Loxodon 5e
Loxodons are humanoid elephants, standing between 7 and 8 feet tall with thick, leathery skin and large, fan-like ears. They are calm, wise, and deliberate in their actions. Native to Ravnica, loxodons value community, patience, and long-term thinking. Their trunk gives them a unique advantage in manipulating objects, and their natural armor makes them remarkably durable.
At a Glance
Ability Scores
+2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom
Size
Medium
Speed
30 ft.
Languages
Common, Loxodon
Source
Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Racial Traits
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Powerful Build | You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. |
| Loxodon Serenity | You have advantage on saving throws against being <a href="/rules/conditions/charmed-condition-5e/">charmed</a> or <a href="/rules/conditions/frightened-condition-5e/">frightened</a>. |
| Natural Armor | You have thick, leathery skin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Constitution modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor. |
| Trunk | You can grasp things with your trunk, and you can use it as a snorkel. It has a reach of 5 feet, and it can lift a number of pounds equal to five times your Strength score. You can use it to do the following simple tasks: lift, drop, hold, push, or pull an object or a creature; open or close a door or a container; grapple someone; or make an unarmed strike. Your DM might allow other simple tasks to be added to that list of options. It can't wield weapons or shields or do anything that requires manual precision, such as using tools or magic items or performing the somatic components of a spell. |
| Keen Smell | Thanks to your sensitive trunk, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception), Wisdom (Survival), and Intelligence (Investigation) checks that involve smell. |
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Thinking the trunk can wield weapons or perform somatic components
Common Mistake
Not using the trunk for grappling or object manipulation
Common Mistake
Forgetting Natural Armor scales with Constitution
Common Mistake
Not leveraging Keen Smell for tracking and investigation
DM Tips
DM Tip
Loxodons work well in Ravnica settings but can be adapted to other campaigns
DM Tip
Their calm demeanor makes them excellent clerics, monks, or druids
DM Tip
The trunk provides creative problem-solving opportunities
DM Tip
Natural Armor makes them durable without heavy armor
DM Tip
Their size and presence make them natural leaders
DM Tip
Consider their long lifespans and patient worldview in roleplay
DM Tip
Keen Smell is excellent for investigation and tracking scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & Further Reading
- Loxodon — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD race text
- Loxodon — D&D Beyond — Official race reference
- Loxodon Handbook — RPGBOT — Race optimization guide