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.
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.
| Tier | Race |
|---|---|
| S | Elf, Githyanki, Tiefling |
| A | Halfling, Dwarf, Human |
| B | Half-elf, Drow |
BG3 Subrace Tier List
| Tier | Race |
|---|---|
| S | High Elf, Wood Elf, Githyanki, Asmodeus Tiefling, Mephistopheles Tiefling, Zariel Tiefling |
| A | Lightfoot Halfling, Strongheart Halfling, Gold Dwarf, Shield Dwarf, Human, Drow Half-Elf |
| B | High 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.
| Race | Ability & Racial Features |
|---|---|
 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: Shield Dawrf |
 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: Wood Elf |
 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: Strongheart Halfling |
 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 | 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 | 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 |
 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: Mephistopheles Tiefling Zariel Tiefling |
 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: Seldarine Drow |
