Warlock is a very interesting class in D&D - but which species really suits it?

That’s why we’ve created this list.

Because of this, some species on this list have Ability Score improvements, while others do not.

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First, you get resistance to necrotic and radiant damage, as well as darkvision.

You also get access to atouch-based healing abilitycalled Healing Hands, which is great for non-healing classes.

These abilities can prove impactful, particularly when it comes to selecting the flight option.

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Overall, aarakocra make great rogues and monks.

They also have access to talon attacks and an ability known as Wind Caller.

Starting at third level, aarakocra can cast the Gust of Wind spell without requiring a material component.

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This can prove really impactful in roleplay encounters.

Take to the skies with these Dungeons & Dragons species.

7Harengon

Bonus to Initiative Rolls, Rabbit Hop

Harengons are rabbit-like humanoids that comefrom the Fey realm.

Three different species, drows, elves, and dwarves in a split image in DND.

Consider combining this species with a monk to get twice as many opportunities to avoid opportunity attacks.

6Tabaxi

Feline Agility, Unarmed Strikes

Tabaxi are cat-like humanoids with incredible agility and reflexes.

In some versions of Dungeons & Dragons, they also get bonuses to their Dexterity scores.

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Aasimar by Aldo Dominguez

However, in Mordenkainen’s their main abilities come in the form of their agility and climbing.

As a tabaxi, you get a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Additionally, you might make unarmed strikes with your claws.

Two Aasimar talking in Dungeons & Dragons.

Aasimar by Aldo Dominguez

They are, in essence, mechanical beings built by rock gnomes, which can sometimes malfunction.

However, beyond this quirk, they also have several key boons that are great for expert players.

Certain Dungeons & Dragons classes are perfectly suited for specific races!

Aarakocra Aeromancer from Dungeons & Dragons raises a staff crackling with pink energy.

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These features may seem passive, but they can preserve your life on the field of combat.

Dhampirs are, essentially, half-human, half-vampire.

3Thri-Kreen

Thri-kreen Telepathy

Thri-keen are insect-like creatures that come from the outer reaches of Wildspace.

A changeling in DND.

Changeling via Wizards of the Coast

The most interesting element of this species choice is far and away the thri-keen’s access to telepathy.

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A harengon, a rabbit-like humanoid in DND.

Harengon via Wizards of the Coast

This species is basically the one to play if you want to pretend to be Aquaman.

A tabaxi climbing up a wall in DND.

Tabaxi via Wizards of the Coast

An autognome from the Astral Sea in DND.

Autognome via Wizards of the Coast

Vampire Spawn being stalked by a vampire in DND.

Vampires by Katerina Ladon

A thri-kreen, an insect-like creature in DND.

Thri-kreen via Wizards of the Coast

Two owlins casting spells at Strixhaven in DND.

Owlins via Wizards of the Coast

A triton wielding a trident in DND.

Trition via Wizards of the Coast

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