5e Player Options List
When starting a new character, it can be easy to forget what all of your options are, as there are so many and the list keeps getting longer. All of the class and race options currently available for DnD 5e are listed here, including those covered in Official Unearthed Arcana articles. You can find an appendix of terminology and referenced articles at the end of this document with links to everything.
All Unearthed Arcana material is semi-unofficial and intended for playtesting. Ask your DM before using them.
| Race | Subraces | Reference | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarakocra | N/A | EE | ||
| Aasimar | Protector, Scourge, Fallen | VOLO | There is an alternate Aasimar in the DMG (Page 286) | |
| Changeling | UA Eberron | |||
| Deep Gnome | N/A | EE | Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) are presented as a full race in EE and a subrace in SCAG. Their traits are identical. | |
| Dragonborn | N/A | PHB | ||
| Dwarf | Hill, Mountain, Duergar(SCAG) | PHB | Duergar was added in SCAG | |
| Elf | High, Wood, Drow, Eladrin(DMG Pg. 286), Eladrin (UA Eladrin&Gith), Avariel, Grugach, Sea, Shadar-kai (UA Elf Subraces) | PHB | An updated and fleshed out Eladrin subrace was later added in UA Eladrin&Gith. | |
| Firbolg | N/A | VOLO | ||
| Genasi | Air, Earth, Fire, Water | EE | ||
| Gith | Githyanki, Githzerai | UA Eladrin&Gith | ||
| Gnome | Forest, Rock, Svifneblin(SCAG) | PHB | Svirfneblin (Deep Gnome) are presented as a subrace in SCAG and a full race in EE. They are identical. | |
| Goliath | N/A | EE, VOLO | Both references are identical, VOLO is a reprint of the race | |
| Half Elf | Wood, Moon/Sun, Drow, Aquatic | PHB | Subraces listed are variants found in the SCAG | |
| Half Orc | N/A | PHB | ||
| Halfling | Lightfoot, Stout, Ghostwise(SCAG) | PHB | ||
| Human | Variant Human(PHB) | PHB | ||
| Kenku | N/A | VOLO | ||
| Lizardfolk | N/A | VOLO | ||
| Minotaur | N/A | UA Waterborne | ||
| Shifter | Beasthide, Cliffwalk, Longstride, Longtooth, Razorclaw, Wildhunt | UA Eberron | ||
| Tabaxi | N/A | VOLO | ||
| Tiefling | Infernal(PHB), Abyssal(UA Black Magic), Feral(SCAG), Several others (UA Fiendish) | PHB | Abyssal was added in UA Black Magic, PHB version was renamed 'Infernal'. The Feral subrace has several variable rules that are detailed in the SCAG. Nine subclasses were added with UA Fiendish | |
| Triton | N/A | VOLO | ||
| Warforged | N/A | UA Eberron |
Monstrous Races
VOLO includes several monstrous race options. These are regarded as special, situational options, and are not always intended for use with other races. They are: Bugbear, Hobgoblin, Goblin, Kobold, Yuan-ti Pureblood, and Orc
Revenant
For Ghostly Campaigns, the Revenant Subrace can be applied to any race that has existing subraces, with special rules for Humans, Dragonborns, and Tieflings (UA Gothic)
Official Class options
| Class/Subclass | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | ||
| Berserker | PHB | |
| Totem Warrior | PHB | Extra Totem Options in SCAG |
| Battlerager | SCAG | |
| Ancestral Guardian | UA Revised Subclasses | Original Version in UA Barbarian |
| Storm Herald | UA Barbarian | |
| Zealot | UA Barbarian | |
| Bard | --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Lore | PHB | All Colleges: Extra Instrument choices in SCAG |
| Valor | PHB | |
| Swords | UA Revised Subclasses | Original Version in UA Kits of Old |
| Satire | UA Kits of Old | |
| Glamour | UA Bard | |
| Whispers | UA Bard | |
| Cleric | --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Knowledge | PHB | |
| Life | PHB | |
| Light | PHB | |
| Nature | PHB | |
| Tempest | PHB | |
| Trickery | PHB | |
| War | PHB | |
| Death | DMG | Villainous Class Options, Pg 97. |
| Arcana | SCAG | |
| Forge | UA Cleric | |
| Grave | UA Cleric | |
| Protection | UA Cleric | |
| Druid | --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Land | PHB | |
| Moon | PHB | |
| Dreams | UA Druid | |
| Shepherd | UA Revised Class Options | Original Version in UA Druid |
