Races

All base races have been reworked with updated traits and spell progression by level. Four additional races are available as Human subraces — with more to come.

All Races at a Glance

RACE	AVAILABILITY	NOTABLE TRAITS
Aasimar	Human subrace	Celestial Resistance, Healing Hands, Celestial Revelation
Dhampir	Human subrace	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	Human subrace	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	Human subrace	Dual Mind, Mental Discipline, Severed from Dreams
Orc	Standard	Adrenaline Rush, Darkvision, Relentless Endurance
Tiefling	Standard	Darkvision, Thaumaturgy

Standard Races

Dragonborn

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

Dwarf

• 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

Elf

• Fey Ancestry — Advantage on saves against being Charmed; immune to magical sleep
• Keen Senses — Proficiency in Perception
• Trance — Only need 4 hours of rest

Each subrace grants spells at higher levels:

SUBRACE	LEVEL 1	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 5
Drow	Superior Darkvision, Dancing Lights	Faerie Fire	Darkness
High Elf	Wizard Cantrip	Faerie Fire	Misty Step
Ice Elf	Ray of Frost	Ice Knife	Gust of Wind
Wood Elf	Speed 35 ft	Longstrider	Pass without Trace

Githyanki

• Astral Knowledge — Gain proficiency in any skill temporarily
• Githyanki Psionics — Mage Hand, Jump, Misty Step (by level)
• Psychic Resilience — Resistance to psychic damage

Gnome

• 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

Half-Elf

• Fey Ancestry — Advantage on saves against being Charmed
• Resourceful — Gain Heroic Inspiration after a Long Rest

Each subrace grants spells at higher levels:

SUBRACE	LEVEL 1	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 5
Drow Half-Elf	Superior Darkvision, Dancing Lights	Faerie Fire	Darkness
High Half-Elf	Wizard Cantrip	Faerie Fire	Misty Step
Wood Half-Elf	Speed 35 ft	Longstrider	Pass without Trace

Halfling

• Brave — Advantage on saving throws against being Frightened
• Luck — Reroll 1s on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws

Subraces: Lightfoot, Strongheart

Human

• Resourceful — Gain Heroic Inspiration after a Long Rest
• Skillful — Proficiency in one additional skill
• Versatile — One free Origin Feat at Level 1
• Special: Choose a subrace to play as Aasimar, Dhampir, Goliath, or Kalashtar

Orc

• 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

Tiefling

• Darkvision — See in darkness up to 60 ft
• Thaumaturgy — Minor magical effects cantrip

Each subrace grants spells at higher levels:

SUBRACE	LEVEL 1	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 5
Asmodeus	Poison Spray	Ray of Sickness	Hold Person
Mephistopheles	Chill Touch	False Life	Ray of Enfeeblement
Zariel	Fire Bolt	Hellish Rebuke	Darkness

New Races (Human Subraces)

These four races are not selectable directly at character creation. Instead, choose Human and select one of them as your subrace.

Aasimar

• 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

Dhampir

• Speed — 35 ft base movement
• Trace of Undeath — Necrotic resistance and spider climb
• Vampiric Bite — Bite attack that restores HP on a hit

Goliath

• 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

Kalashtar

• 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