And orcs are certainly no exception.
Being related to a dragon sounds pretty cool.
This guide will look at dragonborn and everything they do in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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But what exactly has changed?
How do the new orcs play versus the half-orcs of the 2014 ruleset?
What Is An Orc?
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This is reflected inthe natural skillsthat he gave them, whether they followed his teachings or not.
That means that they only gettwo traits that are all their own.
But, given their powerful nature, maybe that’s okay.
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When you do so, gain temporary hit points.
Darkvision
it’s possible for you to see in dim light and darkness for 120 feet.
You activate this trait when youDash as a bonus action.
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Once it activates, yougain some temporary hit points.
These are alsoequal to your proficiency bonus.
Thenyou have Darkvision, but not just any Darkvision.
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This is advanced or equal to other species that gain Superior Darkvision.
Most speciescan only see for 60 feetin the dark, butorcs can see twice beyond thatdistance.
This makes them great fordungeon diving and exploring dark and scary placesand planes.
Last but not least, you have Relentless Endurance.
Now for sizeand speed.
You area medium-sized humanoidwhen it comes to those classifications.
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You also have30 feet of movement, which would be60 feet when you Dash.
Is playing a gnomish adventurer right for you?
This guide covers their 2024 Player’s Handbook entry and all it entails.
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Which Class Should You Consider?
However, there are some classes that get overlooked.Druid is oneof them.
You cantransform into a creatureand havethose temporary hit points at your disposal.
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Then, when youDash forward to attack, you gain more temporary hit points.
Are they dealing more damage than you’re able to take?
Thismakesthe paladin and cleric classes very desirable, but evenbards and rangershave a bit of healing.
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This is much different than inthe 2014 Player’s Handbook only focusing on half-orcs.
That’s not the only thing different about their lore.
Before, it was said that these half-orcs livedin tribes and slums.
It also made it outthatonly humanswere willing to accept half-orcs.
There are some differences between traits as well.
One is to Darkvision.
Remember that60 feet is more standard?
Well the half-orcsonly had 60 feet of Darkvisionversus the120 feet of the orcs.
Instead of Adrenaline Rush, half-orcshad Savage Attacks.
