There are 28 subraces found across 8 select races in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on for the complete list of subraces, the recommended classes per subrace, and more!
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List of All Subraces
| List of All Races | |||
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| Elf | Tiefling | Drow | Dwarf |
| Half-Elf | Halfling | Gnome | Dragonborn |
All Elf Subraces
| Subrace | Details |
|---|---|
| High Elf | Description: Heirs of the mystical Feywild, high elves value magic in all its forms, and even those who do not study spellcraft can manipulate the Weave.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Acid Splash ・Blade Ward ・Chill Touch ・Dancing Lights ・Fire Bolt ・Friends ・Light ・Mage Hand ・Minor Illusion ・Poison Spray ・Ray of Frost ・Shocking Grasp ・True Strike |
| Wood Elf | Description: These elves spend their reclusive lives in Faerun's forests. Deceades of training in archery and camouflage are enhanced by an otherwordly swiftness.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (10.5m) ・Mask of the Wild ・Fleet of Foot Cantrips: ・There are no available spells. |
Elf Race Guide and Best Classes
All Tiefling Subraces
| Subrace | Details |
|---|---|
| Asmodeus Tiefling | Description: Bound to Nessus, the deepest layer of the Hells, these tieflings inherited the ability to wield fire and darkness from the archdevil Asmodeus' infernal bloodline.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Produce Flame |
| Mephistopheles Tiefling | Description: Descended from the archdevil Mephistopheles, these tieflings are gifted with a particular affinity for arcane magic.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Mage Hand |
| Zariel Tiefling | Description: Tieflings from Zariel's bloodline are empowered with martial strength, and can channel searing flame to punish their enemies.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Thaumaturgy |
Tiefling Race Guide and Best Classes
All Drow Subraces
| Subrace | Details |
|---|---|
| Lolth-Sworn Drow | Description: Raised by Lolth's cult in the city of Menzoberranzan, these drow embody the virtues of their corrupt and merciless goddess. Lolth marks her followers with bright red eyes so those in the Underdark will learn to fear them on sight.Cantrips: ・Dancing Lights |
| Seldarine Drow | Description: Seldarine drow can be found seeking allies from all over Faerun, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth - and each other - by any means necessary.Cantrips: ・Dancing Lights |
Drow Race Guide and Best Classes
All Dwarf Subraces
| Subrace | Traits |
|---|---|
| Gold Dwarf | Description: These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftsmanship.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (7.5m) ・Dwarven Toughness |
| Shield Dwarf | Description: Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (7.5m) ・Dwarven Armour Training |
| Duergar | Description: Once enslaved by the eldritch mind flayers, duergar adapted to freedom with harsh practicality. Their cold demeanours and gift of stealth are well-known throughout the Underdark.Traits: ・Superior Darkvision ・Duergar Resilience |
Dwarf Race Guide and Best Classes
All Half-Elf Subraces
| Subrace | Details |
|---|---|
| Drow Half-Elf | Description: Most half-drow result from liaisons between Seldarine drow and surfacers. While half-drow inherited a few magical gifts, they aren't usually raised in the Underdark.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Dancing Lights |
| High Half-Elf | Description: A touch of the Feywild remains in half-elves with this bloodline, and even those untrained in magic possess a hint of wild power.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (9m) Cantrips: ・Acid Splash ・Blade Ward ・Chill Touch ・Dancing Lights ・Fire Bolt ・Friends ・Light ・Mage Hand ・Minor Illusion ・Poison Spray ・Ray of Frost ・Shocking Grasp ・True Strike |
| Wood Half-Elf | Description: Like their wood elf parent, these half-elves have a quickened stride and an eye for stealth. Yet many break away from isolation in Faerun's forest to explore the rest of the Realms.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (10.5m) ・Mask of the Wild ・Fleet of Foot Cantrips: ・There are no available spells. |
Half-Elf Race Guide and Best Classes
All Halfling Subraces
| Subrace | Traits |
|---|---|
| Lightfoot Halfling | Description: Stealthy but social, these halflings travel all over Faerun to make names for themselves.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (7.5m) ・Naturally Stealthy |
| Strongheart Halfling | Description: Legend has it that dwarven blood gave stronghearts their hardiness. Resistant to poison and wellsprings of endurance, these halflings easily hold their own.Traits: ・Base Racial Speed (7.5m) ・Strongheart Resilience |
Halfling Race Guide and Best Classes
All Gnome Subraces
| Subrace | Details |
|---|---|
| Deep Gnome | Description: More guarded than their cousins, deep gnomes surivive in the Underdark with darkvision and skilful stealth.Traits: ・Superior Darkvision ・Stone Camouflage Cantrips: ・There are no available spells. |
| Forest Gnome | Description: Even smaller than their cousins and twice as reclusive, forest gnomes are a rare sight in Faerun. They master magic and craftsmanship in their distant, idyllic groves. Traits: ・Darkvision Cantrips: ・Speak With Animals |
| Rock Gnome | Description: The most commonly seen gnomes on Faerun's surface, rock gnomes are named as such for their hardiness and affinity for metal.Traits: ・Darkvision ・Artificer's Lore Cantrips: ・There are no available spells. |
Gnome Race Guide and Best Classes
All Dragonborn Subraces
| Subrace | Traits |
|---|---|
| Black Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the charcoal colourization and fizzling, acrid breath of black dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Acid damage) |
| Blue Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the deep sapphire scales and charged, crackling breath of blue dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Lightning damage) |
| Brass Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the burnished ochre hue and flickering, fiery breath of brass dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Fire damage) |
| Bronze Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the shining sepia scales and sparkling breath of bronze dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Lightning damage) |
| Copper Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the pink-gold colourization and corrosive breath of copper dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Acid damage) |
| Gold Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the resplendent shine and roiling, blazing breath of gold dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Fire damage) |
| Green Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the brilliant emerald aspect and stinking, putrid breath of green dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Poison damage) |
| Red Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the bright scarlet likeness and roiling, burning breath of red dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Fire damage) |
| Silver Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the glinting shine and scorching cold breath of silver dragons.Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Cold damage) |
| White Dragonborn | Description: Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the snowy aspect and frost breath of white dragons. Traits: ・Draconic Ancestry (Resistant to Cold damage) |
Dragonborn Race Guide and Best Classes
Recommended Classes for Subraces
Best Classes Per Subrace
| Race Tree | Recommended Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Elf | High-Elf | Sorcerer, Wizard, Warlock |
| Wood Elf | Ranger, Druid, Rogue | |
| Tiefling | Asmodeus Tiefling | Sorcerer, Warlock, Bard |
| Mephistopheles Tiefling | Sorcerer, Warlock, Bard | |
| Zariel Tiefling | Paladin | |
| Drow | Both Subraces | Ranger, Druid, Rogue |
| Dwarf | Gold Dwarf | Fighter, Druid, Barbarian, Monk |
| Shield Dwarf | Barbarian (Berserker), Monk | |
| Duergar | Druid, Paladin, Monk | |
| Half-Elf | Drow Half-Elf | Sorcerer |
| High Half-Elf | Sorcerer, Wizard | |
| Wood Half-Elf | Sorcerer | |
| Halfling | Lightfoot Halfling | Warlock |
| Strongheart Halfling | Ranger (Beastmaster), Warlock | |
| Gnome | Deep Gnome | Rogue (Arcane Trickster) |
| Forest Gnome | Druid (Circle of the Land/Moon) | |
| Rock Gnome | Wizard | |
| Dragonborn | All Subraces | Fighter, Barbarian, Paladin |
Class Tier List: Best Class to Choose
Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) Related Guides
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