l would choose a drow for this class because l think this class is very suitable for a drow and also because drows are really cool. Elves get a +2 in Dexterity which is good for Blood Hunter's because the majority of Blood Hunters go down the Dexterous path. This would provide a good bonus to the player's AC which they'll need when the time comes.
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l would choose a drow for this class because l think this class is very suitable for a drow and also because drows are really cool. Elves get a +2 in Dexterity which is good for Blood Hunter's because the majority of Blood Hunters go down the Dexterous path. This would provide a good bonus to the player's AC which they'll need when the time comes.
Agreed. A drow blood hunter would be pretty badass.
Probably depends on the subclass, but for the Lycan - Variant Human is a MUST just to get the Resilient (Wisdom) feat, because the new version of BH lost its Wisdom Saving Throw Proficiency (Bloodlust saving throw is still wisdom and it SCALES with level, so if you don't have Proficiency it gets harder and harder as time goes by, making it really bloody MAD, especially if you want to go the STR route)
That's actually really nice to hear, because i guess one of my main gripes with the new design goes away. Even if i still think Wisdom fit the concept much better than Int.
I just double checked the most recent version that Matt sent us, to ensure clarity on this:
Bloodlust. If you begin your turn with no more than half of your maximum hit points, you must succeed on a DC 8 Wisdom saving throw or move directly towards the nearest creature to you and use the Attack action against that creature. You can choose whether or not to use your Extra Attack feature for this frenzied attack. If there is more than one possible target, roll to randomly determine the target. You then regain control for the remainder of your turn.
If you are under an effect that prevents you from concentrating (like the barbarian’s Rage feature), you automatically fail this saving throw.
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I would choose Variant Human because of the extra Feat and also the capability to choose your own ability score increase.
l would choose a drow for this class because l think this class is very suitable for a drow and also because drows are really cool. Elves get a +2 in Dexterity which is good for Blood Hunter's because the majority of Blood Hunters go down the Dexterous path. This would provide a good bonus to the player's AC which they'll need when the time comes.
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Agreed. A drow blood hunter would be pretty badass.
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Probably depends on the subclass, but for the Lycan - Variant Human is a MUST just to get the Resilient (Wisdom) feat, because the new version of BH lost its Wisdom Saving Throw Proficiency (Bloodlust saving throw is still wisdom and it SCALES with level, so if you don't have Proficiency it gets harder and harder as time goes by, making it really bloody MAD, especially if you want to go the STR route)
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D&D Beyond FoundersBloodlust saving throw is a static DC of 8 in the new version, which means that issue doesn't occur.
Personally, I would select any race with a bonus to Dex, preferably Dex and Int.
Mostly though, whatever feels cool in my head for the character, regardless of stats. ☺️
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Oh? It was 8 + 1/3 BH level in the PDF.
I guess it was changed then.
That's actually really nice to hear, because i guess one of my main gripes with the new design goes away. Even if i still think Wisdom fit the concept much better than Int.
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D&D Beyond FoundersI just double checked the most recent version that Matt sent us, to ensure clarity on this:
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I guess i've been looking at the older version of the PDF.
Maybe my Trident-wielding Pirate Wereshark will have a chance to shine now!
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