5.5e Species Design Guide

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Creating a new Species in the 2024 revision of 5e is even simpler than in Legacy 5e.

First of all, read through the ten Species included in the 2024 'Player's Handbook.

• Note that Species do not have ability score adjustments (this is done with the character's background origin instead).
• Three to five traits. Species do not have to be "balanced" against other species (there's no "formula"), just don't get carried away. If you find yourself wanting to add a whole stack of powerful traits, consider spreading these over a prestige class.