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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[edit | edit source]
Base Racial Speed- You can move 7.5 m / 25 ft per 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[edit | edit source]
Gold Dwarves[edit | edit source]
“These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.„
Subrace features[edit | edit source]
Dwarven Toughness- Your
maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.
Shield Dwarves[edit | edit source]
“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[edit | edit source]
- You have Armour Proficiency with
Light armour and 
Medium armour.
Duergar[edit | edit source]
“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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
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 dwarves[edit | edit source]
Gold dwarves[edit | edit source]
Shield dwarves[edit | edit source]
Uncategorized dwarves[edit | edit source]
Notable Duergar[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Dwarf on the Forgotten Realms Wiki