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Backgrounds in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) provide your character with an origin story to give context and direction as to why they act and interact with the world the way they do. Read on to learn more about each unique background and origin, as well as the inherent proficiency bonuses they provide.

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List of All Backgrounds

Acolyte Background and Bonuses

Acolyte You have spent your life in service to a temple, learning sacred rites and providing sacrifices to the god or gods you worship. Serving the gods and discovering their sacred works will guide you to greatness.
Acolyte Background Features
Insight Proficiency
・Read people and situation. Detect lies.
Religion Proficiency
・Recognise deities. Understand holy rites.

Best Classes for Acolyte Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurCleric BaldurDruid

Acolyte Background Guide and Info

Charlatan Background and Bonuses

Charlatan You're an expert in manipulation, prone to exaggeration and more than happy to profit from it. Bending the truth and turning allies against each other willl lead to greater success down the road.
Charlatan Background Features
Deception Proficiency
・Lie and cheat. Manipulate the truth.
Sleight of Hand Proficiency
・Wield nimble fingers. Steal stuff. Helps you pick locks and pockets, and disarm traps.

Best Classes for Charlatan Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurFighter

Charlatan Background Guide and Info

Criminal Background and Bonuses

Criminal You have a history of breaking the law and survive by leveraging less-than-legal connections.Profiting from criminal enterprise will lead to greater opportunities in the future.
Criminal Background Features
Deception Proficiency
・Lie and cheat. Manipulate the truth.
Stealth Proficiency
・Stay out of sight. Melt into the shadows. Helps you with hiding.

Best Classes for Criminal Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurBard

Criminal Background Guide and Info

Entertainer Background and Bonuses

Entertainer You live to sway and subvert the audience, engaging common crowds and high society alike. Preserving art and bringing joy to the hapless and downtrodden heightens your charismatic aura.
Entertainer Background Features
Acrobatics Proficiency
・Keep your balance. Land on your feet. Helps you resist being shoved.
Performance Proficiency
・Entertain audiences. Command the stage.

Best Classes for Entertainer Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurBarbarian BaldurPaladin BaldurRanger
BaldurSorcerer BaldurWarlock

Entertainer Background Guide and Info

Folk Hero Background and Bonuses

Folk Hero You're a champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow.
Folk Hero Background Features
Animal Handling Proficiency
・Influence animals. Pet all of the dogs
Survival Proficiency
・Stay alive in the wilds. Track prey.

Best Classes for Folk Hero Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurDruid BaldurFighter BaldurSorcerer
BaldurWarlock BaldurMonk

Folk Hero Background Guide and Info

Guild Artisan Background and Bonuses

Guild Artisan Your skill in a particular craft has earned you membership in a mercantile guild, offering priviileges and protection while engaging in your art. Repairing and discovering rare crafts will bring new inspiration.
Guild Artisan Background Features
Insight Proficiency
・Read people and situation. Detect lies.
Persuasion Proficiency
・Turn on the charm. Coax and cajole.

Best Classes for Guild Artisan Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurCleric

Guild Artisan Background Guide and Info

Noble Background and Bonuses

Noble You were raised in a family among the social elite, accustomed to power and privilege. Accumulating renown, power, and loyalty will raise your status.
Noble Background Features
History Proficiency
・Remember the past - of the world and its people.
Persuasion Proficiency
・Turn on the charm. Coax and cajole.

Best Classes for Noble Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurRogue BaldurWizard

Noble Background Guide and Info

Outlander Background and Bonuses

Outlander You grew up in the wilds, learning to survive far from the comforts of civilisation. Surviving unusual hazards of the wild will enhance your prowess and understanding.
Outlander Background Features
Athletics Proficiency
・Stay fit. Perform physical stunts. Helps you shove and resist being shoved.
Survival Proficiency
・Stay alive in the wilds. Track prey.

Best Classes for Outlander Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurDruid BaldurPaladin BaldurMonk

Outlander Background Guide and Info

Sage Background and Bonuses

Sage You are curious and well-read, with an unending thirst for knowledge. Learning about rare lore of the world will inspire you to put this knowledge to greater purpose.
Sage Background Features
Arcana Proficiency
・Recognise magic. Interact with enchanted items.
History Proficiency
・Remember the past - of the world and its people.

Best Classes for Sage Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurRogue BaldurWizard

Sage Background Guide and Info

Soldier Background and Bonuses

Soldier You are trained in battlefield tactics and combat, having served in a militia, mercenary company, or officer corps. Show smart tactics and bravery on the battlefield to enhance your powers.
Soldier Background Features
Athletics Proficiency
・Stay fit. Perform physical stunts. Helps you shove and resist being shoved.
Intimidation Proficiency
・Be a bully. Threaten and induce fear.

Best Classes for Soldier Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurBarbarian BaldurBard

Soldier Background Guide and Info

Urchin Background and Bonuses

Urchin After surviving a poor and bleak childhood, you know how to make the most out of very little. Using your street smarts bolsters your spirit for the journey ahead.
Urchin Background Features
Sleight of Hand Proficiency
・Wield nimble fingers. Steal stuff. Helps you pick locks and pockets, and disarm traps.
Stealth Proficiency
・Stay out of sight. Melt into the shadows. Helps you with hiding.

Best Classes for Urchin Background

Optimal Classes
BaldurBard BaldurFighter BaldurRanger
BaldurMonk

Urchin Background Guide and Info

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