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Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e Weapons
Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e Homebrew

Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e WeaponsThe bonus is used in the rules on Ability Checks, Saving Throws, and Attack Rolls. Your Proficiency Bonus can't be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can add your Proficiency Bonus to a Wisdom saving throw, you nevertheless add the bonus only once when you make the save.
Out of pure boredom of the summer and the incessant annoyance of looking through very large charts of the races of 5e, I decided to create my own Racial Stat Bonus chart. I have to make sure to thank MyPetOcean and Kevin Matheny for the inspiration for this sheet, as I normally use their sheets.
Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e HomebrewRace/Ancestry options for Dungeons and Dragons 5e from Elemental Evil Player's Companion, Volo's Guide to Monsters, Player's Handbook, Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.

Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e WeaponsThe bonus is used in the rules on Ability Checks, Saving Throws, and Attack Rolls. Your Proficiency Bonus can't be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can add your Proficiency Bonus to a Wisdom saving throw, you nevertheless add the bonus only once when you make the save.
Out of pure boredom of the summer and the incessant annoyance of looking through very large charts of the races of 5e, I decided to create my own Racial Stat Bonus chart. I have to make sure to thank MyPetOcean and Kevin Matheny for the inspiration for this sheet, as I normally use their sheets.
Racial Bonuses Dnd 5e HomebrewRace/Ancestry options for Dungeons and Dragons 5e from Elemental Evil Player's Companion, Volo's Guide to Monsters, Player's Handbook, Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes.
RaceSubraceAbility BonusesSizeSpeedFeaturesLanguagesNotesSource
AarakocraDexterity +2
Wisdom +1
MediumWalk 25, Fly 50 (no medium or heavy armor)Common, Aarakocra, AuranEE 5
AasimarCharisma +2
MediumWalk 30Common, CelestialResistant to necrotic & radiant damage. Light cantrip.
VOLO 104
ProtectorWisdom +1
Flying 30 when Radiant SoulTransform to sprout wings for 1 minute and Deal extra radiant damage equal to level
VOLO 105
ScourgeConstitution +1
Transform to unleash searing light to damage yourself for 1 minute and all around you 1/2 level, and Deal extra radiant damage equal to level
VOLO 105
FallenStrength +1
Transform to frighten those around you and Deal extra necrotic damage equal to level
VOLO 105
BugbearStrength +2
Dexterity +1
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60 and Powerful Build
Common, GoblinProficient in Stealth, Surprise Attack.
VOLO 119
DragonbornStrength +2
Charisma +1
MediumWalk 30Breath Weapon
Common, DraconicDamage resistance of dragon ancestor type
PHB 34
DwarfConstitution +2
MediumWalk 25Darkvision 60
Common, DwarvishAdvantage and resistance against Poison damage
PHB 20
Gray Dwarf (Druergar)Strength +1
Darkvision 120 and Sunlight Sensitivity
UndercommonEnlarge, invisibility once per long rest
SCAG 104
Hill DwarfWisdom +1
PHB 20
Mountain DwarfStrength +1
PHB 20
ElfDexterity +2
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, ElvishProficient with Perception
PHB 23
Drow (Dark Elf)Charisma +1
Darkvision 120 and Sunlight Sensitivity
PHB 24
EladrinCharisma +1
Seasonally changing personality traits and flaws, 30ft teleportation 1 / rest with seasonal effect
MTOF 61
High ElfIntelligence +1
1 of choicePHB 23
Sea ElfConstitution +1
Swimming 30Amphibian
AquanProficiency with spear, trident, light crossbow, and net.
MTOF 62
Shadar-kaiConstitution +1
Cantrip of choice from chill touch, spare the dying, or thaumaturgy. Teleport 15 ft 1/rest.
MTOF 62
Wood ElfWisdom +1
Walking 35Hide behind anything natural
PHB 24
FirbolgWisdom +2
Strength +1
MediumWalk 30Detect Magic or disguise self 1/r. and Powerful Build.
Common, Elvish, GiantLimited communication with beasts and plants.
