| Abilities | Dexterity, and either Constitution or Charisma |
| Skills | +2 Acrobatics +2 Thievery |
| Size | Small |
| Speed | Average |
| Vision | normal |
| Languages | Common + 1 |
| Traits | Bold Nimble Reaction Second Chance |
| Avg. height | 3'10"–4'2" 117–127 cm |
| Avg. weight | 75–85 lbs. 34–39 kg |
Halfling is a player character race in Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition as one of the core races in the Player's Handbook.[PH:44][HotFL:266]
Racial Traits[]
Halflings receive the following racial traits.
- Bold
- Halflings gain a moderate racial bonus to saving throws to end effects caused by fear keyword powers.
- Nimble Reaction
- Halflings gain a minor racial bonus to AC against opportunity attacks.
- Second Chance
- Halflings gain second chance as an encounter power.
Halfling Feats[]
The following feats have the halfling race as a prerequisite. Other prerequisites are noted.
- Halfling Agility (second chance)
- Flowing River Style (second chance, monk)
- Lost in the Crowd
- Underfoot (Acrobatics trained)
Halfling Paragon Paths[]
Favored Classes[]
Development[]
The halfling ability bonus was originally to both Dexterity and Charisma.[PH:44] The Essentials update and subsequent books changed the bonus to Dexterity, and either Constitution or Charisma.[U :E]