BALDUR’S GATE 3 / RACES
Races
Playable ancestries and their practical exploration and dialogue differences.
11 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / RACES
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SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesHuman
Flexible race with broad compatibility with the game's classes.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesElf
Race including High and Wood Elves, with traits that influence exploration and spell access.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesHalf-Elf
Versatile mixed-heritage race with several subrace options.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesDrow
Elf subrace whose heritage changes some dialogue and social reactions.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesTiefling
Infernal-heritage race with subraces and innate magic.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesGithyanki
Astral people with movement and utility powers and significant story ties.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesDwarf
Hardy race with subraces affecting movement or toughness.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesHalfling
Small race whose Lucky trait can help with unlucky attack rolls and checks.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesGnome
Small race with defenses against mental saving throws and different subraces.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesDragonborn
Draconic heritage race with breath weapon and a damage resistance.
SPOILER-LIGHT · RacesHalf-Orc
Martial-friendly race featuring Relentless Endurance and Savage Attacks.
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