Which sourcebook are these traits from?

These traits follow the core Player's Handbook for the classic 2014 ruleset, including the standard subraces. They give the ability score increases, speeds, senses, and signature features as printed, which remain the most widely used baseline at most tables.

How do ability score increases work?

Each race grants fixed bonuses to one or more ability scores, and many subraces add a further increase. A high elf, for example, gets plus two Dexterity from being an elf and plus one Intelligence from the high elf subrace, applied after you roll or assign scores.

What is darkvision and which races have it?

Darkvision lets a creature see in dim light as if it were bright, and in darkness as if it were dim, out to a set range in feet, in shades of grey. Most subterranean or fey-touched races such as dwarves, elves, tieflings, and half-orcs have 60 feet; deep-dwelling races can have 120.

Why does my speed sometimes stay the same in heavy armour?

Dwarves have a trait that keeps their speed at 25 feet regardless of armour, unlike most races whose movement can be reduced by Strength requirements. The reference notes such speed quirks so you do not mistakenly slow a dwarf down.

Can I use this for character optimisation?

Yes. Comparing ability score increases, darkvision, resistances, and free skills side by side helps you match a race to a class. A plus two Dexterity race suits a rogue or ranger, while a Constitution bonus and resistance suits a frontline fighter.

D&D 5e Race & Subrace Trait Reference

Building a new D&D 5e character means tracking ability bonuses, speed, senses, and a handful of signature traits per race and subrace. This reference loads them all in one panel so you can fill your character sheet without flipping through the book.

How it works

Each race carries a base set of traits — ability score increases, size, base walking speed, darkvision range, languages, and features. Choosing a subrace layers its extra ability increase and feature on top. The tool combines them:

final ability increases = race increases + subrace increases
traits shown            = race features + subrace features

Speed and senses come from the base race unless a subrace overrides them, which the panel notes explicitly.

Tips and example

Use the side-by-side view to optimise: a high elf gives plus two Dexterity, plus one Intelligence, 60 feet darkvision, a cantrip, and a free weapon proficiency — strong for a wizard or bladesinger. Remember that fixed racial bonuses apply on top of your assigned or rolled scores, and that darkvision still leaves you unable to read colour or fine detail in the dark. Always confirm with your DM whether your table uses the classic fixed bonuses shown here or a floating-bonus variant.