Category Archives: Races in Dungeons Dragons

Learn all about these self-aware, robotic beings from the Spelljammer setting What are Autognomes? Autognomes are mechanical beings built by the Rock Gnomes of Wildspace. While most Autognomes are built to be servile, some eventually go on to operate independently of their creators. No two Autognomes are built the same. The Gnomes that built Autognomes,Continue reading “Autognome Playable Race: D&D 5e 2014 Guide”

Seas and seclusion, learn how to optimise your Sea Elf character with our guide What are Sea Elves? Elves are graceful beings that originated from the Feywilds. They have slender features, pointed ears and are mostly hairless other than their head. Sea Elves are those Elves that chose to explore the depths of oceans and seasContinue reading “Sea Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Shadow Elves from the Shadowfell, learn how to optimise your Shadar-Kai character What are the Shadar-Kai? Much like the Eladrin and the Astral Elves, the Shadar-Kai are also descended from Elves, taking on many of their basic traits. Ages ago however, the Shadar-Kai were transported to the Shadowfell, a grim mirror plane of the mortalContinue reading “Shadar-Kai Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Sylvan Serenity: Discover the Graceful Wood Elves What are Wood Elves? Wood Elves are a subrace of Elves deeply intertwined with nature and the wilderness. Renowned for their agility and speed, they excel as hunters and trackers, wielding bows with unparalleled skill.Their keen senses allow them to navigate dense forests effortlessly while staying attuned toContinue reading “Wood Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Grace and arrogance in equal measure, play as these highly accomplished elves What are High Elves? High Elves in the world of Dungeons and Dragons are known for their grace, intellect, and powerful magical abilities. With an ancient history rooted in sophisticated kingdoms and profound arcane knowledge, they are revered for their craftsmanship and enchantingContinue reading “High Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Beards and battle. Gear up to play a Hill Dwarf with our optimisation guide What are Hill Dwarves? Hill Dwarves typically make their homes in mountains but many also live on the surface unlike other subspecies of Dwarf like Mountain Dwarves and Duergar. In Faerun, Hill Dwarves are also known as Gold Dwarves. Hill DwarfContinue reading “Hill Dwarf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Scales that Gleam, Hearts that Soar: Metallic Dragonborn in DnD 5e What are Metallic Dragonborn? Dragonborn are humanoid creatures with traits similar to those of a dragon such as scaly skin and elemental breath abilities. Metallic Dragonborn are those that trace their lineage back to metallic dragons; brass, bronze, copper, gold and silver. Metallic dragons are knownContinue reading “Metallic Dragonborn Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Bad breath and psychic scales, learn how to play as a Gem Dragonborn with our detailed guide What are Gem Dragonborn? Dragonborn are humanoid creatures with traits similar to those of a dragon such as scaly skin and elemental breath abilities. Gem Dragonborn are those that trace their lineage back to Gem dragons, and in particular, the heirs ofContinue reading “Gem Dragonborn Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Bad breath and a tough hide, learn how to play as a Gem Dragonborn with our detailed guide What are Chromatic Dragonborn? Dragonborn are humanoid creatures with traits similar to those of a dragon such as scaly skin and elemental breath abilities. Chromatic Dragonborn are those that trace their lineage back to chromatic dragons withContinue reading “Chromatic Dragonborn Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

The Aarakocra are a bird-like people originating from the elemental plane of air, though many have made their home on the mortal plane. They’re known for the ability to fly and call up great gusts of wind.

Decisive and expansionist, learn how to play as a Human with our optimisation guide What are Humans? Humans in the D&D universe are a relatively new race, certainly among the common races. While Dwarves, Elves and Gnomes have been around for a long time, Humans are one of the youngest races in Faerun. Compared toContinue reading “Human Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Beyond the Labyrinth: Minotaurs could be the perfect muscle for your for your DnD party What are minotaurs? Minotaurs as a playable race are most often associated with the plane of Theros, a land inspired by our Greek myths. As you might expect Minotaurs resemble a muscular human with the head of a bull, withContinue reading “Minotaur Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”