Halfling (2024) Guide 5e

Which 5e Classes Work With Halflings?

Artificer: Basically the only thing worthwhile here is Luck, which will likely only matter for a Battle Smith who's dedicated to attacking as much as possible.

Barbarian: You can now wield Heavy weapons without Disadvantage as a Small creature in the 2024 rules, so this plus the Halfling's Luck feature makes Barbarians a great option.

Bard: While Luck and the Halfling's stealthy nature make this an okay pick in social and exploration circumstances, they don't really line up with the Bard's abilities in combat.

Cleric: Not much here for a Cleric, besides Luck, which will work best for a Cleric running Heavy armor and Martial weapons.

Druid: Not much here for a Cleric, besides Luck, which will work best for a Circle of the Moon Druid who is frequently using their action to attack.

Fighter: You can now wield Heavy weapons without Disadvantage as a Small creature in the 2024 rules, so this plus the Halfling's Luck feature makes Fighter a great option.

Monk: Halflings get battlefield mobility, the ability to reroll 1s on attack rolls, some extra stealthiness, and their reduced Speed has been patched out in the 2024 update, so this is a great option for Monks.

Paladin: Halflings are strangely fitting for Paladins now that the Heavy weapon restriction on Small creatures has been removed. They have Advantage against being Frightened and the ability to reroll 1s on attack rolls, both of which are very tempting for Paladins.

Ranger: Luck will help you with your attacks and you can ride your Beast Master companion into battle as long as it's a Medium creature or larger. Plus, you get the ability to use your Medium companions as cover!

Rogue: This race is exactly what Rogues are looking for. Halfling Nimbleness will help you move around the battlefield and Luck will help make sure you don't crit fail on your Sneak Attacks. Plus, you can use your Bonus Action to Hide behind your Medium companions, which is an excellent way to proc Advantage for your Sneak Attack.

Sorcerer: Basically the only thing worthwhile here is Luck, which is only offensively useful for spells that require attack rolls. It can also apply to saving throws or ability checks, but this feature is still underwhelming for a Sorcerer.

Warlock: Basically the only thing worthwhile here is Luck, which is decently useful for all the Eldritch Blasting you'll be doing. It can also apply to saving throws or ability checks, but there are other races that offer more value for Warlocks.

Wizard: Basically the only thing worthwhile here is Luck, which is only offensively useful for spells that require attack rolls. It can also apply to saving throws or ability checks, but this feature is still underwhelming for a Wizard.