D&D 5e Races

Select a race to see its traits and optimal class builds.

Dragonborn

Size: **_Size._** Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 30

Dwarf

Size: **_Size._** Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 25

Elf

Size: **_Size._** Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 30

Gnome

Size: **_Size._** Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds. Your size is Small. • Speed: 25

Half-Elf

Size: **_Size._** Half-elves are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 30

Half-Orc

Size: **_Size._** Half-orcs are somewhat larger and bulkier than humans, and they range from 5 to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 30

Halfling

Size: **_Size._** Halflings average about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small. • Speed: 25

Human

Size: **_Size._** Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium. • Speed: 30

Tiefling

Size: **_Size._** Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium. • Speed: 30