Halfling 5eRace Guide & Character Creator
Dex +2, brave, and more.
Most halflings are lawful good. A halfling reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of his or her second century.
What you get
Racial Traits
Ranked by fit
Best Classes for a Halfling
The stat bonuses point somewhere. Here is where — in order.
Roll one up
Create a Halfling
Pick a class — race, level and the rest arrive pre-filled.
The Forge
Forge a Halfling
Choose a class. The forge builds a complete halfling character — sheet, portrait and backstory.
Rogue · level 5 · pre-filled
From the forge
Halflings Made Here
The same race, four ways. Take any one — the whole build travels with it.
Counsel
Halflings, Answered
What do you get for playing a Halfling in 5e?
Dex +2 (subrace adds more), a 25 ft. speed, and racial traits: Brave, Halfling Nimbleness and Lucky. Languages: Common, Halfling.
What is the best class for a Halfling?
Rogue is a strong fit — dex +2 is a Rogue key stat. Pick the build in the character creator on this page to start from it.
What are the Halfling racial traits?
Brave, Halfling Nimbleness and Lucky. See the traits section above for exactly what each one does.
Be One
Pick a class, and forge the halfling — sheet, portrait and backstory. Your first is free.
Create a Halfling