Let’s build a dwarf in this post! If you’ve seen any of the Lord of the Rings or Hobbit films, you know exactly what a dwarf is. (Yes, I know they’re books too but I’ve only seen the movies and I’m okay with that.)
Dwarves are an excellent character race for Dungeons and Dragons. I’ll show you why.
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Dwarf Race Basics:
This guide should make it easy-peasy for you to fill out your first character sheet for the Dwarf race! Consult your player’s handbook for more detailed information.
Life Span
Approximately 350 Years
Dwarves Reach Adulthood
At Approximately 50 Years Old
Ability Score Increase
Add +1 to Your Constitution Score
Dwarf Size
Medium
Average Dwarf Height
Four to Five Feet
Average Dwarf Weight
150 Pounds
Speed
25 Feet - Unaffected by Heavy Armor
Dwarf Languages
Dwarvish & Common
Weapons Proficiencies
Battleaxe, Handax, Light Hammer, & Warhammer
Darkvision
60 Foot Range
(Dim Light = Bright Light, Dark Light = Dim Light)
Dwarven Resilience
Advantage on Savings Throws Against Poison
Resistence Against Poison Damage
Dwarven "Stone Cunning"
Proficient in History (Intelligence) Checks on Stonework
- Add Double Your Proficiency Bonus to Check-
Choose One of These Three Possible Tool Proficiencies for Your Dwarf:
Smith's
Tools
Brewer's Supplies
Mason's
Tools
Dwarf Sub-Race Options
Now that you got all the basics of your dwarf character race written into your character sheet, you can choose a subclass to further explore your dwarf!
Choose One Dwarf Sub-Class:
Hill Dwarf
Mountain Dwarf
Hill Dwarf
You chose Hill Dwarf as your Dwarven sub-race. Cool! Here are the extra things you can add to your character sheet now:
Ability Score Increase
Add +1 to Your Wisdom Score
Dwarven Toughness
Hit Point Max Increases by 1
(Increases By One With Each Level-Up)
Mountain Dwarf
You chose Mountain Dwarf as your Dwarven sub-race. Cool! Here are the extra things you can add to your character sheet now:
Ability Score Increase
Add +2 to Your Strength Score
Armor Proficiencies
Light & Medium Armor
