Argyle King
Legend
Recently, one of the players in the online group created a Warforged character, using the UA version of Warforged.
The rules appear straightforward, but I want to make sure I am understanding everything correctly (and type things out for a bit of a sanity check).
While in Heavy Plating Mode, AC is calculated as 16 + proficiency bonus. (which currently means 18, but higher as proficiency increases)
He can use a shield for +2
The entry says he "gains no benefit from wearing armor," so that seems to imply that Defensive Fighting style does not work.
So, UA Warforged
16 + Proficiency + 2 shield = AC 22 at level 9; eventually becoming AC 24 at level 17
For comparison, the old version of Warforged would look something like the following:
Plate Armor = AC 18
Shield = +2 (20)
Defensive Style = +1
Racial Bonus = +1
Total = 22 (at whatever point you can afford plate)
Is this correct?
Do you feel there is a significant difference in one version of the race over the other?
I have some initial opinions, but I have not seen how things play out at the table, so I would appreciate input.
The rules appear straightforward, but I want to make sure I am understanding everything correctly (and type things out for a bit of a sanity check).
While in Heavy Plating Mode, AC is calculated as 16 + proficiency bonus. (which currently means 18, but higher as proficiency increases)
He can use a shield for +2
The entry says he "gains no benefit from wearing armor," so that seems to imply that Defensive Fighting style does not work.
So, UA Warforged
16 + Proficiency + 2 shield = AC 22 at level 9; eventually becoming AC 24 at level 17
For comparison, the old version of Warforged would look something like the following:
Plate Armor = AC 18
Shield = +2 (20)
Defensive Style = +1
Racial Bonus = +1
Total = 22 (at whatever point you can afford plate)
Is this correct?
Do you feel there is a significant difference in one version of the race over the other?
I have some initial opinions, but I have not seen how things play out at the table, so I would appreciate input.