Dwarf

Dwarves are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3.

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As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.

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— In-game racial description

Racial features

Base Racial Speed

You can move 7.5 m / 25 ft per turn

Size

Medium

 Dwarven Combat Training

You have Proficiency with  Battleaxes,  Handaxes,  Light Hammers, and  Warhammers.

 Darkvision

Can see in the dark up to 12 m / 40 ft.

 Dwarven Resilience

You have Advantage on Saving throws against being  Poisoned and you have Resistance against Poison damage.

Subraces

Gold Dwarves

Default Gold Dwarf appearance

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These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.

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— In-game racial description

Dwarven Toughness

Your  Hit Point maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.

Shield Dwarves

Default Shield Dwarf appearance

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Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.

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— In-game racial description

 Dwarven Armour Training

You have Armour Proficiency with  Light armour and  Medium armour.

Duergar

Default Duergar appearance

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Once enslaved by the eldritch mind flayers, duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known throughout the Underdark.

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— In-game racial description

 Superior Darkvision

Can see in the dark up to 24 m / 80 ft.

 Duergar Resilience

You have Advantage on Saving throws against Illusions and against being Charmed or  Paralysed.

Gain the following Spells

• 1st Level Spell:  Enlarge (at character level 3; Recharge: Long rest)
  • As of Patch 3, the Duergar version of Enlarge notably does not require  Concentration.
• 2nd Level Spell:  Invisibility (at character level 5; per battle, does not use Spell Slots)

NPC characters

Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have:

 Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, this creature has Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight.

Notable Gold and Shield Dwarves

• Baelen Bonecloak
• Derryth Bonecloak
• Dolor
• Entharl Danthelon
• Hope
• Helsik
• Korrilla
• Nestor
• Nettie
• Redhammer

Notable Duergar

• Brithvar
• Gekh Coal
• Greymon
• Kith
• Morghal
• Murmath
• Skarjall
• Thrinn

See also

• List of all Dwarves
• List of all Duergar

Trivia

• Each Dwarf subrace equates to a specific type of Dwarf subrace in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, as they share their unique traits:
  • A Gold Dwarf equates to a Hill Dwarf in 5e
  • A Shield Dwarf equates to a Mountain Dwarf in 5e.

External links

• Dwarf on the Forgotten Realms Wiki