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All races have their own strengths and many possess unique abilities and powers. Sometimes creatures can even cast spells as a result of their racial heritage. See below for a list of races.
Playable Races
See also: Character Creation - Race
There are 11 playable races in Baldur's Gate 3. Many playable races must also select a subrace, which further defines a character's strengths, abilities, and appearance.
- No subraces available
- No subraces available
- No subraces available
- Gold Dwarf (also known as Hill Dwarves)
- Shield Dwarf (also known as Mountain Dwarves)
- Duergar
- Black Dragonborn
- Blue Dragonborn
- Brass Dragonborn
- Bronze Dragonborn
- Copper Dragonborn
- Gold Dragonborn
- Green Dragonborn
- Red Dragonborn
- Silver Dragonborn
- White Dragonborn
Racial Features
Races | Base Speed | Features | Proficiency | Spells |
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9 m / 30 ft | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
9 m / 30 ft |
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9 m / 30 ft | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
7.5 m / 25 ft |
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None | |
9 m / 30 ft (High Elf)
10.5 m / 35 ft (Wood Elf) |
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9 m / 30 ft |
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9 m / 30 ft | None |
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7.5 m / 25 ft |
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None | |
9 m / 30 ft (High Half-Elf)
10.5 m / 35 ft (Wood Half-Elf) |
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7.5 m / 25 ft |
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9 m / 30 ft | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Unless otherwise noted, spells gaines from race may only be cast once per rest.
Non-playable Races
There are many more non-playable races, many which are extremely dangerous and monstrous. See below for a list of all non-playable races and their abilities.