My favourite race for EVERYTHING has always been the dwarf. Whether it be D&D, Warhammer or Moria, I have always played dwarves. There is something about their grumpy, stubborn and obstinate ways that I personally identify with. There is also the beer…
…lovely *smacks lips*…
But now that I have been playing dwarves for nigh on twenty years, the combat techniques of these venerable warriors has gotten a bit stale. To this end, I started considering alternate combat techniques that I could employ. This is, of course, a topic that has been explored by others in the past. Consider Terry Pratchett’s Dwarf Combat Baking. War crumpets and muffins, I have to admit, are immensely appealing. Food that can kill… fantastic.
Aside from combat baking, there are other characteristics of the dwarf that could be utilised. Those who know me and the characters that I play will all testify to the one thing about dwarves that I tend to either overplay or utilise with wilful glee. Dwarf hygiene.
Putting this together as an all round package, this is what I came up with:
Armour: +2 Natural bonus to AC to account for unwashed socks and underwear.
Attack: +2 Bonus to attack to account for wild drunken swinging rage
Special Attacks:
Flatulence Attack – save DC 20 vs Fortitude or pass out and take 2d12 Damage. Save for half damage.
Urination – The dwarf pees himself. All weapon attacks that hit have a 20% chance of rusting immediately.
Now, I know what you are all thinking. Dwarves are supposed to be clean and proud and very very not stinky. But honestly, where’s the fun in that?
[thanks to Trent for the idea]
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