Dwarf is a playable race in Baldur’s Gate 3. This guide will provide an overview of this race, including Dwarf race features, skill modifiers, and subrace options in BG3.

“As durable and unyielding as their homes of stone, dwarves are some of the finest warriors, miners, and smiths of Faerûn.”

Dwarf Race Features

This race has specific features, including:

• Base Racial Speed: You can move 7.5m per turn.
• Dwarven Combat Training: You have Proficiency with the Battleaxe, Handaxe, Light Hammer, and Warhammer.
• Darkvision: Can see in the dark up to 12m.* Dwarven Resilience: You have Advantage on saving throws against Poison, and you have Resistance against Poison damage.

Dwarf Subraces

At character creation, choose one of the following subraces:

• Gold Dwarf
• Shield Dwarf
• Duergar

Gold Dwarf Features

“These dwarves are known for their confidence and keen intuition. The culture of their Deep Kingdom values family, ritual, and fine craftmanship.”

In addition to Dwarf race features, the Gold Dwarf has the following subrace feature:

• Dwarven Toughness: Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and increases by 1 again every time you gain a level.

Shield Dwarf Features

“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.”

In addition to Dwarf race features, the Shield Dwarf has the following subrace feature:

• Dwarven Armour Training: You have Armour Proficiency with Light and Medium Armour.

Duergar Features

“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.

In addition to Dwarf race features, the Duergar has the following subrace features:

• Superior Darkvision: Can see in the dark up to 24m.
• Duergar Resilience: You have Advantage on Saving Throws against illusions and against being Charmed or Paralysed.