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| colspan="2" style="width: 175px;" |<center>[[File:Race Human.png|60px|link=Human]]<br>'''<big>[[Human]]</big>'''</center>
| colspan="2" style="width: 175px;" |<center>[[File:Race Human.png|60px|link=Human]]<br>'''<big>[[Human]]</big>'''</center>
|'''Standard'''<div>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
|'''<small>Standard</small>'''<div><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| colspan="2" style="width: 155px;" |'''Weapons'''
| colspan="2" style="width: 155px;" |'''Weapons'''
*{{WeaponIcon|Spears}}[[Spears]]
*{{WeaponIcon|Spears}}[[Spears]]
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|[[File: Race High Elf.png|20px|link=Elf#High Elves]]  
|[[File: Race High Elf.png|20px|link=Elf#High Elves]]  
[[Elf#High Elves|'''High Elf''']]
[[Elf#High Elves|'''High Elf''']]
|'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}  
|<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| rowspan="2" |'''Weapons'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Weapons'''
*{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
*{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
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|[[File: Race Wood Elf.png|20px|link=Elf#Wood Elves]]  
|[[File: Race Wood Elf.png|20px|link=Elf#Wood Elves]]  
[[Elf#Wood Elves|'''Wood Elf''']]
[[Elf#Wood Elves|'''Wood Elf''']]
|'''Fast'''{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}
|<small>'''Fast'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}</small>
|'''Skills'''
|'''Skills'''
*[[Stealth]]
*[[Stealth]]
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|[[File: Race Lolth-Sworn Drow.png|20px|link=Drow#Lolth-Sworn Drow]]
|[[File: Race Lolth-Sworn Drow.png|20px|link=Drow#Lolth-Sworn Drow]]
[[Drow#Lolth-Sworn Drow|'''Lolth-Sworn  Drow''']]
[[Drow#Lolth-Sworn Drow|'''Lolth-Sworn  Drow''']]
| rowspan="2" |'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}  
| rowspan="2" |<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" |'''Weapons'''  
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" |'''Weapons'''  
*{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
*{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
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|[[File: Race High Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#High Half-Elves]]  
|[[File: Race High Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#High Half-Elves]]  
[[Half-Elf#High Half-Elves|'''High Half-Elf''']]
[[Half-Elf#High Half-Elves|'''High Half-Elf''']]
|'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
|<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| rowspan="3" |'''Weapons'''  
| rowspan="3" |'''Weapons'''  
*{{WeaponIcon|Spears}}[[Spears]]
*{{WeaponIcon|Spears}}[[Spears]]
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|[[File: Race Wood Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves]]  
|[[File: Race Wood Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves]]  
[[Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves|'''Wood Half-Elf''']]
[[Half-Elf#Wood Half-Elves|'''Wood Half-Elf''']]
|'''Fast'''{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}
|<small>'''Fast'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=10.5|ft=35}}</small>
|'''Skills'''
|'''Skills'''
*[[Stealth]]
*[[Stealth]]
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|[[File: Race Drow Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#Drow Half-Elves]]  
|[[File: Race Drow Half-Elf.png|20px|link=Half-Elf#Drow Half-Elves]]  
[[Half-Elf#Drow Half-Elves|'''Drow Half-Elf''']]
[[Half-Elf#Drow Half-Elves|'''Drow Half-Elf''']]
|'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
|<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
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|'''Drow Magic'''   
|'''Drow Magic'''   
