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Standard DnD languages
The most common DnD languages are Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Giant, Gnomish, Goblin, Halfling, and Orc. These are widely spoken across D&Ds core settings,
so theyre useful to learn, whether youre infiltrating an urban community or wandering through uncharted forests.
Standard languages are most often used by other creatures in the world.
Common is the closest thing to a universal language in D&D 5e.
“Common” is a default language for most PCs, regardless of the racial bloodline or background you choose for them. While Common is the standard human language,
its also usually spoken by members of other races unless the DM decides otherwise. In short, speaking Common means you can talk to nearly anyone![3]
While they might seem a little less exciting than D&D 5es exotic languages, standard languages are nonetheless very handy—because, as your PCs go on adventures, the creatures they meet along the way in settlements will likely speak one (or more) of these languages. Standard languages include:[2]
Standard languages in 5E
These languages are the bread and butter of the Forgotten Realms. Mortals, such as you and your party, are going to be speaking at least one of these because they are the most commonly used by the denizens of the world. Standard languages are typically much easier to learn and find speakers of in your average campaign.
Exotic DnD languages
The six exotic DnD languages are Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic, Infernal, Deep Speech, Primordial, Sylvan, and Undercommon. Exotic DnD languages are spoken in
places that are less populated by average adventurers, and theyre likely to be as popular as Common. If youre exploring the Feywild or the Nine Hells,
chances are youll encounter a language thats unique to that area and knowing the lingo will make you a very useful party member.
That being said, the Players Handbook suggests you should ask your DM for permission before you take an exotic DnD language.
Its hard to see why youd be banned from picking one, but it probably is worth having a quick discussion with your DM anyhow, for one simple reason.
Whereas an imaginative player will find opportunities to use the standard D&D languages in pretty much any game, the exotic languages are a bit more all-or-nothing.
Many of them are mainly spoken in particular far flung regions, or specific DnD planes.
Exotic languages are usually spoken by extraplanar races.
Theyre more niche than standard languages, and often specific to certain planes, but by learning an exotic language, youre also more likely to encounter a scenario where your PC is the only one who can communicate. For example, learning Sylvan can help you speak to fairies on a Feywild adventure. Exotic languages include:[5]
Other DnD languages
There are a huge number of obscure language in the various DnD books and settings.Some of these are used by rarer races Aarakocra and Minotaurs have their own
languages, for example. Many monsters have their own individual languages, though these are difficult to learn without a special ability (such as the DnD Rangers
Favored Enemy). Other DnD languages are found on entirely different planes and planets from Faerûn.
Theres a reason these extra-rare languages can only be found in additional sourcebooks. Generally, you wouldnt choose these languages for your character unless
youre from the planet or land they originate in. Maybe youre planning to hop planes or visit a new planet in your Spelljammer, but unless you know the language
will be useful, wed recommend something more general.
There are so many possible languages that we arent able to list all of them here. However, we have listed the most common ones you might want to speak if your
character belongs to a certain species, culture, or campaign. Weve also pointed out which sourcebooks they come from.
Here are some of the other languages you might encounter in 5e:
Thats your complete guide to DnD languages all wrapped up. Need some more rules refreshers? We can walk you through the entire DnD character creator process. We can also help you keep up with the latest Dungeons and Dragons products just check out the DnD release schedule.