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    Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Races List

    Baldurs Gate 3

    Below we will rank the best races to play in Baldur’s Gate 3; these ranking will be based on the early access patch. We also added a complete list of all their Abilities, Racial Features, and any Subraces available.

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    Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Race Tier List

    Baldur’s Gate 3 Race Tier List of the Best Racial Features and Abilities. High ranking S Tier options are chosen for their ability to slot into a specific class with great effectiveness. For example, the Githyanki will make great Warriors, and the Elfs are another excellent choice for Rangers. B Tier, you will find lower-tier options; these are still good but not are strong as higher tiers.

    TierRace
    SElf, Githyanki, Tiefling
    AHalfling, Dwarf, Human
    BHalf-elf, Drow

    BG3 Subrace Tier List

    TierRace
    SHigh Elf, Wood Elf, Githyanki, Asmodeus Tiefling, Mephistopheles Tiefling, Zariel Tiefling
    ALightfoot Halfling, Strongheart Halfling, Gold Dwarf, Shield Dwarf, Human, Drow Half-Elf
    BHigh Half-Elf, Wood Half-Elf, Lolth-Sworn Drow, Seldarine Drow

    BG3 Race Tier List will be updated as more information becomes available during Early Access.

    Baldur’s Gate 3 Races List

    A complete list of all Baldur’s Gate 3 Races Abilities and Racial Traits; this will be important to be aware when making a character. If you plan to make a Ranger, you will most likely want to go with an elf since the receive Bonuses that will help with the Ranger Class. If you are looking to make a Warlock keep in mind, you can find a companion named wyll who will join your party as a warlock; this will allow you to have your main character be something entirely different if you wish.

    RaceAbility & Racial Features
    Dwarf-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Dwarf
    Ability: +2 Constitution Score
    Racial Features:
    Dwarven Weapon Training – You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
    Dwarven Resilience – You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.
    Darkvision – Can see in the dark within 12m.


    Subraces:
    Gold Dwarf 
    Dwarven Toughness – Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
    Widssom +1


    Shield Dawrf
    Strength +2
    Shield Dawrf Armor Proficiency – You have Proficiency in Light and Medium Armor.

    Elf-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Elf
    Ability: +2 Dexterity Score
    Racial Features:
    Darkvision – You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
    Keen Senses – You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
    Fey Ancestry – You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
    Elven Weapon Training – You have proficiency with the longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.


    Subraces:
    High Elf
    Intelligenece +1
    Cantrip +1


    Wood Elf
    Fleet of Foot – Your base walking speed is 10.5m
    Mask of the Wild – You were raised to blend into your natural surroundings. You gain profciency in stealth
    Wisdom +1

    halfling-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Halfling
    Ability: +2 Dexterity Score
    Racial Features:
    Lucky – When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll.


    Subraces:
    Lightfoot Halfling
    Naturally Stealthy – Your nimble nature makes you skilled at concealment. you have a poficiency in Stealth Checks.
    Charisma +1


    Strongheart Halfling
    Strongheart Resilience – You have advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance to poison damage.
    Constitution +1

    human-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Human
    Ability:
    +1 Intelligence Score
    +1 Strength Score
    +1 Dexterity Score
    +1 Wisdom Score
    +1 Constitution Score
    +1 Charisma Score
    Racial Features: None
    Subraces: None
    Githyanki-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Githyanki
    Ability:
    +1 Intelligence Score
    + 2 Strength Score
    Racial Features:
    Decadent Mastery – You learn one language of your choice, and you are proficient with one skill or tool of your choice.
    Martial Prodigy – You are proficient with light and medium armour and with shortswords, longswords, and greatswords.
    Subraces: None
    half-elf-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Half-Elf
    Ability: +2 Charisma Score
    Two ability scores of player choice increase by 1
    Racial Features:
    Darkvision – You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
    Fey Ancestry – You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
    Subraces:
    High Half-Elf
    None


    Wood Half-Elf
    Mask of the Wild – You were raised to blend into your natural surroundings. You gain profciency in stealth

    tiefling-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Tiefling
    Ability: +1 Intelligence Score and +2 Charisma Score
    Racial Features:
    Darkvision – You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
    Hellish Resistance – You have resistance to fire damage. You only take half damage from fire.


    Subraces:
    Asmodeus Tiefling
    Intelligence +1
    Charisma +2
    Thaumaturgy (Cantrip) – Manifest a sign of supernatural power that grants you advantage on Intimidation and performance checks.


    Mephistopheles Tiefling
    Intelligence +1
    Charisma +2
    Mage Hand (Cantrip) – Create a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects.


    Zariel Tiefling
    Strength +1
    Charisma +2
    Thaumaturgy (Cantrip) – Manifest a sign of supernatural power that grants you advantage on Intimidation and performance checks.

    drow-Race-Baldur's-Gate-3
    Drow
    Ability:
    +1 Charisma Score
    +2 Dexterity Score
    Racial Features:
    Dancing Lights (Cantrip) – Creates wisps of liht that illuminate a 12m radius.
    Superior Darkvision – can see creatures in the dark within 24m.
    Drow Weapon Training – You have proficiency with rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows.


    Subraces:
    Lolth-Sworn Drow
    None


    Seldarine Drow
    None

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