Daggerheart Ancestries

All 18 ancestries available in Daggerheart

Last reviewed July 27, 2026

Choose from 18 different ancestries in Daggerheart.

Ancestries at a glance

18 ancestries

C

Clank

Mechanical beings brought to life by magic or engineering, seeking purpose and identity.

D

Drakona

Dragonkin with scales and draconic heritage, proud and fierce.

Dwarf

Stout and resilient folk known for their craftsmanship and determination.

E

Elf

Graceful and long-lived people with deep connections to magic and the natural world.

F

Faerie

Tiny winged folk from the fey realms, mischievous and magical.

Faun

Nature-touched folk with animalistic features, deeply connected to the wild.

Firbolg

Gentle giants who live in harmony with nature and prefer peace over conflict.

Fungril

Mushroom-like beings who thrive in dark places and share a communal consciousness.

G

Galapa

Turtle-like folk who carry their homes on their backs, patient and wise.

Giant

Towering folk of immense strength and presence.

Goblin

Clever and resourceful small folk who thrive through ingenuity and adaptability.

H

Halfling

Small, practical people with a talent for staying out of trouble and finding comfort.

Human

Versatile and ambitious, humans adapt to any situation and drive change in the world.

I

Infernis

Beings with infernal heritage, bearing horns and an inner fire.

K

Katari

Feline folk with sharp senses, grace, and a fierce independent streak.

O

Orc

Strong and passionate folk with a deep sense of community and honor.

R

Ribbet

Amphibious frog-like folk equally at home on land and in water.

S

Simiah

Simian folk known for their agility, curiosity, and close-knit communities.

Overview

All 18 ancestries in Daggerheart, with what each one gives your character. Open any ancestry for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.

All ancestries

clank - Mechanical beings brought to life by magic or engineering, seeking purpose and identity.

drakona - Dragonkin with scales and draconic heritage, proud and fierce.

dwarf - Stout and resilient folk known for their craftsmanship and determination.

elf - Graceful and long-lived people with deep connections to magic and the natural world.

faerie - Tiny winged folk from the fey realms, mischievous and magical.

faun - Nature-touched folk with animalistic features, deeply connected to the wild.

firbolg - Gentle giants who live in harmony with nature and prefer peace over conflict.

fungril - Mushroom-like beings who thrive in dark places and share a communal consciousness.

galapa - Turtle-like folk who carry their homes on their backs, patient and wise.

giant - Towering folk of immense strength and presence.

goblin - Clever and resourceful small folk who thrive through ingenuity and adaptability.

halfling - Small, practical people with a talent for staying out of trouble and finding comfort.

human - Versatile and ambitious, humans adapt to any situation and drive change in the world.

infernis - Beings with infernal heritage, bearing horns and an inner fire.

katari - Feline folk with sharp senses, grace, and a fierce independent streak.

orc - Strong and passionate folk with a deep sense of community and honor.

ribbet - Amphibious frog-like folk equally at home on land and in water.

simiah - Simian folk known for their agility, curiosity, and close-knit communities.

Ancestry	Summary
Clank Mechanical beings brought to life by magic or engineering, seeking purpose and identity.	Mechanical beings brought to life by magic or engineering, seeking purpose and identity.
Drakona Dragonkin with scales and draconic heritage, proud and fierce.	Dragonkin with scales and draconic heritage, proud and fierce.
Dwarf Stout and resilient folk known for their craftsmanship and determination.	Stout and resilient folk known for their craftsmanship and determination.
Elf Graceful and long-lived people with deep connections to magic and the natural world.	Graceful and long-lived people with deep connections to magic and the natural world.
Faerie Tiny winged folk from the fey realms, mischievous and magical.	Tiny winged folk from the fey realms, mischievous and magical.
Faun Nature-touched folk with animalistic features, deeply connected to the wild.	Nature-touched folk with animalistic features, deeply connected to the wild.
Firbolg Gentle giants who live in harmony with nature and prefer peace over conflict.	Gentle giants who live in harmony with nature and prefer peace over conflict.
Fungril Mushroom-like beings who thrive in dark places and share a communal consciousness.	Mushroom-like beings who thrive in dark places and share a communal consciousness.
Galapa Turtle-like folk who carry their homes on their backs, patient and wise.	Turtle-like folk who carry their homes on their backs, patient and wise.
Giant Towering folk of immense strength and presence.	Towering folk of immense strength and presence.
Goblin Clever and resourceful small folk who thrive through ingenuity and adaptability.	Clever and resourceful small folk who thrive through ingenuity and adaptability.
Halfling Small, practical people with a talent for staying out of trouble and finding comfort.	Small, practical people with a talent for staying out of trouble and finding comfort.
Human Versatile and ambitious, humans adapt to any situation and drive change in the world.	Versatile and ambitious, humans adapt to any situation and drive change in the world.
Infernis Beings with infernal heritage, bearing horns and an inner fire.	Beings with infernal heritage, bearing horns and an inner fire.
Katari Feline folk with sharp senses, grace, and a fierce independent streak.	Feline folk with sharp senses, grace, and a fierce independent streak.
Orc Strong and passionate folk with a deep sense of community and honor.	Strong and passionate folk with a deep sense of community and honor.
Ribbet Amphibious frog-like folk equally at home on land and in water.	Amphibious frog-like folk equally at home on land and in water.
Simiah Simian folk known for their agility, curiosity, and close-knit communities.	Simian folk known for their agility, curiosity, and close-knit communities.