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| colspan="2" |<center>[[File:Race Half-Orc.png|60px|link=Half-Orc]]<br>'''<big>[[Half-Orc]]</big>'''</center>
| colspan="2" |<center>[[File:Race Half-Orc.png|60px|link=Half-Orc]]<br>'''<big>[[Half-Orc]]</big>'''</center>
|'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
|<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |[[File:Darkvision Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Darkvision (Passive Feature)]] [[Darkvision_(Passive_Feature)|'''Darkvision''']]  
| colspan="2" |[[File:Darkvision Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Darkvision (Passive Feature)]] [[Darkvision_(Passive_Feature)|'''Darkvision''']]  
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|'''[[File: Race Lightfoot Halfling.png|20px|link=Halfling#Lightfoot Halflings]]'''  
|'''[[File: Race Lightfoot Halfling.png|20px|link=Halfling#Lightfoot Halflings]]'''  
[[Halfling#Lightfoot Halflings|'''Lightfoot  Halfling''']]
[[Halfling#Lightfoot Halflings|'''Lightfoot  Halfling''']]
| rowspan="2" |'''Slow'''{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}
| rowspan="2" |<small>'''Slow'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}</small>
| rowspan="2" |
| rowspan="2" |
|'''Skills'''   
|'''Skills'''   
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|'''[[File: Race Hill Dwarf.png|20px|link=Dwarf#Gold Dwarves]]'''  
|'''[[File: Race Hill Dwarf.png|20px|link=Dwarf#Gold Dwarves]]'''  
'''[[Dwarf#Gold Dwarves|Gold Dwarf]]'''
'''[[Dwarf#Gold Dwarves|Gold Dwarf]]'''
| rowspan="3" |'''Slow'''{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}
| rowspan="3" |<small>'''Slow'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}</small>
| rowspan="3" |'''Weapons'''  
| rowspan="3" |'''Weapons'''  
*{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}
*{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}
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|'''[[File: Race Forest Gnome.png|20px|link=Gnome#Forest Gnomes]]'''  
|'''[[File: Race Forest Gnome.png|20px|link=Gnome#Forest Gnomes]]'''  
'''[[Gnome#Forest Gnomes|Forest Gnome]]'''
'''[[Gnome#Forest Gnomes|Forest Gnome]]'''
| rowspan="3" |'''Slow'''{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}
| rowspan="3" |<small>'''Slow'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=7.5|ft=25}}</small>
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|'''[[File: Race Asmodeus Tiefling.png|20px|link=Tiefling#Asmodeus Tieflings]]'''  
|'''[[File: Race Asmodeus Tiefling.png|20px|link=Tiefling#Asmodeus Tieflings]]'''  
'''[[Tiefling#Asmodeus Tieflings|Asmodeus Tiefling]]'''
'''[[Tiefling#Asmodeus Tieflings|Asmodeus Tiefling]]'''
| rowspan="3" |'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
| rowspan="3" |<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
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| colspan="2" |<center>[[File:Race Githyanki.png|60px|link=Githyanki]]<br>'''<big>[[Githyanki]]</big>'''</center>
| colspan="2" |<center>[[File:Race Githyanki.png|60px|link=Githyanki]]<br>'''<big>[[Githyanki]]</big>'''</center>
|'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
|<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
| colspan="2" |'''Weapons'''
| colspan="2" |'''Weapons'''
*{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
*{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
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| rowspan="10" |<center>[[File:Race Dragonborn.png|60px|link=Dragonborn]]<br>'''<big>[[Dragonborn]]</big>'''</center>
| rowspan="10" |<center>[[File:Race Dragonborn.png|60px|link=Dragonborn]]<br>'''<big>[[Dragonborn]]</big>'''</center>
|'''Black  Dragonborn'''
|'''Black  Dragonborn'''
| rowspan="10" |'''Standard'''{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}
| rowspan="10" |<small>'''Standard'''</small><small>{{Distance|m=9|ft=30}}</small>
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Revision as of 09:03, 22 July 2023

