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5e Races[edit]

(143 canon & noncanon races)

NameAbility ModifiersFeaturesSummaryAuthor
5e Subrace Table
A.D.A.M. UnitCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Artificial, Weapon Of War, Solid Metal, Integration, Reclaimed Soul, Optional: Immortal Body, LanguagesWeapons of war refined in towers until they can claim a soul of their own.Max7238
Aarakocra (5e)/RaceDex +2, Wis +1Flight, TalonsAarakocra are winged humanoids that can fly.Player's Companion Elemental Evil
Aarakocra LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Flight, Talons, Wind Caller, LanguagesAarakocra are winged humanoids that can fly.Monsters of the Multiverse
Aasimar LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Celestial Resistance, Healing Hands, Light Bearer, Celestial Revelation, LanguagesHalf-human, half-celestial.Monsters of the Multiverse
Aasimar RaceCha +2Darkvision, Celestial Resistance, Healing Hands, Light BearerHalf-human, half-celestial.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar-Gr7mmWis +2, Cha +1Darkvision 60, Celestial Resistance, Angelic Legacy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesHere's our missing planetouched, tieflings can't have all the fun can they?Gr7mm Bobb
Autognome RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Armored Casting, Built for Success, Healing Machine, Mechanical Nature, Sentry's Rest, Specialized Design, LanguagesAstral Adventurer's Guide
AzalIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Arcane Legacy, Planar Emissary, Old Wisdom, Ram, LanguagesThe Azal are tall goat people with a perchance for dealing with extraplanar beings.Eiji-kun
Bugbear LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Long-Limbed, Powerful Build, Sneaky, Surprise Attack, LanguagesBugbear as a raceMonsters of the Multiverse
Bugbear RaceStr +2, Dex +1Long-Limbed, Powerful Build, Sneaky, Surprise AttackBugbear as a raceVolo's Guide to Monsters
CaribIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Bite, Feed the Hunger, Iron Stomach, Terrifying Smile, LanguagesMan-eating humans with sharp shark-like teeth and a craving for flesh.Eiji-kun
Centaur LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Charge, Equine Build, Hooves, Natural Affinity, LanguagesCentaur as playable lineageMonsters of the Multiverse
Centaur RaceStr +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Fey, Charge, Hooves, Equine Build, Survivor, LanguagesCentaur as playable raceVaried
Changeling LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Changeling Instincts, Shapechanger, LanguagesChangelings are shapeshifters, appearing as any other anthropomorphic creature at will.Monsters of the Multiverse
Changeling RaceChoice of Dex or Int +1,, Cha +2Shapechanger, Changeling InstinctsChangelings are shapeshifters, appearing as any other humanoid at will.Eberron Rising from the Last War
ChinchiIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Blueprints, Nimble Hands, Thick Fur, Tool Training, Stroke of Genius, LanguagesA species of giant chinchilla-like creatures with nimble hands, sharp minds, and an in-built desire to build.Eiji-kun
DhampirIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Spider Climb, Vampiric Bite, Languages, Darkvision 60, Ancestral Legacy, Deathless NatureQuasi-vampireVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
DjinDex +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Low Light Vision, Home is Where the Heart isNon traditional Djin that have colorful magic and the ability to live inside objects. They are tall and furry with a strong sense of community.Dingobabee
Dragonborn - RewriteCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Scaly Hide, Natural Weapons, Breath Weapon, Draconic Wings, Elemental Resistance, LanguagesThe Dragonborn are underpowered and clunky; Here's a good rewrite of them.Zhenra-Khal
Chromatic DragonbornIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Chromatic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Chromatic WardingDragonborn race based on chromatic dragon heritageFizban's Treasury of Dragons
Gem DragonbornIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Gem Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Psionic Mind, Gem FlightDragonborn race based on gem dragon heritageFizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic DragonbornIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Metallic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Metalllic Breath WeaponDragonborn race based on metallic dragon heritageFizban's Treasury of Dragons
DriderIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Sunlight Sensitivity, Web Walker, Languages, Darkvision 120, Monstrosity, Arachnid Build, Curse of Lolth, Fey AncestryDrow warped by the curse of Lolth into monstrous spider-taurs.Eiji-kun
DromaniDex +1, Int +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 100, Lesser Sunlight Sensitivity, Fey Ancestry, Poison Resistance, LanguagesRace of Mixed elf, and Mul descent.ErasmusUzarond
Duergar LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 120, Duergar Magic, Dwarven Resilience, Psionic Fortitude, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
DulachanIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Decapitated, Haunted Head, Frightful Appearance, Necrotic Resistance, Terrifying Presence, Undead Nature, LanguagesDon't lose your head, but you're dead. Not that that has stopped you.Eiji-kun
DullahanStr +1, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Fey, Mounted Lifestyle, Outcast, Languages, Mounted Lifestyle / OutcastYou've got a disembodied, floating head!
