| Roll 1d10 | Race Species |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Select or roll a common (C) race/species from appropriate environment |
| 5-7 | Select or roll an uncommon (UC) race/species from appropriate environment |
| 8-9 | Select or roll a rare (R) race/species from appropriate environment |
| 10 | Select or roll a very rare (VR) race/species from appropriate environment |
Legend
C = Common
UC = Uncommon
R = Rare
VR = Very Rare
L = Leader (this race is not found as a population - only as rulers).
FANTASY RACES
| Civ | Wild | Aqua | UG | Race / Species / Monster | Player Character traits | Monster stat blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR | - | - | VR | Archdevils/Dukes (L) | - | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D Tome of Beasts; 5E D&D Creature Codex; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded 2; 3E D&D Tyrants of Nine Hells; 3E D&D Book of Vile Darkness; 1E D&D Monster Manual II |
| VR | VR | - | VR | Bladeling (Bane creations) | 4E D&D Manual of the Planes; B&B Core Rulebook | 4E D&D Manual of the Planes |
| VR | - | - | VR | Cambion | - | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; 4E D&D Monster Manual; 4E D&D Monster Manual 3; 1E D&D Monster Manual II; Cypher Expanded Worlds |
| - | VR | - | VR | Demodand | - | 1E D&D Monster Manual II |
| - | VR | VR | VR | Demon Lord/Prince (L) | - | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D Tome of Beasts; 5E D&D Out of the Abyss; 5E D&D Tome of Horrors; 5E D&D Creature Codex; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded 2; 4E D&D Monster Manual; 4E D&D Monster Manual 2; 4E D&D Demonomicon; 4E D&D Manual of the Planes; 3E D&D Hordes of Abyss; 3E D&D Book of Vile Darkness; 3E D&D Necropolis; 1E D&D Monster Manual II |
| - | VR | VR | R | Demon | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Tome of Beasts; 5E D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters; 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica; 5E D&D Strongholds & Followers; 5E D&D Tome of Horrors; 5E D&D Creature Codex; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded 2; 5E D&D Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel; PF2 Bestiary; 13th Age Core Book; 4E D&D Monster Vault; 4E D&D Monster Manual; 4E D&D Monster Manual 2; 4E D&D Monster Manual 3; 4E D&D Demonomicon; 4E D&D Manual of the Planes; 4E D&D MV Threats to Nentir Vale; PF Bestiary; 3E D&D Monster Manual IV; 3E D&D Hordes of Abyss; 3E D&D Monsters of Faerun; 3E D&D Book of Vile Darkness; 3E D&D Necropolis; 3E D&D Nyame African Adventures; 3E D&D Expanded Psionics Handbook; 3E D&D Manual of the Planes; 1E D&D Monster Manual II; Cypher Expanded Worlds; AGE Fantasy Age Basic Rulebook; Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion; Savage Worlds Hellfrost Bestiary |
| VR | VR | VR | R | Devil | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Tome of Beasts; 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D Strongholds & Followers; 5E D&D Tome of Horrors; 5E D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount; 5E D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros (as demons); 5E D&D Creature Codex; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded 2; PF2 Bestiary; 4E D&D Monster Vault; 4E D&D Monster Manual; 4E D&D Monster Manual 2; 4E D&D Monster Manual 3; 4E D&D Manual of the Planes; PF Bestiary; 3E D&D Tyrants of Nine Hells; 3E D&D Book of Vile Darkness; 3E D&D Necropolis; 3E D&D Nyame African Adventures; 3E D&D Sandstorm; 3E D&D Manual of the Planes; Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion; |
| - | VR | - | - | Diabolus | 3E D&D Dragon Compendium; 3E D&D Dragon Magazine #327 | - |
| VR | - | - | - | Dream eater | - | 5E D&D Tome of Beasts |
| VR | VR | - | VR | Imp - goblin-like | 5E D&D Tales of Arcana Race Guide | - |
| VR | VR | - | VR | Mothman | 5E D&D Tales of Arcana Race Guide | - |
| VR | - | - | - | Succubus/Incubus | - | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; 4E D&D Demonomicon |
| VR | VR | - | VR | Painbringer | 5E D&D Tales of Arcana Race Guide | - |
| VR | VR | - | - | Rakshasa | - | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Eberron Rising from the Last War (inc. Mordakhesh); 5E D&D Creature Codex; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; PF2 Bestiary; 13th Age Core Book; 4E D&D Monster Vault; 4E D&D Monster Manual; PF Bestiary; 2E D&D Monstrous Manual |
| C | R | - | VR | Tiefling | 5E D&D Player's Handbook; 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D House (see below); 5E D&D Tales of Arcana Race Guide (daemon, daywraith (fae), demon, devil, devilkin); 13th Age Core Book; 4E D&D Player's Handbook; PF Bestiary; PF + AGE Midgard Campaign Setting (hellborn); 3E D&D Races of Destiny; 3E D&D Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting; Cypher Expanded Worlds (hellborn); B&B Core Rulebook | PF2 Bestiary; 4E D&D Monster Vault; 4E D&D Monster Manual; 4E D&D MV Threats to Nentir Vale (Fell Court); PF Bestiary; 3E D&D Monsters of Faerun |
| VR | R | - | - | Vashar (demon-touched humans) | 3E D&D Book of Vile Darkness | - |
| - | VR | VR | VR | Yugoloth | - | 5E D&D Monster Manual; 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded; 5E D&D Monster Manual Expanded 2; PF2 Bestiary (as daemon); 3E D&D Monster Manual IV; 3E D&D Stormwrack; 3E D&D Manual of the Planes; 1E D&D Monster Manual II (as daemon) |
| UC | UC | VR | UC | Template (select/roll from Template table below & apply to completely new race) | - | - |
