Dragonborn

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Dragonborn
Added	Update 35
Setting	Eberron
Starting Level
Availability
Type	Free
Point Cost	DDO Point Cost
Bundles	Included in any bundles?
Favor
Note
Past Life feats
First	+1 Spellcraft
Second	+1 Charisma
Passive	Passive
Active	Active Past Life Stance

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.

Overview

Descended long ago from Dragons on the continent of ARgonessen, Dragonborn have only recently begun to sojurn to places like Stormreach.

Dragonborn is a basic Eberron race released in Update 35. Originally a premium race, it was made free in Update 53.

Dragonborn start with higher strength and charisma, but lower dexterity.

Strengths: Resistant to an element of your choosing, potential to excel in both martial and spellcasting roles.

Weaknesses: Lower dexterity makes certain fighting styles difficult, such as Two Weapon Fighting.

Racial Traits

• +2 Strength, +2 Charisma, -2 Dexterity
• Free Racial Feat, Draconic Ancestry: Stacking bonus to one type of Energy Resistance equal to Character Level (the type is based on the feat chosen).
• 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 (Acid breath uses Conjuration)

Deities

Further information: Deity feats

• Aureon (Quarterstaff): Follower of Aureon → Child of Faith → Aureon's Instruction
• Blood of Vol (Dagger): Follower of the Blood of Vol → Child of Faith → The Blood is The Life → Damage Reduction: Good
• Olladra (Sickle): Follower of Olladra → Child of Faith → Luck of Olladra → Beloved of Olladra → Damage Reduction: Cold Iron
• Onatar (Warhammer): Follower of Onatar → Child of Faith → Onatar's Forge → Beloved of Onatar → Damage Reduction: Cold Iron
• Silver Flame (Longbow): Follower of the Silver Flame → Child of Faith → Silver Flame Exorcism → Beloved of the Silver Flame → Damage Reduction: Silver
• Sovereign Host (Longsword): Follower of the Sovereign Host → Child of Faith → Unyielding Sovereignty → Beloved of the Sovereign Host → Damage Reduction: Cold Iron, Damage Reduction: Silver

Feats

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

• 1st - +1 Spellcraft
• 2nd - +1 Charisma

Enhancements

Core abilities

	Hardy: +1 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 1	Progression: 0	No requirements
	Dragonborn 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
	Dragonborn 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	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Hard Scales: +2/+4/+6 Natural Armor, stacking
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	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	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Draconic Visage: +1/+2/+3 Intimidate, Spellcraft, and Haggle
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Undaunted: +1/+2/+3 Fortitude
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:

Tier Two

Requires 5 APs spent in tree

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points and +10 Healing Amplification
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires: Resilience
	Harder Scales: +2/+4/+6 PRR
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires: Hard Scales
	Dragon Breath: Active Ability: 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 (Acid uses Conjuration) + Breath Weapon bonuses. Scales with 100% of spell power. Activation Cost: Nothing Cooldown: 25 seconds
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	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	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Arcanum: +25/50/100 Spell Points and +1/+2/+3 Spell Penetration.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:

Tier Three

Requires 10 APs spent in tree

	Resilience: +10 Maximum Hit Points
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Dragon Heritage: +[10/20/30] spell power with the element associated with selected Draconic Ancestry.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires: Dragon Breath, Power in Breath
	Power in Breath: +1/+2/+3 DC's of Breath Attacks
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	Draconic Knowledge: +1 Caster Level and +2 Max Caster Level with the element spell associated with selected Draconic Ancestry. Note: "Draconic Knowledge: Blue" also improves sonic spells. "Draconic Knowledge: Black" also improves earth spells.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	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	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires: Resilience
	Memory of Flight: Active Ability: 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. Info: Memory of Flight can be used underwater or while on horse without being dismounted. Activation Cost: Nothing Cooldown: 15 Seconds
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires:
	True Power: +1/+2/+3 to Evocation and Conjuration DCs
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 15	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	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	Cooldown: {{{cd}}}	Requires: Draconic Knowledge

PnP information and traits

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)