
Deception seems like an obvious choice as you will likely use your Shapechanger trait to convince others that you’re somebody you’re not. Choose the two face skills that you think you will use the most. The latter can be done if you roleplay intelligently and make use of the CHA skill proficiencies you get from the Changeling Instincts trait.Ĭhangeling Instincts: Free skills are always welcome racial traits, and the ones here fit perfectly both thematically and with the CHA boost. The biggest downside is that you will still need to find appropriate clothing and equipment if you plan to deceive others with your changed appearance, and you will still need to act appropriately. This is great because it doesn’t rely on spell slots and can be used an unlimited amount of times. Shapechanger: Shapechanger is the reason to play a changeling, you can actually change your appearance and voice to any Medium sized, four-legged creature you have seen before. Speed: Changelings have a standard walking speed of 30 feet. Size: Medium is the typical size of most races, and is neither good nor bad.


Changeling 5e Traits Changeling TraitsĪbility Score Increase: +2 CHA is obviously great for casters that need it, but the free ability score means that any character that wants to be the face of the party could consider being a changeling.

Some of their shapes become integral to their personality, and a changeling may take this form many times over their lifetime as they are exposed to similar situations or emotions. They are rarely seen in their true, colorless form, and are much more likely to assume a shape to express an emotion or for a specific task. They may co-exist in a small village with farmers and traders, or live in nomadic changeling clans that wander the world in homage to their god the Traveler.Īble to completely change their voice and appearance at will, it is not uncommon for people to distrust them, though many changelings use this ability for good. Source: Eberron: Rising from the Last WarĬhangelings exist everywhere, whether the people around them know it or not. 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.
