Compare them with Dwarves who only live to about 350 years old, also have darkvision, but they are resistant to poisons thanks to their sturdy physique, but because they are smaller in size, they also have less speed (we all remember Gimli running trying to keep up with Legolas, right?).Īlready you can see the wealth of options available when creating your first character. Wood Elves are faster and stealthier, and High Elves are more adept with magic. Each race comes with its own racial traits and abilities as well as a few subraces which offer even more variety.įor example, Elves can live for up to 750 years, can see in the dark, and thanks to their magical heritage, they can’t be charmed by magic or put to sleep. In the PHB (Player’s Handbook) there are nine races to choose from. If you’ve ever seen Lord of the Rings then these fantasy race options will seem very familiar to you – especially the hobbits (we mean, uh, halflings). (Image credit: Wizards of the Coast) D&D races: elves, humans, halflings, and more That’s where we come in: this guide to D&D races, classes and dice will run you through the most important points to keep in mind, with an explanation of how the underlying game mechanics work. To get the real experience, you need to grab a character sheet and some dice, and try out the game first-hand. Because these stories and every D&D story happens inside the minds of the people sitting at the table – and, to an outsider, it all just seems a bit strange. As someone who's been playing for years, I often have friends and family ask me to explain what this strange fantasy game is all about – and why I’m so addicted to buying new dice.īut, every time I try and tell them of the fantastical stories I’ve been a part of – defeating an ancient blue dragon with the help of the King of the Giants or traveling to the Feywild to stop the spread of a strange disease that been plaguing the forest – their eyes glaze over and they nod along politely. It’s a system that allows you and your friends to tell a story together, and it can be any story you want it to be.
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