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This page and [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]] summarize rule changes from the implementation of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) rules to Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). The rule changes described on this page and related pages are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many features and abilities found in BG3 that are unchanged from D&D 5e to allow a D&D 5e player to quickly see what all the options are and whether or not they have changes, rather than only the items with changes which would then require a new BG3 player to conduct further research to find what is present from D&D 5e that is unchanged. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e then that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e for the purposes of these pages. | This page and [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|related pages]] summarize rule changes from the implementation of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) rules to [[Baldur's Gate 3]] (BG3). The rule changes described on this page and related pages are written with the assumption the reader understands the relevant D&D 5e rule. These pages will not explain what the D&D 5e rule is, only what the changed or altered BG3 rule is. These pages also include many features and abilities found in BG3 that are unchanged from D&D 5e to allow a D&D 5e player to quickly see what all the options are and whether or not they have changes, rather than only the items with changes which would then require a new BG3 player to conduct further research to find what is present from D&D 5e that is unchanged. If the BG3 rule aligns with a OneD&D rule or other playtest material from D&D 5e then that is considered a rule change from D&D 5e for the purposes of these pages. | ||
There will be rapid changes to these pages at BG3's launch, so leaving relevant changelog comments with any edits or corrections is highly encouraged to assist returning readers in finding changes quickly. | There will be rapid changes to these pages at BG3's launch, so leaving relevant changelog comments with any edits or corrections is highly encouraged to assist returning readers in finding changes quickly. | ||
== Dragonborn == | == Dragonborn == | ||
* [[Dragonborn]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | * [[Dragonborn]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | ||
== Drow == | == Drow == | ||
While [[Drow]] are technically a subrace of elves in D&D 5e, they are listed separately in BG3 because they have very different dialogue tags with their own subraces. These subraces include the typically evil aligned [[Drow#Lolth-Sworn_Drow|Lolth-Sworn]] and the typically good aligned [[Drow#Seldarine_Drow|Seldraine Drow]]. These subraces are mechanically the same, but have their own belief systems and dialogue tags. | While [[Drow]] are technically a subrace of elves in D&D 5e, they are listed separately in BG3 because they have very different dialogue tags with their own subraces. These subraces include the typically evil aligned [[Drow#Lolth-Sworn_Drow|Lolth-Sworn]] and the typically good aligned [[Drow#Seldarine_Drow|Seldraine Drow]]. These subraces are mechanically the same, but have their own belief systems and dialogue tags. | ||
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* Drow do not have sunlight sensitivity. | * Drow do not have sunlight sensitivity. | ||
* The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp. | * The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp. | ||
== Dwarves == | == Dwarves == | ||
* [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] do not get a unique feature allowing them to ignore the movement speed penalty for wearing [[Armour#Heavy_Armour|heavy armor]] without sufficient strength, because that movement speed penalty is not in BG3 whatsoever as of EA patch 9. | * [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] do not get a unique feature allowing them to ignore the movement speed penalty for wearing [[Armour#Heavy_Armour|heavy armor]] without sufficient strength, because that movement speed penalty is not in BG3 whatsoever as of EA patch 9. | ||
* Stonecunning feature is not directly implemented in BG3, but a similar benefit can be gained by Dwarf dialogue tags on relevant subjects. | * Stonecunning feature is not directly implemented in BG3, but a similar benefit can be gained by Dwarf dialogue tags on relevant subjects. | ||
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==== Hill Dwarves (Gold Dwarves) ==== | ==== Hill Dwarves (Gold Dwarves) ==== | ||
