AD&D Racial Advancement Limits

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Racial Advancement Limits

Advancement in classes is often restricted by race.

This list attempts to identify in brief which classes are available to which races, and whether there are restrictions in the level attainable.

Level restrictions are often tied to ability scores; these are abbreviated as clearly as feasible. Be aware that if a character is required to have a particular ability score of at least a certain value at one level, it is presumed that he must have that minimum at any higher level achieved--that is, if the character is required to have a specific intelligence to reach one level, and his strength must increase to reach the next, he cannot reach the higher level without qualifying by intelligence for the lower level, regardless of whether he meets the strength requirement for the higher level.

Under Dragonlance rules, all Krynn characters are limited to level 18 in any class; referees may differ in whether this restriction applies to a member of a Krynn race pursuing a class not unique to Krynn in a game setting outside the Krynn realms.

According to the book rules, a character who is single-classed in a class in which he could have been multi-classed may reach a maximum level two levels higher than that attainable in that class by a character who is multiclassed. This rule is a bit difficult--after all, although there are classes which we know are found in combinations in certain races, others are quite obscure. For example, which races can be multi-classed assassins? Which can be multi-classed psionicists? Because of the confusion this causes, the numbers given here are the levels attainable by a character who is single classed. If a character is multi-classed and either of those classes is restricted limited in advancement (by race, not by the maximum level possible for the class), the maximum level achievable in that class by that character is two levels lower than that stated here.

Human (Krynn,Occidental, Oriental,or Viking)
Dwarf (Hill,Mountain, Duergar, KrynnHill, Krynn Mountain, Gully (Aghar))
Elf (Drow(Dark), Wild (Kagonesti),Gray, High (Silvanesti),Valley, Wood, Qualinesti, Dargonesti, Dimernesti)
Gnome (Surface,Svirfneblin, or Tinker)
Half-elf (Occidental,Krynn, or Drow)
Half-orc
Hengeyokai (Carp,Cat, Crab, Crane, Dog, Drake, Fox, Hare, Monkey, Raccoon Dog, Rat, or Sparrow)
Hobbit (Hairfoot, Stout, Tallfellow, Mixed, or Kender)
Irda
Korobokuru
Minotaur
Spirit Folk (Bamboo, River, or Sea)
Trollborn

