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SRD5:Tiefling

Disambiguation.png This article is about Tiefling, 5th ed. Tiefling from the SRD.
For other uses of Tiefling, see Tiefling (disambiguation).
This material from the 5th edition SRD is published under the OGL

Tiefling is a playable race in 5th edition.


Tiefling TraitsEdit

Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent. '

Creature Type. Humanoid
Ability Score Increase. Intelligence +1, Charisma +2
Age. Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.
Alignment. Tieflings might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many tieflings toward a chaotic alignment.
Size. Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base speed is 30 feet.  
Darkvision: Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. 
Hellish Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage. 
Infernal Legacy. You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal



Subraces and VariantsEdit

This section exceeds the text of the SRD
SubraceAbility ModsFeaturesSummarySource
Abyssal TieflingThis replaces +1 Int in SRD5 version, Con +1Abyssal Arcana, Abyssal Fortitude, Abyssal Language (replaces Infernal)Tiefling with a demonic heritage.UA That Old Black Magic
Asmodeus Tieflingno change from SRD versionUse SRD5/Player's Handbook (5e) Tiefling stats, abilities, and features.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Baalzebul TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Int +1, Cha +2Legacy of Maladomini (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Baalzebul.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dispater TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Dex +1, Cha +2Legacy of Dis (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling whose ancestors made a pact with Dispater.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Feral TieflingReplaces Tiefling Ability Score Increase, Dex +2, Int +1Apperance, Feral, One of — Devil's Tongue, Hellfire, WingedTieflings with fiendish physical manifestations.Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Fierna TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Wis +1, Cha +2Legacy of Phlegethos (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Fierna.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Glasya TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Dex +1, Cha +2Legacy of Malbolge (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Glasya.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Levistus TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Con +1, Cha +2Legacy of Stygia (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Levistus.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mammon TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Int +1, Cha +2Legacy of Minauros (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling whose ancestors made a pact with Mammon.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mephistopheles TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Int +1, Cha +2Legacy of Cania (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Mephistopheles.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel TieflingReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Str +1, Cha +2Legacy of Avernus (Replaces Infernal Legacy)Tiefling who's ancestors made a pact with Zariel.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

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