Water Genasi Guide 5e

What is this guide?

This guide is meant to give you an idea of whether or not the water genasi will be right for your 5e character build.

The color code below has been implemented to help you identify, at a glance, how good that option will be for your water genasi. This color coding isn’t a hard and fast rule; there are plenty of sub-optimized options out there that will be viable to your party and will be fun to play.

• Red: Weak, unlikely to contribute to your build
• Orange: Situationally good, but below average
• Green: A solid choice
• Blue: A great option worth considering
• Sky Blue: One of the best choices for optimization

What are Water Genasi in 5e?

Water genasi are a race of humanoid beings who descended from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. They boast water-based abilities and traits, allowing them to completely adapt to underwater survival. They typically have green and blue skin and hair that resembles seaweed.

Water genasi are known for having strong ties to water, both physically and spiritually. This can manifest in a variety of ways, ranging from water manipulation abilities to an intuitive connection with water-based environments.

Water Genasi 5e Traits

Size: Being able to choose between Small and Medium allows you to fine-tune your build. Looking to go for a heavy weapon-weilding barbarian? Medium is the way to go. Wanting to lean a bit more to the stealthy side of things? Small size might be right for you.

Darkvision: Darkvision is always great, but its advantage can be ruined if your party members do not also have it.

Acid Resistance: A damage resistance never hurts, but acid will be relatively uncommon.

Amphibious: Breathing air and water goes well with your swimming speed. If you’re ever caught underwater, you won’t be at the same disadvantage as surface-dwellers.

Call to the Wave: Unfortunately, acid splash, create and destroy water, and water walk are all subpar, situational spells.