Humans are generally not restricted by level; however, certain classes are only available to certain sub-races. Also, a number of classes are limited in the level attainable by any character. These include Alchemist, Assassin, Druid, Monk, all Krynn classes
- Krynn humans maybe Alchemist, Attorney, Barbarian, Cavalier, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Holy Order of the Stars, Illusionist, Knight of Solamnia, Magic-User, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, Thief-Acrobat, or Wizard of High Sorcery. Under Krynn rules, no character may advance beyond level 18 in any class; DM's differ in applying this rule to Krynn characters who adopt non-Krynn classes in a non-Krynn setting.
- Occidental humans may be Alchemist, Assassin, Attorney, Barbarian, Bard, Cavalier, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Illusionist, Magic-User, Monk, Paladin, Psionicist, Ranger, Thief, or Thief-Acrobat.
- Oriental humans may be Alchemist, Attorney, Bushi, Kensai, Monk, Ninja, Oriental Barbarian, Samurai, Shukenja, Sohei, Wu Jen, or Yakuza. Oriental Humans maybe any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Ninja, Bushi/Ninja, Sohei/Ninja, Wu Jen/Ninja, Yakuza/Ninja.
- Viking humans maybe Alchemist, Attorney, Bard, Berserker, Fighter, Ranger, Runecaster, Thief, or Thief-Acrobat.
Dwarfs come in many varieties, with many available classes and level restrictions.
- Duergar may be any of these classes:
  - Alchemist level is unlimited.
  - Assassin to level 9; with higher strength coupled with other increased attributes, higher levels may be reached: A11 at St 19, In18, Dx19; and A12 at St20, In19.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 10; with higher Wisdom, higher levels may be reached: C11 at Ws16, C12 at Ws17, C13 at Ws18, C15 at Ws19, and C18 at Ws20.
  - Fighter to level 9; with higher Strength, higher levels may be reached: F10 at St17, F11 at St18, F12 at St18(00), F13 at St19, F15 at St20, and F18 at St21.
  - Psionicist to level 10.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Duergar may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Fighter/Psionicist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Psionicist/Thief, Psionicist/Thief-Acrobat.
- Gully Dwarfs (Aghar)
  - Alchemist level is unlimited, although such a character poses a danger to himself and to others.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Fighter to level 6.
  - Ranger to level 7.
  - Thief to level 8.
  - Thief-Acrobat to level 8.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars to level5.
- Hill Dwarfs
  - Alchemist level is unlimited.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 10; with higher Wisdom, higher levels may be reached: C11 at Ws16, C12 at Ws17, C13 at Ws18, C14 at Ws19, and C18 at Ws20. (The question of whether occidental Dwarfs who are not Duergar may be clerics is unclear.)
  - Fighter to level 8; with higher Strength, higher levels may be reached: F9 at St17, F10 at St18, F11 at St18(00), F12 at St19, F14 at St20, and F17 at St21.
  - Psionicist to level 10.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Assassin to level 9; with higher strength coupled with other increased attributes, higher levels may be reached: A11 at St 19, In18, Dx19; and A12 at St20, In19.
  - Hill Dwarfs may be any of these class combinations: Fighter/Psionicist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Psionicist/Thief, Psionicist/Thief-Acrobat.
  - Referees who allow non-Duergar dwarf clerics also allow the Cleric/Fighter.
- Krynn Hill Dwarfs
  - Alchemist level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Attorney level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Fighter level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Barbarian level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Ranger to level 8.
  - Thief to level 10.
  - Thief-Acrobat to level 15.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars to level 10.
- Krynn Mountain Dwarfs
  - Alchemist level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Attorney level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Cavalier to level 8.
  - Paladin to level 8.
  - Fighter level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Thief to level 8.
  - Thief-Acrobat to level 10.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars to level 10.
- Mountain Dwarfs
  - Alchemist level is unlimited.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 10; with higher Wisdom, higher levels may be reached: C11 at Ws16, C12 at Ws17, C13 at Ws18, C14 at Ws19, and C18 at Ws20. (The question of whether occidental Dwarfs who are not Duergar may be clerics is unclear.)
  - Fighter to level 9; with higher Strength, higher levels may be reached: F10 at St17, F11 at St18, F12 at St18(00), F13 at St19, F15 at St20, and F18 at St21.
  - Psionicist to level 10.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Assassin to level 9; with higher strength coupled with other increased attributes, higher levels may be reached: A11 at St 19, In18, Dx19; and A12 at St20, In19.
  - Mountain Dwarfs may be any of these class combinations: Fighter/Psionicist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Psionicist/Thief, Psionicist/Thief-Acrobat.
  - Referees who allow non-Duergar dwarf clerics also allow the Cleric/Fighter.
Elves have numerous options for classes.
- Dargonesti
  - Attorney level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Cavalier to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Fighter to level 16 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Holy Orders of the Stars unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Paladin to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Wizard of High Sorcery to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
- Dimernesti
  - Attorney level is unlimited (but by Krynn maximums).
  - Cavalier to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Fighter to level 16 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Holy Orders of the Stars unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Paladin to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
