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Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

Draconic Ancestry Race Feature Guide and Effects

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Draconic Ancestry is a Race Feature in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Learn the effects of Draconic Ancestry and which race or subraces can have it.

Draconic Ancestry Overview

Feature Name Draconic Ancestry
Description
You have draconic ancestry.

Races with Draconic Ancestry

Race/Subrace Information
Dragonborn| Race IconDragonborn A proud race that values clan and skills above all else. Once enslaved by dragons, they strive to be self-sufficient, not wanting to be beholden to anyone, not even the gods. (Varies with Subrace)
Black Dragonborn| Race IconBlack Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the charcoal colourization and fizzling, acrid breath of black dragons. (Resistant to Acid damage)
Blue Dragonborn| Race IconBlue Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the deep sapphire scales and charged, crackling breath of blue dragons. (Resistant to Lightning damage)
Brass Dragonborn| Race IconBrass Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the burnished ochre hue and flickering, fiery breath of brass dragons. (Resistant to Fire damage)
Bronze Dragonborn| Race IconBronze Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the shining sepia scales and sparkling breath of bronze dragons. (Resistant to Lightning damage)
Copper Dragonborn| Race IconCopper Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the pink-gold colourization and corrosive breath of copper dragons. (Resistant to Acid damage)
Gold Dragonborn| Race IconGold Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the resplendent shine and roiling, blazing breath of gold dragons. (Resistant to Fire damage)
Green Dragonborn| Race IconGreen Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the brilliant emerald aspect and stinking, putrid breath of green dragons. (Resistant to Poison damage)
Red Dragonborn| Race IconRed Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the bright scarlet likeness and roiling, burning breath of red dragons. (Resistant to Fire damage)
Silver Dragonborn| Race IconSilver Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the glinting shine and scorching cold breath of silver dragons. (Resistant to Cold damage)
White Dragonborn| Race IconWhite Dragonborn Despite no ancestral links to the mighty creatures, these dragonborn share the snowy aspect and frost breath of white dragons. (Resistant to Cold damage)

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All Race Features

List of All Features
Artificer's Lore Base Racial Speed Brave
Civil Militia Darkvision Draconic Ancestry
Drow Weapon Training Duergar Resilience Dwarven Armour Training
Dwarven Combat Training Dwarven Resilience Dwarven Toughness
Elven Weapon Training Fey Ancestry Fleet of Foot
Gnome Cunning Hellish Resistance Human Versatility
Lucky Martial Prodigy Naturally Stealthy
Relentless Endurance Savage Attacks Stone Camouflage
Strongheart Resilience Superior Darkvision

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