DurlanaarStr +1, Con +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Blood Curse, Antithetical Ichor, Hexborne Blessing, Sanguine Affinity, Languages, Grim PsychometryA race suffering a blood curse for their past abuse of Hemocraft.Zhenra-Khal
DuskkenDex +1, Con +1Darkvision 60, Shadewalk, Shadow Stealth, Undead Heritage, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesUndead shadows from the Shadowfell turned humanoidRlyehable
DvatiThe strength of a Dvati's mind is legendary, and as such, they gain their choice of:, Int +1, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 30ft, Identical Twins, Sibling Bond, Dual Action, Soul of One, Languages, Twin Magic, No, I'm Tommy!An update of 3.5e Dragon Magazine's Dvati race.Zhenra-Khal
Eijilund PlushieDex +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Construct Traits, Explosion, Ignition, Plushie Resistance, Soggy When Wet, LanguagesExplosive animated dolls born from the power of the chaotic sun god, Sol Eiji.Eiji-kun
Eladrin LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Fey Step, Keen Senses, Trance, LanguagesEladrin LineageMonsters of the Multiverse
Astral Elf RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Astral Fire, Astral Trance, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Starlight Step, LanguagesElves from the Astral PlaneAstral Adventurer’s Guide
LythariIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Lycan Polymorph, Trance, LanguagesElves that shapechange into a wolf.Rlyehable
EmasIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Light Sensing Body, Natural Armor, Salt Weakness, Shell Defense, Slugfoot, Languages, Creature TypeSnailfolk who are slow but steady, with their own body armor and homes on their back.Eiji-kun
FairyIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Fairy Magic, FlightVaried
FatebornCha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Fickle Hands of FateAlien beings from the astral plane who embody emotions.Chowsdown
FirbolgStr +1, Wis +2Firbolg Magic, Hidden Step, Powerful Build, Speech of Beast and LeafA race of big humanoids related to the fey.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Foloi CentaurIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Hybrid Size, Unstealthy, Hooves, Custom Barding, Scholarly, LanguagesCentaur as large playable lineageRlyehable
GarujaStr +2, Cha +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Courage, Dive Bomb, Flight Training, Lightweight, LanguagesOnce a gift by the divine, these winged people now exist as their own species.Eiji-kun
Air Genasi LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Unending Breath, Lightning Resistance, Mingle with the Wind, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Earth Genasi LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Earth Walk, Merge with Stone, LanguagesGenasi descended from Dao.Monsters of the Multiverse
Fire Genasi LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fire Resistance, Reach to the Blaze, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Genasi RaceCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesDescended from genies.Princes of the Apocalypse
Water Genasi LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Acid Resistance, Amphibious, Call to the Wave, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Giff RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Astral Spark, Firearms Mastery, Hippo Build, LanguagesAstral Adventurer's Guide
GiffStr +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Firearms Knowledge, Militant, Gunpowder Knowledge, Headlong Charge, LanguagesMilitant Hippo-people with guns.Rlyehable
Gith RaceInt +1Once slaves of the mind flayers, after their revolt, they split into two warring factions, the Githyanki and the Githzerai.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Githyanki LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Astral Knowledge, Githyanki Psionics, Psychic Resilience, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Githzerai LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Githzerai Psionics, Mental Discipline, Psychic Resilience, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
GlitchlingIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Armor Plating, Balance Chaos, Living Construct, Ordered Mind, Vestigial Wings, LanguagesUA 2022 Wonders of the Multiverse
GnollStr +1, Dex +2Darkvision 60, Rampage, Bite, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesUnofficial conversion of the 5th edition monster to a playable race.Rlyehable
Deep Gnome LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Gift of the Svirfneblin, Gnomish Magic Resistance, Svirfneblin Camouflage, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Goblin LIneageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Fury of the Small, Nimble Escape, LanguagesMonsters of the Multiverse
Goblin RaceDex +2, Con +1Fury of the Small, Nimble EscapeGoblin as a raceVolo's Guide to Monsters
Goliath LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Little Giant, Mountain Born, Stone's Endurance, LanguagesA race of big humanoids related to giants.Monsters of the Multiverse
Goliath RaceStr +2, Con +1Natural Athlete, Stone's Endurance, Powerful Build, Mountain BornA race of competitive humanoids descended from giants.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Grung (5e)/RaceDex +2, Con +1Arboreal Alertness, Amphibious, Poison Immunity, Shell Defense, Poisonous Skin, Standing Leap, Water Dependency, Language - GrungTree-frog humanoids.One Grung Above
Hadozee RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Dexterous Feet, Glide, Hadozee Resilience, LanguagesAstral Adventurer's Guide
Harengon LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Hare-Trigger, Leporine Senses, Lucky Footwork, Rabbit HopThe Wild Beyond the Witchlight
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HexbloodIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Hex Magic, Languages, Ancestral Legacy, Eerie TokenProto-hagVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
Hobgoblin LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Fey Ancestry, Fey Gift, Fortune from the ManyYour lineage if from a hobgoblin that remained in the feywild.UA 2021 Folk of the Feywild
Hobgoblin RaceCon +2, Int +1Martial Training, Saving FaceHobgoblin as a raceVolo's Guide to Monsters
Hollow OneAge, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Ageless, Cling to Life, Revenance, Unsettling Presence, LanguagesExplorer's Guide to Wildemount
KalashtarCha +1, Wis +2Dual Mind, Mental Discipline, Mind Link, Severed from DreamsThis race is a melding of Human and Quori (dream spirit).Eberron Rising from the Last War
Kender RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Fearless, Kender Aptitude, Taunt, LanguagesSmall humanoid with unquenchable curiosity.Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kenku LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Expert Duplication, Kenku Recall, Mimicry, LanguagesFlightless, anthropoid bird peopleMonsters of the Multiverse
Kenku RaceDex +2, Wis +1Expert Forgery, Kenku Training, MimicryFlightless, anthropoid bird peopleVolo's Guide to Monsters
KheperCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Carapace, Buzzwing, Desert Acclimated, Divine Gift, Sandwalker, LanguagesGiant scarab-people born of the desert, and protected by their ancient sun god.Eiji-kun
Kobold LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Draconic Cry, Kobold Legacy, LanguagesSmall, dragon-related humanoidsMonsters of the Multiverse
Kobold RaceStr -2, Dex +2Grovel, Cower, and Beg, Pack Tactics, Sunlight SensitivityKobold as playable race.Volo's Guide to Monsters
KoboldIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Draconic Legacy, Draconic RoarUA 2021 Draconic Options
Kuo-toaStr +1, Con +1, Int +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 120 ft., Amphibious Nature, Otherworldly Percepetion, Slippery, Sunlight Sensitivity, Martial Training, Madness, LanguagesUnofficial conversion of Kuo-toa as a playable race.Rlyehable
LeoninStr +1, Con +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Claws, Hunter's Instincts, Daunting Roar, Languages, Darkvision 60Lion-like humanoidsMythic Odysseys of Theros
Lizardfolk - Gr7mmCon +2Darkvision 60, Hold Breath, Sturdy Tail, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival Instinct, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Powerful Build, Natural Athlete, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe MM race, now a PC race with subraces!Gr7mm Bobb
