← All SRD reference D&D backgrounds, 2014 and 2024 The published backgrounds, with their skills, tools, equipment and feature.
Two lists, kept separate so you can read the edition your table is playing.
What changed in 2024 3 backgrounds are new in the 2024 rules and 0 have no 2024 entry - some of those were renamed rather than cut. Of the ones in both, 1 differs between the editions.
Open any background to see its counterpart. Entries that exist in both carry a link across, so you can check the wording yourself.
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