Upon casting, you dash forward with incredible speed, moving up to 30 feet in a straight line. As you move, ice crystals form around you, coating your body and leaving a trail of frost behind. The ground beneath your feet frosts over for a brief moment, causing a thin layer of ice to form.

While in motion, any creature within 5 feet of your path must make a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d4 cold damage as they are momentarily enveloped by the biting cold and have their movementspeed reduced to 0 until the end of their next turn.. This damage increases to 3d4 at 5th level, 4d4 at 11th level, and 5d4 at 17th level.

After completing your dash, the frost dissipates, leaving you unharmed. The trail of ice behind you remains for a short time, slowly melting away.

The constant exposure to cold climates has made Frostborn more resistant to extreme temperatures. They have a higher tolerance for cold environments, allowing them to withstand freezing temperatures that would be unbearable for others. This resilience grants them imunity to cold damage and are not afflicted by cold weather.

Survival Instinct exemplifies the Frostburn's ability to adapt and thrive in their icy domain. Their enhanced resilience, ability to endure the cold, proficiency in survival skills, and frozen tenacity make them formidable survivors. These traits reflect the Frostburn's resourcefulness and endurance, allowing them to navigate the frozen landscapes with prowess and overcome the challenges that arise in their relentless quest for survival.

Keen Perception: Those with the Survival Instinct racial trait have sharpened senses and a keen eye. They have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.

Natural Instincts: Those with Survival Instinct have an intuitive understanding of survival techniques and are skilled at navigating through unfamiliar terrains. They have proficiency in the Survival skill, which aids them in foraging for food, finding water sources, and tracking creatures.

Darkvision is an extraordinary ability that allows the Frostburned to see in complete darkness as if it were dim light, granting them a form of natural night vision. Their eyes have adjusted to the lack of light, becoming more sensitive to the limited illumination present in their surroundings. This adaptation helps them navigate their icy homes, where sunlight is often scarce and obscured by snowstorms or the shadows of rugged terrain.

By possessing Darkvision, the Frostburned gain a significant advantage when operating in dimly lit or completely dark environments. They can perceive shapes, objects, and creatures that would otherwise be hidden or difficult to see by those without this ability. This heightened vision is a key aspect of their survival in their frigid realm, allowing them to hunt, traverse treacherous terrains, and detect potential threats more effectively.

The Darkvision trait of the Frostburned serves as a testament to their adaptation and resilience in the face of extreme conditions. It is a valuable tool that aids their survival and provides them with an advantage in their frozen domain, where darkness and icy shadows prevail.

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.