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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 9442321" data-attributes="member: 7635">I gave four examples in my original post: dragonborn draconic sorcerer, triton fathomless warlock, reborn undeath warlock and aasimar celestial warlock. You grabbed one example, made some "this really doesn't matter" dismissals and declared yourself the winner. Your point is that they are ribbon abilities that don't change the power level of the character if you miss out on it. That the light cantrip and radiant damage aren't worth much so it's ok if they get nothing for those features. If that's true, what would happen if you gave humans the light cantrip and radiant resistance for free? Or water breathing and a swim speed? Or not having to eat, drink and breathe? They're just ribbons, surely it wouldn't impact play balance. Or maybe just cut those abilities from the class: no resistances, cantrips or proficiencies from your subclass. That shouldn't weaken them, right? If you're not willing to give those features to just anyone without cost or remove them from everyone without compensation, then you're admitting they have value and that you are giving up value when you get them twice and get nothing from the second instance. So I re-ask my question: why would I give up having two resistances for only one in the name of flavor?</blockquote>