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Elf is a playable race in Baldur’s Gate 3. This guide will provide an overview of this race, including Elf race features, skill modifiers, and subrace options in BG3.
“With ethereal countenances and long lifespans, elves are at home with nature’s power flourishing in light and dark alike.”
Elf Race Features
This race has specific features, including:
- Base Racial Speed: You can move 9m per turn.
- Elven Weapon Training: You have Proficiency with the Longsword, Shortsword, Shortbow, and Longbow.
- Darkvision: Can see in the dark up to 12m.
- Fey Ancestry: You have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Elf Skill Proficiency
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in, making you more likely to succeed on those skill checks.
- Perception
Elf Subraces
At character creation, choose one of the following subraces:
High Elf Features
“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.”
In addition to Elf race features, the High Elf may choose one of the following Cantrips from the Wizard spell list:
| Cantrip | Description |
|---|---|
| Acid Splash | Throw a bubble of acid that damages each creature it hits. |
| Bone Chill | Prevent the target from healing until your next turn. An undead target receives Disadvantage on Attack Rolls. |
| Fire Bolt | Hurl a mote of fire. |
| Poison Spray | Project a puff of noxious gas. |
| Ray of Frost | Reduces the target’s movement speed by 3m. |
| Shocking Grasp | The target cannot use reactions. This spell has Advantage on creatures with metal armour. |
| Blade Ward | Take only half the damage from Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing attacks. |
| Friends | Gain Advantage on Charisma Checks against a non-hostile creature.
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| Dancing Lights | Illuminate a 9m radius. |
| Light | Infuse an object with an aura of light. |
| Mage Hand | Create a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects. |
| Minor Illusion | Create an illusion that compels nearby creatures to investigate. You can remain hidden while casting this spell.
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| True Strike | Gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll. |
Your selected Cantrip uses your Intelligence as its modifier.
Wood Elf Features
“These elves spend their reclusive lives in Faerûn’s forests. Decades of training in archery and camouflage are enhanced by an otherworldly swiftness.”
In addition to Elf race features, the Wood Elf has the following subrace feature:
- Fleet of Foot: Your Movement Speed is increased by 1.5m.