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Drow are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3. | Drow are a playable [[Character_Creation#Playable_Races|race]] in Baldur's Gate 3. | ||
== About the Drow == | == About the Drow == | ||
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* 1st Level Spell: {{SmallIcon|Faerie Fire Icon.png}} [[Faerie Fire]] (Level 3; once per [[Long Rest]]) | * 1st Level Spell: {{SmallIcon|Faerie Fire Icon.png}} [[Faerie Fire]] (Level 3; once per [[Long Rest]]) | ||
* 2nd Level Spell: {{SmallIcon|Darkness Icon.png}} [[Darkness]] (Level 5; once per [[Long Rest]]) | * 2nd Level Spell: {{SmallIcon|Darkness Icon.png}} [[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: | |||
* [[Sunlight Sensitivity]] | |||
=== 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 drow on sight. | 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. | |||
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[[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. | |||
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Revision as of 02:43, 1 May 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: 9m / 30ft
- Fey Ancestry
- Keen Senses
- Dexterity +2
- Charisma +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.
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.
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.