VOLO 107
GenasiConstitution +2
MediumWalk 30Common, PrimordialEE 9
Air GenasiDexterity +1
Levitation once per long rest
EE 9
Earth GenasiStrength +1
Pass without trace once per long rest
EE 10
Fire GenasiIntelligence +1
Darkvision 60 and Fire Resistance
Produce flame, burning hands once per long rest
EE 10
Water GenasiWisdom +1
Swim 30Acid Resistance and Amphibious
Shape water cantrip, create or destroy water once per long rest
EE 10
GithIntelligence +1
MediumWalk 30Common, GithMTOF 96
GithyankiStrength +2
1 of choiceProficient in 1 skill or tool of choice, proficient in light and medium armor. Mage hand cantrip. Jump and misty step once per long rest
MTOF 96
GithzeraiWisdom +2
+1 to AC in light armor or unarmored with no shield. Mage hand cantrip. Es1371 driver windows 3.1. shield and detect thoughts once per long rest
MTOF 96
GoblinDexterity +2
Constitution +1
SmallWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, GoblinProficient in Stealth, Surprise Attack.
VOLO 119
GoliathMediumWalk 30Powerful Build
Common, GiantShrug off some damage, proficiency in Athletics
VOLO 108
GnomeIntelligence +2
SmallWalk 25Common, GnomishAdvantage on all saves against magic
PHB 36
Forest GnomePHB 37
Rock GnomeAdvantage on History checks with magic, alchemy
PHB 37
Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin)Darkvision 120
UndercommonAdvantage on Stealth in rocky terrain
SCAG 115
HalflingDexterity +2
SmallWalk 25Common, HalflingReroll 1s
PHB 28
Ghostwise HalflingWisdom +1
Telepathy
SCAG 110
Lightfoot HalflingCharisma +1
Hide behind Medium or larger creatures
PHB 28
Stout HalflingConstitution +1
Advantage and resistance against Poison damage
PHB 28
Half-ElfCharisma +2
2 of Choice +1
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, Elvish, 1 of choiceProficiency with 2 skills of choice
PHB 39
Half-DrowChoice of Drow Magic or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility
SCAG 116
Aquatic Half-ElfSwim 30Choice of elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility
SCAG 116
High Half-ElfChoice of High Elf's Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip, or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility
SCAG 116
Wood Half-ElfChoice of Wood Elf's Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Mask of the Wild; or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility
SCAG 116
Half-OrcStrength +2
Constitution +1
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, OrcProficiency in Intimidation, Relentless Endurance, Savage Attacks
PHB 41
HobgoblinConstitution +2
Intelligence +1
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, GoblinProficient with 2 martial weapons and light armor
VOLO 119
HumanAll Abilities +1
MediumWalk 30Common, 1 of choicePHB 31
Variant Human2 of Choice +1
Choose a feat and Choose a skill to gain proficiency with
PHB 31
KenkuDexterity +2
Wisdom +1
MediumWalk 30Common, Auran, Speak only using MimicryProficiency in 2 of: Acrobatics, Deception, Stealth, Sleight of Hand
VOLO 111
KoboldDexterity +2
Strength -2
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, DraconicPack Tactics, Sunlight Sensitivity
VOLO 119
LizardfolkConstitution +2
Wisdom +1
MediumWalk 30, Swim 30Bite and Hold breath
Common, DraconicProficiency in 2 of: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, Survival
VOLO 113
OrcStrength +2
Constitution +1
Intelligence -2
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60 and Powerful Build
Common, OrcProficient in Intimidation
VOLO 120
TabaxiDexterity +2
Charisma +1
MediumWalk 30, Climb 20Darkvision 60 and Claws
Common, 1 of choiceProficiency in Perception and Stealth
VOLO 115
TieflingCharisma +2
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60
Common, InfernalPHB 43
Asmodeus TieflingIntelligence +1
This is the default Tiefling in the PHB as well.
