gweinel
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My homebrew campaign is based on various humans nations. There are almost no humanoid playble races.
So, to make the various nations of my world more interesting and diverse i make these cultural traits. Most of these traits they give two "+1" on abilities, a bonus skill, and a cultural feat. I don't have problem these cultural feats to be a bit more powerful than normal feats since i deprive my players the versality of the free choice.
I am interested in provide me feedback regarding the power level of these cultural traits. Do you find these balanced or game-breaking? Is there something that you find problematic?
Cultural feat #1:
Feat: Survivors against all odds: You gain the following benefits:
• Survivor: When you fall to 0 hp. you start with one successful Death Save.
• I am not the one you are looking for: You have advantage on your Charisma checks when you attempt to escape from a “life or death” situation (ex. an inquiring guard after a jail break).
• We will not perish: In the dire moments of the battle you can bolster your friends. As a bonus action you can rally one ally by granting him 1d6 (or 1d8) temporary hit points. This ability can be used once per short rest.
• You gain proficiency to spears.
Cultural feat #2:
Feat: Warmongers: You gain the following benefits:
• You gain proficiency to axes and shields.
• Howl of the Wolf: Through curses and threats or through your battle cry you can send terror to your enemies. As a bonus action the enemies who can see and hear must pass a Charisma (Intimidation) saving throw DC versus 8 + proficiency bonus + Charisma or Strength modifier or they become frightened for 1d4 rounds (more? Any suggestions?). You can use this ability again once per short rest.
• Life is a constant battle that must be won: You can reroll a failed skill check that is related to a physical feat. You can use this ability once per long rest.
Cultural feat #3:
Feat: Oya’s Arcane Blessing: You learn one 1st level spell and gain one extra spell slot.
(Alternative #1: You learn one 1st level and one 2nd level spell
Alternative #2: You gain three spell slots – one spell slot you learn at 1st lvl and the other two at 3rd lvl.)
Cultural feat #4:
Feat: Spread Chaos through Order:
• Feint: You can use your Deception skill in battle as a bonus action on an opponent who sees you. Your opponent must passes a Wisdom (insight) saving throw with a DC 8 + proficiency bonus + Charisma modifier or your next attack during that round deals one die (weapon or spell) more damage. Once you do this trick in a battle your foes are aware of it and cannot be deceived (you can use it once per short rest).
• You get bonus a trade proficiency.
• If you lose or demoted from your caste status you have disadvantage to your Charisma checks against other Chattisgards (culture's name).
Cultural feat #5:
Cultural skill: Gain proficiency to combat tactics (Int)
• Mercenary’s tactical adaptation: Your mercenary training allows you to exploit the battlefield and gain advantage during the fight. At the start of a combat encounter you roll a Combat tactics skill check. If your result is 10-15 you gain one tactical insight. If your result is 16-20 you gain two. If your result is 21+ you gain three. During the encounter you can spend your tactical insights to improve initiative, skill checks, attack rolls or damage rolls. A roll with tactical insight has advantage.
• Mercenary barter: You can haggle your price. By a successful Charisma (Intimidation, Deception or Persuasion) check against a Wisdom (Insight) check you can increase the rewards by 50% for the party.
So, to make the various nations of my world more interesting and diverse i make these cultural traits. Most of these traits they give two "+1" on abilities, a bonus skill, and a cultural feat. I don't have problem these cultural feats to be a bit more powerful than normal feats since i deprive my players the versality of the free choice.
I am interested in provide me feedback regarding the power level of these cultural traits. Do you find these balanced or game-breaking? Is there something that you find problematic?
Cultural feat #1:
Feat: Survivors against all odds: You gain the following benefits:
• Survivor: When you fall to 0 hp. you start with one successful Death Save.
• I am not the one you are looking for: You have advantage on your Charisma checks when you attempt to escape from a “life or death” situation (ex. an inquiring guard after a jail break).
• We will not perish: In the dire moments of the battle you can bolster your friends. As a bonus action you can rally one ally by granting him 1d6 (or 1d8) temporary hit points. This ability can be used once per short rest.
• You gain proficiency to spears.
Cultural feat #2:
Feat: Warmongers: You gain the following benefits:
• You gain proficiency to axes and shields.
• Howl of the Wolf: Through curses and threats or through your battle cry you can send terror to your enemies. As a bonus action the enemies who can see and hear must pass a Charisma (Intimidation) saving throw DC versus 8 + proficiency bonus + Charisma or Strength modifier or they become frightened for 1d4 rounds (more? Any suggestions?). You can use this ability again once per short rest.
• Life is a constant battle that must be won: You can reroll a failed skill check that is related to a physical feat. You can use this ability once per long rest.
Cultural feat #3:
Feat: Oya’s Arcane Blessing: You learn one 1st level spell and gain one extra spell slot.
(Alternative #1: You learn one 1st level and one 2nd level spell
Alternative #2: You gain three spell slots – one spell slot you learn at 1st lvl and the other two at 3rd lvl.)
Cultural feat #4:
Feat: Spread Chaos through Order:
• Feint: You can use your Deception skill in battle as a bonus action on an opponent who sees you. Your opponent must passes a Wisdom (insight) saving throw with a DC 8 + proficiency bonus + Charisma modifier or your next attack during that round deals one die (weapon or spell) more damage. Once you do this trick in a battle your foes are aware of it and cannot be deceived (you can use it once per short rest).
• You get bonus a trade proficiency.
• If you lose or demoted from your caste status you have disadvantage to your Charisma checks against other Chattisgards (culture's name).
Cultural feat #5:
Cultural skill: Gain proficiency to combat tactics (Int)
• Mercenary’s tactical adaptation: Your mercenary training allows you to exploit the battlefield and gain advantage during the fight. At the start of a combat encounter you roll a Combat tactics skill check. If your result is 10-15 you gain one tactical insight. If your result is 16-20 you gain two. If your result is 21+ you gain three. During the encounter you can spend your tactical insights to improve initiative, skill checks, attack rolls or damage rolls. A roll with tactical insight has advantage.
• Mercenary barter: You can haggle your price. By a successful Charisma (Intimidation, Deception or Persuasion) check against a Wisdom (Insight) check you can increase the rewards by 50% for the party.
