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'''Race''' is a term in [[Dungeons & Dragons 5e]] that refers to the species of player characters.
'''Race''' is a term in [[Dungeons & Dragons 5e]] that refers to the species of player characters.
==Racial Traits==
{{refstart}}The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races.{{refend|<ref name="srd5">{{Cite Pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}}</ref>}}
===Alignment===
{{refstart}}Most races have tendencies toward certain {{srd5lc|Alignment}}s, described in this entry. These are not binding for player characters, but considering why your {{srd5lc|Dwarf}} is {{srd5lc|Chaotic}}, for example, in defiance of {{srd5lc|Lawful}} dwarf society can help you better define your character.{{refend|<ref name="srd5" />}}
===Size===
{{refstart}}Characters of most races are {{SRD5|Medium}}, a {{srd5lc|Size}} category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. Members of a few races are {{SRD5|Small}} (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules of the game affect them differently. The most important of these rules is  that Small characters have trouble wielding {{srd5lc|Heavy Weapon}}s, as explained in “{{SRD5|Weapon}}s<!--Equipment-->.”{{refend|<ref name="srd5" />}}
===Speed===
Your {{srd5lc|Speed}} determines how far you can {{srd5lc|Move}} when traveling ( “{{SRD5|Adventuring}}”) and fighting (“{{SRD5|Combat}}”).<ref name="srd5" />
===Languages===
By virtue of your race, your character can speak, read, and write certain {{srd5lc|Language}}s.<ref name="srd5" />
===Subraces===
{{refstart}}Some races have subraces. Members of a subrace have the traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified for their subrace. Relationships among subraces vary significantly from race to race and world to world.{{refend|<ref name="srd5" />}}
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==Design Note: Changes to Racial Traits==
{{refstart}}In 2020, the book {{pub|Tasha's Cauldron of Everything}} introduced the option to customize several of your character’s racial traits, specifically the Ability Score Increase trait, the Language trait, and traits that give skill, armor, weapon, or tool proficiencies. 
Following in that book’s footsteps, the race options <!--in this article and-->in future D&D books lack the Ability Score Increase trait, the Language trait, the Alignment trait, and any other trait that is purely cultural. Racial traits henceforth reflect only the physical or magical realities of being a player character who’s a member of a particular lineage. Such traits include things like darkvision, a breath weapon (as in the dragonborn), or innate magical ability (as in the forest gnome). Such traits don’t include cultural characteristics, like language or training with a weapon or a tool, and the traits also don’t include an alignment suggestion, since alignment is a choice for each individual, not a characteristic shared by a lineage.
Finally, going forward, the term “race” in D&D refers only to the suite of game features used by player characters. Said features don’t have any bearing on monsters and NPCs who are members of the same species or lineage, since monsters and NPCs in D&D don’t rely on race or class to function. Moreover, DMs are empowered to customize the features of the creatures in their game as they wish. {{refend|<ref name="ua21gl">{{Cite Pub|UA 2021 Gothic Lineages}}</ref>}}</div>


==List of Races==
==List of Races==
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==Subraces and Variants==
==Subraces and Variants==
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'''Variant''' describes a variation of the race (but usually not classified socially).  
'''Variant''' describes a variation of the race (but usually not classified socially).  


===List of Subraces===
===List of Subaces===
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'''Dragonborn'''
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'''Dwarf'''
!Subrace
* {{5ed|Gray Dwarf}} <ref name="scag" />
!Abilities
* {{SRD5|Hill Dwarf}} <ref name="srd5" />
!Size<br />Change
* {{5ed|Mountain Dwarf}} <ref name="phb" />
!Speed<br />Change
* {{5ed|Sand Dwarf}} <ref name="user" /><ref name="rly" />
!Darkvision<br />(if change)
 
