Firbolg

Firbolgs are gentle giant-kin with a deep connection to nature and forests. They are reclusive, peaceful creatures who prefer to avoid conflict through cleverness and magic.

Ability Score Increase

• 2024: +2 to one ability score and +1 to another, or +1 to three different ability scores
• 2014: Wisdom +2, Strength +1

Age

Firbolgs mature around age 30 and live to about 500 years.

Size

Medium (7-8 feet tall)

Speed

30 feet

Key Features

Firbolg Magic

You can cast Detect Magic and Disguise Self each once per short or long rest. When you use Disguise Self, you can appear up to 3 feet shorter. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Hidden Step

As a bonus action, you can magically turn invisible until the start of your next turn or until you attack, make a damage roll, or force someone to make a saving throw. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Speech of Beast and Leaf

You can communicate simple ideas with beasts and plants. They can understand your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Giant.