There are a great variety of Races that can be found in the Forgotten Realms 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. See below for a list of races.

Playable Races

There are 11 playable races in Baldur's Gate 3. Many playable races must also select a subrace, which further defines a character's strengths, abilities, and appearance.

Note: this table feature the latest information that is known about the full release of the game, and as such is not representative of Early Access anymore.

Unless otherwise noted, spells gained from race may only be cast once per Long Rest.

The following is a summary - refer to individual Race pages for further details.

Race and Subraces Base Speed Proficiencies Features
From Race From Subrace From Race From Subrace
Race Human.png
Human
 Standard
9 m / 30 ft
Weapons

Armour

Skills

TBA
Race Elf.png
Elf
 Race High Elf.png

High Elf

Standard 9 m / 30 ft Weapons

Skills


Keen Senses
  • Perception proficiency

Fey Ancestry

  • Advantage against Charm
  • Immune to magical Sleep

Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision

High Elf Cantrip
  • 1 Cantrip from the Wizard spell list
Race Wood Elf.png

Wood Elf

Fast 10.5 m / 35 ft Skills Mask of the Wild
  • Stealth proficiency

Fleet of Foot

  • Increased Base Speed
Race Drow.png
Drow
 Race Lolth-Sworn Drow.png

Lolth-Sworn Drow

Standard 9 m / 30 ft Weapons

Skills

Keen Senses
  • Perception proficiency

Fey Ancestry

  • Advantage against Charmed
  • Immune to magical Sleep

Superior Darkvision

Drow Magic

The only difference between Drow subraces lies in their available dialogue options.
Race Seldarine Drow.pngSeldarine

Drow

Race Half-Elf.png
Half-Elf
 Race High Half-Elf.png

High Half-Elf

Standard 9 m / 30 ft Weapons

Armour

Fey Ancestry
  • Advantage against Charm
  • Immune to magical Sleep

Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision

  • Up to 12 m / 40 ft
 High Elf Cantrip
  • 1 Cantrip from the Wizard spell list
Race Wood Half-Elf.png

Wood Half-Elf

Fast 10.5 m / 35 ft Skills Mask of the Wild
  • Stealth proficiency

Fleet of Foot

  • Increased Base Speed
Race Drow Half-Elf.png

Drow Half-Elf

Standard 9 m / 30 ft Drow Magic
Race Half-Orc.png
Half-Orc
 Standard 9 m / 30 ft Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision
  • Up to 12 m / 40 ft
  • TBC
  • TBC
Race Halfling.png
Halfling
 Race Lightfoot Halfling.png

Lightfoot Halfling

Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft Skills Lucky
  • Single reroll on a 1 for certain rolls

Brave

  • Advantage against Frightened
 Naturally Stealthy
  • Stealth proficiency
Race Strongheart Halfling.png

Strongheart Halfling

Strongheart Resilience
  • Advantage and Resistance against Poisoned / Poison damage
Race Dwarf.png
Dwarf
 Race Hill Dwarf.png

Gold Dwarf

Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft Weapons Dwarven Resilience
  • Advantage and Resistance against Poisoned / Poison damage

Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision

  • Up to 12 m / 40 ft
 Dwarven Toughness
Race Mountain Dwarf.png

Shield Dwarf

Armour Shield Dwarf Proficiencies
  • Light and Medium Armour proficiency
Race Duergar.png

Duergar

Superior Darkvision
  • Up to 24 m / 80 ft

TBA

Race Gnome.png
Gnome
 Race Forest Gnome.png

Forest Gnome

Slow 7.5 m / 25 ft Gnome Cunning
  • Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdon, Charisma Saves

Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision

  • Up to 12 m / 40 ft
 Additional Spell
Race Deep Gnome.png

Deep Gnome

Skills Superior Darkvision
  • Up to 24 m / 80 ft

Stone Camouflage

  • Stealth proficiency
Race Rock Gnome.png

Rock Gnome

Skills Artificer's Lore
  • History proficiency
Race Tiefling.png
Tiefling
 Race Asmodeus Tiefling.png

Asmodeus Tiefling

Standard 9 m / 30 ft Hellish Resistance
  • Resistance to Fire

Darkvision Icon.png Darkvision

  • Up to 12 m / 40 ft
 Tiefling Magic
  • Additional TieflingCantrip, level 1 and 2 Spells, differing based on Subrace
Race Mephistopheles Tiefling.png Mephistopheles Tiefling
Race Zariel Tiefling.png

Zariel Tiefling

Race Githyanki.png
Githyanki
 Standard 9 m / 30 ft Weapons

Armour

Githyanki Psionics
Race Dragonborn.png
Dragonborn
 Black Dragonborn Standard 9 m / 30 ft TBA
Blue Dragonborn
Brass Dragonborn
Bronze Dragonborn
Copper Dragonborn
Gold Dragonborn
Green Dragonborn
Red Dragonborn
Silver Dragonborn
White Dragonborn

Non-Playable Races

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.


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