* No Changes to [[Dwarf#Gold_Dwarves|Hill Dwarves]] | * No Changes to [[Dwarf#Gold_Dwarves|Hill Dwarves]] | ||
==== Mountain Dwarves (Shield Dwarves) ==== | ==== Mountain Dwarves (Shield Dwarves) ==== | ||
* All [[Races|races]] now must use the +2/+1 flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This may impact [[Dwarf#Shield_Dwarves|Mountain Dwarves]] +2 bonus to [[Strength]] (needs confirmation). | * All [[Races|races]] now must use the +2/+1 flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This may impact [[Dwarf#Shield_Dwarves|Mountain Dwarves]] +2 bonus to [[Strength]] (needs confirmation). | ||
==== Duergar ==== | ==== Duergar ==== | ||
* [[Dwarf#Duergar|Duergar]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | * [[Dwarf#Duergar|Duergar]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | ||
== Elves == | == Elves == | ||
* As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft. | * As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft. | ||
* The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp. | * The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp. | ||
==== High Elves ==== | ==== High Elves ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Elf#High_Elves|High Elves]]. | * No changes to [[Elf#High_Elves|High Elves]]. | ||
==== Wood Elves ==== | ==== Wood Elves ==== | ||
* The [[Elf#Wood_Elves|Wood Elves']] Mask of the Wild feature has been replaced by [[Proficiency]] in [[Stealth]]. | * The [[Elf#Wood_Elves|Wood Elves']] Mask of the Wild feature has been replaced by [[Proficiency]] in [[Stealth]]. | ||
== Half-Elves == | == Half-Elves == | ||
* All [[Races|races]] now must use the flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This will negatively impact [[Half-Elf|Half-elves']] starting ability scores. They are gaining additional feature(s) to compensate for the loss in total ability scores which may include proficiency in light armor (needs verification), shields (needs verification), and spears, pikes, halberd, and glaive weapons. | * All [[Races|races]] now must use the flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This will negatively impact [[Half-Elf|Half-elves']] starting ability scores. They are gaining additional feature(s) to compensate for the loss in total ability scores which may include proficiency in light armor (needs verification), shields (needs verification), and spears, pikes, halberd, and glaive weapons. | ||
* As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft. | * As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft. | ||
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==== Drow Half-Elves ==== | ==== Drow Half-Elves ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Half-Elf#Drow_Half-Elves|Drow Half-Elves]]. | * No changes to [[Half-Elf#Drow_Half-Elves|Drow Half-Elves]]. | ||
==== High Half-Elves ==== | ==== High Half-Elves ==== | ||
* A [[Half-Elf#High_Half-Elves|High Half-Elf]] does not get to pick between Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip. You must use Cantrip. | * A [[Half-Elf#High_Half-Elves|High Half-Elf]] does not get to pick between Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip. You must use Cantrip. | ||
==== Wood Half-Elves ==== | ==== Wood Half-Elves ==== | ||
* A [[Half-Elf#Wood_Half-Elves|Wood Half-Elf]] does not get to pick between Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Stealth proficiency (which replaces Mask of the Wild). You automatically get Fleet of Foot and Stealth proficiency. | * A [[Half-Elf#Wood_Half-Elves|Wood Half-Elf]] does not get to pick between Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Stealth proficiency (which replaces Mask of the Wild). You automatically get Fleet of Foot and Stealth proficiency. | ||
== Half-Orcs == | == Half-Orcs == | ||
* [[Half-Orc|Half-Orcs]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | * [[Half-Orc|Half-Orcs]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder. | ||
== Halflings == | == Halflings == | ||
* [[Halfling]] Nimbleness (ability to move through space of creatures larger than you) is not implemented. | * [[Halfling]] Nimbleness (ability to move through space of creatures larger than you) is not implemented. | ||
==== Lightfoot Halflings ==== | ==== Lightfoot Halflings ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Halfling#Lightfoot_Halflings|Lightfoot Halflings]]. | * No changes to [[Halfling#Lightfoot_Halflings|Lightfoot Halflings]]. | ||
==== Stout Halflings (Strongheart Halflings) ==== | ==== Stout Halflings (Strongheart Halflings) ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Halfling#Strongheart_Halflings|Stout Halflings]]. | * No changes to [[Halfling#Strongheart_Halflings|Stout Halflings]]. | ||
== Humans == | == Humans == | ||