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'''Elf'''
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* {{5ed|Eladrin}} <ref name="mtof" />
!Source Notes
* {{5ed|Dark Elf}} <ref name="phb" /> (Drow)  
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'''Gnome'''
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'''Half-Elf'''
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'''Half-Orc'''
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'''Halfling'''
* {{5ed|Ghostwise}} <ref name="scag" />
* {{SRD5|Lightfoot}} <ref name="srd5" />
* {{5ed|Longshanks}} <ref name="user" /><ref name="rly" />
* {{5ed|Stout}} <ref name="phb" />
 
'''Human'''
* {{5ed|Human Variant}} <ref name="phb" />
* {{5ed|Revenant/Human}} <ref name="gothic" />
 
'''Tiefling'''
* {{5ed|Asmodeus Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Baalzebul Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Dispater Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Fierna Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Glasya Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Levistus Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Mammon Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Mephistopheles Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
* {{5ed|Tiefling Variant SCAG}} <ref name="scag" />
* {{5ed|Zariel Tiefling}} <ref name="mtof" />
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==Sources and Notes==
==Sources and Notes==
* Unofficial description by [[User:Rlyehable]]
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<ref name="srd5">{{pub|SRD-OGL v5.1}}</ref>
<ref name="mtof">{{pub|Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes}}</ref>
<ref name="phb">{{pub|Player's Handbook (5e)}}</ref>
<ref name="scag">{{pub|Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide}}</ref>
<ref name="gothic">{{pub|UA Gothic Heroes}}</ref>
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Race is a term in Dungeons & Dragons 5e that refers to the species of player characters.

Racial Traits

The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. [1]

Alignment

Most races have tendencies toward certain alignments, described in this entry. These are not binding for player characters, but considering why your dwarf is chaotic, for example, in defiance of lawful dwarf society can help you better define your character. [1]

Size

Characters of most races are Medium, a size category including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall. Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet tall), which means that certain rules of the game affect them differently. The most important of these rules is that Small characters have trouble wielding heavy weapons, as explained in “Weapons.” [1]

Speed

Your speed determines how far you can move when traveling ( “Adventuring”) and fighting (“Combat”).[1]

Languages

By virtue of your race, your character can speak, read, and write certain languages.[1]

Subraces

Some races have subraces. Members of a subrace have the traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified for their subrace. Relationships among subraces vary significantly from race to race and world to world. [1]

Design Note: Changes to Racial Traits

In 2020, the book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything introduced the option to customize several of your character’s racial traits, specifically the Ability Score Increase trait, the Language trait, and traits that give skill, armor, weapon, or tool proficiencies.

Following in that book’s footsteps, the race options in future D&D books lack the Ability Score Increase trait, the Language trait, the Alignment trait, and any other trait that is purely cultural. Racial traits henceforth reflect only the physical or magical realities of being a player character who’s a member of a particular lineage. Such traits include things like darkvision, a breath weapon (as in the dragonborn), or innate magical ability (as in the forest gnome). Such traits don’t include cultural characteristics, like language or training with a weapon or a tool, and the traits also don’t include an alignment suggestion, since alignment is a choice for each individual, not a characteristic shared by a lineage.

Finally, going forward, the term “race” in D&D refers only to the suite of game features used by player characters. Said features don’t have any bearing on monsters and NPCs who are members of the same species or lineage, since monsters and NPCs in D&D don’t rely on race or class to function. Moreover, DMs are empowered to customize the features of the creatures in their game as they wish. [2]


List of Races

103 official and unofficial races and lineages.

