Stevie Delgado

[Top 5] D&D Best Race for Sorcerer Different races in D&D can give different racial benefits. Whether that’s extra ability points or just certain ones already buffed, their benefits really help when combined with classes. Some races do better than others, such as races with Charisma bonuses helping the most when picking a Sorcerer build. While some builds aren’t dependent on race, many suggest which race would be best for the greater results and chance of success. Below, we’ve done the research for you to find what race makes the best Sorcerer! 5. Half-Elf Half-Elves are exactly what their name says they are: Half of an Elf race and half of another race, typically human. Any humanoid who has just one elf parent is a Half-Elf. The sub-race of Elf doesn’t matter, Bosmer or Drow or any type of Elf mixed with another race is a Half-Elf. The Half-Elf retains aspects of both parents. That said, many Half-Elves have a difficult time fitting in with either race. Half-Elves who have a human parent, for example, generally have the grace and beauty of Elves and typically take their elven parent's eyes. In Elvish communities, Half-Elves are often referred to as "Half-Human" instead, and can grow facial hair unlike full Elves. Race details: ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ +2 Charisma +1 to two abilities of your choice 180 year life expectancy Chaotic Alignments: due to their elven heritage Darkvision: Can see in grayscale 60 feet in low light as if it were bright as day Fey Ancestry: Gain advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, can't be put to sleep with magic ●​ Proficient in 2 skills of choice ●​ Fluent in Common and Elvish languages as well as 1 language of choice Why Half-Elf is Good For Sorcerer: ●​ As Sorcerers mainly use Charisma, the +2 bonus gives you a boost at level 1 ●​ Where narrative is concerned, having a character live so long gives time ample experience in life ●​ The extra ability points and proficiency in skills is always a plus with any class ●​ Their Darkvision is quite handy in dungeon situations ●​ Having the Fey Ancestry is also a nice advantage as Sorcerers can often be the target of spells to slow or distract them, like sleep or being Charmed. 4. Variant Human Humans are kind of like the baby of the races, having come to existing long after most other races and having a shorter life span. That said, they have a drive that's almost impossible to match, much less surpass. They're innovators, achievers, and pioneers. With a load of different shapes, sizes, colors, and any other physical attribute, save for horns unless they're not full human; they stand out among other races. The Variant Human is much the same, except they’re really specialists within the human race. They gain extra bonuses that normal humans don’t get, making them a great choice for Sorcerers. Race details: ●​ +1 to two abilities of your choice ●​ Proficient in 1 skill of your choice ●​ Gain 1 additional feat ●​ Speaks Common and 1 language of your choice Why Variant Human is Good For Sorcerer: ●​ The +1 to two abilities gives you the extra bonus of picking Charisma and another option ●​ The extra skill proficiency gives you opportunities to hone your build from the start ●​ If your DM allows feats, the additional feat really boosts your advantage 3. Dragonborn A dragon-like humanoid, the Dragonborn fully resembles a dragon, from their head down to their scaled claw-toes. They're typically a proud and brave race, with strong ties to their clan, family, and tradition. They don't usually have wings and many don't have a tail, but they vary in appearance as a normal full dragon would. They mostly hatch from eggs, though some who start as another race and are transformed into Dragonborns perform a ritual involving climbing into an egg to be "reborn" as a Dragonborn. Bipedal creatures with fierce features, they are often feared just as Orcs due to their appearance alone. Unlike Orcs, however, the majority of Dragonborn are more humble and gentle, and their clans don't wage wars or invasions all that often. In fact, they tend to avoid tattoos or aggressive embellishments, sticking to more natural and neutral adornments, if any. Race details: ●​ +1 to Charisma ●​ +2 to Strength ●​ Draconic Ancestry: You pick a Dragon damage type based on type/color of dragon the character is based on for a breath attack and gain resistance to that type of damage ●​ Fluent in Common and Draconic Why Dragonborn is Good For Sorcerer: ●​ Their increased Charisma get the build off on the right foot ●​ The extra Strength can come in handy when using a weapon or doing strength-based actions ●​ Having the breath attack and resistance to a damage type is good for anyone 2. Satyr Satyrs are fey tricksters humanoids with goat features and a knack for causing trouble. While they rarely cause real harm, they can be a source of frustration for other races. While they can be a bothersome companion, most Satyrs use their cunning willes to further their benefit and those in their clan. Most Satyrs are independent by nature and don't spend a lot of time at gatherings or in groups, but some thrive with companions. Most Satyrs have colorations similar to a ram or goat, though their eyes are typically blue or green, very few have yellow. They have pointed ears like an elf and large, curled horns. Their lower bodies are covered in fur with a little fluffy tail and they have hooves for feet. Using enchanted flutes, Satyrs enjoy seducing other humanoid races and many strive for a great lineage. Many Satyrs will steal babies born this way from non-Satyr parents to raise them themselves. Race details: ●​ +2 Charisma ●​ +1 Dexterity ●​ 500 year life expectancy ●​ Fey Ancestry: Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed, can't be magically put to sleep ●​ Panpipes: Can use panpipes as a focus for spells, you also learn Vicious Mockery and other spells as you level ●​ Exotic Body: Normal clothes or armor don't fit and must be custom made ●​ Charmed Speech: Proficient in Persuasion ●​ Drunken Foolery: Advantage on Saving Throws for anything ingested, as well as advantage on Intelligence checks to locate social gatherings. You also don't exhaust when performing any dance, song, or playing music ●​ Fluent in Common and Sylvan Why Satyr is Good For Sorcerer: ●​ The immediate bonus to Charisma is important for Sorcerers ●​ As far as narrative, the long life gives reason for their experience and knowledge ●​ The extra spells as well as panpipes for a focus are helpful for a caster ●​ The Drunken Foolery has advantages that will be incredibly helpful 1. Tiefling Tieflings are planetouched humanoids, primarily of humans specifically, they have a bloodline linked to a powerful evil extraplanar being. They're medium sized creatures, usually resembling their humanoid lineage with obvious infernal features. They're mostly red hues in skin color and their eyes are solid colored. They have large horns in various shapes as well as long thick tails, their teeth are usually pointed similar to a vampire and their hair is either black or unnatural colors. Most have cloven hooves for feet, some have scaly skin or forked tongues. Nearly all humanoids fear Tieflings, and stereotype them as wicket, cruel, or demonic. While some do live up to the stereotypes, many are no different than humans with their temperment or being good or evil. This bias against them makes most Tieflings solitary, prefering to be alone than to be persecuted. Once they find someone they can trust, however, they tend to be fiercely loyal. Race details: ●​ Can cast many spells as a racial bonus, such as: Thaumaturgy, Hellish Rebuke, Darkness, Charm Person, Invisibility, Blur, Vampiric Touch, and loads more ●​ +2 Charisma ●​ +1 Intelligence ●​ Tend to be Chaotic ●​ Darkvision: Can see in grayscale 60 feet in low light as if it were bright as day ●​ Hellish Resistance: Resistance to fire damage ●​ Infernal Legacy: All of their spells they get come from this racial perk ●​ Fluent in Common and Infernal Why Tiefling is Good For Sorcerer: ●​ The bonus to Charisma, again ●​ Many, many spells are gained automatically with their Infernal Legacy ●​ Their reputation makes them feared by many and also gives them the appearance or assumption they’re grand casters of magic, specifically of an evil type