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
See also: Character Creation - Race
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.
Human
- No subraces available
Githyanki
- No subraces available
Half-Orc
- No subraces available
Dwarf
- Gold Dwarf (also known as Hill Dwarves)
- Shield Dwarf (also known as Mountain Dwarves)
- Duergar
Elf
Drow
Tiefling
Halfling
Half-Elf
Gnome
Dragonborn
- Black Dragonborn
- 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 which are extremely dangerous and monstrous. See below for a list of all non-playable races and their abilities.