Good Dwarf builds?

[Trexler ♤]

wanting to play a dwarf in my modded playthrough, any good builds people recommend? I'd like to avoid barbarian since I want to wear armor

[Moonbane]

Publicado originalmente por jonnin:

The dwarf subclass that has armor is a great pick for classes that normally don't get armor: monk, wizard/sorc, even rogues and bards and warlocks can tier up to medium with it.

My current run is a dwarf monk, reboot of khelgar actually (NWN2). One of my best early access runs was a dwarf wizard, but to be fair, back then he could learn cure wounds from a scroll.

Githyanki also gets free medium armor and proficiency in all blades.

[jonnin]

Publicado originalmente por Moonbane:

Publicado originalmente por jonnin:

The dwarf subclass that has armor is a great pick for classes that normally don't get armor: monk, wizard/sorc, even rogues and bards and warlocks can tier up to medium with it.

My current run is a dwarf monk, reboot of khelgar actually (NWN2). One of my best early access runs was a dwarf wizard, but to be fair, back then he could learn cure wounds from a scroll.

Githyanki also gets free medium armor and proficiency in all blades.

Yes. Gith are arguably the best race generally, astral knowlege and movement skills etc. But how does that help "a good dwarf build" thread?

[Moonbane]

Publicado originalmente por jonnin:

Publicado originalmente por Moonbane:

Githyanki also gets free medium armor and proficiency in all blades.

Yes. Gith are arguably the best race generally, astral knowlege and movement skills etc. But how does that help "a good dwarf build" thread?

Only mentioned it as you seemingly presented the dwarves as the only ones with medium.

Funny really that Shield Dwarves doesnt get shields.

[Яeplicant]

Dwarven monk. Totally not based off of Khelgar Ironfist, nuh-uh.

Still unsure if my third run with be as a Dwarven Monk or Drow Ranger. 🤔

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Dwarven Paladin, obviously.

[Moonbane]

Publicado originalmente por Яeplicant:

Dwarven monk. Totally not based off of Khelgar Ironfist, nuh-uh.

Still unsure if my third run with be as a Dwarven Monk or Drow Ranger. 🤔

One thing to note, dwarves, gnomes and halflings have reduced movespeed. And monks are extremely dependent on it.

[Gil]

Publicado originalmente por .Master Jiren, The Strongest:

Back in my day, Dwarf and Elf were classes themselves rather than races, and as such had their own gimmick. Essentially they were warriors with a bit of magic.

You're as Old as me - hooray for the red box =)

[Gil]

Publicado originalmente por Moonbane:

Publicado originalmente por Яeplicant:

Dwarven monk. Totally not based off of Khelgar Ironfist, nuh-uh.

Still unsure if my third run with be as a Dwarven Monk or Drow Ranger. 🤔

One thing to note, dwarves, gnomes and halflings have reduced movespeed. And monks are extremely dependent on it.

True, bu, does't the mok ive you the extra speed

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

Publicado originalmente por .Master Jiren, The Strongest:

Back in my day, Dwarf and Elf were classes themselves rather than races, and as such had their own gimmick. Essentially they were warriors with a bit of magic.

Wasn't 1st Edition Dwarf basically Human Fighter with higher natural saving throws and reduced weapon options? Or are you referring to something else? It was Elves that were basically Eldritch Knights / Arcane Tricksters.

Nyah, he's talking about Basic D&D, before 1E. Dwarves, Elves and Halflings, while being different races, were actually Classes...

[IlluminaZero]

Publicado originalmente por Gil:

Publicado originalmente por .Master Jiren, The Strongest:

Back in my day, Dwarf and Elf were classes themselves rather than races, and as such had their own gimmick. Essentially they were warriors with a bit of magic.

You're as Old as me - hooray for the red box =)

What about me? :(

[Gil]

Publicado originalmente por Gil:

Publicado originalmente por Moonbane:

One thing to note, dwarves, gnomes and halflings have reduced movespeed. And monks are extremely dependent on it.

True, bu, does't the mok ive you the extra speed

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

Wasn't 1st Edition Dwarf basically Human Fighter with higher natural saving throws and reduced weapon options? Or are you referring to something else? It was Elves that were basically Eldritch Knights / Arcane Tricksters.

Nyah, he's talking about Basic D&D, before 1E. Dwarves, Elves and Halflings, while being different races, were actually (Fighter) Classes. Well, Elves were a combo of Fighter/Magic-User. In 1E race was treated separately.

[Kernest]

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

What about me? :(

Please get off my lawn, young'un.

[IlluminaZero]

Publicado originalmente por Kernest:

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

What about me? :(

Please get off my lawn, young'un.

I’ll take that as a compliment 😋

[Gil]

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

Publicado originalmente por Gil:

You're as Old as me - hooray for the red box =)

What about me? :(

If you remember when races were classes, you're likely old af - welcome to the club lol.

[IlluminaZero]

Publicado originalmente por Gil:

Publicado originalmente por IlluminaZero:

What about me? :(

If you remember when races were classes, you're likely old af - welcome to the club lol.

Yep. Back in the day when Paladin and Bard were basically busted prestige classes😋

And to contribute to the original topic - The medium armor proficiency is a pretty major advantage worth building around. The +1 HP from “dwarven toughness” can be nice for some added tackiness as well. Like - Dragonblood Sorceror to double dip on + HP bonuses with free medium armor.

It also makes the dwarven hireling ideal as a warding bond source. Damage mitigation armor (like the adamantine armor) stacks with the damage resistance of warding bond as well…

[The_hand_of_fate]

It's honestly down to what sub-race bonuses you want for a class/build. Do you want to open a fight with an invisible paladin dropping a level 3 divine smite on an unsuspecting kobold? Duegar.