Races
All base races have been reworked with updated traits and spell progression by level. Four additional races are accessible by selecting a Level 1 Passive as Human.
| RACE | AVAILABILITY | NOTABLE TRAITS |
|---|---|---|
| Aasimar | Via Human passive | Celestial Resistance · Healing Hands · Celestial Revelation |
| Dhampir | Via Human passive | Speed 35 ft · Trace of Undeath · Vampiric Bite |
| Dragonborn | Standard | Draconic Ancestry · Breath Weapon · Darkvision · Draconic Flight |
| Dwarf | Standard | Darkvision · Dwarven Resilience |
| Elf | Standard | Fey Ancestry · Keen Senses |
| Githyanki | Standard | Astral Knowledge · Githyanki Psionics · Psychic Resilience |
| Gnome | Standard | Darkvision · Gnomish Cunning |
| Goliath | Via Human passive | Speed 35 ft · Giant Ancestry (6 options) · Large Form |
| Half-Elf | Standard | Fey Ancestry · Resourceful |
| Halfling | Standard | Brave · Luck |
| Human | Standard | Resourceful · Skillful · Versatile |
| Kalashtar | Via Human passive | Dual Mind · Mental Discipline · Severed from Dreams |
| Orc | Standard | Adrenaline Rush · Darkvision · Relentless Endurance |
| Tiefling | Standard | Darkvision · Thaumaturgy |
Choose a Draconic Ancestry at character creation to determine your Breath Weapon damage type and Damage Resistance.
- Breath Weapon — Area attack based on ancestry (line or cone)
- Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
- Draconic Flight — Gain a fly speed at higher levels
- Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
- Dwarven Resilience — Advantage on saving throws against poison; resistance to poison damage
Subraces: Hill Dwarf · Mountain Dwarf · Duergar
- Fey Ancestry — Advantage on saves against being Charmed; immune to magical sleep
- Keen Senses — Proficiency in Perception
- Trance — Only need 4 hours of rest
Subraces: Drow · High Elf · Wood Elf
- Astral Knowledge — Gain proficiency in any skill temporarily
- Githyanki Psionics — Mage Hand, Jump, Misty Step (by level)
- Psychic Resilience — Resistance to psychic damage
- Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
- Gnomish Cunning — Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic
Subraces: Forest Gnome · Rock Gnome · Deep Gnome
- Fey Ancestry — Advantage on saves against being Charmed
- Resourceful — Gain Heroic Inspiration after a Long Rest
Subraces: Drow Half-Elf · High Half-Elf · Wood Half-Elf
- Brave — Advantage on saving throws against being Frightened
- Luck — Reroll 1s on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws
Subraces: Lightfoot · Strongheart
- Resourceful — Gain Heroic Inspiration after a Long Rest
- Skillful — Proficiency in one additional skill
- Versatile — One free Origin Feat at Level 1
- Special: Select a Level 1 Passive to play as Aasimar, Dhampir, Goliath, or Kalashtar
- Adrenaline Rush — Dash as a bonus action, gaining temporary HP
- Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
- Relentless Endurance — Drop to 1 HP instead of 0 once per Long Rest
- Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
- Thaumaturgy — Minor magical effects cantrip
- Gain additional spells by level based on subrace
Subraces: Asmodeus · Mephistopheles · Zariel
These four races are not selectable directly at character creation. Instead, choose Human and select the corresponding Level 1 Passive to play as one of them.
Touched by celestial power, Aasimar carry a fragment of divine light within them.
- Celestial Resistance — Resistance to necrotic and radiant damage
- Healing Hands — Touch a creature to heal HP equal to your Proficiency Bonus
- Celestial Revelation — Transform at higher levels: Necrotic Shroud, Radiant Consumption, or Radiant Soul
Born of both mortal and undead lineage, Dhampirs walk the line between life and death.
- Speed — 35 ft base movement
- Trace of Undeath — Necrotic resistance and spider climb
- Vampiric Bite — Bite attack that restores HP on a hit
Descended from giants, Goliaths are massive warriors with stone-hard resilience.
- Speed — 35 ft base movement
- Giant Ancestry — Choose one of 6 ancestry options for unique passive abilities
- Large Form — Grow to Large size at higher levels, increasing reach and carrying capacity
Merged with a quori spirit from the plane of dreams, Kalashtar have unparalleled mental fortitude.
- Dual Mind — Advantage on Wisdom saving throws
- Mental Discipline — Resistance to psychic damage
- Severed from Dreams — Immune to spells that require the target to dream
← Feats · Backgrounds →