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==== Build Synergy ====
==== Build Synergy ====
Elves' [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]] is great for any character, and Perception is often seen as one of the most valuable skills in BG3 so the elf already grants some great benefits. [[Fey Ancestry|Fey ancestry]] is a bit situational but by no means a bad thing to have. And like with [[Drow]] and [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] above, the racial proficiencies are not that great unless you are going for a melee [[Wizard|wizard]] or [[Sorcerer|sorcerer]] build which will be difficult to pull of in BG3. But the [[Longswords|longsword]] proficiency could be nice for a [[Monk|monk]] character if you can in-fact use a longsword as a monk weapon. The [[longbow]] proficiency can also be nice on a [[rogue]] as they are a build that can make good use of a Longbow but are not proficient with it normally.
Elves' [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]] is great for any character, and [[Perception]] is often seen as one of the most valuable skills in BG3 so having proficiency is great and the elf is already off to a good start. [[Fey Ancestry|Fey ancestry]] is a bit situational but by no means a bad thing to have. And like with [[Drow]] and [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] above, the racial proficiencies are not that great unless you are going for a melee [[Wizard|wizard]] or [[Sorcerer|sorcerer]] build which will be difficult to pull of in BG3. But the [[Longswords|longsword]] proficiency could be nice for a [[Monk|monk]] character if you can in-fact use a longsword as a monk weapon. The [[longbow]] proficiency can also be nice on a [[rogue]] as they are a build that can make good use of a Longbow but are not proficient with it normally.


As mentioned in the [[Guide:Baldur's Gate 3 Races Guide#Racial_Spellcasting|Racial Spellcasting]] section, you may need to be a little careful about what cantrip you pick if you are going [[Elf#High_Elves|High Elf]]. If your character is not going to have a high [[Intelligence]] then do not pick one of the spells listed in the [[Guide:Baldur's Gate 3 Races Guide#Racial_Spellcasting|Racial Spellcasting]] table. Of the remaining options some standout choices include [[Light]] (which you can cast on the weapon of an ally who does not have darkvision and make them shed their own light), [[Minor Illusion]] (which you can use to draw creatures to a certain area whether to sneak by them or ambush them) and [[Mage Hand]] (if you do not intend to use the Mage Hand to shove your enemies, or are not playing a race like [[Githyanki]] or a class like [[Arcane Trickster]] [[Rogue]] which automatically gets this spell). The wood elve's movement speed bonus is very helpful for melee characters who may need to close the gap with enemies, while their proficiency in [[stealth]] is great for characters who will be doing your sneaking around.
As mentioned in the [[Guide:Baldur's Gate 3 Races Guide#Racial_Spellcasting|Racial Spellcasting]] section, you may need to be a little careful about what cantrip you pick if you are going [[Elf#High_Elves|High Elf]]. If your character is not going to have a high [[Intelligence]] then do not pick one of the spells listed in the [[Guide:Baldur's Gate 3 Races Guide#Racial_Spellcasting|Racial Spellcasting]] table. Of the remaining options some standout choices include [[Light]] (which you can cast on the weapon of an ally who does not have darkvision and make them shed their own light), [[Minor Illusion]] (which you can use to draw creatures to a certain area whether to sneak by them or ambush them) and [[Mage Hand]] (if you do not intend to use the Mage Hand to shove your enemies, or are not playing a race like [[Githyanki]] or a class like [[Arcane Trickster]] [[Rogue]] which automatically gets this spell). The wood elve's movement speed bonus is very helpful for melee characters who may need to close the gap with enemies, while their proficiency in [[stealth]] is great for characters who will be doing your sneaking around.
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