| Twilight | UA Druid |
| Class/Subclass | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fighter | --------------- | Extra Fighting Styles in UA Waterborne and UA Underdark |
| Champion | PHB | |
| Battle Master | PHB | |
| Eldritch Knight | PHB | |
| Purple Dragon Knight | SCAG | Also Known as Banneret outside of the Forgotten Realms |
| Cavalier | UA Revised Class Options | Original Version in UA Kits of Old |
| Scout | UA Kits of Old | Not to be confused with the Rogue Scout subclass |
| Arcane Archer | UA Revised Subclasses | Original Version in UA Fighter |
| Knight | UA Fighter | |
| Samurai | UA Fighter | |
| Sharpshooter | UA Fighter | |
| Monster Hunter | UA Gothic | |
| Monk | --------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Open Hand | PHB | |
| Shadow | PHB | |
| Four Elements | PHB | |
| Long Death | SCAG | |
| Sun Soul | SCAG | |
| Kensei | UA Revised Subclasses | Original in UA Monk |
| Tranquility | UA Monk | |
| Drunken Master | UA Trio of Subclasses | |
| Paladin | --------------- | Extra Fighting Styles in UA Waterborne and UA Underdark |
| Devotion | PHB | |
| Ancients | PHB | |
| Vengeance | PHB | |
| Oathbreaker | DMG | Villainous Class Options, Pg 97. |
| Crown | SCAG | |
| Conquest | UA Revised Subclasses | Original in UA Paladin |
| Treachery | UA Paladin | |
| Redemption | UA Trio |
| Class/Subclass | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger | --------------- | Alt in UA Modifying Classes |
| Hunter | PHB | Extra Fighting Styles in UA Waterborne and UA Underdark |
| Beast Master | PHB | |
| Deep Stalker | UA Und... | |
| Horizon Walker | UA Ranger & Rogue | |
| Primeval Guardian | UA Ranger & Rogue | |
| Monster Slayer | UA Trio of Subclasses | |
| Revised Ranger | --------------- | UA Revised Ranger |
| Beast | UA Revised Ranger | Extra Fighting Styles in UA Waterborne and UA Underdark |
| Hunter | UA Revised Ranger | |
| Deep Stalker | UA Revised Ranger | |
| Horizon Walker | UA Ranger & Rogue | Slight Changes provided for Revised Ranger |
| Primeval Guardian | UA Ranger & Rogue | Slight Changes provided for Revised Ranger |
| Monster Slayer | UA Trio of Subclasses | Slight Changes provided for Revised Ranger |
| Rogue | --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Thief | PHB | |
| Assassin | PHB | |
| Arcane Trickster | PHB | |
| Mastermind | SCAG | |
| Swashbuckler | SCAG | |
| Inquisitive | UA Gothic | |
| Scout | UA Ranger & Rogue | Not to be confused with the Fighter Scout subclass |
| Sorceror | --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Draconic Bloodline | PHB | |
| Wild Magic | PHB | |
| Storm Sorcery | SCAG | |
| Shadow | UA Underdark | |
| Favored Soul | UA Revised Subclasses | Original Version in UA Sorceror, alternate in UA Modifying Classes |
| Phoenix Sorcery | UA Sorceror | |
| Sea Sorcery | UA Sorceror | |
| Stone Sorcery | UA Sorceror |
| Class/Subclass | Reference | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warlock | --------------- | ------------------------------------ | |
| Archfey | PHB | ||
| Fiend | PHB | ||
| Great Old One | PHB | ||
| Undying | SCAG | ||
| Celestial | UA Revised Class Options | Original in UA Underdark | |
| Seeker | UA Faithful | ||
| Hexblade | UA Warlock & Wizard | ||
| Raven Queen | UA Warlock & Wizard | ||
| Wizard | --------------- | ------------------------------------ | |
| Abjuration | PHB | ||
| Conjuration | PHB | ||
| Divination | PHB | ||
| Enchantment | PHB | ||
| Evocation | PHB | ||
| Illusion | PHB | ||
| Necromancy | PHB | ||
| Transmutation | PHB | ||
| Bladesinging | SCAG | ||
| Artificer | UA Eberron | Not to be confused with the Artificer Class | |
| Theurgy | UA Wizard Revisited | Originally in UA Faithful | |
| Lore Master | UA Warlock & Wizard | ||
| War Magic | UA Wizard Revisited | ||
| Artificer | --------------- | UA Artificer | |
| Alchemist | UA Artificer | ||
| Gunsmith | UA Artificer | ||
| Mystic | --------------- | UA Mystic | |
| Avatar | UA Mystic | ||
| Awakened | UA Mystic | ||
| Immortal | UA Mystic | ||
