What are Tieflings Good For?
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Tieflings are charismatic and self-reliant creatures that excel in various roles, making them excellent warlocks, warlords, and wizards due to their ability to add up their Charisma and utilize cantrips and spells that rely on Charisma. They can combo well with manipulative Rogues, Warlocks, Sorcerers, Bards, and even make intriguing Paladins, making them a versatile and valuable addition to any party.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tieflings
General Information
- What are Tieflings good at?: Tieflings are good at roles that utilize their Charisma, such as warlocks, warlords, and wizards, and they can also make excellent Rogues, Sorcerers, Bards, and Paladins.
- Why are Tieflings so popular?: Tieflings are popular due to their attractive and edgy playable ancestry, and their origins go beyond their infernal heritage.
- What is the best character class for a Tiefling?: The best classes for Tiefling characters are Paladin, Sorcerer, Barbarian, Rogue, and Bard.
Physical Characteristics
- How tall are Tieflings on average?: Tieflings are, on average, just as tall as humans, ranging from 5’6″ – 6’2″ (1.67 – 1.88 m) and weighing 140 – 220 lbs (64 – 91 kg).
- Can Tieflings use their tails?: Many Tieflings have tails, and some have long, flexible tails that can be used to carry items, but they cannot wield weapons with their tails.
- Can Tieflings cut off their horns?: Yes, a Tiefling’s horns and tail could be removed, but there are no specified mechanical effects or penalties for doing so.
Abilities and Weaknesses
- Are Tieflings immune to fire?: Tieflings are resistant to fire and can see in dim light and darkness due to their devilish ancestry.
- What are Tieflings weaknesses?: Some Tieflings are harmed by holy water or direct sunlight, and they may be vulnerable to certain spells or silver weapons.
- Are Tieflings immune to anything?: Tieflings have Fire Resistance 5, making them functionally immune to fire damage that deals 5 or less damage.
Lifestyle and Society
- What lifestyle do Tieflings have?: Tieflings generally don’t have their own society or culture, and they often try to fit into established societies, with some enjoying their fiendish heritage and becoming hedonistic warlocks.
- Do Tieflings get along with other races?: Tieflings are often shunned and despised by other races, but they can find peace among elves, who have lived long enough to know that not all Tieflings are “demonspawn”.
- Can humans mate with Tieflings?: Yes, Tieflings can come into existence through Tiefling and Tiefling mating, or when a Human with devilish blood mates with another Human or a Tiefling.
Aging and Longevity
- Do Tieflings age slower?: Yes, Tieflings age slower than humans, reaching adulthood at around 15 years old, and then their aging slows down to the point of being practically immortal.
- How long do Tieflings live?: Tieflings are considered an adult at 60 years old, old at around 200, and their maximum age is around 260-270 years.
Miscellaneous
- Can Tieflings cry?: No, Tieflings cannot blink or shed tears, but they can derive a sense of comfort from noticeable tension between two present parties, and they have an innate dislike of precise and/or complex geometric symbols.