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<blockquote data-quote="Esker" data-source="post: 7904594" data-attributes="member: 6966824"><p>The value of the bear totem ability is lower for this character than it usually would be. For one, as a dwarf he's already resistant to poison, which is one of the more common types you don't get with the base rage. Second, once you have evasion and make most DEX saves with advantage you'll often negate elemental damage entirely. Third, between uncanny dodge and evasion, damage on attack rolls and failed DEX saves can be halved already -- yes, resistance stacks but you're only preventing a quarter of the total.</p><p></p><p>I would rather have a feat, personally. You could even take Magic Initiate (Druid or Wizard) for Absorb Elements if you wanted, to get resistance one extra round per day, for those occasions when you might fail a CON save vs cold or some such, and then you also get Guidance and something else, or blade cantrips. Sentinel, Mage Slayer, or Martial Adept (Precision Attack or Riposte) would also be good options. Plus, then if you get to 13th, then you can get Reliable Talent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Esker, post: 7904594, member: 6966824"] The value of the bear totem ability is lower for this character than it usually would be. For one, as a dwarf he's already resistant to poison, which is one of the more common types you don't get with the base rage. Second, once you have evasion and make most DEX saves with advantage you'll often negate elemental damage entirely. Third, between uncanny dodge and evasion, damage on attack rolls and failed DEX saves can be halved already -- yes, resistance stacks but you're only preventing a quarter of the total. I would rather have a feat, personally. You could even take Magic Initiate (Druid or Wizard) for Absorb Elements if you wanted, to get resistance one extra round per day, for those occasions when you might fail a CON save vs cold or some such, and then you also get Guidance and something else, or blade cantrips. Sentinel, Mage Slayer, or Martial Adept (Precision Attack or Riposte) would also be good options. Plus, then if you get to 13th, then you can get Reliable Talent. [/QUOTE]
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