| Nomad | UA Mystic | ||
| Soul Knife | UA Mystic | ||
| Wu Jen | UA Mystic |
Feats
| Feat | Source | Requirements | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alert | PHB | Initiative Bonus, Unsirpriseable | ||
| Athlete | PHB | +STR/DEX, better climbing, standing up, jumping | ||
| Actor | PHB | +CHA, Better imitation, mimic speech | ||
| Charger | PHB | Running attack w/ the dash action | ||
| Crossbow Expert | PHB | No loading, better close range, off-hand crossbow | ||
| Defensive Duelist | PHB | DEX 13 | Use reaction to add to AC w/ finesse weapon | |
| Dual Wielder | PHB | +1 AC, wield 2 non-light weapons, Draw 2 weapons | ||
| Dungeon Delver | PHB | Better with secret doors and traps | ||
| Durable | PHB | +CON, better hit-die recovery | ||
| Elemental Adept | PHB | The ability to cast at least one spell | Ignore resistance for chosen damage type | |
| Grappler | PHB | STR 13 | Better grappling attacks, set grappled enemy prone | |
| Great Weapon Master | PHB | Extra attack on crit or kill, -5 attack for +10 damage | ||
| Healer | PHB | Stabilize grants 1HP, Healers kit restores Hit Points | ||
| Heavily Armored | PHB | Proficiency with medium armor | +STR, Proficiency with Heavy Armor | |
| Heavy Armor Master | PHB | Proficiency with heavy armor | +STR, Less Damage from Blunt, Pierce and Slash | |
| Inspiring Leader | PHB | CHA 13 | Inspire allies with Temp HP outside combat | |
| Keen Mind | PHB | +INT, better memory, better navigation | ||
| Lightly Armored | PHB | +STR/DEX, Proficiency with Light Armor | ||
| Linguist | PHB | +INT, learn 3 languages, create ciphers | ||
| Lucky | PHB | 3 rerolls per long rest | ||
| Mage Slayer | PHB | Reaction attacks on spell cast, break concentration | ||
| Magic Initiate | PHB | learn 2 cantrips and one spell | ||
| Martial Adept | PHB | 2 maneuvers from Battle Master, d6 superiority die | ||
| Medium Armor Master | PHB | Proficiency with medium armor | Better armored stealth, better DEX bonus to AC | |
| Mobile | PHB | +10ft movement, avoid some opportunity attacks | ||
| Moderately Armored | PHB | Proficiency with light armor | +STR/DEX, Proficiency with medium armor/shields | |
| Mounted Combatant | PHB | better mounted attacks, protection of mount | ||
| Observant | PHB | +INT/WIS, Lip-reading, +5 Passive Perception | ||
| Polearm Master | PHB | Bonus action attack, react. attack incoming enemies | ||
| Resilient | PHB | +1 any ability score, Proficiency saves of that score | ||
| Ritual Caster | PHB | INT or WIS 13 | Ritual Book, 2 1st level rituals | |
| Savage Attacker | PHB | Reroll damage once/turn | ||
| Sentinel | PHB | better opportunity attacks | ||
| Sharpshooter | PHB | no range/cover penalty, -5 attack for +10 damage | ||
| Shield Master | PHB | bonus action shove, better DEX saves, | ||
| Skilled | PHB | Proficiency in 3 skills/tools | ||
| Skulker | PHB | DEX 13 | better hiding, attacks in stealth, and low-light eyes | |
| Spell Sniper | PHB | The ability to cast at least one spell | +1 cantrip, longer range spells, ignore some cover | |
| Tavern Brawler | PHB | +STR/CON, better improv and unarmed and grapple | ||
| Tough | PHB | Extra Hit points per level | ||
| War Caster | PHB | The ability to cast at least one spell | opportunity attack spells, better concentration | |
| Weapon Master | PHB | +STR/DEX, Proficiency with 4 weapons |
| Feat | Source | Requirements | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonmark | UA Eberron | Learn a spell, and more with levels | ||
| Fell Handed | UA Feats | Better with Axes/Warhammer/Maul | ||
| Blade Mastery | UA Feats | Better with Swords/blades | ||
| Flail Mastery | UA Feats | Better with Flails | ||
| Spear Mastery | UA Feats | Better with Spears | ||
| Alchemist | UA Feats | +INT, prof. w/ alchemist tools, better with potions | ||
| Burglar | UA Feats | +DEX, prof. w/ thieves tools, | ||
| Gourmand | UA Feats | +CON, prof. w/ cooks utencils, better with food | ||
| Master of Disguise | UA Feats | +CHA, prof. w/ disguise kit, better disguises | ||
