That said, races do have mechanical differences that may get you to prefer one over another.

Some will get extra abilities, such as Darkvision or a Cantrip to cast.

Some races have Subraces, which are used to further customize a character.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Races

If a race has Subraces, you must choose one.

Instead of race-specific stat bonuses, every race has the ability to choose its own stat bonuses.

This is different to how the game worked in Early Access.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Elf

They also gain resistance to their element.

Half-Orc

Intimidation

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Drow

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Human

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Githyanki

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Dwarf

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Half-Elf

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Halfling

Baldur’s Gate 3 Character Creation Gnome

Dragonborn in Baldur’s Gate 3’s character creator

half-Orcs in Baldur’s gate 3’s character creator

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