The VariantDnD Humanwill let players add a point to any two ability scores of their choice, gain proficiency in any skill that tickles their fancy, and, finally, even grants an extra feat. For any Fighter characters, these perks combined make for a pretty amazing deal. Half-Orc Fighter Her...
Variant Human:In addition to the standard human traits, some campaigns allow players to choose the Variant Human option. This option allows the player to gain a +1 bonus to two different ability scores, choose a skill proficiency, and gain a Feat at 1st level. ...
Pick Variant Human as your race, choosing +1 Dex, +1 Cha, and the Alert feat, which grants you +5 to initiative rolls, makes you immune to surprise and means that attacks from unseen enemies don’t have advantage against you. The Criminal background will give you relevant skill proficienc...
Playing a Variant Human is essential, as it lets you choose a feat right out the gate. Start with Polearm Master so you can make bonus action attacks from level one and trigger plenty ofDnD opportunity attacks. Combine this with the Sentinel feat at level four, which stops all creatures i...
Variant Human Humans are classic adventurers, as they can be good at anything. With the Variant DnD Human ruleset described in the PHB, you can increase two ability scores by +1 each, and also take a skill proficiency and feat of your choosing. Forest Gnome DnD Gnome Wizards get a +2...
Playing as a variantDnD Humancan work, for the simple reason that this race is designed to work withanyclass. With a variant Human, you’ll receive +1 in two different stats, and get to choose one feat and proficiency in one skill. ...
Use the variant ‘customizing ability scores’ rules found in the Player’s Handbook (also known as the ‘points buy’ method). When assigning an ability score to a particular stat, consider which are most important to the class you want to play. And don’t forget to add any ability scor...
Human Variant’s extra starting feat can make the Light Cleric a terrifying damage dealer from level one, as they brutally cleanse the battlefield with waves of deadly radiant flames. If you like to destroy areas of enemies in one go and are OK with turning the world to ash, this is the...
The 2014 version gives you complete control over your ability score increases, and the popular Variant Human gains a feat for free straight out of the gate. In the 2024 rules, every character gains a free DnD 2024 feat at level one, but the Human can choose a second feat. They also ...
Tieflings are about the same size and build as a Human. Your DnD size is Medium. Speed Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it ...