Summary

  • Wizards of the Coast offers a premade character sheet for every class option.
  • These premade sheets offer some considerate synergy between species and class functionality.
  • They even have a "not Bilbo Baggins" charcter sheet, prepared.

Many would say that the most enjoyable part about playing Dungeons & Dragons is creating characters, even those that never get to be used in a campaign. Unfortunately, if you look at the character sheet, it can look like a very complex and intimidating piece of paper. This can certainly make the process way more unappealing to first-time and novice players.

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To fix this, official D&D sources have provided tons of pre-made characters to get you started so that you can jump right into the adventure. Of all these ready-to-go characters, some of them are far easier to slip into than others, but sometimes, the more complex ones are worth your time and effort.

8 Elf Bard

Resistant Elegance And Charm

The Bard Class From The Player's Handbook 5E

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 8

-1

INT: 13

+1

DEX: 15

+2

WIS: 10

+0

CON: 14

+2

CHA: 15

+2

What used to be a joke among D&D players has become one of the most popular classes, though many still use it for comedy. The bard can be one of the more versatile classes if constructed well, and this pre-made option is proof of that. Despite lacking strength, this elf bard gets bonuses in almost every other stat that matters for their build.

They have a solid boost in charisma, which makes all their magic even more potent. Even though they're not strong in melee, they're still tough enough to take decent punishment but can also rely on a huge dexterity bonus to use ranged attacks and avoid getting hit.

7 Dwarf Cleric

Hearty And Helpful

The Dwarf Cleric From Xanathar's Guide To Everything

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 14

+2

INT: 10

+0

DEX: 8

-1

WIS: 16

+3

CON: 15

+2

CHA: 12

+1

Dwarves are squat, stout, and tough, which makes them perfect for physical and tank-like roles, so the cleric class can seem like an almost too obvious fit. The cleric is designed to cover a party's weaknesses by stepping up where needed. This pre-made class can wear heavy armor and swing powerful weapons like war hammers like nobody's business.

They also have a nice magic selection that gives them access to a wide range of support spells that can aid their allies or apply to social situations. Their biggest strengths lie in wisdom and charisma, which make them very perceptive, easy to talk to, as well as intimidating.

6 Tiefling Warlock

Look Good With Dark Powers

A Tiefling Warlock From Tasha's Cauldron Of Everything

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 10

+0

INT: 14

+2

DEX: 12

+1

WIS: 8

-1

CON: 14

+2

CHA: 17

+3

Tieflings are a popular species to play because they're physically appealing human-demon hybrids that get access to a lot of mental and physical options. Still, with that whole demon thing, why not put them into a class where demon encounters have a higher probability? This pre-made warlock shows you just how this overlooked spellcasting class can dominate the field.

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Their limited spell slots may hold them back a bit, but they have abilities to let them recover quickly and use spells from almost any school on a whim. With the aesthetic and statistical boosts from being a tiefling, your spells get super boosted by your charisma modifier, and your physical modifiers allow you to get closer to the action with reduced risk.

5 Githyanki Fighter

Be A Beast In Battle

A Githyanki Fighter Based On Lae'zel From Baldur's Gate 3

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 17

+3

INT: 10

+0

DEX: 13

+1

WIS: 12

+1

CON: 15

+2

CHA: 8

-1

The githyanki are a very particular species, and, long story short, they were forced to serve mind flayers for many years until they finally broke free and rebelled. As a result of their condition, they came to be very strong and athletic, which makes them prime fighter choices. This pre-made fighter shows how this "basic" class can be the biggest threat.

With such a huge strength score and modifier, you'll be able to tear through even the toughest opponents and get more chances to land heavy attacks as you get stronger and learn combos. You're not very social or learned, but this building can make you the first line of defense and gives you a good chance to be the last one standing.

4 Halfling Rogue

Stay Small, Stay Stealthy

Halfling Rogue via Wizards of the Coast

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 8

-1

INT: 13

+1

DEX: 16

+3

WIS: 10

+0

CON: 12

+1

CHA: 16

+3

Whoever read The Hobbit and thought, "Man, I wish I could play a character like Bilbo in some sort of fantasy game"? Those who did likely pick Bulbasaur can now have their dreams fulfilled with this pre-made halfling rogue. Halflings are among the smallest and most dextrous species in D&D, so combined with a rogue that's all about moving and staying out of sight, it's a matchmaker's dream.

Rogues get the biggest bonuses for attacks and interaction when they're able to hide or move into an advantageous position, and both the species and class bonuses can turn into a cakewalk. They're also two of the luckiest concepts in the game, meaning that they have more chances to recover from fumbling than any other.

3 Human Druid

Turn Into Many Solutions

Circle of the Shepherd Druid And Bear via Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 11

+0

INT: 14

+2

DEX: 13

+1

WIS: 16

+3

CON: 16

+3

CHA: 9

-1

As long as you negotiate with your DM, you can make it so that the druid can turn into almost any animal. With that much power (and the proper conditions met), you can adapt your character to almost any situation. As such, making them a human druid will give them a balanced base with a slight boost that humans get on the board.

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The way this pre-made druid is built, you can take way more risks and experiment with your spells and transformations. You may not be a conversationalist, but you're smart and wise, which can help provide life-saving details and context. Thanks to the animal transformations, you have the potential to be the most perceptive member of the party.

2 Gnome Wizard

Big Brains, Bigger Blasts

A Gnome Wizard On D&D Beyond

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 8

-1

INT: 20

+5

DEX: 15

+2

WIS: 12

+1

CON: 14

+2

CHA: 10

+0

Since halflings tend to hog the spotlight, gnomes don't get the attention that they deserve. They may be small, but their minds are sharp and honed to contain all kinds of knowledge. By weaponizing their brains into spellcasting, you can put together a powerful gnome wizard, as evidenced by this pre-made character. Wizards get access to some of the most destructive spells in the game at the cost of being the most fragile.

However, gnomes are already small and light on their feet, so they can easily stay out of the fight and become a hard-to-hit target with minimal effort. The big guns come in the form of a massive intelligence score and modifier which will make your already powerful magic more threatening to the biggest of baddies.

1 Dragonborn Paladin

A Devoted Dragon Defender

A Dragonborn Paladin On D&D Beyond

Stat Scores

Modifiers

STR: 17

+3

INT: 12

+1

DEX: 8

-1

WIS: 10

+0

CON: 13

+1

CHA: 15

+2

The dragonborn are an interesting species that gets natural bonuses not seen in others, like scale armor and a breath weapon. This is currently the closest you'll have to playing a dragon in D&D, and it makes sense to combine it with one of the more controversial classes.

The dragonborn paladin opens up a lot of options both mechanically and narratively. Mechanically, you can be a force of nature that can wield the Smite's power to destroy all sorts of evil while being tough enough to stand in the middle of the fight.

Narratively, you can come up with a lot of details surrounding your oath and how a dragonborn came to adopt it. You can make use of the physical strength boost both in combat and practical situations while relying on balanced mental and social boosts to join the conversation.

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