You can only select variant half elves that you own. I think there is only one option if you are using only the free Basic Rules.
The Drow Half Elf is in Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. You will need to either buy the whole book, just that subrace, or have it content shared with you somehow.
You should the Half-Elf switch from a single pick to a drop down, like so:
I’m trying to create new character, but I can’t see how to select what type of half elf
You can only select variant half elves that you own. I think there is only one option if you are using only the free Basic Rules.
The Drow Half Elf is in Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. You will need to either buy the whole book, just that subrace, or have it content shared with you somehow.
You should the Half-Elf switch from a single pick to a drop down, like so:
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I really wish I had SCAG on here too.
I bought the digital book, but there's still no option for a drow half-elf.