Dungeons & Dragons: The Types Of Elves Explained
As one of the most archetypical tabletop RPGs of all time, Dungeons & Dragons is a game synonymous with the fantasy genre itself, containing a vast array of iconic races and monsters. Of the races in Dungeons & Dragons, few are as deeply rooted in the game as elves.
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While elves have long been a mainstay of the fantasy genre, D&D is home to several diverse types of elves that are notably distinct from those of Tolkien. As elves are such an integral facet of D&D, we're going to explore the various types of elves, their lore, and what makes them mechanically distinct.
When some D&D players think of elves as a whole, high elves may be what initially comes to mind. Appearing within the Player's Handbook, high elves are known for their cunning and magical capabilities, regardless of if a given elf is of a spellcasting class. While some of these elves are known for their haughty attitudes, believing in the superiority of elves, there are just as many who are known for their friendliness and are commonly found living among races other than elves.
Within the context of gameplay, the intellect and magic proficiency of high elves are presented through an automatically known Wizard cantrip and access to a third known language, in addition to common and Elvish.
Also known as copper elves, this is another classic type of elf found within the Player's Handbook. As their name would suggest, wood elves are native to forests and are known for their instincts and intuition. Unlike some high elves, many wood elves tend to be rather reclusive, being warry of races other than elves.
As a race native to forests, these creatures are known for their deft speed and their ability to
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