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Race Type Abilities Size Speed Darkvision Features Summary Source Notes Source
Aarakocra (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft., flying 30 ft. Flight, Talons, Wind Caller Aarakocra are winged humanoids that can fly. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Aarakocra Humanoid Dexterity +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 25 ft., flying 50 ft. Flight, Talons Aarakocra are winged humanoids that can fly. Canon, Pointer Player's Companion Elemental Evil
Aasimar (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. Celestial Resistance, Healing Hands, Light Bearer, Celestial Revelation Half-human, half-celestial. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Aasimar Humanoid Charisma +2 Medium 30 ft. Celestial Resistance, Healing Hands, Light Bearer Half-human, half-celestial. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Autognome (Lineage) Construct Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. ft. Armored Casting, Built for Success, Healing Machine, Mechanical Nature, Sentry's Rest, Specialized Design Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
Bugbear (Lineage) Humanoid, Goblinoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Long-Limbed, Powerful Build, Sneaky, Surprise Attack Bugbear as a race Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Bugbear Humanoid Strength +2, Dexterity +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Long-Limbed, Powerful Build, Sneaky, Surprise Attack Bugbear as a race Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Centaur (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 40 ft. Charge, Equine Build, Hooves, Natural Affinity Centaur as playable lineage Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Centaur Fey Strength +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 40 ft. Fey, Charge, Hooves, Equine Build, Survivor Centaur as playable race Canon, Pointer Varied
Changeling (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. Changeling Instincts, Shapechanger Changelings are shapeshifters, appearing as any other anthropomorphic creature at will. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Changeling Humanoid +1 to an ability of your choice and Charisma +2 Medium 30 ft. Shapechanger, Changeling Instincts Changelings are shapeshifters, appearing as any other humanoid at will. Canon, Pointer Eberron Rising from the Last War
Dhampir (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 35 ft. 60 feet Ancestral Legacy, Deathless Nature, Spider Climb, Vampiric Bite Quasi-vampire Canon, Pointer Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
Chromatic Dragonborn (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Chromatic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Chromatic Warding Dragonborn race based on gem dragon heritage Canon, Pointer Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic Dragonborn (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Metallic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Metallic Breath Weapon Dragonborn race based on gem dragon heritage Canon, Pointer Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
[[SRD5:Dragonborn|]] (Lineage) Humanoid Strength +2, Charisma +1 Medium 30 ft. Draconic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Damage Resistance Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Duergar (Lineage) Humanoid, Dwarf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 120 feet Duergar Magic, Dwarven Resilience, Psionic Fortitude Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Duskken Humanoid Dexterity +1, Constitution +1 Medium 30 feet ft. 60 feet Shadewalk, Shadow Stealth, Undead Heritage Undead shadows from the Shadowfell turned humanoid User Creation user:Rlyehable
Dwarf Lineage (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2, or two different ability scores by 1. Medium 25 ft. 60 feet Dwarven Resilience, Dwarven Combat Training, Tool Proficiency, Stonecunning Varied
Dwarf Humanoid, Dwarf Constitution +2 Medium 25 ft. 60 feet Dwarven Resilience, Dwarven Combat Training, Tool Proficiency, Stonecunning Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Dwarf Humanoid Constitution +2 Medium 25 ft. 60 feet Dwarven Resilience, Dwarven Combat Training, Tool Proficiency, Stonecunning Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Eladrin (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Fey Step, Keen Senses, Trance Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Astral Elf (Lineage) Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Astral Fire, Astral Trance, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Starlight Step Elves from the Astral Plane Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
Elf Humanoid, Elf Dexterity +2 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Keen Senses, Fey Ancestry, Trance Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Fairy (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft., fly 30 ft. Fairy Magic, Flight Canon, Pointer Varied
