After many years,Dungeons & Dragonshas finally attempted a movie again and, this time, it was far more successful. Throughout this amazing adventure, we see live-action takes of locations, spells, and people. With so many people appearing in the movie, we have beautiful looks for famous species presented to us from the very first edition to the modern fifth edition.
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Thus, let us talk about the species you can see in the movie and a bit of background about them. Oh, and for obvious reasons, we’re skipping Humans - you were expecting Humans in the movie after all, right?
9Hobgoblin
A Hobgoblin is a Goblinoid; the same category as Goblins and Bugbears. They’re all famous species throughout D&D as enemy types for low-level parties. However, as time went by, many species that were considered inherently evil stopped being so, giving these characters more nuanced views.
They are still common enemies, but you can also see friendly versions of them. Hobgoblins - as well as the other Goblinoids - are even playable and powerful species. In the movie, we briefly see a Hobgoblin prisoner.
8Yuan-Ti
Another case of an evil species - though this time things are more intricate - Yuan-Ti are former Humans who mutated while serving Evil Serpent Gods. One of them can be quickly seen as we go through the prison at the very beginning of the movie.
There are many types of Yuan-Ti; some look more like Humans which are called Pureblood, while others look more like snakes. By the look of our friend during the movie, it’s safe to assume that they’re an Abomination, which is one of the strongest Yuan-Ti. They’re also playable - at least the Human looking ones.
Though you could ask your DM about playing as an Abomination too. Anything is playable if your DM is on board.
7Aarakocra
Famous for being one of the first - and one of the few - flying playable species in the game, The Aarakocra are a creature of DMs nightmares (though there are ways todeal with a flying player).
Their society resembles real-life birds of prey, living in high places, and hunting animals similar to eagles. Other adaptations of them also describe their society as a matriarchy.
Due to their flying, Aarakocras excel as ranged characters, regardless if it’s through weapons or magic. In the movie, we have Jarnathan, a minor character whose participation is best left secret to avoid spoilers.
6Dragonborn
A Dragonborn is essentially a humanoid Dragon. A few of them appear in the background and in some scenes as minor characters and not much else. Still, they are very popular due to their style, though not all of them are as powerful in-game.
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One notable thing is their color; Dragonborns - And Dragons, for that matter - can use different elements through their breath, and the color of their scales indicates that. The most prominent Dragonborn in the movie is black, indicating he can spit out poison, but a blue (aka lightning) Dragonborn also interacts with the party briefly.
5Elf And Half-Elf
Another fairly common species in D&D are the Elves, who also have many sub-lineages among them. The movie shows the Emerald Enclave that, though they’re a group of Druids, many of its members are Elves. Wood Elves, to be more precise.
We also have Half-Elf, which is a hybrid between an Elf and a Human. In fact, one of our main characters, Simon, is a Half-Elf. Since their differences compared to Humans are either small or even non-existent, it’s hard to tell that the character isn’t an actual Human.
4Tiefling
Another species represented by a party member, this time the Druid Doric. She’s a Tiefling, a species that gets a lot of bad rap (in-game) since they’re Humans with some weird ancestry, which usually are demons or devils.
However, they are extremely popular among the community, and they’re a fun species to play with. Though the movie has an authentic Tiefling look, many fans make them less Human in their drawings, with horns starting at their forehead and unique skin colors, such as red, blue, or purple.
3Dwarf
Another fan-favorite,Dwarves are powerful combatants, being perfect choices for frontline characters. They’re known for their resistance and skills in both making weapons and wielding them properly.
Though there are no prominent Dwarves in the movie, we see a Dwarf contestant during the games that take place in Neverwinter. His appearance is very reminiscent of a Lord of the Rings Dwarf, as the franchise has always been a powerful influence for D&D.
2Halfling
Our tiny friends also participate in the movie, with one of them having a nice supporting role, as an NPC in Holga’s backstory. They’re often described as small people - about three feet tall, making them shorter than Dwarves - with a carefree nature. Essentially the Hobbits of D&D, but without the same name due to legal reasons.
Though some players are not fond of the idea of being a small character, their size gives Halfling unique gameplay, allowing for good stealth opportunities. A reason why Halfling Rogues are common.
1Tabaxi
During the movie, we see a Tabaxi with her… Baby? Kitten? Regardless, we see a Tabaxi, a cat-like folk who is also a quite popular choice, more for their appearance than their skills. However, that’s no reason to underestimate them.
Tabaxi features their claws as weapons, climb speed - meaning they have an easier time climbing things compared to most - and speed bursts that can make you the fastest character in the party. Make a Tabaxi Monk, and dare people to run away from you.
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