  - Wizard of High Sorcery to level 10 (Unlimited in water except by Krynn class limits).
- Drow (Dark Elves)
  - Alchemist to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: Al11 for In19, Al12 for In20, Al13 for In21.
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cavalier level is unlimited.
  - Cleric level is unlimited for females. Males to level 6, higher levels available for higher wisdom: C7 for Ws13, C8 for Ws14, C9 for Ws15.
  - Fighter level for males to level 9, for females to level 11. Higher levels available for higher strength: for males, C10 for St13, C11 for St14, C12 for St15; for females, C12 for St13, C13 for St14, C14 for St15.
  - Magic-User level for males to level 14, for females to level 7. Higher levels available for higher intelligence: for males, M15 for In19, M17 for In20, M20 for In21; for females, M9 for In19, M11 for In20, M13 for In21.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 6. Higher levels available for higher ability scores: R7 for St18(01), In15, Ws15; R8 for In16, Ws16; R9 for St18(51); R10 for St18(76), In17, Ws17; R12 for St19, In18, Ws18; R14 for St20.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Drow may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Assassin, Alchemist/Magic-User, Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
- Gray Elves
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cavalier level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 9; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C10 for Ws16, C11 for Ws17, C12 for Ws18, C13 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid is unlimited except by class limitations.
  - Fighter to level 7; higher levels available for higher strength: F8 for St18, F9 for St18(75), F10 for St18(90), F11 for St18(99), F12 for St18(00), F13 for St20.
  - Magic-User to level 13; higher levels available for higher intelligence: M14 for In19, M15 for In20, M17 for In21, M20 for In22.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 6. Higher levels available for higher ability scores: R7 for St18(01), In15, Ws15; R8 for In16, Ws16; R9 for St18(51); R10 for St18(76), In17, Ws17; R12 for St19, In18, Ws18; R14 for St20.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Gray Elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
- High Elves
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cavalier level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 9; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C10 for Ws16, C11 for Ws17, C12 for Ws18, C13 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid is unlimited except by class limitations.
  - Fighter to level 7; higher levels available for higher strength: F8 for St18, F9 for St18(75), F10 for St18(90), F11 for St18(99), F12 for St18(00), F13 for St20.
  - Magic-User to level 12; higher levels available for higher intelligence: M13 for In19, M14 for In20, M16 for In21, M19 for In22.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 6. Higher levels available for higher ability scores: R7 for St18(01), In15, Ws15; R8 for In16, Ws16; R9 for St18(51); R10 for St18(76), In17, Ws17; R12 for St19, In18, Ws18; R14 for St20.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - High Elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
- Kagonesti
  - Attorney level is unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Barbarian unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Fighter unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars to level7.
  - Ranger unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Thief unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Thief-Acrobat unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
- Qualinesti
  - Attorney level is unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Cavalier to level 10.
  - Fighter to level 14.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Magic-User to level 11.
  - Ranger unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Thief unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Thief-Acrobat unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Wizard of High Sorcery unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
- Silvanesti
  - Attorney level is unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Fighter to level 10.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Paladin to level 12.
  - Ranger unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
  - Wizard of High Sorcery unlimited except by Krynn class limits.
- Valley Elves
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 9; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C10 for Ws16, C11 for Ws17, C12 for Ws18, C13 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid level is unlimited except by class limitations.
  - Fighter to level 7; higher levels available for higher strength: F8 for St18, F10 for St 18(90), F11 for St18(99), F12 for St18(00), F13 for St19, F15 for St20.
  - Magic-User to level 13; higher levels available for higher intelligence: M14 for In19, M15 for In20, M17 for In21.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 6. Higher levels available for higher ability scores: R7 for St18(01), In15, Ws15; R8 for In16, Ws16; R9 for St18(51); R10 for St18(76), In17, Ws17; R12 for St19, In18, Ws18; R14 for St20.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Valley Elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
- Wild Elves
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Druid to level 10; higher levels attainable for higher abilities: D11 for Ws18, Ch18; D12 for Ws19; D14 for Ws20; D17 for Ws21, Ch19.
  - Fighter to level 9; higher levels available for higher strength: F10 for St18, F12 for St18(90), F13 for St18(99), F14 for St18(00), F15 for St19.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Wild Elves may be any of these class combinations: Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat.
- Wood Elves
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher abilities: A11 for St18(99), In18, Ws19; A12 for St18(00), In19. (Rules are unclear--some referees will allow a level 12 Assassin with an 18 Ws and a 19 In.)