Firbolg (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Firbolg Magic, Hidden Step, Powerful Build, Speech of Beast and Leaf Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Firbolg Humanoid Strength +1, Wisdom +2 Medium 30 ft. Firbolg Magic, Hidden Step, Powerful Build, Speech of Beast and Leaf A race of big humanoids related to the fey. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Foli Centaur (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2, or two different ability scores by 1. Large 40 ft. Hybrid Size, Unstealthy, Hooves, Custom Barding, Scholarly Centaur as large playable lineage User Creation user:Rlyehable
Gem Dragonborn (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Gem Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Draconic Resistance, Psionic Mind, Gem Flight Canon, Pointer Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Genasi Humanoid Constitution +2 Medium 30 ft. Descended from genies. Canon, Pointer Princes of the Apocalypse
Air Genasi (Lineage) Humanoid, Genasi Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 35 ft. 60 feet Unending Breath, Lightning Resistance, Mingle with the Wind Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Earth Genasi (Lineage) Humanoid, Genasi Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. 60 feet Earth Walk, Merge with Stone Genasi descended from Dao. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Fire Genasi (Lineage) Humanoid, Genasi Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. 60 feet Fire Resistance, Reach to the Blaze Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Water Genasi (Lineage) Humanoid, Genasi Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft., swimming speed equal to your walking speed. 60 feet Acid Resistance, Amphibious, Call to the Wave Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Giff (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. ft., swim 30 ft. Astral Spark, Firearms Mastery, Hippo Build Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
Giff UC (Lineage) Humanoid Strength +2, Constitution +1 Medium 30 ft. ft. Firearms Knowledge, Militant, Gunpowder Knowledge, Headlong Charge User Creation user:Rlyehable
Gith Humanoid Intelligence +1 Medium ft. Once slaves of the mind flayers, after their revolt, they split into two warring factions, the Githyanki and the Githzerai. Canon, Pointer Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Githyanki (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Astral Knowledge, Githyanki Psionics, Psychic Resilience Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Githzerai (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Githzerai Psionics, Mental Discipline, Psychic Resilience Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Glitchling (Lineage) Construct Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. ft. Armor Plating, Balance Chaos, Living Construct, Ordered Mind, Vestigial Wings Pointer, UA UA 2022 Wonders of the Multiverse
Gnoll Humanoid Strength +1, Dexterity +2 Medium 30 feet ft. 60 feet Rampage, Bite User Creation user:Rlyehable
Deep Gnome (Lineage) Humanoid, Gnome Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. 60 feet Gift of the Svirfneblin, Gnomish Magic Resistance, Svirfneblin Camouflage Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
[[SRD5:Gnome|]] (Lineage) Humanoid Intelligence +2 Small 25 ft. 60 feet Gnome Cunning Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Goblin (Lineage) Humanoid, Goblinoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Fury of the Small, Nimble Escape Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Goblin Humanoid Dexterity +2, Constitution +1 Small 30 ft. 60 feet Fury of the Small, Nimble Escape Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Goliath Humanoid Strength +2, Constitution +1 Medium 30 ft. Natural Athlete, Stone's Endurance, Powerful Build, Mountain Born A race of big humanoids related to the fey. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Goliath (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Little Giant, Mountain Born, Stone's Endurance A race of big humanoids related to giants. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Grung (Lineage) Dexterity +2, Constitution +1 Small 25 ft., climb 25 feet Aboreal Alertness, Amphibious, Poison Immunity, Poisonous Skin, Standing Leap, Water Dependency Canon, Pointer One Grung Above
Hadozee (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. ft., climbing 30 ft. (also see Glide) Dexterous Feet, Glide, Hadozee Resilience Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
[[SRD5:Half-Elf|]] (Lineage) Humanoid Choice of two other ability scores increase +1, Charisma +2 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Skill Versatility Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
[[SRD5:Half-Orc|]] (Lineage) Humanoid Strength +2, Constitution +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Menacing, Relentless Endurance, Savage Attacks Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Halfling Humanoid, Halfling Dexterity +2 Small 25 ft. Lucky, Brave, Halfling Nimbleness Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Hollow One Undead, Varied ft. 60 feet Ageless, Cling to Life, Revenance, Unsettling Presence Canon, Pointer Explorer's Guide to Wildemount
