Dragonborn

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Male Dragonborn, white dragon ancestry.

Born to fight, Dragonborn are a race of warriors and adventurers that hail from Argonessen. They have the unique ability to channel elements into a Breath Weapon attack.

Dragonborn is a premium race released in Update 35. Free to VIP accounts, it is available to non-VIP from the DDO Store for

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Racial Traits

• 28 point race: +2 STR, +2 CHA,-2 DEX
• Breath weapon (optional enhancement): Tier 2 racial enhancement, 30 second cooldown, can take metamagic feats, deals [1d6+3]/character level, DC 10+Cha+Evocation+breath weapon bonuses

Racial Feats

• You must select one (and only one) type of Draconic Ancestry. This will determine some variables for racial enhancements.

Icon	Feat	Type	Description	Prerequisites
	Draconic Ancestry: Black	Passive	You ancestry is linked to Black Dragons of a bygone age. You gain a stacking bonus to Acid Energy Resistance equal to your Character Level. This choice also selects the element you will gain bonuses with the Dragonborn Racial Enhancement Tree.	Dragonborn
	Draconic Ancestry: Blue	Passive	You ancestry is linked to Blue Dragons of a bygone age. You gain a stacking bonus to Electric Energy Resistance equal to your Character Level. This choice also selects the element you will gain bonuses with the Dragonborn Racial Enhancement Tree.	Dragonborn
	Draconic Ancestry: Red	Passive	You ancestry is linked to Red Dragons of a bygone age. You gain a stacking bonus to Fire Energy Resistance equal to your Character Level. This choice also selects the element you will gain bonuses with the Dragonborn Racial Enhancement Tree.	Dragonborn
	Draconic Ancestry: White	Passive	You ancestry is linked to White Dragons of a bygone age. You gain a stacking bonus to Cold Energy Resistance equal to your Character Level. This choice also selects the element you will gain bonuses with the Dragonborn Racial Enhancement Tree.	Dragonborn

Racial Past Life Feats

1. +1 Spellcraft
2. +1 Charisma
3. +1 racial action point

Deities

Further information: Deity feats

• Aureon (Quarterstaff): Follower of AureonYou follow Aureon, member of the Sovereign Host, and use his favored weapon. You are proficient with Quarterstaves and gain +1 to hit with them. → Child of AureonYou follow Aureon. You gain +2 to attack and damage rolls with Quarterstaves. → Aureon's InstructionYou are a devoted follower of Aureon, and your faith has been rewarded. Activate this ability to channel the power of Aureon's wisdom for 24 seconds plus 6 seconds per Religious Lore feat you have.
  
  In this state, you gain +4 Wisdom, +3 to Spell Penetration, +2 to your effective level for Turn Undead, +4 to maximum Hit Dice affected when using Turn Undead, and +4 to the total Hit Dice affected by Turn Undead. → Beloved of AureonUnknown
• Blood of Vol (Dagger): Follower of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You are proficient with Daggers and gain +1 to hit with them. → Child of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You gain +2 to attack and damage rolls with Daggers. → The Blood is The LifeYou are a devoted follower of the Blood of Vol, and your zeal has been rewarded. Activate this ability to draw upon the power within your own blood for 24 seconds plus 6 seconds per Religious Lore feat you have.
  
  In this state, you gain +4 Constitution, 100% Fortification, +10 to Fortitude Saves, and PRR and MRR equal to the number of Religious Lore feats you have. While in this state and have a Dagger in your main hand, you also gain Vampirism, stacking with other sources of Vampirism. → Beloved of the Blood of VolYou follow the Blood of Vol. You have +3 to attack and damage rolls with daggers.
• Olladra (Sickle): Follower of Olladra → Child of Olladra → Luck of Olladra → Beloved of Olladra
• Onatar (Warhammer): Follower of Onatar → Child of Onatar → Onatar's Forge → Beloved of Onatar
• Silver Flame (Longbow): Follower of the Silver Flame → Child of the Silver Flame → Silver Flame Exorcism → Beloved of the Silver Flame
• Sovereign Host (Longsword): Follower of the Sovereign Host → Child of the Sovereign Host → Unyielding Sovereignty → Beloved of the Sovereign Host

