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How to make mechanically sound DnD 5E character? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by spite@kbin.social to c/DnD@kbin.social

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I'm not sure if this is the right magazine to ask this because it doesn't pertain to pen and paper game.

With Baldur's Gate 3 release closing in I would like to learn how to make a mechanically sound character. How to distribute points, what abilities to take, why take them etc. Up to this point with cRPGs I was winging it and basing on gut feeling and brief in game description but for this one I would like to construct a proper character.

I've tried googling but everything I've been able to find either focuses on "make a backstory" and glosses over "here toss in those points" or is a full on dissertation about mechanics.

I'm looking for something lighter and easier to digest

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[–] spite@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You don’t mention dwarves when talking about races. Wouldn’t they also be decent with + to con and str and some axes/maces bonuses?

[–] TwistedFox@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Mountain dwarves are indeed a strong selection with +2 Con +2 Str and poison resistance. However, everything else about their kit is pretty lack luster, being either covered by the class, or something that is unlikely to come up in a campaign.
The races I listed above have decent stats, but also bring something unique to the character. I mean, beside the humans/custom which trades extra abilities for feats.