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.
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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.
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.
Druidcraft
Longstrider
Pass without Trace
Wood elves take on other formsin different configs.
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.
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.
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.
Take to the skies with these Dungeons & Dragons species.
Drizzt Do’Urden art by Wizards of the Coast
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse by Wizards of the Coast
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse by Wizards of the Coast
Sea Elf by Nikki Dawes
Astral Elves by Nikki Dawes