D&D 5E Unearthed Arcana: Draconic Options

The latest Unearthed Arcana from WotC is called Draconic Options. It includes three variant Dragonborn races and a new kobold race, as well as a handful of new spells and feats. Dragonlance fans might do a double-take when they see Fizban's platinum shield (two Forgotten Realms dragons are referenced in the spells, too -- Icingdeath and Raulothim -- as is the FR god of fey dragons, Nathair).

Harness the power of dragons in this installment of Unearthed Arcana! This playtest document presents race, feat, and spell options related to dragons in Dungeons & Dragons.

First is a trio of draconic race options presented as an alternative to the dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook, as well as a fresh look at the kobold race. Then comes a handful of feat options that reflect a connection to draconic power. Finally, an assortment of spells—many of them bearing the names of famous or infamous dragons—offer a variety of approaches to manifesting dragon magic.

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[Maxperson]

One game I played in, our rogue Halfling rogue, Shifty Sharpshank (there was a “Sharpshank Redemption@ joke in there somewhere but I don’t remember what it was) had dual magic daggers named Death and Taxes.

Were they indestructible?

 

[doctorbadwolf]

One game I played in, our rogue Halfling rogue, Shifty Sharpshank (there was a “Sharpshank Redemption@ joke in there somewhere but I don’t remember what it was) had dual magic daggers named Death and Taxes.

That’s up there with Bad News as a name for a high powered sniper rifle. (Because bad news travels fast)

 

[Charlaquin]

Were they indestructible?

Possibly. I don’t remember what either did, besides the fact that they were magic.

 

[Charlaquin]

That’s up there with Bad News as a name for a high powered sniper rifle. (Because bad news travels fast)

I believe that was the name of Percy’s rifle in Critical Role campaign 1.

 

[Weiley31]

had dual magic daggers named Death and Taxes

They only two guaranteed things in life.

 

[Disgruntled Hobbit]

Wonder what the kobold's roar looks like in the game world? Like, why do other heroes get advantage?

Is it covering them in magical glitter like Faerie Fire? Is it making the creature being shouted at afraid of the kobold? And if so, why would in affect mindless creatures or ones immune to fear?

Really feels like Wizards fumbling to make Pack Tactics into something biological rather than cultural. They're inventing something rather than going back to the forty years of kobold legacy and giving them sorcerer spells or wings.

 

[Parmandur]

Wonder what the kobold's roar looks like in the game world? Like, why do other heroes get advantage?

Is it covering them in magical glitter like Faerie Fire? Is it making the creature being shouted at afraid of the kobold? And if so, why would in affect mindless creatures or ones immune to fear?

Really feels like Wizards fumbling to make Pack Tactics into something biological rather than cultural. They're inventing something rather than going back to the forty years of kobold legacy and giving them sorcerer spells or wings.

Little touch of Draconic fear zone.

 

[Weiley31]

Wonder what the kobold's roar looks like in the game world? Like, why do other heroes get advantage?

Is it covering them in magical glitter like Faerie Fire? Is it making the creature being shouted at afraid of the kobold? And if so, why would in affect mindless creatures or ones immune to fear?

Really feels like Wizards fumbling to make Pack Tactics into something biological rather than cultural. They're inventing something rather than going back to the forty years of kobold legacy and giving them sorcerer spells or wings.

Hooting and hollering like a wild hype train!

 

[Steampunkette]

Wonder what the kobold's roar looks like in the game world? Like, why do other heroes get advantage?

Is it covering them in magical glitter like Faerie Fire? Is it making the creature being shouted at afraid of the kobold? And if so, why would in affect mindless creatures or ones immune to fear?

Really feels like Wizards fumbling to make Pack Tactics into something biological rather than cultural. They're inventing something rather than going back to the forty years of kobold legacy and giving them sorcerer spells or wings.

I think it'd probably be less magical and more "Cripes, what the heck?!" as you look down at the tiny monster screaming up at you and away from the person swinging a sword at you. Distraction tactics from the chihuahua.

Little touch of Draconic fear zone.

Heh... Tiny kobold makes a loud noise to startle their target, and all the nearby bugs cower in terror of the giant dragon coming for them.

 

[Disgruntled Hobbit]

Little touch of Draconic fear zone.

The flavor text of the kobold says "The roar of a kobold can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion the kobold expresses, the roar resonates with draconic power." So not just fear
And the idea of demoralizing with elation is just hella weird
But then it doesn't appear magical in the actual power. It would work in an Antimagic Field. You roar by enemies and buff your allies