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 9; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C10 for Ws16, C11 for Ws17, C12 for Ws18, C13 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid is unlimited except for class limitations.
  - Fighter to level 8; higher levels available for higher strength: F9 for St18, F10 for St18(75), F11 for St18(90), F12 for St18(99), F13 for St18(00), F14 for St19, F16 for St21.
  - Magic-User to level 11; higher levels available for higher intelligence: M12 for In19, M13 for In20, M15 for In21.
  - Psionicist to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 6. Higher levels available for higher ability scores: R7 for St18(01), In15, Ws15; R8 for In16, Ws16; R9 for St18(51); R10 for St18(76), In17, Ws17; R12 for St19, In18, Ws18; R14 for St20.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Wood Elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
Gnomes have few class options, although some are uncommon.
- Surface Gnomes
  - Alchemist to level 8; higher levels available for higher intelligence: Al9 for In17, Al10 for In18, Al11 for In19, Al12 for In20, Al13 for In21.
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher ability scores: A11 for St18(50), In18, Dx18; A12 for St18(75), In19, Dx19.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 7; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C8 for Ws16, C9 for Ws17, C10 for Ws18, C12 for Ws 19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Fighter to level 7; higher levels available for higher strength: F8 for St18(50), F9 for St18(75), F10 for St18(99), F11 for St19.
  - Illusionist to level 8; higher levels available for higher intelligence: I9 for In18, I10 for In19, I12 for In20, I15 for In21.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Surface Gnomes may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Illusionist, Fighter/Illusionist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Illusionist/Thief, Illusionist/Thief-Acrobat.
- Svirfneblin
  - Alchemist to level 8; higher levels available for higher intelligence: Al9 for In17, Al10 for In18, Al11 for In19, Al12 for In20, Al13 for In21.
  - Assassin to level 10; higher levels available for higher ability scores: A11 for St18(50), In18, Dx18; A12 for St18(75), In19, Dx19.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 7; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C8 for Ws16, C9 for Ws17, C10 for Ws18, C12 for Ws 19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Fighter to level 7; higher levels available for higher strength: F8 for St18(50), F9 for St18(75), F10 for St18(99), F11 for St19.
  - Illusionist to level 8; higher levels available for higher intelligence: I9 for In18, I10 for In19, I12 for In20, I15 for In21.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Svirfneblin may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Illusionist, Fighter/Illusionist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Illusionist/Thief, Illusionist/Thief-Acrobat.
- Tinker
  - Tinker level is unlimited.
Half-elf class options are broad.
- Occidental Half-elf
  - Assassin to level 11.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Bard level is unlimited (although there is a limit on fighter advancement).
  - Cavalier level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 7; higher levels available to higher wisdom: C8 for Ws16, C9 for Ws17, C10 for Ws18, C12 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid level is unlimited.
  - Fighter to level 8; higher levels available to higher strength: F9 for St17, F10 for St18(90), F11 for St18(99), F12 for St18(00), F13 for St19, F15 for St20.
  - Magic-User to level 9; higher levels available to higher intelligence: M10 for In18.
  - Paladin level is unlimited.
  - Ranger to level 8; higher levels available to higher ability scores: R9 for St17; R10 for St18; R11 for St18(90), In18, Ws18, Cn18; R12 for St18(99); R13 for St18(00); R14 for Ws>18, Cn>18; R16 for Ws>19, Cn>19; R17 for St19, In19. (Rules are unclear--some DM's will permit a level 17 Ranger with wisdom and constitution equal to 19, thus intrinsically permitting a character with 19 strength, intelligence, wisdom, and constitution to exceed level 14 without qualifying properly for level 16.)
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Occidental Half-elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Cleric/Ranger, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
- Krynn Half-elf
  - Cleric to level 5.
  - Druid level is unlimited except by Krynn and class advancement limitations.
  - Fighter to level 9.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars level is unlimited except by Krynn advancement limitations.
  - Knight of the Crown to level 10.
  - Knight of the Sword to level 10.
  - Knight of the Rose to level 10.
  - Magic-User to level 7.
  - Ranger to level 11.
  - Thief level is unlimited except by Krynn advancement limitations.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited except by Krynn advancement limitations.
  - Wizard of High Sorcery to level 10.
- Drow Half-elf
  - Assassin to level 11.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Bard level is unlimited (although there is a limit on fighter advancement).
  - Cavalier level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 7; higher levels available to higher wisdom: C8 for Ws16, C9 for Ws17, C10 for Ws18, C12 for Ws19, C14 for Ws20.
  - Druid level is unlimited.
  - Fighter to level 8; higher levels available to higher strength: F9 for St17, F10 for St18(90), F11 for St18(99), F12 for St18(00), F13 for St19, F15 for St20.
  - Magic-User to level 9; higher levels available to higher intelligence: M10 for In18.
  - Paladin level is unlimited.
  - Ranger to level 8; higher levels available to higher ability scores: R9 for St17; R10 for St18; R11 for St18(90), In18, Ws18, Cn18; R12 for St18(99); R13 for St18(00); R14 for Ws>18, Cn>18; R16 for Ws>19, Cn>19; R17 for St19, In19. (Rules are unclear--some DM's will permit a level 17 Ranger with wisdom and constitution equal to 19, thus intrinsically permitting a character with 19 strength, intelligence, wisdom, and constitution to exceed level 14 without qualifying properly for level 16.)
