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'''Dwarves''' are a playable [[race]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]].


== About Dwarves ==
{{Class Quote|quote=As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.|image=Race Dwarf.png}}


==== Racial Features ====
==Racial features==
; {{SmallIcon|Creature Speed Icon.png}} Base Racial Speed
: You can move {{c|7.5 m / 25 ft}} per turn
{{Passive|Dwarven Combat Training}}
{{Passive|Darkvision}}
{{Passive|Dwarven Resilience}}


* [[Dwarven Resilience]]
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* [[Constitution]] +2
=== Gold dwarves ===
* Dwarven Proficiencies - You gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in the following:
[[File:Dwarf Gold Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Gold Dwarf appearance]]
** {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}, {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}, {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}, {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}
{{q|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}}
* [[Darkvision]]


=== Gold Dwarves ===
==== Subrace features ====
[[File:goldfemale.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Default Gold Dwarf appearance]]
; {{Icon|Dwarven Toughness Icon.webp}} Dwarven Toughness
Gold dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmenship.
: Your {{IconLink|size=25|HP Icon.png|Hit Point}} maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.


==== Subrace Traits ====
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* [[Dwarven Toughness]]
=== Shield dwarves ===
* Base Racial Speed: 7.5m / 25ft
[[File:Dwarf Shield Default.png|300px|thumb|right|Default Shield Dwarf appearance]]
* [[Wisdom]] +1
{{q|Shield Dwarves survived a long fall from grace, surrendering many of their ancient kingdoms in wars with [[Goblin]]s 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 ====
{{Passive|Dwarven Armour Training}}
 
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=== Duergar ===
[[File:Dwarf Duergar Default.png|300px|thumb|Default Duergar appearance]]
{{q|Once enslaved by the eldritch [[Mind Flayer]]s, Duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known through the [[Underdark]].|Duergar description}}
 
==== Subrace features ====
{{Passive|Superior Darkvision}}
{{Passive|Duergar Resilience}}
; Gain the following [[Spells]]:
:* 1st Level Spell: {{SAI|Enlarge (Duergar)|Enlarge}} (at character level 3; {{Recharge|Long Rest}})
:** As of [[Patch Notes|Patch 3]], the Duergar version of Enlarge notably does not require {{Concentration}}.
:* 2nd Level Spell: {{SAI|Invisibility (Duergar)|Invisibility}} (at character level 5; {{SmallIcon|Recharge Icons.png}} per battle, does not use Spell Slots)
 
==== NPC characters ====
Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:
{{Passive|Sunlight Sensitivity}}


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=== Shield Dwarves ===
== Notable dwarves ==
[[File:shieldfemale.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Default Shield Dwarf appearance]]
* [[Derryth Bonecloak]]
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.
* [[Dolor]]
* [[Hope]]
* [[Korrilla]]
* [[Nettie]]
* [[Thrinn]]
* [[Helsik]]
 
== See also ==
* [[:Category:Dwarves|List of all Dwarves]]


==== Subrace Traits ====
== Trivia ==


* Base Racial Speed: 7.5m / 25ft
* Each Dwarf subrace equates to a specific type of Dwarf subrace in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, as they share their unique traits:
* [[Strength]] +2
** A Gold Dwarf equates to a Hill Dwarf in 5e
* Shield Dwarf Proficiencies - You gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in the following:
** A Shield Dwarf equates to a Mountain Dwarf in 5e.
** {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}


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== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Dwarf|long}}


== Notable Dwarves ==


* [[Nettie]]
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Latest revision as of 23:19, 21 May 2024

Dwarves are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3.

Race Dwarf.png
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
Dwarven Combat Training Dwarven Combat Training
You have Proficiency with Battleaxes Battleaxes, Handaxes Handaxes, Light Hammers Light Hammers, and Warhammers Warhammers.
Darkvision Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.
Dwarven Resilience Dwarven Resilience
You have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Saving throws against being Poisoned Poisoned and you have Resistance against Damage TypesPoison damage.

Gold dwarves[edit | edit source]

Default Gold Dwarf appearance
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 Icon.webp Dwarven Toughness
Your Hit Point Hit Point maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.

Shield dwarves[edit | edit source]

Default Shield Dwarf appearance
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 Dwarven Armour Training
You have Armour Proficiency with Light armour and Medium armour.

Duergar[edit | edit source]

Default Duergar appearance
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 Superior Darkvision
Can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.
Duergar Resilience Duergar Resilience
You have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Saving throws against illusions and against being Charmed Charmed or Paralysed Paralysed.
Gain the following Spells
  • 1st Level Spell: Enlarge Enlarge (at character level 3; Recharge: Long rest)
  • 2nd Level Spell: Invisibility Invisibility (at character level 5; per battle, does not use Spell Slots)

NPC characters[edit | edit source]

Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:

Sunlight Sensitivity Sunlight Sensitivity
While in sunlight, this creature has Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight.

Notable dwarves[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]


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