![]() ![]() Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. RPGBOT is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Keep in mind that the state of the meta periodically changes as new source materials are released, and the article will be updated accordingly as time allows. The advice offered below is based on the current State of the Character Optimization Meta as of when the article was last updated. We also won’t cover Unearthed Arcana content because it’s not finalized, and we can’t guarantee that it will be available to you in your games. We will not include 3rd-party content, including content from DMs Guild, in handbooks for official content because we can’t assume that your game will allow 3rd-party content or homebrew. Blue: Fantastic options, often essential.Red: Bad, useless options, or options whichĪre extremely situational.RPGBOT uses the color coding scheme which has become common among Pathfinder build handbooks, which is simple to understand and easy to read at a glance. Talk to your DM before you decide to use it. Please note that the Custom Lineage is considered an “optional rule”. This was previously doable with the Changeling, but errata removed that capability so the Custom Lineage stands alone. The Custom Lineage has one very unique advantage: by taking the right feat, you can start with 18 in one ability score. Of course, once you hit level 4 your first Ability Score Increase can level any differences between the two except for Darkvision, but by then you can also cast Darkvision as a 2nd-level spell. They’re roughly equivalent, but the ability to split your increases makes the variant human more viable in classes where you need more than one good ability score. ![]() Custom Lineage trades +1 to two abilities for +2 to one ability, and you gain the option to take Darkvision instead of a skill proficiency. Mechanically, the Custom Lineage strongly resembles the Variant Human. You can also use the Custom Lineage rule while still calling yourself an elf or a dwarf or whatever else, so even if you want your character to be a normal non-hybrid race, the Custom Lineage can still help your mechanics line up with your mental image of your character. For example, if your character is part orc, part elf, and part human, none of the published racial traits quite make sense. If your idea for your character’s racial heritage doesn’t neatly fall into one of the published races, it’s a great option for expressing your character. ![]() Introduced in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the “Custom Lineage” is a sort of non-option for choosing your race. ![]()
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