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See below for a list of races. | See below for a list of races. | ||
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<gallery heights="100px" perrow="6" mode="nolines"> | Race Human.png|class=bg3wiki-lightmode-drop-shadow|[[Human]]|link=Human | ||
Race Human.png|[[Human]]|link=Human | |||
Race Elf.png|[[Elf]]|link=Elf | Race Elf.png|[[Elf]]|link=Elf | ||
Race Drow.png|[[Drow]]|link=Drow | Race Drow.png|[[Drow]]|link=Drow | ||
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''Unless otherwise noted, spells gained from race may only be cast once per Long Rest.'' | ''Unless otherwise noted, spells gained from race may only be cast once per Long Rest.'' | ||
In D&D 5e races tend to receive fixed ability score bonuses as racial bonuses. [[Baldur's Gate 3]] instead awards each race the following ability score bonuses for the player to freely allocate: | In D&D 5e, races tend to receive fixed ability score bonuses as racial bonuses. [[Baldur's Gate 3]] instead awards each race the following ability score bonuses for the player to freely allocate: | ||
*+2 to any [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] | *+2 to any [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] | ||
*+1 to any other [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] | *+1 to any other [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] | ||
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'''Skills''' | '''Skills''' | ||
*One [[Skill]] of choice | *One [[Skill]] of choice ([[Human Versatility|'''Human Versatility''']]) | ||
| colspan="2" |[[Human Versatility|'''Human Versatility''']] | | colspan="2" |[[Human Versatility|'''Human Versatility''']] | ||
*Increased {{SmallIcon|Weight Icon.png}} [[Carrying Capacity]] by 25% | *Increased {{SmallIcon|Weight Icon.png}} [[Carrying Capacity]] by 25% | ||
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|<u>High Elf</u><div> | |<u>High Elf</u><div> | ||
'''[[High Elf Cantrip]]''' | '''[[High Elf Cantrip]]''' | ||
*One [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrip]] of choice from the [[Wizard | *One [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrip]] of choice from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]] | ||
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|<center>[[File: Race Wood Elf.png|40px|link=Elf#Wood Elves]] <div> | |<center>[[File: Race Wood Elf.png|40px|link=Elf#Wood Elves]] <div> | ||
[[Elf#Wood Elves|'''Wood Elf''']]</center> | [[Elf#Wood Elves|'''Wood Elf''']]</center> | ||
|<small>'''Fast'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}</small> | |<small>'''Fast'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}</small> | ||
|<u>Wood Elf</u>'''Skills''' | |<u>Wood Elf</u> | ||
'''Skills''' | |||
*[[Stealth]] ([[Mask of the Wild]]) | *[[Stealth]] ([[Mask of the Wild]]) | ||
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'''[[Fleet of Foot]]''' | '''[[Fleet of Foot]]''' | ||
*Increases base movement speed by {{Distance | *Increases base movement speed by {{Distance|m=1.5}} | ||
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'''[[Drow Magic]]''' | '''[[Drow Magic]]''' | ||
*{{SAI|Dancing Lights}}, {{SAI|Faerie Fire}}, and {{SAI|Darkness}} [[Spells]] at levels 1, 3, and 5 | *{{SAI|Dancing Lights}}, {{SAI|Faerie Fire}}, and {{SAI|Darkness}} [[Spells]] at levels 1, 3, and 5 | ||
| rowspan="2" |''The only difference between Drow subraces lies in their available dialogue options'' | | rowspan="2" |''The only difference between Drow subraces lies in their available dialogue options and deity selection as clerics'' | ||
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|<center>[[File: Race Seldarine Drow.png|40px|link=Drow#Seldarine Drow]]<div>[[Drow#Seldarine Drow|'''Seldarine Drow''']]</center> | |<center>[[File: Race Seldarine Drow.png|40px|link=Drow#Seldarine Drow]]<div>[[Drow#Seldarine Drow|'''Seldarine Drow''']]</center> | ||
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|<u>High Half-Elf</u><div> | |<u>High Half-Elf</u><div> | ||
'''[[High Elf Cantrip]]''' | '''[[High Elf Cantrip]]''' | ||
*One [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrip]] of choice from the [[Wizard | *One [[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrip]] of choice from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]] | ||
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| <center>[[File: Race Wood Half-Elf.png|40px|link=Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves]] <div> | | <center>[[File: Race Wood Half-Elf.png|40px|link=Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves]] <div> | ||
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'''[[Fleet of Foot]]''' | '''[[Fleet of Foot]]''' | ||
*Increases base movement speed by {{Distance | *Increases base movement speed by {{Distance|m=1.5}} | ||
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|<center>'''[[File: Race Zariel Tiefling.png|40px|link=Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings]]''' <div> | |<center>'''[[File: Race Zariel Tiefling.png|40px|link=Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings]]''' <div> | ||
'''[[Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings|Zariel Tiefling]]'''</center> | '''[[Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings|Zariel Tiefling]]'''</center> | ||
