Category Archives: Races in Dungeons Dragons

Strength before beauty; learn how to play as a Half-Orc and how to optimise one for D&D 5e What are Half-Orcs? Much like other half Human races, Half-Orcs are beings of 2 worlds with one part of their lineage belonging to Humans and the other belonging to Orcs. For this reason, Half-Orcs tend to beContinue reading “Half-Orc Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Courage, Claws, and Companions: Elevate Your D&D Journey with the Leonin Race What are the Leonin? The Leonin were first introduced in Mythic Odysseys of Theros and are a race specifically for that setting. However, some Leonin do travel from their pride and even find their way to other planes and settings meaning that ifContinue reading “Leonin Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Serpents and spycraft. Learn to play D&D as a Yuan-Ti with our optimisation guide What is a Yuan-Ti? The Yuan-Ti are snake-like people that were once human, but centuries ago, performed unholy rituals to graft their flesh with that of serpents. The result of these foul rituals were the Yuan-Ti. The rituals though had varyingContinue reading “Yuan-Ti Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Silent but deadly, learn to play as this psychic tribe of Halflings with our optimisation guide. What are Ghostwise Halflings? Halflings are short humanoids, standing at about 3ft tall, making them shorter (and less stocky) than even Dwarves. They’re similar in nature and stature to the Hobbits of Lord of the Rings enjoying home comforts, friendshipContinue reading “Ghostwise Halfling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Small but mighty, optimise your Mountain Dwarf character with our optimisation guide What are Mountain Dwarves? Dwarves are one of the original playable races of D&D 5e and follow the blueprint laid out by Tolkien and other fantasy writers; they’re squat, hardy folk with a great pride in their beards and an unhealthy obsession withContinue reading “Mountain Dwarf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Practically immortal and eternally arrogant, become the most powerful kind of Astral Elf with our guide Who are the Astral Elves? The Astral Elves are Elves that left the Feywild a long time ago, making their way to the Astral Sea to be closer to their gods. They became a space-faring race and while theirContinue reading “Astral Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Spiders and stealth, learn everything you need to about these Dark Elves and how to create a powerful Drow character What are the drow? The Drow are elves that many centuries ago were exiled to the Underdark by their lighter skinned elven kin. It is the Drow’s worship of the Spider Queen, Lolth, that ledContinue reading “Drow Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Forged in War, Crafted for Adventure: Embrace the Power of Warforged in your party What are Warforged? Warforged are part of the remaining legacy of the Last War from the Eberron setting. They were built to bolster the forces of armies to prevent the loss of life. Originally built as constructs (something like robots) toContinue reading “Warforged Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Arrogant, aquatic all rounders. Learn to play as this merfolk race with our optimisation guide. What are Tritons in D&D 5e? Tritons are similar to merfolk in that they are humanoids that live in the oceans and are able to breathe both air and water (through the use of gills). They differ slightly though inContinue reading “Triton Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Slow and steady wins the race: How could a Tortle enhance your DnD adventuring party? Tortles are the turtle-folk of the D&D universe. They stand upright with sturdy shells on their back and have a ponderous attitude towards life. Innately independent and amicable, Tortles wander the land seeking stories and knowledge to share with theContinue reading “Tortle Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Horny devils! Play D&D as a fiendish Tiefling with our optimisation guide What are Tieflings? Tieflings have the heritage of Humans but at some point back in their lineage, had their bloodline mixed with those of a fiend (most commonly, a devil). This might have come from a pact made and a direct magical transformation,Continue reading “Tiefling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Careful, they’re armed! Learn how to optimise the four-armed Thri-Kreen with our guide. What are the Thri-Kreen? While many races in the D&D universe do look weird and wonderful, most have the appearance of the fantasy characters the franchise is well known for. However, the Thri-Kreen are the most alien-looking playable race in D&D 5e.Continue reading “Thri-Kreen playable race guide for D&D 5e 2014”