Lizardfolk LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Bite, Hold Breath, Hungry Jaws, Natural Armor, Nature's Intuition, LanguagesReptilian, lizard-like humanoidsMonsters of the Multiverse
Lizardfolk RaceCon +2, Wis +1Bite, Cunning Artisan, Hold Breath, Hunter's Lore, Natural Armor, Hungry JawsLizardlike humanoid.Volo's Guide to Monsters
LoxodonCon +2, Wis +1Powerful Build, Loxodon Serenity, Natural Armor, Trunk, Keen SmellAnthropomorphic ElephantGuildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
LucipolIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Bioluminescence, Counter Illumination, Dazzling Display, Sunlight Sensitivity, LanguagesSemi-transparent humanoids which glow in the dark.Eiji-kun
MazohkCon +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Sharp Senses, Sustained by Mana, Languages, SubraceA hardy race of aberrated humans, strong in magic and tribal in culture.Max7238
Minotaur LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Horns, Goring Rush, Hammering Horns, Labrinthine Recall, LanguagesMinotaur as playable lineageMonsters of the Multiverse
Minotaur RaceStr +2, Con +1Horns, Goring Rush, Hammering Horns, Imposing PresenceHumanoid body with a bull's head.Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
NagaraIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Cobra Strike, Constrict, Crawling Serpent, Powerful Build, LanguagesOnce a gift by the divine, these human torsoed snake people now exist as their own species.Eiji-kun
NamekianCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Acute Hearing, Sonic Sensitivity, Thick Hide, Limb Regeneration, Limited Sustenance, Languages, Adaptable, Discerning, Dragon's Knowledge, Divine Power, Demonic Trait, Demonic Presence, Stretching Arms, Hardened PlatesA stalwart and strong alien race of slug people, known for their ability to produce capable fighters and magical artifacts.Iskerbabble
Orc LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Adrenaline Rush, Powerful Build, Relentless Endurance, LanguagesOrc as playable raceMonsters of the Multiverse
Orc RaceStr +2, Con +1Agressive, Menacing, Powerful Build, Primal IntuitionOrc as a playable race.Volo's Guide to Monsters, Eberron Rising from the Last War
OutsiderArcane Upbringing, Claws, Low Light Vision, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesCreatures born from the rock that hide amongst the crowds and feast on gemstones.DragoRune123
OwlfolkIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 90, Magic Sight, Nimble Flight, Silent Feathers, LanguagesUA 2021 Folk of the Feywild
OwlinIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Flight, Silent Feathers, LanguagesOwl-like humanoidStrixhaven
PanthrisStr +2, Dex +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Advanced Darkvision, Underground Stalker, Cave Lungs, Claws, LanguagesAn underground race that looks like a cross between a tiger and a human. They specialize in digging.Dingobabee
PhanatonDex +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Glide, Stealthy, Skilled, LanguagesPhanaton as a player character raceRlyehable
Plasmoid RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Amorphous, Hold Breath, Natural Resilience, Shape Self, LanguagesAstral Adventurer's Guide
RakastaOne other of choice increased by +1 and, Dex +2Darkvision 60, Pounce, Claws, Rakasta Weapon Training, Skills and Tools, Feline Empathy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesConversion from the D&D Next monster into a 5e playable raceRlyehable
RatfolkDex +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Biter, Survivor, Languages, Slip Underfoot, Disease and Poison ResilienceSmall, craven, and numerous are they. They are the rats, and they get everywhere.Eiji-kun
RebornIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Deathless Nature, Languages, Ancestral Legacy, Knowledge from a Past LifeOnce dead, but no longer.Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
RojobuzzianDex +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe Rojobuzzians, are cursed humanoids from space.
