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Drow are a playable [[race]] in Baldur's Gate 3. | {{PageSeo | ||
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'''Drow''' are a playable [[race]] in Baldur's Gate 3. | |||
== About the Drow == | == About the Drow == | ||
''Drow are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms. They live in the [[Underdark]], large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.'' | |||
==== Racial Features ==== | |||
* Base Racial Speed: {{Distance|m=9|ft=30}} | |||
=== Racial Features === | |||
* Base Racial Speed: | |||
* [[Fey Ancestry]] | * [[Fey Ancestry]] | ||
* [[Keen Senses]] | * [[Keen Senses]] | ||
* | * {{A|Dexterity}} +2 | ||
* | * {{A|Charisma}} +1 | ||
* Drow Proficiencies - You gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in the following: | * Drow Proficiencies - You gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in the following: | ||
** {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | ** {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} | ||
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=== Lolth-Sworn Drow === | === Lolth-Sworn Drow === | ||
[[File:lolthfemale.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Default Lolth-Sworn Drow appearance]] | [[File:lolthfemale.jpg|200px|thumb|right|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 | ''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 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. | |||
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=== Seldarine Drow === | === Seldarine Drow === | ||
[[File:seldfemale.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Default Seldarine Drow appearance]] | [[File:seldfemale.jpg|200px|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. | ''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 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. | |||
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=== 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 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 desire balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims. | Eilistraee is the goddess of good-aligned drow, beauty, song, and freedom. The Dark Maiden desire balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims. | ||
== Notable Drow == | == Notable Drow == | ||
* [[Minthara]] | * [[Minthara]] | ||
* [[Nere]] | * [[Nere]] | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[:Category:Drow|List of all Drow]] | |||
{{Gameplay}} | |||
[[Category: Playable races]] | [[Category: Playable races]] | ||
[[Category: Races]] | [[Category: Races]] | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 16 July 2023
Drow are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3.
About the Drow
Drow are the dark elves of the Forgotten Realms. They live in the Underdark, large subterranean caverns beneath the surface.
Racial Features
- Base Racial Speed:
9 m / 30 ft - Fey Ancestry
- Keen Senses
- Template:A +2
- Template:A +1
- Drow Proficiencies - You gain
Proficiency in the following:
- Superior Darkvision
- Cantrip:
Dancing Lights (Level 1) - 1st Level Spell:
Faerie Fire (Level 3; once per Long Rest) - 2nd Level Spell:
Darkness (Level 5; once per Long Rest)
NPC Features
While player-characters do not, certain NPC Drow characters will have the following passive feature in addition to the above:
Lolth-Sworn Drow
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 do not gain any additional racial features but do gain access to certain locked dialogue choices.
- By default, Lolth-Sworn Drow have red eyes.
Seldarine Drow
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 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 desire balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims.
Notable Drow
See also
