Dragonborn

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Overview

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 race released in Update 35. Originally a premium race, it was made free in Update 53.

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 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

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	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: 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. Bug: Dragon Breath doesn't work if you are moving while you use it. Activation Cost: Nothing Cooldown: 25 seconds
  	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. Note: "Draconic Knowledge: Blue" also improves sonic spells. "Draconic Knowledge: Black" also improves earth spells.
  	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: 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	No requirements
  	True Power: +1/+2/+3 to Evocation and Conjuration DCs
  	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 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)