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SafirInt +1Awakened Mind, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Naturally Psionic, Mindsight, Four-Armed, Mental Map, MérakiA race of blue-blooded, naturally psionic, four-armed elflike beings.Halian
Saiyan1 to either Dex, Con, or Wis, Str 2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Tail, Tail Weakness, Languages, Zenkai Bonus, Lycanthropic EmpathyAn extraterrestrial race of primates. Saiyans are a naturally ruthless and aggressive warrior race who strive to be the strongest in the universe, and who have a lycanthropic-like transformation.Iskerbabble, The-Marksman
Satyr LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Ram, Magic Resistance, Mirthful Leaps, Reveler, LanguagesGoat-legged humanoidsMonsters of the Multiverse
Satyr VariantDex +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Fey, Cliff Climber, Dancing Stride, Mirthful Leaps, Ram, Reveler, LanguagesGoat-legged feyfolk known for their riotous merriment and lasciviousness.Eiji-kun
ScalethisCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Poison Resilience, Bite, Languages, Venomous Fangs, Constrict, Clever CobadeScalethis are a reptilian species, very snake-like with notable features like snake-like tails and scales covering most of their bodies.Dingobabee
Sea Elf LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Child of the Sea, Fey Ancestry, Friend of the Sea, Keen Senses, Trance, LanguagesAquatic elves lienageMonsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Trance, Languages, Blessing of the Raven Queen, Necrotic ResistanceElves of the Shadowfell lienageMonsters of the Multiverse
Shardmind-Gr7mmInt +2, Wis +1Construct Rest, Crystalline Mind, Resonance Frequency, Living Construct, Shard Swarm, Telepathy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe Speaking sparkle golems now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
Shifter LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Bestial Insticts, Shifting, LanguagesOrc as playable raceMonsters of the Multiverse
Shifter RaceDarkvision, ShiftingHumans with lycanthrope heritageEberron Rising from the Last War
Simic Hybrid+1 to one ability of choice and, Con +2Animal EnhancementMagically gene-spliced humanoidsGuildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
T'Killi ElvesIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Dry Lands Adapted, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, T'killi Training, Trance, LanguagesElves of the wilderness and desert.Rlyehable
Tabaxi LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Cat's Claws, Cat's Talent, Feline Agility, LanguagesAnthropomorphic cat-people.Monsters of the Multiverse
Tabaxi RaceDex +2, Cha +1Darkvision, Feline Agility, Cat's Claws, Cat's TalentAnthropomorphic cat-people.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Terrados UnicornsWis +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Natural Form, Languages, Horn, Natural HealingCarnivorous unicorns who can transform into humanoids.Dingobabee
Thri-kreen RaceIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Chameleon Carapace, Secondary Arms, Thri-kreen Telepathy, Languages, SleeplessAstral Adventurer's Guide
ThrombulanCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Aberrant Biology, Amorphous Form, Languages, Drink Ichor, Progenitor's GiftA vampiric ooze-like race of sentient blood, often hiding within other creatures.Zhenra-Khal
Tortle LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Claws, Hold Breath, Natural Armor, Nature's Intuition, Shell Defense, LanguagesTurtle peopleTortle Package
Tortle RaceStr +2, Wis +1Claws, Hold Breath, Natural Armor, Shell Defense, Survival InstinctTurtle people.Tortle Package
TreefolkCon +2Barkskin, Take Root, Thick as a Plank, Non-Humanoid, Immunities, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Thick Bark, Heavy, Paper Bark, Spellcasting, Swirling Blossoms, FlammableSentient Trees capable of locomotionSpanambula
Triton LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Amphibious, Control Air and Water, Emissary of the Sea, Guardian of the Depths, LanguagesAquatic humanoids with bluish skin and green hair.Monsters of the Multiverse
Triton RaceStr +1, Con +1, Cha +1Amphibious, Control Air and Water, Darkvision, Emissary of the Sea, Guardian of the DepthsAquatic humanoids with bluish skin and green hair.Volo's Guide to Monsters
UkroneianAge, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe ukroneians are a territorial race that value intellect over phisical prowess but can get quite strong. They are made of a type of crystals.
