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<blockquote data-quote="UngeheuerLich" data-source="post: 9236298" data-attributes="member: 59057"><p>Don't house rule that they ger a bonus to dex based attacks. </p><p>Usually I think str and dex are balanced, but in the barbarian case, str is nerfed by not being able to use heavy armor, which is offset by his rage. So giving all those bonuses on dex based attacks would make them perform too well. </p><p></p><p>The barbarian can easily start with 16 dex, 16 con, 14 str (using tasha's optional stat rules) and still use reckless attacks while raging. Having a better hit chance and extra damage. They can use two short swords and deal fantastic damage with a good chance to hit and have higher natural AC. Even with 20 Dexterity str attacks with reckless strike are good enough to compete:</p><p></p><p>Lets say level 8, two attacks, dex 20, str 14, two short swords vs AC 16 foes. </p><p>Prof bonus +3.</p><p></p><p>Chance to hit with dex: 65%, damage 2x d6+5, 1x d6</p><p></p><p>Chance to hit with str and reckless attack: 75%, damage 2x d6+4, 1x d6+2.</p><p></p><p>Of course, for dex based attacks, rapier + shield is better, but it is easier to use a bow when not bothering with a shield.</p><p></p><p>Note that this is the worst level to compare. After that str gets better, because rage bonus increases.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UngeheuerLich, post: 9236298, member: 59057"] Don't house rule that they ger a bonus to dex based attacks. Usually I think str and dex are balanced, but in the barbarian case, str is nerfed by not being able to use heavy armor, which is offset by his rage. So giving all those bonuses on dex based attacks would make them perform too well. The barbarian can easily start with 16 dex, 16 con, 14 str (using tasha's optional stat rules) and still use reckless attacks while raging. Having a better hit chance and extra damage. They can use two short swords and deal fantastic damage with a good chance to hit and have higher natural AC. Even with 20 Dexterity str attacks with reckless strike are good enough to compete: Lets say level 8, two attacks, dex 20, str 14, two short swords vs AC 16 foes. Prof bonus +3. Chance to hit with dex: 65%, damage 2x d6+5, 1x d6 Chance to hit with str and reckless attack: 75%, damage 2x d6+4, 1x d6+2. Of course, for dex based attacks, rapier + shield is better, but it is easier to use a bow when not bothering with a shield. Note that this is the worst level to compare. After that str gets better, because rage bonus increases. [/QUOTE]
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