MTOF 21
Baalzebul TieflingIntelligence +1
Thaumaturgy cantrip, ray of sickness and crown of madness 1/lr
MTOF 21
Dispater TieflingDexterity +1
Thaumaturgy cantrip, disguise self and invisibility 1/lr
MTOF 21
Fierna TieflingWisdom +1
Friends cantrip, charm person and suggestion 1/lr
MTOF 21
Glasya TieflingDexterity +1
Minor illusion cantrip, disguise self and invisibility 1/lr
MTOF 22
Levistus TieflingConstitution +1
Ray of frost cantrip, armor of Agathys and darkness 1/lr
MTOF 22
Mammon TieflingIntelligence +1
Mage hand cantrip, Tenser's floating disk and arcane lock 1/lr
MTOF 22
Mephistopheles TieflingIntelligence +1
Mage hand cantrip, magic missile and web 1/lr
MTOF 22
Zariel TieflingStrength +1
Thaumaturgy cantrip, searing smite and branding smite 1/lr
MTOF 22
SCAG Variant TieflingChoice of Devil's Tongue, Hellfire, or Winged features to replace Infernal Legacy
SCAG 118
TritonStrength +1
Constitution +1
Charisma +1
MediumWalk 30, Swim 30Amphibious
Common, PrimordialVOLO 117
Yuan-Ti PurebloodCharisma +2
Intelligence +1
MediumWalk 30Darkvision 60, Poison immunity, and Magic Resistance
Common, Abyssal, DraconicPoison spray and animal friendship (snakes only) cantrips, suggestion 1/lr
VOLO 120

Race	Subrace	Ability Bonuses	Size	Speed	Features	Languages	Notes
Aarakocra	Dexterity +2 Wisdom +1	Medium	Walk 25, Fly 50 (no medium or heavy armor)	Common, Aarakocra, Auran	EE 5
Aasimar	Charisma +2	Medium	Walk 30	Common, Celestial	Resistant to necrotic & radiant damage. Light cantrip.	VOLO 104
Protector	Wisdom +1	Flying 30 when Radiant Soul	Transform to sprout wings for 1 minute and Deal extra radiant damage equal to level	VOLO 105
Scourge	Constitution +1	Transform to unleash searing light to damage yourself for 1 minute and all around you 1/2 level, and Deal extra radiant damage equal to level	VOLO 105
Fallen	Strength +1	Transform to frighten those around you and Deal extra necrotic damage equal to level	VOLO 105
Bugbear	Strength +2 Dexterity +1	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60 and Powerful Build	Common, Goblin	Proficient in Stealth, Surprise Attack.	VOLO 119
Dragonborn	Strength +2 Charisma +1	Medium	Walk 30	Breath Weapon	Common, Draconic	Damage resistance of dragon ancestor type	PHB 34
Dwarf	Constitution +2	Medium	Walk 25	Darkvision 60	Common, Dwarvish	Advantage and resistance against Poison damage	PHB 20
Gray Dwarf (Druergar)	Strength +1	Darkvision 120 and Sunlight Sensitivity	Undercommon	Enlarge, invisibility once per long rest	SCAG 104
Hill Dwarf	Wisdom +1	PHB 20
Mountain Dwarf	Strength +1	PHB 20
Elf	Dexterity +2	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Elvish	Proficient with Perception	PHB 23
Drow (Dark Elf)	Charisma +1	Darkvision 120 and Sunlight Sensitivity	PHB 24
Eladrin	Charisma +1	Seasonally changing personality traits and flaws, 30ft teleportation 1 / rest with seasonal effect	MTOF 61
High Elf	Intelligence +1	1 of choice	PHB 23
Sea Elf	Constitution +1	Swimming 30	Amphibian	Aquan	Proficiency with spear, trident, light crossbow, and net.	MTOF 62
Shadar-kai	Constitution +1	Cantrip of choice from chill touch, spare the dying, or thaumaturgy. Teleport 15 ft 1/rest.	MTOF 62
Wood Elf	Wisdom +1	Walking 35	Hide behind anything natural	PHB 24
Firbolg	Wisdom +2 Strength +1	Medium	Walk 30	Detect Magic or disguise self 1/r. and Powerful Build.	Common, Elvish, Giant	Limited communication with beasts and plants.	VOLO 107
Genasi	Constitution +2	Medium	Walk 30	Common, Primordial	EE 9
Air Genasi	Dexterity +1	Levitation once per long rest	EE 9
Earth Genasi	Strength +1	Pass without trace once per long rest	EE 10
Fire Genasi	Intelligence +1	Darkvision 60 and Fire Resistance	Produce flame, burning hands once per long rest	EE 10
Water Genasi	Wisdom +1	Swim 30	Acid Resistance and Amphibious	Shape water cantrip, create or destroy water once per long rest	EE 10
Gith	Intelligence +1	Medium	Walk 30	Common, Gith	MTOF 96
Githyanki	Strength +2	1 of choice	Proficient in 1 skill or tool of choice, proficient in light and medium armor. Mage hand cantrip. Jump and misty step once per long rest	MTOF 96
Githzerai	Wisdom +2	+1 to AC in light armor or unarmored with no shield. Mage hand cantrip. Es1371 driver windows 3.1. shield and detect thoughts once per long rest	MTOF 96