UlorenYour ability scores each increase by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Darkvision 60', Mysterious Misting ExpertiseA mysterious race, with a mysterious origin and a quite misunderstood appearance.Ghostie
VedalkenInt +2, Wis +1Vedalken Dispassion, Tireless Precision, Partially AmphibiousBlue, hairless humanoidsGuildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
WarforgedCon +2, +1 to choice of one,Sentry’s Rest, Integrated Protection, Constructed Resilience, Specialized DesignMagicaly constructed humanoidsEberron Rising from the Last War
Warforged-Gr7mmCon +1Living Construct, Rest of the Sleepless, Body of War, Artificial Anatomy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and Body, Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot Stability, Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureEveryones favorite magically powered robot's now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
WyldfolkIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Beast Inheritance, Bestal Attack, Natural Armor, LanguagesRlyehable
WolfenDex +1, Wis +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Dual Minded, Claws, Broken Bond, Languages, CompanionA race of people who soul bind to animal companions and take on appearances similar to them.Dingobabee
XolotlWis +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60 ft, Amphibious, Damp Skin, Force Recovery, Regeneration, LanguagesHumanoid axolotls, both adorable and damp.Eiji-kun
Half-YugolothDex +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages 
Yuan-Ti Pureblood VariantInt +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Coldblooded, Dull Emotions, Innate Spellcasting, Pass for Human, Poison Immunity, LanguagesAncient humans who were changed by serpent gods of old to become cold blooded secret cultists.Eiji-kun
Yuan-ti Pureblood LineageIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Magic Resistance, Poison Resilience, Serpentine Spellcasting, LanguagesYuan-ti Pureblood as playable race.Monsters of the Multiverse

5e Subraces[edit]

(83 canon & noncanon subraces)

NameRaceAbility ModifiersFeaturesSummaryAuthor
5e Subrace Table
Abyssal TieflingTieflingThis 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
Air Genasi SubraceGenasiDex +1Unending Breath, Mingle with the WindGenasi descended from Djinni.Princes of the Apocalypse
ArgonianLizardfolk - Gr7mmWis +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival InstinctThe Elder Scrolls variant of LizardfolkGr7mm Bobb
Asmodeus TieflingTieflingno change from SRD versionUse SRD5/Player's Handbook (5e) Tiefling stats, abilities, and features.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
AvengerAasimar-Gr7mmCha +2Celestial Resistance, Languages, Flames of Vengeance, Torch of RadianceMazz
Baalzebul TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
BeasthideShifterCon +2, Str +1Shifting Feature, Natural AthleteLycanthrope heritage provides additional toughness.Eberron Rising from the Last War
Black DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteDex +1Black Dragon Affinity, Amphibious, Black HeritageZhenra-Khal
BlackscaleLizardfolk - Gr7mmStr +1Size, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Scaly Hide, Powerful Build, Natural AthleteThe primal physically evolved dark scaled lizardfolk.Gr7mm Bobb
Bloodbond DvatiDvatiCha +1Blood Bond, Empathic Healing, Gift of Agony, Psychic Vulnerability, Frail FleshThe default Dvati subrace, Bloodbonded Dvati can share their life essence - And their pain - Between themselves, and even with others.Zhenra-Khal
Blue DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteWis +1Blue Dragon Affinity, Sandstalker, Blue Heritage
Brass DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteCha +1Brass Dragon Affinity, Brass Heritage, Sleepsand
Bronze DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteStr +1Bronze Dragon Affinity, Amphibious, Bronze Heritage
Common Clan+1 to any Ability Score of your choiceAdaptable, Discerning
Copper DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteInt +1Copper Dragon Affinity, Natural Jester, Copper Heritage
Deep Gnome SubraceGnomeDex +1Superior Darkvision, Stone Camouflage, Extra LanguageVaried
Demon ClanStrength +1 or Charisma +1Demonic Trait, Demonic Presence
Dispater TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
Dragon ClanIntelligence +1 or Wisdom +1Dragon's Knowledge, Divine Power
Earth Genasi SubraceGenasiStr +1Earth Walk, Merge with StoneGenasi descended from Dao.Princes of the Apocalypse
