| “ | Half-elves are a mix of human and elven blood. They are handsome folk, with good features from each of their parent races. A half-elf has the curiosity, inventiveness, and ambition of their human ancestors and the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of their elven ancestors. | ” |
Characteristics[]
- 30% resistance against charm and sleep magics.
- Infravision.
- +10% Pick Pockets, +5% Hide in Shadows.[1]
Available Classes[]
- Fighter - Including Berserker, Wizard Slayer, Kensai, Barbarian kits.
- Ranger - Including Archer, Stalker, Beast Master kits.
- Cleric - Including (priest of) Talos, Helm, Lathander, Tyr, and Tempus kits.
- Druid - Including Totemic Druid, Shapeshifter, Avenger kits.
- Mage - Including Conjurer, Diviner, Enchanter, Transmuter, Wild Mage kits.
- Thief - Including Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Swashbuckler, Shadowdancer kits.
- Bard - Including Blade, Jester, Skald kits.
- Sorcerer - Including Dragon Disciple kit.
- Shaman
Multi-class options
- Fighter/Mage
- Fighter/Cleric
- Fighter/Thief
- Fighter/Mage/Thief
- Mage/Thief
- Cleric/Mage
- Fighter/Druid
- Fighter/Mage/Cleric
- Cleric/Ranger
Items and Quests[]
Items exclusive to Half-Elves[]
- Mystery of the Dead +3 - Alongside Humans and Half-Orcs.
- The Argent Shield +2 - Alongside Elves.
Notes[]
- This combines with the Thief's base scores to give 25% Pick Pocket, 10% Open Locks, 5% Find Traps, 10% Move Silently, 10% Hide in Shadows, prior to Dexterity modifiers.
External Links[]
- Half-Elf article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
- Half-Elf article on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms