Changeling 5e
Changelings are masters of disguise, able to shift their appearance at will. They are humanoids with a gift for deception and adaptation. In their natural form, changelings have pale skin, colorless eyes, and white or silver hair. They use their shapeshifting abilities to blend into any society or situation.
At a Glance
Ability Scores
+2 Charisma, +1 to one other ability score
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft.
Languages
Common, two other languages of your choice
Source
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Racial Traits
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Shapechanger | As an action, you can change your appearance and voice to match any humanoid you've seen. You determine the specifics of the changes, including coloration, hair length, and sex. You can adjust your height and weight, but not so much that your size changes. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change. Your clothing and equipment aren't changed. You stay in the new form until you use an action to revert or until you die. |
| Changeling Instincts | You gain proficiency with two of the following skills: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, or Persuasion. |
| Divergent Persona | You gain proficiency with one tool of your choice. Define a unique persona associated with that proficiency: establish the name, race, gender, age, and other details. While in a form that matches your persona, your proficiency bonus is doubled for any check using that tool. |
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Thinking Shapechanger changes ability scores or racial traits
Common Mistake
Forgetting that equipment doesn't change with you
Common Mistake
Not establishing Divergent Persona details with the DM beforehand
Common Mistake
Assuming you can mimic specific individuals perfectly without having seen them
Common Mistake
Forgetting that magical detection can reveal your true nature
DM Tips
DM Tip
Work with changeling players to establish boundaries on shapeshifting in your campaign
DM Tip
Encourage them to develop multiple personas with backstories
DM Tip
Changelings work best in intrigue and social-focused campaigns
DM Tip
Remember that changing appearance is an action, not a bonus action
DM Tip
Consider how NPCs react to discovering a changeling's true nature
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & Further Reading
- Changeling — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD race text
- Changeling — D&D Beyond — Official race reference
- Changeling Handbook — RPGBOT — Race optimization guide