Baldurs Gate 3: All Playable Races & Their Abilities

There are a total of 11 races featured in Baldur’s Gate 3. Not only that but there are 31 subraces to choose from as well. The following races will be available to players upon release. Each one has special abilities attached to them giving advantages in combat. Here are all the playable races in Baldur’s Gate 3 and their races.

All Playable Races & Their Abilities

Human

• Racial Feature: Base Racial Speed, Fey Ancestry, Superior Darkvision, Proficiency in Rapier, Shortsword, and Hand Crossbow
• Ability: +1 Charisma and +2 Dexterity

Githyanki

• Ability: +1 Intelligence and + 2 Strength
• Racial Feature: Githyanki Psionics: Mage Hand Conjuration Cantrip, Choice of skill proficiency, Base Racial Speed, Proficiency in Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shortsword, Longsword, and Greatsword

Half-Orc

• Ability: +2 Strength and +1 Constitution
• Racial Feature: Base Racial Speed, Darkvision, Relentless Endurance, Menacing, Savage Attacks

Dwarf

• Ability: +1 Charisma and +2 Dexterity
• Racial Feature: Base Racial Speed, Fey Ancestry, Superior Darkvision, Proficiency in Rapier, Shortsword, and Hand Crossbow

Elf

• Ability: +2 Dexterity
• Racial Feature: Darkvision, Keen Senses, Fey Ancestry, Proficiency in Longsword, Shortsword, Longbow, and Shortbow

Drow

• Ability: +1 Charisma and +2 Dexterity
• Racial Feature: Base Racial Speed, Fey Ancestry, Superior Darkvision, Proficiency in Rapier, Shortsword, and Hand Crossbow

Tiefling

• Ability:

  • Asmodeus Tiefling: +1 Intelligence and +2 Charisma 
  • Zariel Tiefling: +1 Strength and +2 Charisma
  • Mephistopheles Tiefling: +1 Intelligence and +2 Charisma 

• Racial Feature: Darkvision and Hellish Resistance

Halfing

• Ability: +2 Dexterity
• Racial Feature: Lucky

Half-Elf

• Ability: +2 Charisma and +2 Ability to one other ability of your choice
• Racial Feature: Fey Ancestry and Darkvision

Gnome

• Ability: +2 Intelligence
• Racial Feature: Gnome Cunning

Dragonborn

• Ability: +2 Strength and +1 Charisma
• Racial Feature: Draconic Ancestry and Base Racial Speed

Does Baldur’s Gate 3 Have Cross-Progression?

While there aren’t cross-platform capabilities, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Baldur’s Gate 3 does in fact have cross-progression. Meaning data does carry over if a player decides to play on a different platform. This makes it a lot easier to play with friends who are on different systems.

Related: All Baldur’s Gate 3 Romance Options

Is Baldur’s Gate 3 Cross Platform?

Sadly the anticipated RPG title isn’t cross-platform. This means whatever system players choose, they will have to play with others on their respective platforms. For example, if someone were to play online on PS5, they can only play with other PS5 players. The same rule applies to other platforms as well. While it’s not coming at launch, the feature may be released in the future.

Stay Connected

Stay tuned for more gaming content, including updates to Baldur’s Gate 3 and newly released titles.

“Like” The Game Haus on Facebook and “Follow” us on Twitter for more sports and esports articles from other great TGH writers along with Bubba!

“From Our Haus to Yours”