Yuan-ti | Race Guide for D&D 5e

Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new people who mix characteristics of humans and snakes.

Blessed with resistance to magical and poisonous effects by the rituals that created them, each of these yuan-ti manifests their serpentine heritage in a variety of ways: a forked tongue, snake eyes, a snakelike nose, or some other ophidian characteristic. However a yuan-ti looks, they have the power to pursue great good or evil in the multiverse.

Yuan – Ti Traits

As a yuan-ti, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.

Size. You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Magic Resistance. You have advantage on saving throws against spells.

Poison Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. You also have resistance to poison damage.

Serpentine Spellcasting. You know the poison spray cantrip. You can cast animal friendship an unlimited number of times with this trait, but you can target only snakes with it. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast suggestion with this trait. Once you cast it, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast it using any spell slots you have of 2nd level or higher.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race).

Frequently Asked Question of Yuan-ti

A Yuan-ti is an interesting race, but most people are curious about it, so they usually ask a few questions about it. Here are the answers:

1. Is Yuan-Ti A Playable Race 5e?

The Yuan-Ti are an intriguing group of creatures, and while the “Yuan-Ti Abomination” is the most iconic of all (it has snake-headed characters), only the Pureblood is a playable race.

2. Are Yuan-Ti Pureblood Cold Blooded?

According to their description, Yuan-ti are reptilian, which would indicate that they have a low body temperature, however, purebloods are more humanlike and have more mammalian characteristics, so it is not always a given that they have a lower body temperature.

3. What Book Are The Yuan-Ti Playable Race?

According to their description, Yuan-ti are reptilian, which would indicate that they have a low body temperature. However, purebloods are more humanlike and have more mammalian characteristics, so it is not always a given that they have a lower body temperature.

4. Can Yuan-Ti Breathe Underwater?

Yuan-ti possess a healing factor, are capable of hibernation if necessary, and can adapt quickly to new environments for survival. As well as emitting poison, they are also capable of holding their breath underwater for an extended period of time.

5. Can Yuan-Ti Have Horns?

There are no horns on purebloods.

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