Category Archives: Races in Dungeons Dragons

Wind and wizardry, learn how to play as the magical Air Genasi with our detailed optimisation guide What are the Air Genasi? The Genasi are descendants of genies that have reproduced with a mortal. Not all Genasi have a genie as a parent, some will have been born from 2 Genasi parents, others will haveContinue reading “Air Genasi Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Gentle giants; play as one of these giant-kin races with our optimisation guide What is a Firbolg? Firbolgs are distant cousins of giants, whose influence is felt in a Firbolg’s large stature. They stand at about 7-8ft tall, though previous editions place them at 10ft tall. Their recent shorter height seems to be more forContinue reading “Firbolg playable race guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Mischief and magic. Learn to play as a Fairy with our optimisation guide What are fairies? Flying creatures native to the Feywild, Fairies are small, elf-like creatures with natural magical abilities. Their whimsical nature makes them renowned for their trickery and practical jokes. Fairies in D&D are larger than the stereotypical fairies of popular culture,Continue reading “Fairy Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

The original elves. Innately magical and highly attuned to their emotions, play as an Eladrin with our detailed guide What are the Eladrin? Eladrin are Elves native to the Feywild. They are more whimsical and mischievous than their elvish cousins. The Eladrin resonate with emotions that are reflected by an affinity with one of theContinue reading “Eladrin Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Underdark dwelling dwarves with their dwarfishness dialled up to 11! Learn how to play as a Duergar. What are Duergar? Duergar are Underdark dwelling Dwarves that were once slaves to the psionic mind flayers. Their enslavement led to physiological differences to the race, being imbued with psionic abilities and developing a grey skin, leading toContinue reading “Duergar Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Stealth and spells, learn how to optimise your Deep Gnome character What are Deep Gnomes? Also known as Svirfneblin, Deep Gnomes are gnomes that live, well, deep underground in the recesses of the Underdark. The Underdark is a terrifying place home to all sorts of nasty creatures from murderous drow to demons that have foundContinue reading “Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Become anyone in an instant with this shapeshifting playable race What are Changelings? Changelings are shapeshifters. They can take on the appearance of any creature that has the basic proportions and appearance of most humanoids. This obviously makes them beings of frightening levels of subterfuge as they could be disguised as anyone! Originally published asContinue reading “Changeling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Gallop into battle as a Centaur with our optimisation guide What are centaurs? Part humanoid, part horse, centaurs have the advantages of a powerful, equine lower-half with the intellect and dexterous limbs of a humanoid’s upper-half. Of course, anatomically, this is awkward in a bunch of different ways (thankfully, centaurs are mythical creatures and weContinue reading “Centaur Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Bugbears are the large, hairy cousins of goblins. Like a cat, they’re lazy, but when called into action, are capable of being strong, quick and agile. They’re known for their stealthiness, long reach and their ability to deal more damage when making a surprise attacks.

Aasimar are part celestial and part mortal beings. As such, they inherit powers from their angelic lineage such as the ability to heal, create light or gain temporary flight.

Bold, Brash, and Battle-Ready: Discover the Giffs, the Mighty Hippo Warriors from Space The Giff are a race of humanoid people with hippo features found in the D&D universe. They are a militaristic race known for their discipline and respect for the chain of command. While they tend to shun art, they do see anContinue reading “Giff Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”