📚 Complete Official Reference
D&D 5e Backgrounds Guide
PHB
·
SCAG
·
Strahd
·
Saltmarsh
·
Theros
·
Avernus
Every official D&D 5e background — skill proficiencies, starting equipment, special features, class pairings, and official variants. All 32, all in one place.
32
Official Backgrounds
6
Source Books
60+
Skills & Tools
0
Saved Picks
Sort by
Source
Type
No backgrounds found
Try different keywords or clear your active filters.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything players ask about D&D 5e backgrounds — answered directly, no fluff.
Ready to roll?
Pick your background.
Now build your character.
Our free Point Buy Calculator lets you distribute ability scores in seconds. No math, no spreadsheets — just click and play.