Human FAQ

The Human entry here uses the standard 2014 Basic Rules Human. Humans are Medium, have a 30-foot walking speed, increase all six ability scores by 1, and know Common plus one extra language. The published standard Human has no built-in Darkvision, innate spellcasting, resistance, or limited-use combat resource.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What is the Human species in D&D? Human FAQ The Human entry here uses the standard 2014 Basic Rules Human. Humans are Medium, have a 30-foot walking speed, increase all six ability scores by 1, and know Common plus one extra language. The published standard Human has no built-in Darkvision, innate spellcasting, resistance, or limited-use combat resource. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/human/what-is-the-human-species-in-dnd/

A standard 2014 Human gets +1 to every ability score, Medium size, 30-foot walking speed, Common, and one extra language. The source also describes Human adulthood and lifespan and gives no alignment requirement. This is the standard Human, not Variant Human and not the 2024 Human.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What traits does a 2014 Human get? Human FAQ A standard 2014 Human gets +1 to every ability score, Medium size, 30-foot walking speed, Common, and one extra language. The source also describes Human adulthood and lifespan and gives no alignment requirement. This is the standard Human, not Variant Human and not the 2024 Human. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/human/what-traits-does-a-2014-human-get/

The standard 2014 Human is compatible with every class because all six ability scores increase by 1. It is especially useful for characters that care about several odd-numbered ability scores or need broad competence, but it can be less specialized than species that concentrate increases and grant strong active traits.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Is the 2014 Human good for every class? Human FAQ The standard 2014 Human is compatible with every class because all six ability scores increase by 1. It is especially useful for characters that care about several odd-numbered ability scores or need broad competence, but it can be less specialized than species that concentrate increases and grant strong active traits. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/human/is-the-2014-human-good-for-every-class/

No. The standard Human in the 2014 Basic Rules does not receive a feat at 1st level. The well-known Variant Human is a separate optional Player's Handbook variant and uses a different trait package rather than being an automatic addition to the standard Human.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Does the standard 2014 Human get a feat? Human FAQ No. The standard Human in the 2014 Basic Rules does not receive a feat at 1st level. The well-known Variant Human is a separate optional Player's Handbook variant and uses a different trait package rather than being an automatic addition to the standard Human. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/human/does-the-standard-2014-human-get-a-feat/

D&D Portal currently records one Party 1 Human rule: Human characters in Party 1 may begin with one additional language tied to the capital. This is a campaign-specific addition. It sits on top of the standard 2014 Human language trait and does not change the published Human rules for other parties.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What changes for Human characters in Party 1? Human FAQ D&D Portal currently records one Party 1 Human rule: Human characters in Party 1 may begin with one additional language tied to the capital. This is a campaign-specific addition. It sits on top of the standard 2014 Human language trait and does not change the published Human rules for other parties. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/human/what-changes-for-human-characters-in-party-1/