D&D 5e race changes: Difference between revisions

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* [[Dragonborn]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder.

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.

* The Trance feature is only implemented by changing your posture while resting in camp.

* [[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.

* As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft.

* 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).

* [[Dwarf#Duergar|Duergar]] are not implemented in Early Access. This is a placeholder.

* 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* The [[Elf#Wood_Elves|Wood Elves']] Mask of the Wild feature has been replaced by [[Proficiency]] in [[Stealth]].

* 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.

* The D&D 5e Player's Handbook (PHB) default version of [[Half-Elf|Half-Elves]] with the Skill Versatility feature are not in BG3. Only the three Half-Elf variants from the Swords Coast Adventurer's Guide (SCAG) listed below are included with relevant changes.

* 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#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.

* No changes to [[Halfling#Lightfoot_Halflings|Lightfoot Halflings]].

* No changes to [[Halfling#Strongheart_Halflings|Stout Halflings]].

* 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.

* [[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.

* No changes to the base [[Gnome]] race.

* 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.

* As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft.

* Artificer's Lore is changed to grant Expertise in [[History]] checks.

* As with all races with [[Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision]], its range has been reduced to 40 ft.

* 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.

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