Elf
5e species · 2024 rules, SRD 5.2
- Creature type
- Humanoid
- Size
- Medium
- Speed
- 30 feet
- Darkvision
- 60 feet
- Ability scores
- From your background
Traits
Darkvision: You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.
Elven Lineage: You are part of a lineage that grants you supernatural abilities. Choose a lineage from the Elven Lineages table. You gain the level 1 benefit of that lineage. When you reach character levels 3 and 5, you learn a higher-level spell, as shown on the table. You always have that spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Elven Lineages Drow Level 1. The range of your Darkvision increases to 120 feet. You also know the Dancing Lights cantrip. Level 3. Faerie Fire Level 5. Darkness High Elf Level 1. You know the Prestidigitation cantrip. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace that cantrip with a different cantrip from the Wizard spell list. Level 3. Detect Magic Level 5. Misty Step Wood Elf Level 1. Your Speed increases to 35 feet. You also know the Druidcraft cantrip. Level 3. Longstrider Level 5. Pass without Trace Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select the lineage).
Fey Ancestry: You have Advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the Charmed condition.
Keen Senses: You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.
Trance: You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness.
Lineages and options
Drow
Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 120 feet.
Dancing Lights. You know the spell Dancing Lights.
Faerie Fire. You know the spell Faerie Fire.
Darkness. You know the spell Darkness.
High Elf
High Elf: Cantrip Versatility. You know the Prestidigitation cantrip. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace that cantrip with a different cantrip from the Wizard spell list.
Detect Magic. You know the spell Detect Magic.
Misty Step. You know the spell Misty Step.
Wood Elf
Wood Elf: Movement Speed Increase. Your Movement Speed increases to 35 feet.
Longstrider. You learn the spell Longstrider.
Pass without Trace. You learn the spell Pass without Trace.
Also in the 2014 rules.