BG3 Drow Race

Information on the Drow race in Baldurs Gate 3. Best Classes, Basic Info, Comparison to 5e, etc.

Looking for information on the Drow Race in BG3? Get in here! Here you'll find Basic info on the Drow race, "best" classes for Drow, differencec of Drow in 5e vs BG3, and other info!

Note that all races in BG3 gain a +2 and +1 bonus to ANY two Ability Points ("stats") during character creation or while respeccing. And most, if not all racially tied stat bonuses are not present.

Drow Race Basic Information

Here's a summary of the basic racial "traits" of Drow in BG3.

Race Features:

Base Racial Speed: 9m per turn.

Drow Weapon Training: You have Proficiency with the Rapier, Shortsword, and Hand Crossbow.

Superior Darkvision: Can see in the dark up to 24m.

Fey Ancestry: You have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

Drow has NO Race Actions or Race Cantrips.

Drow Subraces

Seldarine Drow

No features. In-game description: Seldraine drow can be found seeking allies from all over Faerun, aiming to settle their conflict with Lolth - and each other- by any means necessary.

Lolth-sworn Drow

No features. In-game description: Raised by Lolth's cult in the city of Menzoberranzan, these drow embody the virtues of their corrupt and meciless goddess. Lolth marks her followers with bright red eyes so those in the Underdark will learn to fear them on sight..

Which Drow Subrace is best?

Inevitably this question will always come up! In BG3, however, NEITHER MAKE AN IN-GAME DIFFERENCE. There is no mechanical effect as to whichever subrace you choose..

Best Classes for Drow in BG3?

Drow is a good choice for ANY CLASS. It's never a "wrong choice"! Fey Ancestry and Superior Darkvision are pretty amazing for any character.

Drow Weapon Training is very useful to get some proficiencies like Rapier and Hand Crossbow, which aren't too common. Can't go wrong with the basic Shortsword as well.

But if I was to give a straight answer, the best classes for Drow are any class that wants DEX like Rogues, Rangers, Bards, or even Fighters.

Note that there's no right or wrong answer here, haha. There's always a crazy build out there, flavor or RP, or a plethora of other reasons to choose Drow over another with any combination!

Drow in BG3 vs. 5e: Differences

Wondering about the main differences of the Drow race in Baldurs Gate 3 vs. DnD 5e?

No Trance, which makes sense in a solo video game. And oh - no "debuffs" under sunlight. Which makes Drow an amazing choice.

Ultimately Drow is just an all-around great choice for any class in BG3. Can't go wrong with it.

See also: External link to Drow in 5e.

Obviously one of the main blanket changes (I mentioned it above), all races in BG3 get a free +2 and +1 to any two stats of choice, as well as racial stat bonuses being removed.

Summary and Closing

That about wraps it up for BG3's Drow race!