| “ | Elves tend to be shorter and slimmer than humans. Their features are finely chiseled and delicate, and they speak in melodic tones. Elves are looked upon as being frivolous and aloof. They concern themselves with natural beauty, dancing, frolicking, and other similar pursuits. Their humor is clever, as are their songs and poetry. There are six racial divisions of elves within the realms: gold elves, moon elves, wild elves, sea elves, dark elves (drow), and winged elves (avariel). | ” |
Characteristics[]
- 90% resistance against charm and sleep magics.
- Infravision.
- +1 THAC0 bonus with bows, short swords, and long swords.
- -5% Open Locks, +5% Pick Pockets, +5% Move Silently, +10% Hide in Shadows.[1]
- +1 Dexterity, -1 Constitution.
- Unaffected by Raise Dead.
Available Classes[]
- Fighter - Including Berserker, Wizard Slayer, Kensai, Barbarian kits.
- Ranger - Including Archer, Stalker, Beast Master kits.
- Cleric - Including (priest of) Talos, Helm, Lathander, Tyr, and Tempus kits.
- Druid - Including Totemic Druid, Shapeshifter, Avenger kits.
- Mage - Including Diviner, Enchanter, Wild Mage kits.
- Thief - Including Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Swashbuckler, Shadowdancer kits.
- Sorcerer - Including Dragon Disciple kit.
Multi-class options
- Fighter/Mage
- Fighter/Thief
- Fighter/Mage/Thief
- Mage/Thief
Items and Quests[]
Items exclusive to Elves[]
- The Argent Shield +2 - Alongside Half-Elves.
Notes[]
- This combines with the Thief's base scores to give 20% Pick Pocket, 5% Open Locks, 5% Find Traps, 15% Move Silently, 15% Hide in Shadows, prior to Dexterity modifiers.
External Links[]
- Elf article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
- Elf article on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms