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

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High Half-Elf Overview

High Half-Elf Overview
Baldur High Half-Elf
Race
Half-Elf
Description
A touch of the Feywild remains in half-elves with this bloodline, and even those untrained in magic possess a hint of wild power.

High Half-Elf Starting Abilities

High Half-Elf Features

Feat Description
Base Racial Speed The distance your race can move per turn. (9m)
Civil Militia You have Weapon Proficiency with spears, pikes, halberds, and glaives, and Armour Proficiency with Light Armour and Shields.
Darkvision Can see in the dark up to a range of 12m.
Fey Ancestry You have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

High Half-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
Rays of Fire Hurl 3 rays of fire. Each ray deals 3~18 Fire damage.
Evocation
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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Best Classes for High Half-Elf

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