* Variant Humans are not implemented. Only the default [[Human]] is available. | * Variant Humans are not implemented. Only the default [[Human]] is available. | ||
* All [[Races|races]] now must use the +2/+1 flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This will negatively impact [[Human|Humans']] starting ability scores. They are gaining additional feature(s) to compensate for the loss in total ability scores which may include proficiency in light armor (needs verification), shields (needs verification), and spears, pikes, halberd, and glaive weapons. | * All [[Races|races]] now must use the +2/+1 flexible ability score distribution from Tasha's. This will negatively impact [[Human|Humans']] starting ability scores. They are gaining additional feature(s) to compensate for the loss in total ability scores which may include proficiency in light armor (needs verification), shields (needs verification), and spears, pikes, halberd, and glaive weapons. | ||
== Githyanki == | == Githyanki == | ||
* [[Githyanki]] are based off the Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (legacy) version, not the Monsters of the Multiverse updated version. They are otherwise implemented accurately according to Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. | * [[Githyanki]] are based off the Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (legacy) version, not the Monsters of the Multiverse updated version. They are otherwise implemented accurately according to Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. | ||
== Gnomes == | == Gnomes == | ||
* No changes to the base [[Gnome]] race. | * No changes to the base [[Gnome]] race. | ||
==== Forest Gnomes ==== | ==== Forest Gnomes ==== | ||
* [[Gnome#Forest_Gnomes|Forest Gnomes']] Natural Illusionist feature is not implemented, so they are not granted [[Minor Illusion]]. | * [[Gnome#Forest_Gnomes|Forest Gnomes']] Natural Illusionist feature is not implemented, so they are not granted [[Minor Illusion]]. | ||
* Speak with Small Beasts has been changed to grant one free cast of [[Speak with Animals]] per long rest, which does not require concentration and now lasts til long rest. | * Speak with Small Beasts has been changed to grant one free cast of [[Speak with Animals]] per long rest, which does not require concentration and now lasts til long rest. | ||
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==== Rock Gnomes ==== | ==== Rock Gnomes ==== | ||
* [[Gnome#Rock_Gnomes|Rock Gnomes]]' Tinker feature is not implemented. | * [[Gnome#Rock_Gnomes|Rock Gnomes]]' Tinker feature is not implemented. | ||
* Artificer's Lore is changed to grant Expertise in [[History]] checks. | * Artificer's Lore is changed to grant Expertise in [[History]] checks. | ||
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==== Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin) ==== | ==== Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin) ==== | ||
* The [[Gnome#Deep_Gnomes|Deep Gnomes]]' Stone Camouflage provides advantage to stealth checks at all times, not just against rocky terrain. | * The [[Gnome#Deep_Gnomes|Deep Gnomes]]' Stone Camouflage provides advantage to stealth checks at all times, not just against rocky terrain. | ||
* As with all races with [[Superior Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 80 ft. | * As with all races with [[Superior Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 80 ft. | ||
== Tieflings == | == Tieflings == | ||
* No changes to the base [[Tiefling]] race. | * No changes to the base [[Tiefling]] race. | ||
==== Asmodeus Tieflings ==== | ==== Asmodeus Tieflings ==== | ||
* The [[Tiefling#Asmodeus_Tieflings|Asmodeus Tiefling]] is another name for the Player Handbook [[Tiefling]], and is implemented with no changes. | * The [[Tiefling#Asmodeus_Tieflings|Asmodeus Tiefling]] is another name for the Player Handbook [[Tiefling]], and is implemented with no changes. | ||
==== Mephistopheles Tieflings ==== | ==== Mephistopheles Tieflings ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Tiefling#Mephistopheles_Tieflings|Mephistopheles Tiefling]]. | * No changes to [[Tiefling#Mephistopheles_Tieflings|Mephistopheles Tiefling]]. | ||
==== Zariel Teiflings ==== | ==== Zariel Teiflings ==== | ||
* No changes to [[Tiefling#Zariel_Tieflings|Zariel Tieflings]]. | * No changes to [[Tiefling#Zariel_Tieflings|Zariel Tieflings]]. | ||
== Related D&D 5e Rule Change Pages == | == Related D&D 5e Rule Change Pages == | ||
* [[D&D 5e Rule Changes]] | * [[D&D 5e Rule Changes]] | ||
* [[D&D 5e Class Changes]] | * [[D&D 5e Class Changes]] | ||
* [[D&D 5e Spell Changes]] | * [[D&D 5e Spell Changes]] | ||
* [[D&D 5e Feat Changes]] | * [[D&D 5e Feat Changes]] | ||