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Drow Half-elves may be any of these class combinations: Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Fighter/Magic-User, Cleric/Magic-User, Cleric/Ranger, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief, Fighter/Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Magic-User/Thief, Magic-User/Thief-Acrobat.
Half-orcs have limited class options, most of them limited in advancement.
- Alchemist to level 5; higher levels available to higher intelligence: Al6 for In18, Al7 for In19, Al8 for In20, Al9 for In21.
- Assassin level is unlimited (except by class limits).
- Attorney level is unlimited.
- Cleric to level 6; higher levels available to higher wisdom: C7 for Ws15, C8 for Ws16, C9 for Ws17.
- Fighter to level 12; higher levels available to higher strength: F13 for St18(00), F14 for St19, F16 for St20, F19 for St21.
- Thief to level 10; higher levels available to higher dexterity: T11 for Dx15, T12 for Dx16, T13 for Dx17.
- Thief-Acrobat to level 10; higher levels available to higher dexterity: TA11 for Dx15, TA12 for Dx16, TA13 for Dx17.
- Half-orcs may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Assassin, Alchemist/Cleric, Assassin/Cleric, Assassin/Fighter, Cleric/Thief, Cleric/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat.
Hengeyokai sub-races share the same limitations on classes and advancement; however, the alignment restrictions of Hengeyokai sub-races are strictly enforced, so characters may not combine certain sub-races with specific classes with incompatible alignment requirements.
- Shukenja to level 8. (Must be good.)
- Kensai to level 6. (Must be lawful.)
- Bushi level is unlimited. (No alignment restriction.)
- Wu Jen to level 9. (May not be lawful.)
Hobbits are very limited in class options.
- Hairfoot
  - Alchemist to level 6; higher levels available for higher intelligence: Al7 for In19, Al8 for In20, Al9 for In21.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 4; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C5 for Ws17, C6 for Ws18, C8 for Ws19, C10 for Ws20.
  - Druid to level 5; higher levels available for higher ability scores: D6 for Ch15; D7 for Ws16; D8 for Ch16; D9 for Ws17; D10 for Ch17; D11 for Ws18; D12 for Ch18; D13 for Ws19, Ch19.
  - Fighter to level 6; higher levels available for higher strength: F7 for St17, F8 for St18(50), F9 for St18(90), F10 for St19.
  - Psionicist to level 10.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Hairfoot Hobbits may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Thief, Alchemist/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Psionicist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Psionicist/Thief, Psionicist/Thief-Acrobat.
- Kender
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Barbarian to level 10; higher levels available to higher strength: Bb11 for St17, Bb12 for St18.
  - Cleric to level 6.
  - Druid to level 5; higher levels available to higher strength: F6 for St17, F7 for St18.
  - Fighter to level 5; higher levels available to higher strength: F6 for St17, F7 for St18.
  - Holy Orders of the Stars to level 12.
  - Ranger to level 5; higher levels available to higher strength: R6 for St17, R7 for St18.
  - Thief level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Mixed Hobbits are not treated separately for this purpose; it is recommended that a d2 be used to determine whether they will be treated as Stouts or Hairfoots. (Only the treatment of the fighter class is different.)
- Stout
- Tallfellow
  - Alchemist to level 6; higher levels available for higher intelligence: Al7 for In19, Al8 for In20, Al9 for In21.
  - Attorney level is unlimited.
  - Cleric to level 4; higher levels available for higher wisdom: C5 for Ws17, C6 for Ws18, C8 for Ws19, C10 for Ws20.
  - Druid to level 5; higher levels available for higher ability scores: D6 for Ch15; D7 for Ws16; D8 for Ch16; D9 for Ws17; D10 for Ch17; D11 for Ws18; D12 for Ch18; D13 for Ws19, Ch19.
  - Fighter to level 8; higher levels available for higher strength: F9 for St17, F10 for St18(50), F11 for St18(90), F12 for St19.
  - Psionicist to level 10.
  - Thief level is unlimited.
  - Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited.
  - Tallfellow Hobbits may be any of these class combinations: Alchemist/Thief, Alchemist/Thief-Acrobat, Fighter/Psionicist, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Thief-Acrobat, Psionicist/Thief, Psionicist/Thief-Acrobat.
Irda have several class possibilities.
- Attorney level is unlimited.
- Cavalier level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Fighter level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Holy Orders of the Stars level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Paladin level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Ranger level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Thief level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Thief-Acrobat level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
- Wizard of High Sorcery level is unlimited except by Krynn class limitations.
Korobokuru have a few available classes.
- Attorney level is unlimited.
- Barbarian to level 10.
- Bushi level is unlimited.
- Samurai to level 6.
- Wu Jen to level 7.
- Yakuza to level 10.
Minotaurs have a small selection of class possibilities.
- Barbarian level is unlimited.
- Fighter level is unlimited.
- Ranger to level 8.
- Wizard of High Sorcery to level 14.
- Holy Orders of the Stars to level 10.
Spirit Folk sub-races have the same restrictions on advancement regardless of sub-race.
- Bushi level is unlimited.
- Kensai to level 9.
- Monk to level 17.
- Samurai to level 12.
Trollborn are limited in which classes they may pursue, but not in the level they may achieve. They may be Bard, Berserker, Fighter, Ranger, Runecaster, Thief, Thief-Acrobat. Under second edition rules, Trollborn may be "Specialist Mage" but not "Wizard"; some referees may permit the Illusionist and Alchemist as Trollborn classes, but not the Magic-User, the nearest translation of this which can be made.

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