| Acrobat | UA SkillFeats | +DEX, prof. Acrobatics, Check to ignore difficult terrain | ||
| Animal Handler | UA SkillFeats | +WIS, prof. Animal Handling, Command friendly beasts | ||
| Arcanist | UA SkillFeats | +INT, prof. Arcana, learn 2 spells | ||
| Brawny | UA SkillFeats | +STR, prof. Athletics, Carry more | ||
| Diplomat | UA SkillFeats | +CHA, prof. Persuasion, talking charm outside combat | ||
| Empathic | UA SkillFeats | +WIS, prof. Insight, Check for adv against creature | ||
| Historian | UA SkillFeats | +INT, prof. History, better help action | ||
| Investigator | UA SkillFeats | +INT, prof. Investigation, search as a bonus action | ||
| Medic | UA SkillFeats | +WIS, prof. Medicine, better hit die recovery for 6 | ||
| Menacing | UA SkillFeats | +CHA, prof. Intimidation, replace 1 attack to intimidate | ||
| Naturalist | UA SkillFeats | +INT, prof. Nature, Learn 2 spells | ||
| Perceptive | UA SkillFeats | +WIS, prof. Perception, no lightly obscured penalty | ||
| Performer | UA SkillFeats | +CHA, prof. Performance, perform to distract | ||
| Quick-Fingered | UA SkillFeats | +DEX, prof. Sleight of Hand, bonus action pickpocket | ||
| Silver-Tongued | UA SkillFeats | +CHA, prof. Deception, replace 1 attack to decieve | ||
| Stealthy | UA SkillFeats | +DEX, prof. Stealth, better hidden movement | ||
| Survivalist | UA SkillFeats | +WIS, prof. Survival, learn alarm spell | ||
| Theologian | UA SkillFeats | +INT, prof. Religion, learn 2 spells | ||
| Barbed Hide | UA RaceFeats | Tiefling Race | +CON/CHA, damage grappling, prof. Intimidation | |
| Bountiful Luck | UA RaceFeats | Halfling Race | Allies reroll crit fails | |
| Critter Friend | UA RaceFeats | Forest Gnome Race | Prof. Animal Handling, speak with animals spell | |
| Dragon Fear | UA RaceFeats | Dragonborn Race | +STR/CON, use Breath Weapon to cause fear | |
| Dragon Hide | UA RaceFeats | Dragonborn Race | +STR/CHA, Unarmed Claws, +1 Unarmored AC | |
| Dragon Wings | UA RaceFeats | Dragonborn Race | 20ft. Fly Speed | |
| Drow High Magic | UA RaceFeats | Drow Elf Race | Detect magic, levitate, and dispel magic | |
| Dwarf Resilience | UA RaceFeats | Dwarf Race | +CON, Hit Die Heal when Dodging | |
| Elven Accuracy | UA RaceFeats | lf or Half-Elf Race | +DEX, Reroll on advantage attacks | |
| Everybody's Friend | UA RaceFeats | Half-Elf Race | +CHA, Prof. Deception and Persuasion | |
| Fade Away | UA RaceFeats | Gnome Race | +INT, Become invisible when taking damage | |
| Fey Teleportation | UA RaceFeats | High Elf Race | +INT, learn misty step spell | |
| Flames of Phlegethos | UA RaceFeats | Tiefling | +INT/CHA, reroll fire damage, fire aura | |
| Grudge-Bearer | UA RaceFeats | Dwarf Race | +STR/CON/WIS, better against certian creature types | |
| Human Determination | UA RaceFeats | Human Race | +1 any ability score, Advantage on any roll 1/day | |
| Infernal Constitution | UA RaceFeats | Tiefling Race | +CON, resist cold/poison, advantage against poison |
| Feat | Source | Requirements | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orcish Aggression | UA RaceFeats | Half-Orc Race | Bonus action move toward enemy | |
| Orcish Fury | UA RaceFeats | Half-Orc Race | +STR/CON, extra damage 1/day, special reaction attack | |
| Prodigy | UA RaceFeats | Half-Elf or Human Race | +1 any Ability Score, gain a skill, language, and tool | |
| Second Chance | UA RaceFeats | Halfling Race | +DEX/CON/CHA, reroll incoming attack 1/day | |
| Squat Nimbleness | UA RaceFeats | Dwarf, Gnome, or Halfling Race | +STR/DEX, +5ft. speed, prof. Acrobatics/Athletics | |
| Wonder Maker | UA RaceFeats | Rock Gnome Race | +DEX/INT, Better Tinker Creations | |
| Wood Elf Magic | UA RaceFeats | Wood Elf Race | Learn Druid cantrip and longstrider/pass without trace | |
| Svirfneblin Magic | SCAG Pg 115 | Deep Gnome Race | Learn 3 spells |
Modern Campaign Options
For Sci-fi and modern adventures, there are three subclasses available in UA Modern Magic: The City Domain Cleric, The Warlock of the Ghost in the Machine, and the Technomancer Wizard.
