Dwarves are a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3.
As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.
Racial features
- Base Racial Speed:
7.5 m / 25 ft
- : You gain
Proficiency in the following:
- , , ,
- : You have
Advantage on
Saving throws against being and have Resistance to
Poison damage.
Gold dwarves
“ | Gold 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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— Gold dwarf description |
Subrace features
- : Your maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.
Shield dwarves
“ | Shield Dwarves survived a long fall from grace, surrendering many of their ancient kingdoms in wars with Goblins and Orcs. These losses have lead to a cynical mindset, yet Shield Dwarves will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands. |
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— Shield dwarf description |
Subrace features
- : You gain
Proficiency in the following:
- ,
Duergar
“ | Once enslaved by the eldritch Mind Flayers, Duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known through the Underdark. |
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— Duergar description |
Subrace features
- : You can see in the dark up to
24 m / 80 ft.
- : You have
Advantage on
Saving throws against illusions, as well as against being or .
- Gain the following Spells:
- Additionally, non-player duergar characters also have .
Notable dwarves
See also
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