Harengon (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Choice of Medium or Small 30 ft. Hare-Trigger, Leporine Senses, Lucky Footwork, Rabbit Hop Canon, Pointer The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hexblood (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. Ancestral Legacy, Eerie Token, Hex Magic Proto-hag Canon, Pointer Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
High Elf (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Cantrip, Elf Weapon Training, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Trance Elves of the Shadowfell lienage User Creation user:Rlyehable
Feywild Hobgoblin (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Fey Gift, Fortune from the Many Pointer, UA UA 2021 Folk of the Feywild
Hobgoblin (Lineage) Humanoid, Goblinoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Fey Gift, Fortune from the Many Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Hobgoblin Humanoid Constitution +2, Intelligence +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Martial Training, Saving Face Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Human Humanoid Your ability scores each increase by +1.  Medium 30 ft. Most numerous of the civilized humanoids. Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Kalashtar Humanoid Wisdom +2, Charisma +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Dual Mind, Mental Discipline, Mind Link, Severed from Dreams Canon, Pointer Eberron Rising from the Last War
Kender (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. Fearless, Kender Aptitude, Taunt Small humanoid with unquenchable curiosity. Canon, Pointer Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kenku (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. Expert Duplication, Kenku Recall, Mimicry Flightless, anthropoid bird people Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Kenku Humanoid Dexterity +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 30 ft. Expert Forgery, Kenku Training, Mimicry Flightless, anthropoid bird people Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobold (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. 60 feet Draconic Cry, Kobold Legacy Small, dragon-related humanoids Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Kobold Humanoid Strength -2, Dexterity +2 Small 30 ft. 60 feet Grovel, Cower, and Beg, Pack Tactics, Sunlight Sensitivity Kobold as playable race. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobold (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Small 30 ft. 60 feet Draconic Legacy, Draconic Roar Pointer, UA UA 2021 Draconic Options
Kuo-toa Humanoid Strength +1, Constitution +1 , Intelligence +1 Medium 30 ft., swim 30 ft. 120 ft. feet Amphibious Nature, Otherworldly Perception, Slippery, Sunlight Sensitivity, Martial Training, Madness Unofficial conversion of 5e monster Kuo-toa. User Creation user:Rlyehable
Leonin (Lineage) Strength +1, Constitution +2 Medium 35 ft. 60 feet Claws, Hunter's Instincts, Daunting Roar Lion-like humanoids Canon, Pointer Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Lizardfolk (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft., Swimming 30 ft. Bite, Hold Breath, Hungry Jaws, Natural Armor, Nature's Intuition Reptilian, lizard-like humanoids Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Lizardfolk Humanoid Constitution +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 30 ft. Bite, Cunning Artisan, Hold Breath, Hunter's Lore, Natural Armor, Hungry Jaws Lizardlike humanoid. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Locathah (Lineage) Strength +2, Dexterity +1 Medium 30 ft., swim 30 feet Natural Armor, Observant & Athletic, Leviathan Will, Limited Amphibiousness Canon, Pointer Locathah Rising
Loxodon Humanoid Constitution +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 30 ft. Powerful Build, Loxodon Serenity, Natural Armor, Trunk, Keen Smell Lizardlike humanoid. Canon, Pointer Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Lythari (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Lycan Polymorph, Trance Elves that shapechange into a wolf. User Creation user:Rlyehable
Minotaur (Lineage) Humanoid, Minotaur Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. Horns, Goring Rush, Hammering Horns, Labrinthine Recall Minotaur as playable race Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Minotaur Humanoid Strength +2, Constitution +1 Medium 30 ft. Horns, Goring Rush, Hammering Horns, Imposing Presence Minotaur as playable race Canon, Pointer Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Orc (Lineage) Humanoid, Orc Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Adrenaline Rush, Powerful Build, Relentless Endurance Orc as playable race Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Orc Humanoid, Ord Strength +2, Constitution +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Aggressive, Menacing, Powerful Build Orc as playable race Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Owlfolk (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft., You can also fly 30 ft. 90 feet Magic Sight, Nimble Flight, Silent Feathers Pointer, UA UA 2021 Folk of the Feywild
Owlin (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft., fly 30 feet. Flight, Silent Feathers Owl-like humanoid Canon, Pointer Strixhaven
