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
- Dwarven Combat Training
- You have Proficiency with Battleaxes, Handaxes, Light Hammers, and Warhammers.
- Darkvision
- Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
- Dwarven Resilience
- You have Advantage on Saving throws against being and you have Resistance against Poison damage.
Gold Dwarves[edit | edit source]
Gold Dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.— Gold Dwarf description
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]
Shield Dwarves survived a long fall from grace, surrendering many of their ancient kingdoms in wars with Goblins and Orcs. These losses have lead to a cynical mindset, yet Shield Dwarves will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.— Shield Dwarf description
Subrace features[edit | edit source]
- Dwarven Armour Training
- 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 through the Underdark.— Duergar description
Subrace features[edit | edit source]
- Superior Darkvision
- Can see in the dark up to
24 m / 80 ft
.
- Duergar Resilience
- You have Advantage on Saving throws against illusions and against being or .
- Gain the following Spells
-
- 1st Level Spell: Long rest)
- As of Patch 3, the Duergar version of Enlarge notably does not require Concentration.
(at character level 3; Recharge: - 2nd Level Spell: (at character level 5; per battle, does not use Spell Slots)
- 1st Level Spell: Long rest)
NPC characters[edit | edit source]
Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:
- Sunlight Sensitivity
- While in sunlight, this creature has Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight.
Notable Gold and Shield Dwarves[edit | edit source]
Notable Duergar[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Trivia[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