Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Halfling 5E Race

Halfling is a small D&D 5e race with a speed of 25 feet. Its SRD ability bonuses are DEX +2. It typically speaks Common and Halfling.



Halfling

Halfling is a small D&D 5e race with a speed of 25 feet. Its SRD ability bonuses are DEX +2. It typically speaks Common and Halfling.

Size: Small
Speed: 25 ft.
Ability Bonuses: DEX +2
Languages: Common, Halfling

Frequently Asked Questions

What ability bonuses does the Halfling get in D&D 5e?

The Halfling gets the following ability bonuses in D&D 5e: DEX +2.

What languages does the Halfling speak in D&D 5e?

The Halfling speaks Common and Halfling in D&D 5e.

What size and speed is the Halfling in D&D 5e?

The Halfling is small and has a speed of 25 feet in D&D 5e.

Does the Halfling have subraces in D&D 5e?

Yes. The Halfling has 1 subrace option in this SRD page: Lightfoot Halfling.


Size Description

Halflings average about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Age

A halfling reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of his or her second century.

Alignment

Most halflings are lawful good. As a rule, they are good-hearted and kind, hate to see others in pain, and have no tolerance for oppression. They are also very orderly and traditional, leaning heavily on the support of their community and the comfort of their old ways.

Language Description

You can speak, read, and write Common and Halfling. The Halfling language isn't secret, but halflings are loath to share it with others. They write very little, so they don't have a rich body of literature. Their oral tradition, however, is very strong. Almost all halflings speak Common to converse with the people in whose lands they dwell or through which they are traveling.


Racial Traits

Brave

You have advantage on saving throw against being frightened.

Halfling Nimbleness

You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Lucky

When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll.


Subraces

Lightfoot Halfling

As a lightfoot halfling, you can easily hide from notice, even using other people as cover. You're inclined to be affable and get along well with others. Lightfoots are more prone to wanderlust than other halflings, and often dwell alongside other races or take up a nomadic life.

Ability Bonuses: CHA +1

Subrace Traits

Naturally Stealthy

You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.

This resource contains useful selections. You can find the complete documentation here: System Reference Document. (v5.1 2014)