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High Elf is a subrace of the Elf Race in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about the High Elf their strengths and capabilities, the best class for them, and more!

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High Elf Overview

High Elf Overview
Baldur High Elf
Race
Elf
Description
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.

High Elf Starting Abilities

High Elf Features

Feat Description
Base Racial Speed The distance your race can move per turn. (9m)
Darkvision Can see in the dark up to a range of 12m.
Elven Weapon Training You have proficiency with the Longsword, Shortsword, Shortbow, and Longbow.
Fey Ancestry You have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

High Elf Cantrips

Spell Description School
Acid Splash Throw a bubble of acid that damages each creature it hits.
Conjuration
Blade Ward Take only half the damage from Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing attacks.
Abjuration
Chill Touch Assail a creature with the chill of the grave and prevent it from regaining hit points. Undead also receive Disadvantage on Attack Rolls.
Necromancy
Dancing Lights Illuminate a 9m radius.
Evocation
Fire Bolt Hurl a mote of fire.
Evocation
Friends Gain Advantage on Charisma Checks against a non-hostile creature.
Enchantment
Light Infuse an object with an aura of light.
Evocation
Mage Hand Create a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects.
Conjuration
Minor Illusion Create an illusion that compels nearby creatures to investigate.
Illusion
Poison Spray Project a puff of noxious gas.
Conjuration
Ray of Frost Reduce the target's movement speed by 3m.
Evocation
Shocking Grasp The target cannot use reactions. This spell has Advantage on creatures with metal armour.
Evocation
True Strike Gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll.
Divination

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