Goblin	Dexterity +2 Constitution +1	Small	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Goblin	Proficient in Stealth, Surprise Attack.	VOLO 119
Goliath	Medium	Walk 30	Powerful Build	Common, Giant	Shrug off some damage, proficiency in Athletics	VOLO 108
Gnome	Intelligence +2	Small	Walk 25	Common, Gnomish	Advantage on all saves against magic	PHB 36
Forest Gnome	PHB 37
Rock Gnome	Advantage on History checks with magic, alchemy	PHB 37
Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin)	Darkvision 120	Undercommon	Advantage on Stealth in rocky terrain	SCAG 115
Halfling	Dexterity +2	Small	Walk 25	Common, Halfling	Reroll 1s	PHB 28
Ghostwise Halfling	Wisdom +1	Telepathy	SCAG 110
Lightfoot Halfling	Charisma +1	Hide behind Medium or larger creatures	PHB 28
Stout Halfling	Constitution +1	Advantage and resistance against Poison damage	PHB 28
Half-Elf	Charisma +2 2 of Choice +1	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Elvish, 1 of choice	Proficiency with 2 skills of choice	PHB 39
Half-Drow	Choice of Drow Magic or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility	SCAG 116
Aquatic Half-Elf	Swim 30	Choice of elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility	SCAG 116
High Half-Elf	Choice of High Elf's Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip, or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility	SCAG 116
Wood Half-Elf	Choice of Wood Elf's Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Mask of the Wild; or the elf trait Keen Senses in place of Skill Versatility	SCAG 116
Half-Orc	Strength +2 Constitution +1	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Orc	Proficiency in Intimidation, Relentless Endurance, Savage Attacks	PHB 41
Hobgoblin	Constitution +2 Intelligence +1	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Goblin	Proficient with 2 martial weapons and light armor	VOLO 119
Human	All Abilities +1	Medium	Walk 30	Common, 1 of choice	PHB 31
Variant Human	2 of Choice +1	Choose a feat and Choose a skill to gain proficiency with	PHB 31
Kenku	Dexterity +2 Wisdom +1	Medium	Walk 30	Common, Auran, Speak only using Mimicry	Proficiency in 2 of: Acrobatics, Deception, Stealth, Sleight of Hand	VOLO 111
Kobold	Dexterity +2 Strength -2	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Draconic	Pack Tactics, Sunlight Sensitivity	VOLO 119
Lizardfolk	Constitution +2 Wisdom +1	Medium	Walk 30, Swim 30	Bite and Hold breath	Common, Draconic	Proficiency in 2 of: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, Survival	VOLO 113
Orc	Strength +2 Constitution +1 Intelligence -2	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60 and Powerful Build	Common, Orc	Proficient in Intimidation	VOLO 120
Tabaxi	Dexterity +2 Charisma +1	Medium	Walk 30, Climb 20	Darkvision 60 and Claws	Common, 1 of choice	Proficiency in Perception and Stealth	VOLO 115
Tiefling	Charisma +2	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60	Common, Infernal	PHB 43
Asmodeus Tiefling	Intelligence +1	This is the default Tiefling in the PHB as well.	MTOF 21
Baalzebul Tiefling	Intelligence +1	Thaumaturgy cantrip, ray of sickness and crown of madness 1/lr	MTOF 21
Dispater Tiefling	Dexterity +1	Thaumaturgy cantrip, disguise self and invisibility 1/lr	MTOF 21
Fierna Tiefling	Wisdom +1	Friends cantrip, charm person and suggestion 1/lr	MTOF 21
Glasya Tiefling	Dexterity +1	Minor illusion cantrip, disguise self and invisibility 1/lr	MTOF 22
Levistus Tiefling	Constitution +1	Ray of frost cantrip, armor of Agathys and darkness 1/lr	MTOF 22
Mammon Tiefling	Intelligence +1	Mage hand cantrip, Tenser's floating disk and arcane lock 1/lr	MTOF 22
Mephistopheles Tiefling	Intelligence +1	Mage hand cantrip, magic missile and web 1/lr	MTOF 22
Zariel Tiefling	Strength +1	Thaumaturgy cantrip, searing smite and branding smite 1/lr	MTOF 22
SCAG Variant Tiefling	Choice of Devil's Tongue, Hellfire, or Winged features to replace Infernal Legacy	SCAG 118
Triton	Strength +1 Constitution +1 Charisma +1	Medium	Walk 30, Swim 30	Amphibious	Common, Primordial	VOLO 117
Yuan-Ti Pureblood	Charisma +2 Intelligence +1	Medium	Walk 30	Darkvision 60, Poison immunity, and Magic Resistance	Common, Abyssal, Draconic	Poison spray and animal friendship (snakes only) cantrips, suggestion 1/lr	VOLO 120