Races and Subraces - Baldur's Gate III Guide - IGN (2024)

Baldur’s Gate 3 has 11 races and 31 subraces to choose from, providing a variety of features for your character. Learn everything there is to know about each BG3 race in our complete wiki guide to build your party.

Races List

Here are all playable races and subraces available in Baldur's Gate 3:

• Elf
• Tiefling
• Drow
• Human
• Githyanki
• Dwarf
• Half-Elf
• Halfling
• Gnome
• Dragonborn
• Half-Orc

Check out details for each one below, or hop down to our Race Comparison Cheat Sheet for a quick look across all 11 races in BG3. If you're really unsure how to pick, check out these pages:

• Best Races
• Best Race for Every Class

Elf

Elves have Elven Weapon Training, Darkvision, and Fey Ancestry. You can choose from two Elf subraces: High Elf or Wood Elf. Learn more about the Elf race in our guide here.

Tiefling

Tieflings have Darkvision and Hellish Resistance. You can choose from three Tiefling subraces: Asmodeus Tiefling, Mephistopheles Tiefling, or Zariel Tiefling. Learn more about the Tiefling race in our guide here.

Drow

Drow have Drow Weapon Training, Superior Darkvision, and Fey Ancestry. You can choose from two Drow subraces: Lolth-Sworn Drow or Seldarine Drow. Learn more about the Drow race in our guide here.

Human

“The most common face in Faerûn, humans are known for their tenacity, creativity, and endless capacity for growth.”

Humans have Civil Militia and Human Versatility. Learn more about the Human race in our guide here.

Githyanki

“Githyanki are peerless warriors from the Astral Plane, known for their legendary silver blades and red dragon mounts. They seek the total destruction of mind flayers, whose ancient empire enslaved the githyanki for millennia.”

Githyanki have Astral Knowledge, Githyanki Psionics: Mage Hand, and Martial Prodigy. Learn more about the Githyanki race in our guide here.

Dwarf

Dwarves have Dwarven Combat Training and Darkvision. You can choose from three Dwarf subraces: Hill Dwarf, Mountain Dwarf, or Duergar. Learn more about the Dwarf race in our guide here.

Half-Elf

Half-Elves have Divil Militia, Darkvision, and Fey Ancestry. You can choose from three Half-Elf subraces: High Half-Elf, Wood Half-Elf, or Drow Half-Elf. Learn more about the Half-Elf race in our guide here.

Halfling

Halflings have Lucky and Brave. You can choose from two Halfling subraces: Lightfoot Halfling or Strongheart Halfling. Learn more about the Halfling race in our guide here.

Gnome

Gnomes have Gnome Cunning. You can choose from three Gnome subraces: Rock Gnome, Forest Gnome, or Deep Gnome. Learn more about the Gnome race in our guide here.

Dragonborn

Dragonborn have Breath Weapon and Draconic Ancestry. You can choose from ten Dragonborn subraces: Black Dragonborn, Blue Dragonborn, Copper Dragonborn, Gold Dragonborn, Green Dragonborn, Red Dragonborn, Brass Dragonborn, Bronze Dragonborn, Silver Dragonborn, or White Dragonborn. Learn more about the Dragonborn race in our guide here.

Half-Orc

“Creatures of intense emotion, half-orcs are more inclined to act than contemplate - whether the rage burning their bodies compels them to fight, or the love filling their hearts inspires acts of incredible kindness.”

Half-Orcs have Darkvision, Relentless Endurance, and Savage Attacks. Learn more about the Half-Orc race in our guide here.

Race Comparison Cheat Sheet

Here's a quick comparison of all the bonuses each Race offers at Level 1 - they may receive more as they level up. See the race's page for more information! Subrace bonuses are noted in (Paranthesis.) Cantrips are spells that don't use spell slots.

• Passive buff
• Action