

Additionally, biting is marginally better than races that can use claws because you can bite without a free hand.Ĭunning Artisan: Cunning Artisan is a cool racial trait, but is only situationally useful. However, combined with the lizardfolk’s trait Hungry Jaws, there is a use for Bite other than when you find yourself without a weapon. Having a swimming speed can be extremely useful, especially when playing in an aquatic-focused campaign.īite : Normally, improved unarmed strikes aren’t very good. Speed: Lizardfolk have a standard walking speed of 30 feet and a swimming speed of 30 feet. Size: Medium is the typical size of most races, and is neither good nor bad. Lizardfolk 5e TraitsĪbility Score Increase: Getting +2 CON is great for every class, but a WIS increase really only matters for a select few. Lizardfolk are a playable character race found in Volo’s Guide to Monsters. If you happen to die in their presence, well… at least you’ll make for a tasty lunch. If you are useful to a lizardfolk, they will keep you around and even protect you.

Their emotions are primarily based on fear, aggression, and pleasure, valuing survival and functional utility above all else. Lizardfolk see the world in a much more primal way, experiencing emotions in a less complex manner and categorizing those they come across as either predator or prey. Unlike races such as the dragonborn, the way a lizardfolk’s mind works is completely different from most of the sentient races in the world of D&D. Lizardfolk are not your typical swamp-dwelling humanoids.
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To read more about this, visit our D&D Race Guide. Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has added the "Customizing Your Origin" option that may affect the ability score increases, languages, and proficiencies in this guide.
