Deva
Deva are a race descended from the servitors of gods, endlessly reincarnated into new forms with dim memories of their pasts. Introduced in 4th edition as a replacement for Aasimar. If they get 'corrupted', they turn into Rakshasa.
Play as a Deva if you want to:
- Pretend you're a Solar Exalted
- Be a lawful good prick
- Become a Rakshasa if you don't act like a lawful good prick
Stats
- Bonuses to Int and Wis
- Bonuses to defense against blooded creatures
- Resists Radiant/Necrotic Energies (Increases with level)
- Racial Ability: Encounter, adds 1d6 to a roll
- Skill Bonuses: History/Religion
How to play a Deva
Because of their bonuses, Devas make good casters, psionics and most non-physical casters.
But the best class for a Deva is bard. For the sole reason that if someone asks something along the likes of "Are we not men?" you IMMEDIATELY reply "We are Deva!". Make sure to bring a fitting hat.
| Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Races | |
|---|---|
| Player's Handbook 1 | Dragonborn • Dwarf • Eladrin • Elf • Half-Elf • Halfling • Human • Tiefling |
| Player's Handbook 2 | Deva • Gnome • Goliath • Half-Orc • Shifter |
| Player's Handbook 3 | Githzerai • Minotaur • Shardmind • Wilden |
| Monster Manual 1: | Bugbear • Doppelganger • Githyanki • Goblin • Hobgoblin • Kobold • Orc |
| Monster Manual 2 | Bullywug • Duergar • Kenku |
| Dragon Magazine | Gnoll • Shadar-kai |
| Heroes of Shadow | Revenant • Shade • Vryloka |
| Heroes of the Feywild | Hamadryad • Pixie • Satyr |
| Eberron's Player's Guide | Changeling • Kalashtar • Warforged |
| The Manual of the Planes | Bladeling |
| Dark Sun Campaign Setting | Mul • Thri-kreen |
| Forgotten Realms Player's Guide | Drow • Genasi |