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

Shield Dwarf Overview

Shield Dwarf Overview
Baldur Shield Dwarf
Race
Description
Great losses in ancient wars against goblins and orcs have led these dwarves to adopt a cynical mindset, but they will endure anything to restore their ancestral homelands.

Shield Dwarf Starting Abilities

Shield Dwarf Features

Feat Description
Base Racial Speed The distance your race can move per turn. (7.5m)
Darkvision Can see in the dark up to a range of 12m.
Dwarven Armour Training You have Armour Proficiency with Light and Medium Armour.
Dwarven Combat Training You have Proficiency with the Battleaxe, Handaxe, Light Hammer, and Warhammer.
Dwarven Resilience You have advantage on Saving Throws against Poison, and you have Resistance to Poison damage.

Shield Dwarf Cantrips

This subrace has no starting cantrips outside of a chosen starting spellcaster-type class.

Best Class and Background for Shield Dwarf

Best Classes for Shield Dwarf

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Best Backgrounds for Shield Dwarf

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