Basically, when a hit would knock a half orc out (0 HP) but not outright kill them, the half orc is instead dropped to one hit point. Half orcs even have rage built into their characters with the really cool and unique "relentless endurance" trait.
Half orcs enjoy dark vision from their orc blood, giving them yet another benefit when adventuring.
Automatically proficient in intimidation, their savage attacks are legendary, meaning whenever you score a crit with a melee attack you can roll one of the damage dice one more time and add that amount to the critical hit, as well. Featuring starting stat boosts of +2 strength and +1 constitution, they are naturally intimidating from build. Mechanically peaking, half-orcs are great for the martial classes. Those who want to be good often still hear the call to rage from Gruumsh the Orc deity - tempting them (or haunting them) in their dreams. Some accept their lot as outcasts and remain gruff and tough - perfectly fine with making others avoid them. Others will stay reserved and interact as minimally as possible. Some half orcs will embrace following a good god as a cleric or paladin to show their religious goodness. Half orc NPCs will often appear as thugs, bouncers, brawlers, and other similar brawn based jobs.įinding acceptance can be difficult because of their intimidating nature. Often forced to live in groups they are often found among orc tribes, or in city slums getting by together. They are known for being strong, healthy, and powerful. Generally sullen, often angry, and gruff by nature, even half orcs struggling to be good or find acceptance away from evil will struggle to shake some of these traits. Whether neutral, good, or evil, the half orc must always deal with the beast within, a fury that can be their greatest ally keeping them from death's door or delivering them ill-tempered into yet another (unnecessary?) conflict. Viewed with fear but also respect, the naturally intimidating half orcs have a well earned reputation as ferocious fighters, top notch enforcers, and individuals who are not to be taken lightly in jest or in combat.
Quite often seen with contempt among their full orc brethren, viewed with fear among more civilized folks who clearly see their brutish orcish blood, the half orc often finds their greatest strengths are also the same traits that cause them the most pain and grief. What's the best half orc class? How do I roleplay a half-orc? Can a half-orc be a paladin? This Dungeons and Dragons race can be a lot of fun to play, read on for our take on this D&D race.
The 5e Half Orc: A Special Style of Brute
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