits ====
-* Base Racial Speed: {{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
 * {{SAI|Drow Weapon Training|w=40}}: You gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in the following:
 ** {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}
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 ** 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:
 * {{SAI|Sunlight Sensitivity|w=40}}
+=== Lolth-sworn drow ===
-=== Lolth-Sworn Drow ===
 [[File:Drow Lolth-Sworn Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance]]
-''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.''
+{{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}}
-* 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.
-* 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.
+* 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.
 {{clear}}
-=== Seldarine Drow ===
+=== Seldarine drow ===
 [[File:Drow Seldarine Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Seldarine Drow appearance]]
-''Drow are the result of an ancient schism between the elven dieties 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.''
+{{q|Drow are the result of an ancient schism between the elven dieties 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}}
-* 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.
 {{clear}}
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 == Religions ==
-=== The Cult of Lolth ===
+=== The cult of Lolth ===
 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 ===
+=== The clergy of Eilistraee ===
 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 ==
+== Notable drow ==
 * [[Araj Oblodra]]
 * [[Minthara]]
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 * [[:Category:Drow|List of all Drow]]
-== External Links ==
+== External links ==
 * {{FRWiki|Drow|long}}

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