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Material of (Very) Questionable Status
I was made aware of some material authored by the team behind Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. I don't feel I can responsibly include them along with the rest, but they are options, and they are technically by WotC, so I'll leave them to your discretion. As always, ask your DM.
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Terminology
- DMG = Dungeon Master's Guide
- EE = Elemental Evil Player's Companion
- PHB = Player's HandBook
- SCAG = Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
- UA = Unearthed Arcana
- VOLO = Volo's Guide to Monsters
- XG = Xanathar's Guide to Everything
A Note on Sources and Expectations
The material listed here is of varying sources, and each source has a certain set of expectations that come with it. Here I'll attempt to explain what, generally, is okay to assume at a typical table in my own experience.
- PHB - Always okay to use essentially every class and race mentioned. These are core rules, so this is almost always true.
- DMG, SCAG, EE, VOLO, XG - Classes and Races from these books are official, but may be considered unwelcome variants by some DM's and some stories.
- UA - The elephant in the room, UA are playtest material written by Wizards of the Coast, and while many DM's would love to see their cool new options at their tables, others have concerns about their balance and viability. Always ask your DM before using these.
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UA Articles Referenced
Click to be taken to the article
- Elemental Evil Player's Companion
- UA Artificer
- UA Barbarian
- UA Bard
- UA Black Magic
- UA Cleric
- UA Druid
- UA Eberron
- UA Eladrin&Gith
- UA Elf Subraces
- UA Faithful
- UA Feats
- UA Fiendish
- UA Fighter
- UA Gothic
- UA Kits of Old
- UA Modifying Classes
- UA Modern Magic
- UA Monk
- UA Mystic
- UA Paladin
- UA Racefeats
- UA Ranger & Rogue
- UA Revised Ranger
- UA Revised Subclasses
- UA Revised Class Options
- UA Sorceror
- UA Skillfeats
- UA Trio of Subclasses
- UA Underdark
- UA Warlock & Wizard
- UA Waterborne
- UA Wizard Revisited
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Compiled By /u/SubjectiveSloth.
All Material by Wizards of the Coast.
Classes
| Barbarian | Bard | Cleric | Druid | Fighter | Monk | Paladin | Ranger | Rogue | Sorcerer | Warlock | Wizard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker(PHB) | Lore (PHB) | Knowledge (PHB) | Land (PHB) | Champion(PHB) | Open Hand (PHB) | Devotion (PHB) | |||||
| Totem Warrior (PHB) | Valor (PHB) | Life (PHB) | Moon (PHB) | Battle Master (PHB) | Shadow (PHB) | Ancients (PHB) | |||||
| Battlerager (SCAG) | Glamour (XG) | Light (PHB) | Dreams (XG) | Eldritch Knight (PHB) | Four Elements (PHB) | Vengeance (PHB) | |||||
| Zealot (XG) | Swords (XG) | Nature (PHB) | Shepherd (XG) | Purple Dragon Knight (SCAG) | Drunken Master (XG) | Oathbreaker (DMG.97) | |||||
| Storm Herald (XG) | Whispers (XG) | Tempest (PHB) | Samurai (XG) | Kensei (XG) | Crown (SCAG) | ||||||
| Ancestral Guardian (XG) | Trickery (PHB) | Cavalier (XG) | Sun Soul (XG, SCAG) | Conquest (XG) | |||||||
| War (PHB) | Arcane Archer (XG) | Long Death (SCAG) | Redemption (XG) | ||||||||
| Death (DMG.97) | |||||||||||
| Arcana (SCAG) | |||||||||||
| Forge (XG) | |||||||||||
| Death (XG) | |||||||||||
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