D&D 5E Is it just me or are Harengons really (maybe a little too) good?

[Parmandur]

Was just messing around with some character creation and took a look at the Harengon (basically rabbit person).

Stat bonus is the now standard +2/+1 or +1/+1/+1, so nothing unusual there.

Then they get a +Prof bonus to initiative. Ok, that's good, but not huge except for some builds that focus on it (which then CAN make it huge).

Then they get proficiency in Perception. Ok, they get the "best" skill proficiency for free. Again, good, but so do elves.

Then they get the ability to reroll a dex saving throw (AND add an additional 1d4 besides) at the cost of a reaction. I'd say that's REALLY good!

Finally, they can bonus action move (jump) up to 10 feet without provoking attacks of opportunity (proficiency bonus times per day). That's REALLY good for certain classes. It's just a slightly weaker misty step (that Eladrin get) but the Harengon can do it more often (a lot more often as levels increase).

But hey, at least they DON'T get Darkvision - unless of course they take a class that grants it (A Harengon gloomstalker will be very, very nasty).

Just seems to be a strong collection of character abilities.

And yes, I can, of course, ban it/nerf it etc., but that's never my first goto. But I'm just looking for other people's reactions, reactions to playing one/seeing one in play , that sort of thing.

Thoughts?

Some Races have a couple really strong abilities, but others have a bunch of smaller abilities. The Harengon are cool, buy seem in line with other Races overall.

 

[Sacrosanct]

You forgot the downside: you have to be a cute fuzzy animal person that no one will ever take seriously.

Clearly you've never read or seen Watership Down

 

[rgoodbb]

I like the features. When I first saw it, I was the same, but have since changed my mind.

As mentioned above, they do not get a reroll of a dex save, they have to use their reaction to add 1d4 when they fail. This could be good but also pointless if added to a low roll.

Initiative is useful for anyone and the PB x disengage jump is good.

I put it on a par with the goblin which I also find Interesting, good and cool but not too good.

Not as powerful (for me) as the:
-Halfling Lucky
-Whole Elf Package
-Loxodon
-Any Flier
-Vuman/Custom Feat
-Dwarf armour and resistances
-A lot of classes with free spells

I am planning on making one with a personality similar to rocket raccoon. Could be fun. Maybe a clockwork sorcerer. I have seen a great unpainted mini.

 

[Immoralkickass]

Seems a decent race but nothing special, not sure why you think its too good.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

They aren't too good. But they are overlooked.

 

[darjr]

I play am Here n Gone barbarian and it’s pretty good.

 

[lingual]

 

[Zardnaar]

I play am Here n Gone barbarian and it’s pretty good.

I read that as hare n gone.

 

[Tonguez]

I am planning on making one with a personality similar to rocket raccoon.

 

[Torquar]

Finally, they can bonus action move (jump) up to 10 feet without provoking attacks of opportunity (proficiency bonus times per day). That's REALLY good for certain classes. It's just a slightly weaker misty step (that Eladrin get) but the Harengon can do it more often (a lot more often as levels increase).

It's not as good as the MMOM Eladrin, Shadar-Kai or new Astral Elf teleports. The Harengon version can't be used to escape Grapples or pass through barriers like cage bars. They all get to use their abilities PB/Long rest.