Enhancements

Core abilities

	Hardy: +1 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 1	Progression: 0	No requirements
	Strength or Charisma: +1 Strength or Charisma
	AP Cost: 2	Level: 4	Progression: 1	Requires: Hardy
	Hardy: +1 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 7	Progression: 3	Requires: Strength or Charisma
	Strength or Charisma: +1 Strength or Charisma
	AP Cost: 2	Level: 11	Progression: 4	Requires: Hardy
	Hardy: +1 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 16	Progression: 6	Requires: Strength or Charisma

Tier One

Requires Hardy

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Hard Scales: +2/+4/+6 Natural Armor, stacking
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Brutality: Choose one: Brutal Spellcasting: Your damaging spells generate 25%/50%/75% more hate than they normally would, making enemies more likely to attack you. Brute Fighting: Your melee attacks generate 25%/50%/75% more hate than they normally would, making enemies more likely to attack you.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Draconic Visage: +1/+2/+3 Intimidate, Spellcraft, and Haggle
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Undaunted: +1/+2/+3 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements

Tier Two

Requires 5 APs spent in tree

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points and +10 Healing Amplification
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	Requires: Resilience
	Harder Scales: +2/+4/+6 PRR
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	Requires: Hard Scales
	Dragon Breath: Active Ability: (Cooldown 25s) Cone that deals 1d6 + 3 [red fire/white cold/black acid/blue electric] damage per caster level (reflex save for half). Counts as Evocation spell; gets full Metamagic feats, No SR, DC 10 + CHA mod + Evocation bonuses + Breath Weapon bonuses. Scales with 50% of spell power.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Extra Action Boost: Dragonborn keep fighting long after other races tire. You can use each of your action boosts 1/2/3 additional time per rest.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Arcanum: +25/50/100 Spell Points and +1/+2/+3 Spell Penetration.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements

Tier Three

Requires 10 APs spent in tree

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Dragon Heritage: +[10/20/30] spell power with the element associated with selected Draconic Ancestry.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	Requires: Dragon Breath, Power in Breath
	Power in Breath: +1/+2/+3 DC's of Breath Attacks
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Draconic Knowledge: +1 Caster Level and +2 Max Caster Level with the element spell associated with selected Draconic Ancestry.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	Requires: Dragon Breath, Power in Breath

Tier Four

Requires 15 APs spent in tree

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points and +10 Healing Amplification
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	Requires: Resilience
	Memory of Flight: Active Ability:(5 SP, cooldown 15 sec) Activate: Memories of flight lie within you. You are able to leap through the air to bring the fight to your enemies or traverse chasms that make normal adventure balk.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	No requirements
	True Power: +1/+2/+3 to Evocation DC's
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 15	Requires: Power in Breath
	Augmented Breath: Select from: Constricting Breath: 20% chance that enemies will be slowed by 50% when affected by your Breath Attacks. Dazing Breath: 5% chance that enemies will be Dazed when affected by your Breath Attacks. Lulling Breath: 10% chance that enemies will fall asleep when affected by your Breath Attacks. Relentless Breath: 8% chance that enemies will be knocked down when affected by your Breath Attacks.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	Requires: Draconic Knowledge

PnP info

Dragonborn is one of the primary player races for PnP D&D 4E & 5E

Typical abilities:

• Ability changes: bonus to STR or CON, bonus to CHA, maybe penalty to DEX
• Pick an element, gain breath weapon + resistance
• Many dragonborns sprout wings, gaining glide/flight abilities

Dragonborn in various PnP editions:

• 5th edition
• 4th edition
• 3.5 edition (official)
• 3.5 edition (homebrew)