|<u>Zariel | |<u>Zariel Tiefling</u><div> | ||
'''Tiefling Magic''' | '''Tiefling Magic''' | ||
*{{SAI|Thaumaturgy}}, {{SAI|Searing Smite}}, and {{SAI|Branding Smite}} [[Spells]] at levels 1, 3, and 5 | *{{SAI|Thaumaturgy}}, {{SAI|Searing Smite}}, and {{SAI|Branding Smite}} [[Spells]] at levels 1, 3, and 5 | ||
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*[[Damage Types#Resistance|Resistance]] to {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage | *[[Damage Types#Resistance|Resistance]] to {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage | ||
'''[[Lightning Breath]]''' | '''[[Lightning Breath]]''' | ||
*{{AOE| | *{{AOE|line|m=5|ft=17}} of {{DamageType|Lightning}} damage | ||
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|<center>[[File: Race Brass Dragonborn.png|40px|link=Dragonborn#Brass Dragonborn]] | |<center>[[File: Race Brass Dragonborn.png|40px|link=Dragonborn#Brass Dragonborn]] | ||
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*[[:Category:Non-playable Races|List of all Non-Playable Races]] | *[[:Category:Non-playable Races|List of all Non-Playable Races]] | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* | *[[D&D 5e Race Changes]] for a summary of all changes to races in [[Baldur's Gate 3]] from the 5e ruleset. | ||
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[[Category:Character | [[Category:Gameplay mechanics]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 8 April 2024
There are a great variety of Races that can be found in the Forgotten Realms setting and played in Baldur's Gate 3, both civilized and savage. A creature's race determines its lineage and innate powers and abilities.
All races have their own strengths and many possess unique abilities and powers. Sometimes creatures can even cast spells as a result of their racial heritage.
Race affects NPC reactions and available interactions during conversations. Each race also has unique attack animations (while spellcasting animations are based on class).
See below for a list of races.
Overview of playable races[edit | edit source]
There are 11 playable races in Baldur's Gate 3. Many playable races are divided into subraces, which further defines a character's strengths, abilities, and appearance.
Refer to individual Race pages for further details.
Unless otherwise noted, spells gained from race may only be cast once per Long Rest.
In D&D 5e, races tend to receive fixed ability score bonuses as racial bonuses. Baldur's Gate 3 instead awards each race the following ability score bonuses for the player to freely allocate:
- +2 to any Ability Score
- +1 to any other Ability Score
Race and Subraces | Base Speed | Proficiencies | Features | |||
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From Race | From Subrace | From Race | From Subrace | |||
Human |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft
|
Weapons
Armour Skills
|
Human Versatility
| |||
Elf |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Weapons
Skills |
High Elf
- |
|
High Elf
| |
Fast 10.5 m / 35 ft | Wood Elf
Skills |
Wood Elf
| ||||
Drow |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Weapons
Skills |
|
The only difference between Drow subraces lies in their available dialogue options and deity selection as clerics | ||
Half-Elf |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Weapons
Armour |
High Half-Elf
- |
|
High Half-Elf
| |
Fast 10.5 m / 35 ft | Wood Half-Elf
Skills |
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Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Drow Half-Elf
- |
Drow Half-Elf
| ||||
Half-Orc |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Skills |
|
|||
Halfling |
Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft | - |
|
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Strongheart Halfling
| ||||||
Dwarf |
Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft | Weapons | Gold Dwarf
- |
|
Gold Dwarf
| |
Shield Dwarf
Armour |
Shield Dwarf - | |||||
Duergar
- |
Duergar | |||||
Gnome |
Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft | - | Forest Gnome
- |
|
Forest Gnome Additional Spell
| |
Deep Gnome
- |
Deep Gnome | |||||
Rock Gnome
Skills |
Rock Gnome - | |||||
Tiefling |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | - |
|
Asmodeus Tiefling Tiefling Magic
| ||
Mephistopheles Tiefling Tiefling Magic
| ||||||
Zariel Tiefling Tiefling Magic
| ||||||
Githyanki |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | Weapons
Armour |
Astral Knowledge
| |||
Dragonborn |
Standard 9 m / 30 ft | - | - | Black Dragonborn
| ||
Blue Dragonborn
| ||||||
Brass Dragonborn
| ||||||
Bronze Dragonborn
| ||||||
Copper Dragonborn
| ||||||
Gold Dragonborn
| ||||||
Green Dragonborn
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Red Dragonborn
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Silver Dragonborn
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White Dragonborn
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Non-playable races[edit | edit source]
There are many more non-playable races, many of which are extremely dangerous and monstrous. See below for a list of all non-playable races and their abilities.
See also[edit | edit source]
- D&D 5e Race Changes for a summary of all changes to races in Baldur's Gate 3 from the 5e ruleset.