Of the species in Dungeons & Dragons, few are as deeply rooted in the game as elves.

Elves are already great, but these elves are that much greater.

We’ve updated this guide to ensure all the types of elves in DND are represented.

Split collage image of elves and their environments in Dungeons & Dragons.

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Sometimes,they are known as sun or moon elves in the Forgotten Realm setting.

They have beeninfused with the magic ofboth the Feywildand the Material Plane, and the crossings between.

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An Elven City by Jedd Chevrier

They also haveaccess to specific species-based spells.

As their name would suggest,wood elves are native to forestsand areknown for their instincts and intuition.

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Wood elves take on other formsin different configs.

A tall ivory tower in an elven city nestled in between mountains in Dungeon & Dragons.

An Elven City by Jedd Chevrier

For example,the Greyhawk settingfeatures Grugach.

Also,there areothers who change their forms several times a weekto match their current mental state.

All of these features have an impact on the game, of course.

A high elf casts a spell against some ancient stones in Dungeons & Dragons.

Intelligence Check by Tom Babbey

Additionally,whenever an eladrin concludes a long rest, they arecapable of changing their seasonal form.

Half human, half elf, all adventurer.

However, they look notably older and time-worn when within the Shadowfell.

A wood elf ranger wielding a bow and arrow in Dungeons & Dragons.

Half-Elf Moon Ranger - D&D by Aaron Miller

Blue-skinned elves, this species has a deep-rooted mutual animosity with the Sahuagin.

Somegreat class optionsfor astral elvesinclude artificers and wizards, or any high-intelligence-based character.

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A drow elf with a black panther companion in a snowy mountain in Dungeons & Dragons.

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3 different types of eladrin elves standing side by side in Dungeons & Dragons.

Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse by Wizards of the Coast

5-Dungeons & Dragons Half-Elf Species Guide

Three Shadar Kai present weapons, in a row. They wear black armor and have pale skin.

Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse by Wizards of the Coast

A blue skinned elf with buzzed green hair swims alongside a turtle.

Sea Elf by Nikki Dawes

Astral Elves from Dungeons & Dragons Spelljammer

Astral Elves by Nikki Dawes

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