The idea of an elf flying into an uncontrollable Rage is unconventional, to say the least. The variation in elves make them excel at almost anything but you might want to look elsewhere for your Barbarian. Drow increases their Charisma and are a good choice for Warlocks or Sorcerers. Wood Elves increase their Wisdom making them strong Druids and some of the best Rangers. High Elves increase their intelligence and as a result, make a great choice for Wizards. They each increase a statistic score in some fashion, as well as come with a host of new abilities. Each of the Elven subraces is dramatically different in their outlook and attitudes from each other. Like the Dwarf, you MUST select one of the three available subraces. You also gain +2 to your Dexterity score, making Elves a great choice for those sneaky Dexterity classes Rogue, Ranger, and Monk. When selecting Elf as a race, you get a host of abilities from Keen Senses (proficiency in Perception) to Trance (elves donвЂ™t need to sleep the way the other mortal races do). Young elves (those under 100) may be more temperamental than their elders, but donвЂ™t expect an elf to behave like a human. Elves tend to favour diplomacy over reckless combat but this is an opinion that is formed with experience. Like the Dwarves, Elves are quite common throughout D&D and theВ sight of one would not be alarming (except for the Drow or Dark Elves). Elves can be seen as capricious and tend to value beauty and aesthetics, as much as skill. Extremely long-lived, tall, slender and elegant. There is very little difference in the depiction of elves in D&D and those throughout popular culture. Mountain Dwarves gain strength which further encourages a physical combat character, while Hill Dwarves gain Wisdom, making Cleric a good choice as well.Д«ecause these bonuses donвЂ™t strongly improve spellcasting attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma), Dwarves arenвЂ™t naturally gifted in this area and as a beginner player, you should consider selecting a different race if your heart is set on lighting the world on fire with your mind.

You must also select a subrace representing the type of Dwarf community you hail from and this confers both an additional ability score increase, as well as an additional ability. This bonus to your Constitution means that Dwarves are a great choice for any of the fighting classes Barbarian, Paladin, and Fighter. You also gain +2 to your Constitution score. When selecting Dwarf as a race, you get a host of abilities from darkvision (growing up under the Earth and all) to proficiency with some of the most common Dwarf weapons (pretty much just axes and hammers, theyвЂ™re kind of predictable). Some regions may be so remote that theyвЂ™ve never seen Dwarves before and might react with awe or hostility.) They are slow to trust, due to their steadfast nature and long lives. Dwarven craftsmanship is renowned throughout the land and the sight of Dwarves throughout the world of D&D is not uncommon (as always, check with your DM. DWARFДwarves are short, stout and as immovable as the Earth they mine. This guide will help introduce you to the common races of D&D (read: the ones you donвЂ™t need your DMвЂ™s permission to play). Regardless of the race you choose, make sure you read through the whole section in The PlayerвЂ™s HandbookВ (a few pages, tops) for all the interesting insightsВ beyond the stat and combat benefits to help you get a handle on the outlook of your chosen race. Despite my character being the only Lawful Good character in the party, being a half-orc subjected him to the prejudices and superstitions of townsfolk who equate orcs with trouble. This isnвЂ™t to say that you canвЂ™t break the racial mold and play a character the way you want: one of my most fun characters was a half-orc paladin who resented his orcish lineage and sought and struggled with doing the right thing. The race you play influences how you interact with the world around, your outlook and demeanor, and even how the world treats you. A race in D&D covers a whole host of things and doesnвЂ™t only increase your stats (even though that last part is really nice). WeвЂ™ve previously covered some good tips and statistic priorities for starting every class in D&D, but we havenвЂ™t coveredВ one of the the most important decision youвЂ™ll make in the game what race you choose. Its mission is to help new roleplayers getВ adventuring in the world of Dungeons and Dragons with expert guidance to equip you for your journey. New to D&D? Intimidated by all the stats, rolls, and roles you have to juggle? Our new Alpha show Starter Kit can help with that.

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