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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- You can move
7.5 m / 25 ftper turn 
Size- Medium
- You have Proficiency with
Battleaxes, 
Handaxes, 
Light Hammers, and 
Warhammers.
- Can see in the dark up to
12 m / 40 ft.
- You have
Advantage on 
Saving throws against being 
and you have Resistance against 
Poison damage.
Subraces
Gold Dwarves
“These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.„
Subrace features
Dwarven Toughness- Your
maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.
Shield Dwarves
“Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.„
Subrace features
- You have Armour Proficiency with
Light armour and 
Medium armour.
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 throughout the Underdark.„
Subrace features
- Can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.
- You have Advantage on Saving throws against Illusions and against being Charmed or
.
- Duergar Magic
- You gain the access to 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:
NPC characters
Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:
- While in sunlight, this creature has
Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight.
Notable Gold and Shield Dwarves
Notable Duergar
See also
Notes
- 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