Dwarf bonus against orc, goblin, giants etc.

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shadowspawn
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Dwarf bonus against orc, goblin, giants etc.

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I don't see any bonus under the racial attributes for Dwarfs in the PHB. Also, there is a minor inconsistency about whether giants like eating dwarfs PHB vs. MM :)?

In AD&D 1st edition they got a pretty hefty bonus, especially against giants.

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Re: Dwarf bonus against orc, goblin, giants etc.

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Look on page 34 of the 4th Printing, under "Enmity (Goblins/Orcs)" (which grants dwarves a +1 to hit and a -4 on Charisma checks vs these foes) and on page 35, under "Defensive Expertise (Giants/Ogres)" (which give them a +4 to AC vs. these creatures).
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Re: Dwarf bonus against orc, goblin, giants etc.

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Thanks, still finding my way around the books. Again, I have to apologize for the stupid question, it's right there at the end of the section neatly summarized! I've been cramming for my game tonight.

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No worries, there are no stupid questions! Well, the only stupid one is an unasked one, how about that? :) Hope your game went well, sir!
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