Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Race Selection

Select your Baldur's Gate 3 race. Gain unique abilities and proficiencies that shape your character's identity and how the world reacts to your choices.

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Race Selection

Choosing your race in Baldur's Gate 3 is more than just an aesthetic decision; it's the foundation of your character's identity, granting unique abilities, proficiencies, and even influencing how the world reacts to you. Each race offers distinct advantages and disadvantages, shaping your playstyle and opening up different roleplaying opportunities. From the sturdy Dwarves to the agile Elves and the adaptable Humans, your choice matters.

Each race comes with a set of racial traits. These can include things like Darkvision (allowing you to see in dim light and darkness), increased movement speed, innate spellcasting abilities, or resistance to certain damage types. For example, Tieflings have innate fire resistance and can cast spells like Darkness, while Gnomes have advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Understanding these traits is key to building an effective character.

Here's a glimpse at some of the races and their general characteristics:

  • Human: Versatile and adaptable, humans gain an extra proficiency and a bonus to all ability scores.
  • Elf: Graceful and long-lived, Elves possess Darkvision, proficiency with longswords and shortswords, and resistance to charm effects. Subraces like High Elves gain an extra cantrip.
  • Dwarf: Hardy and resilient, Dwarves have Darkvision, resistance to poison, and bonuses to Constitution.
  • Halfling: Lucky and nimble, Halflings have advantage on rolls of 1 and can move through the space of larger creatures.
  • Gnome: Intelligent and curious, Gnomes have advantage on mental saving throws and Darkvision.
  • Dragonborn: Proud and draconic, Dragonborn can breathe elemental energy and have resistance to that element.
  • Half-Elf: Charismatic and adaptable, Half-Elves gain an extra proficiency and Darkvision.
  • Half-Orc: Fierce and intimidating, Half-Orcs have Darkvision, Savage Attacks (extra damage on critical hits), and can enter a rage.
  • Tiefling: Infernal heritage grants them Darkvision, fire resistance, and innate spellcasting abilities like Thaumaturgy and Hellish Rebuke.

Consider how your chosen race's abilities synergize with your intended class. A Tiefling Warlock, for instance, benefits greatly from their innate infernal magic and fire resistance. A Half-Orc Barbarian leverages their Savage Attacks for devastating critical hits. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations during character creation to find the perfect fit for your playstyle and the story you want to tell.