Phanaton Humanoid Dexterity +2, Wisdom +1 Small 25 ft., They can also Climb 25 ft. and Fly 40 ft. (see Glide trait) Glide, Stealthy, Skilled User Creation user:Rlyehable
Plasmoid (Lineage) Ooze Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. ft. 60 feet Amorphous, Hold Breath, Natural Resilience, Shape Self Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
Reborn (Lineage) Humanoid Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. Ancestral Legacy, Deathless Nature, Knowledge from a Past Life Once dead, but no longer. Canon, Pointer Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
Satyr (Lineage) Fey Increase one ability score by 2, or two different ability scores by 1. Medium 35 ft. Ram, Magic Resistance, Mirthful Leaps, Reveler Goat-legged humanoids Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Satyr Fey Dexterity +1, Charisma +2 Medium 35 ft. Ram, Magic Reistance, Daunting Roar, Mirthful Leaps, Reveler Goat-legged humanoids Canon, Pointer Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Sea Elf (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft., Swimming 30 ft. 60 feet Child of the Sea, Fey Ancestry, Friend of the Sea, Keen Senses, Trance Aquatic elves lienage Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Blessing of the Raven Queen, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Necrotic Resistance, Trance Elves of the Shadowfell lienage Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Shifter (Lineage) Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Bestial Insticts, Shifting Shifters are humanoids who's ancesters included lycanthropes. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Shifter Humanoid Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Shifting Humans with lycanthrope heritage Canon, Pointer Eberron Rising from the Last War
Simic Hybrid Humanoid +1 to choice of one and Constitution +2 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Animal Enhancement Magically gene-spliced humanoids Canon, Pointer Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
T'killi (Lineage) Humanoid, Elf Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Dry Lands Adapted, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, T'killi Training, Trance Elves of the wilderness and desert. User Creation user:Rlyehable
Tabaxi (Lineage) Humanoid, Tabaxi Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft., Climb 30 ft. 60 feet Cat's Claws, Cat's Talent, Feline Agility Anthropomorphic cat-people. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Tabaxi Humanoid Dexterity +2, Charisma +1 Medium 30 ft. 60 feet Feline Agility, Cat's Claws, Cat's Talent Anthropomorphic cat-people. Canon, Pointer Volo's Guide to Monsters
Thri-kreen (Lineage) Monstrosity Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small 30 ft. ft. 60 feet Chameleon Carapace, Secondary Arms, Sleepless, Thri-kreen Telepathy Canon, Pointer Astral Adventurer's Guide
Tiefling Humanoid Intelligence +1, Charisma +2 Medium 30 ft. 30 feet Hellish Resistance, Infernal Legacy Humanoids descended from humans and fiends. Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Tortle (Lineage) Humanoid, Tortle Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium or Small. 30 ft. Claws, Hold Breath, Natural Armor, Nature's Intuition, Shell Defense Turtle people Canon, Pointer Tortle Package
Tortle Humanoid Strength +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 30 ft. Claws, Hold Breath, Natural Armor, Shell Defense, Survival Instinct Turtle people Canon, Pointer Tortle Package
Triton (Lineage) Humanoid, Triton Increase one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Medium 30 ft., and a swimming speed equal to your walking speed. 60 feet Amphibious, Control Air and Water, Emissary of the Sea, Guardian of the Depths Aquatic humanoids with bluish skin and green hair. Canon, Pointer Monsters of the Multiverse
Triton Humanoid, Triton Strength +1, Constitution +1 , Charisma +1 Medium 30 ft., and a swimming 30 feet 60 feet feet Amphibious, Control Air and Water, Emissary of the Sea, Guardian of the Depths Aquatic humanoids with bluish skin and green hair. Canon, Pointer Varied
Vedalken Humanoid Intelligence +2, Wisdom +1 Medium 30 ft. Vedalken Dispassion, Tireless Precision, Partially Amphibious Blue, hairless humanoids Canon, Pointer Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Warforged Humanoid +1 to one abilility of choice and Constitution +2 Medium 30 ft. Constructed Resilience, Sentry's Rest, Integrated Protection, Specialized Design Canon, Pointer Eberron Rising from the Last War

Subraces and Variants

Subrace is the classified variations within a race (see above).
Variant describes a variation of the race (but usually not classified socially).

List of Subaces

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official and unofficial races.
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Race Subrace Abilities Size
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(if change) 		Features Source Notes Source

Sources and Notes

  1. Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e 2014) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
  2. F. Wesley Schneider, et. al.. UA 2021 Gothic Lineages (5e 2014) (2021-01-21). Wizards of the Coast. ↑
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