Eladrin SubraceElfCha +1Fey StepThese are elves from the FeywildMordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dark ElfElfCha +1Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity, Drow Weapon Training, Drow MagicDrow as playable subracePlayer's Handbook (5e)
Wood ElfElfWis +1Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, Mask of the WildThese elves who have chosen to live in wooded lands.Player's Handbook (5e)
EpperiDuskkenInt +1Innate Spellcaster, KnowledgeableEpperi tend to be the wizards, scribes, and scholars of the duskken.Rlyehable
Fallen AasimarAasimarStr +1Necrotic ShroudAasimar who have abandoned their celestial assignment.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Feral TieflingTieflingReplaces 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 TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
Fire Genasi SubraceGenasiInt +1Fire Resistance, Reach to the BlazeGenasi descended from Efreeti.Princes of the Apocalypse
Flowering Cherry/Dogwood TreefolkTreefolkCha +1Spellcasting, Swirling Blossoms
Forest GnomeGnomeDex +1Natural Illusionist, Speak with Small BeastsThese gnomes are natual illusionists that speak with small animals.Player's Handbook (5e)
GhostwiseHalflingWis +1Silent SpeechTelepathic HalflingsSword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Githyanki SubraceGithStr +2Decadent Mastery, Martial Prodigy, Githyanki PsionicsMartial humanoids, once slaves of the mind flayers.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Githzerai SubraceGithWis +2Mental Discipline, Githzerai PsionicsMonastic humanoids, once slaves of the mind flayers.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Glasya TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
Gold DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteWis +1Gold Dragon Affinity, Luckbringer, Gold Heritage
Gray DwarfDwarfStr +1Superior Darkvision, Extra Language, Duergar Resilience, Duergar Magic, Sunlight SensitivityThese dwarves are native to the Underdark. They are innate spellcasters, are resistant to illusions, but are sensitive to sunlight.Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Green DragonbornDragonborn - RewriteCha +1Green Dragon Affinity, Silvertongue, Green Heritage
Human VariantHumanTwo of choice by +1 (Replaces Human Ability Score Increase)Skills, FeatVariant human stats that trades ability score increase for a feat.Player's Handbook (5e)
Levistus TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
Lizardfolk - Gr7mmLizardfolk - Gr7mmWis +1, Str +1, Dex +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival Instinct, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Powerful Build, Natural Athlete, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe MM race, now a PC race with subraces!Gr7mm Bobb
Lonely DvatiDvatiStr +1, Con +1Lonely Twin, Dual Mind, Mind Link, Divided Agony, Powerful Build, Minor PsionicsThe rarest of the Dvati, Lonely Dvati are a form of conjoined twins, two minds occupying a single, stronger body.Zhenra-Khal
LongshanksHalflingStr +1, Wis +1, Choice of one:Stealthy, Longstride, Less Nimble, Racial Weapons TrainingTropical subrace of tall HalflingsRlyehable
LongtoothShifterStr +2, Dex +1Fierce, Shifting FeatureTheir lycnathrope heritiage makes them strong and fierceWayfinder's Guide to Eberron, Eberron Rising from the Last War
Lotusden HalflingHalflingWis +1Child of the Wood, TimberwalkExplorer's Guide to Wildemount
Mammon TieflingTieflingReplaces 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 TieflingTieflingReplaces 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
Mountain DwarfDwarfStr +2Dwarven Armor TrainingThese mountain-dwelling dwarves are trained in the use of armor.Player's Handbook (5e)
MubraiDuskkenCha +1Persuasive, CharismaticMubrai tend to be the politicians, salesmen, and scoundrels of the duskken.Rlyehable
Namekian+1 to any Ability Score of your choice, Strength +1 or Dexterity +1, Intelligence +1 or Wisdom +1, Strength +1 or Charisma +1Adaptable, Discerning, Dragon's Knowledge, Divine Power, Demonic Trait, Demonic Presence, Stretching Arms, Hardened PlatesA stalwart and strong alien race of slug people, known for their ability to produce capable fighters and magical artifacts.Iskerbabble
Oak/Pine/Redwood/Walnut TreefolkTreefolkStr +1Thick Bark, HeavySpanambula
Pallid ElfElfWis +1Incisive Sense, Blessing of the Moon WeaverExplorer's Guide to Wildemount
PoisonduskLizardfolk - Gr7mmDex +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapon - Bite, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe small venomous and cunning variant of the lizardfolk.Gr7mm Bobb
