| Abilities | +2 Dexterity, and either +2 Intelligence or +2 Wisdom |
| Skills | +2 Nature +2 Perception |
| Size | Medium |
| Speed | 7 squares |
| Vision | low-light |
| Languages | Common Elven |
| Traits | Elven Weapon Proficiency Fey Origin Group Awareness Wild Step Elven Accuracy |
| Avg. height | 5'4"–6'0" 163–183 cm |
| Avg. weight | 130–170 lbs. 59–77 kg |
| Subraces | Dusk Elf wild elf wood elf |
Elf is a player character race in Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition as one of the core races in the Player's Handbook.[PH:40][HotFL:260]
Racial traits[]
Elves have the following racial traits
- Elven Weapon Proficiency
- You gain proficiency with the longbow and the shortbow.
- Fey Origin
- Your ancestors were native to the Feywild, so you are considered a fey creature for the purpose of effects that relate to creature origin.
- Group Awareness
- You grant non-elf allies within a radius of 5 squares of you a +1 racial bonus to Perception checks.
- Wild Step
- You ignore difficult terrain when you shift (even if you have a power that allows you to shift multiple squares).
- Elven Accuracy
- You can use elven accuracy as an encounter power.
Elf feats[]
The following feats have the elf (or half-elf) race as a prerequisite. Other prerequisites are noted.
- Dusk Elf Stealth (Elf Bloodline feat)
Elf racial utility powers[]
These powers may be obtained in place of a class utility power.
- Long view (2) [Dr405]
- Leave no trace (6) [Dr405]
- Determined accuracy (10) [Dr405]
- Communion (16) [Dr405]
Elf paragon paths[]
The following paragon paths have the elf (or half-elf) race as a prerequisite. Other prerequisites are noted.
- Darkening Blade (Dusk Elf Stealth feat) [Dr382:70]
- Twilight Guardian (Player's Handbook 2, page 29)
Favored classes[]
Development[]
The elf ability bonus was originally Dexterity and Wisdom.[PH:40] The Essentials update and subsequent books changed the bonus to Dexterity, and either Intelligence or Wisdom.[U :E]
The Neverwinter Campaign Setting introduced the concept of subraces, as well as the elf subraces wild elf[NCS:51] and wood elf.[NCS:52]