Mountain Strider (Balanced)

Prerequisite: Proficiency in Athletics

Born and raised in the mountains you have spent your early life navigating treacherous peaks and narrow ledges. You gain the following benefits:

• Mountain Born: You ignore difficult terrain (such as steep inclines, rocky outcrops, or scree) found in mountain environments.
• Sure-Footed: You have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb or to avoid falling prone while on a mountain.
• Expert Climber: Climbing no longer costs you extra movement.
• Altitude Adaptation: You are naturally adapted to high altitudes, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
  
  
• Distrust of the Tether: Your technique relies on raw power and instinct. You have disadvantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb while using a rope or climbing gear, as these tools interfere with your natural center of gravity. You find the rhythm of rope-climbing unnatural and as such your climbing speed is halved when using a rope to climb.