Protector AasimarAasimarWis +1Radiant SoulAasimar who's role is that of protector.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Revenant (5e)/DragonbornDragonbornReplaces parent Ability Score Increase, Str +1, Con +1, Cha +1Draconic Ancestry — Necrotic, Relentless NatureUndead character sent back to fulfill a task.UA Gothic Heroes
Revenant (5e)/SubraceUA Gothic Heroes
Revenant (5e)/HumanHumanTwo of choice (replaces parent Ability Score Incease), Con +1Relentless NatureUndead character sent back to fulfill a task.UA Gothic Heroes
Sand DwarfDwarfDex +1Sunblasted, Survivors, QuickDwarves from desert climbs.Rlyehable
SandbruDuskkenWis +1Skillful, Strong WilledSandru tend to be the priests, philosophers, healers, and police of the duskken.Rlyehable
ScalethisScalethis (5e Race)Str +1, Int +1, Cha +1Venomous Fangs, Constrict, Clever CobadeScalethis are a reptilian species, very snake-like with notable features like snake-like tails and scales covering most of their bodies.Dingobabee
Scourge AasimarAasimarCon +1Radiant ConsumptionAasimar who's role is that of punisher.Volo's Guide to Monsters
Sea Elf SubraceElfCon +1Sea Elf Training, Child of the Sea, Friend of the SeaElves that made their home in the sea after leaving the Feywild.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Shadar-kai SubraceElfCon +1Necrotic Resistance, Blessing of the Raven QueenElves from the Shadowfell.Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Spectral GenasiGenasiDex +1Night LightSpectral Genasi are the rarest, and are beings of light half-personified.GooseyLuuc
StoutHalflingCon +1Stout ResilienceAs their name suggests, these halfings are physically broader and tougher than their cousins.Player's Handbook (5e)
SwiftstrideShifterCha +1, Dex +2Shifting Feature, GracefulLycanthrope heritage makes them swift and graceful.Eberron Rising from the Last War
Terrados DwarfDwarfStr +1, Dex +2Hope, Elemental Lungs, Light as AirDingobabee
Terrados ElvesElfCha +1Desert Runner, Fire Proof, Fire in the Blood Dingobabee
TreefolkTreefolkStr +1, Dex +1, Cha +1Speed, Thick Bark, Heavy, Paper Bark, Spellcasting, Swirling BlossomsSentient Trees capable of locomotionSpanambula
Twilight Child DvatiDvatiDex +1, Cha +1Fraternal Twins, Children of Night and Day, Switcheroo, Mists of TwilightDivided opposites, Twilight Dvati are the yin and yang of the Dvati, fraternal twins that mirror each other in almost all ways.Zhenra-Khal
Warforged EnvoyWarforgedTwo of choice by +1Specialized Design, Integrated Tool, Extra Language (part of Specialized Design)!Deprecated! Specialized warforgedWayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Warforged JuggernautWarforged-Gr7mmStr +1Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot StabilityAn endurance based Warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged JuggernautWarforgedStr +2Iron Fists, Powerful Build!Deprecated! Brute warforgedWayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Warforged ScoutWarforged-Gr7mmDex +1Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureBuilt for speed and perception, the scouts are the lightweight models of warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged SkirmisherWarforgedDex +2Swift, Light Step!Deprecated! Agile and quick warforgedWayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Warforged TacticianWarforged-Gr7mmInt +1Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and BodyA tactically focused warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged-Gr7mmWarforged-Gr7mmInt +1, Str +1, Dex +1Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and Body, Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot Stability, Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureEveryones favorite magically powered robot's now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
Warrior ClanStrength +1 or Dexterity +1Stretching Arms, Hardened Plates
Water Genasi SubraceGenasiWis +1Acid Resistance, Amphibious, Swim, Call to the WaveGenasi descended from Marid.Princes of the Apocalypse
Wildhunt ShifterShifterWis +2, Dex +1Natural Tracker, Shifting FeatureLycanthrope heritage makes them trackers and survivors.Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron, Eberron Rising from the Last War
Willow/Birch/Cedar TreefolkTreefolkDex +1Speed, Paper BarkSpanambula
Yellow DragonbornDragonbornDraconic HeritageDragonborn with a Yellow Dragon ancestryRlyehable
Zariel TieflingTieflingReplaces 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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