Generally, multiclassing will grant you the proficiencies associated with that class, but I'd suggest keeping multiclassing at arms' length until you have the game's basic mechanics down.
High Elves have the same weapon proficiencies as Wood Elves. If the DM allows it, a Variant Human could use the Weapon Master feat to gain weapon proficiencies as well.
As others have stated above, the easiest thing would be to play an elf to get those weapon proficiencies right from the start. Just so you can avoid having to multiclass (if that's something you want to do).
Trance, having advantage against being charmed, and not having magic put you to sleep is always nice. Just a suggestion :)
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I'm very new to D&D (I'm starting my first campaign this weekend!) so apologies if this is a silly question.
I noticed there are no bow/crossbow options for my druid character.
Is this because the druid class means that bows aren't an option for me? Or am I missing something obvious?
Do I have the option of adding one as I go?
Thanks in advance for your help!
The Druid is not proficient in bows and crossbows. The Druid can still use those weapons but it will not add the proficiency bonus to the attack roll.
Ah! That makes sense. Will I get the proficiency bonus if I multi-class something that's more suited to bows?
Generally, multiclassing will grant you the proficiencies associated with that class, but I'd suggest keeping multiclassing at arms' length until you have the game's basic mechanics down.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/compendium/rules/basic-rules/customization-options#Proficiencies
Alternatively, a Wood Elf Druid will have shortbow and longbow proficiency.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile.
High Elves have the same weapon proficiencies as Wood Elves. If the DM allows it, a Variant Human could use the Weapon Master feat to gain weapon proficiencies as well.
Alternatively, you can use a cantrip like Produce Flame, Frostbite or Magic Stone to deal damage from a distance.
As others have stated above, the easiest thing would be to play an elf to get those weapon proficiencies right from the start. Just so you can avoid having to multiclass (if that's something you want to do).
Trance, having advantage against being charmed, and not having magic put you to sleep is always nice. Just a suggestion :)