| VR | VR | - | - | Sci-Fi Species (select from table below) | - | - |
Related Templates/Adjustments
| Template/Adj | Source |
|---|---|
| Alternate Demon powers/traits | 4E D&D Demonomicon |
| Demonic boons/power themes | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; 4E D&D Demonomicon |
| Devil cult traits | 5E D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes |
| Half-fiend | PF Bestiary |
| Unholy scion | 3E D&D Heroes of Horro |
SCI-FI SPECIES
(Using this for horned, demonic looking aliens)
| Civ | Wild | Aqua | UG | Race / Species / Monster | Player Character traits | Monster stat blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | - | - | - | Devaronian | Saga Star Wars Web Enhancement; d20 Ultimate Alien Anthology; Cypher sci-fi site; B&B Core Rulebook | - |
| VR | VR | VR | VR | Devil | - | SF Alien Archive |
| VR | VR | VR | - | Fantasy Species (select from table above) | - | - |
INDIVIDUAL RACE FEATURES
TIEFLING
Game Statistics & Lore. 5e D&D Player's Handbook chapter 2, 5e D&D Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes chapter 1.
Further Lore & Roleplaying Ideas.
GAME MECHANICS
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Altered Tiefling Traits
- Ability Score Increase. This now depends upon subrace (see below). The ability scores presented in the Player's Handbook represent tieflings connected to Asmodeus only.
- Infernal Legacy. This now depends upon subrace (see below). The legacy presented in the Player's Handbook represent tieflings connected to Asmodeus only.
TIEFLING SUBRACES
A tiefling subrace is determined by which devil is connected to its family.
ASMODEUS TIEFLING
Typical Asmodeus Tiefling Drawbacks
- Self-Reliant (Minor). Tieflings have learned to not rely upon others.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Asmodeus tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Intimidation, Persuasion, Brawling (Simple + Martial), Short Blades (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
BAALZEBUL TIEFLING
Typical Baalzebul Tiefling Drawbacks
- Self-Reliant (Minor). Tieflings have learned to not rely upon others.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Baalzebul tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Deception, Intimidation, or Brawling (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
DISPATER TIEFLING
Typical Dispater Tiefling Drawbacks
- Cautious. Like Dis himself, these tieflings concern themselves with self-preservation.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to a Dispater tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Deception, History, Investigation, Persuasion, Stealth, or Hammers & Maces (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
FIERNA TIEFLING
Typical Fierna Tiefling Drawbacks
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Fierna tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion or one relevant language.
GLASYA TIEFLING
Typical Glasya Tiefling Drawbacks
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to a Glasya tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Deception, Stealth, Whips, Nets & Chains (Simple) or Short Blades (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
LEVISTUS TIEFLING
Typical Levistus Tiefling Drawbacks
- Self-Reliant (Minor). Tieflings have learned to not rely upon others.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Levistus tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Intimidation, Survival, Brawling (Simple + Martial), Short Blades (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
MAMMON TIEFLING
Typical Mammon Tiefling Drawbacks
- Obsession (Minor). These tieflings have inherited Mammon's greed. When treasures lie before them, they find it hard to focus anything but that wealth.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Mammon tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Deception, Persuasion, Brawling (Simple + Martial), Short Blades (Simple + Martial) or Thieves' Tools or one relevant language.
MEPHISTOPHELES TIEFLING
Typical Mephistopheles Tiefling Drawbacks
- Cocky (Minor). These tieflings have inherited some of Mesphistopheles' arrogance and extreme self-confidence.
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Mephistopheles tiefling, you select any one of the following: Arcana, Intimidation, Brawling (Simple + Martial), Polearms (Simple + Martial) or one relevant language.
ZARIEL TIEFLING
Typical Zariel Tiefling Drawbacks
- Outsider (Minor). Tieflings are typically not trusted wherever they are and as a result have found it hard to trust others.
- Violent (Minor). These tieflings have inherited Zariel's warlike and aggressive demeanor.
Bonus Proficiencies. For each minor drawback assigned to an Zariel tiefling, you select any one of the following: Intimidation, Brawling (Simple + Martial), Long Blades (Simple), Short Blades (Simple + Martial) or Spears (Simple) or one relevant language.
TIEFLING RACIAL FEATS
Race Feat & Source Tiefling (Asmodeus, Fierna, Mephistopheles, Zariel) Fire Magic (House, D&D General Feats) This is a general feat, but certain tieflings can take it as a racial feat. Tiefling (Asmodeus, Fierna, Mephistopheles, Zariel) Flames of Phlegethos (Xanathar's Guide to Everything) Tiefling Infernal Constitution (Xanathar's Guide to Everything) Tiefling Unwavering Destiny (House, D&D Racial Feats)
GAME MECHANICS
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
