How to Play Batman in Dungeons & Dragons

Summary

This video script outlines the process of creating a Dungeons and Dragons character based on Batman. It discusses the importance of intelligence, dexterity, and wisdom for the character, and suggests a combination of Rogue and Monk levels to achieve Batman's unique abilities. The script also covers the selection of skills, spells, and feats that best represent Batman's detective skills and combat prowess, culminating in a build that emphasizes mobility, stealth, and utility belt gadgets.

Takeaways

• 🎭 The script is a guide for creating a Dungeons and Dragons character based on Batman.
• 🧠 Intelligence is the primary attribute for Batman, reflecting his genius-level intellect.
• 👤 Dexterity is crucial, as Batman is a trained ninja with exceptional agility.
• 🌙 Wisdom is important for Batman's perception and insight, key to his detective skills.
• 🗣️ Charisma is necessary to achieve Batman's intimidation factor.
• 💪 Strength is less important, as Batman relies more on his intellect and gadgets than brute force.
• 🐶 Constitution is intentionally low to reflect Batman's vulnerability as a human.
• 🧝‍♂️ Variant human is chosen as the race for its versatility and the additional feat it provides.
• 🔍 The Skulker feat allows Batman to hide easily and maintain stealth even under ranged attack.
• 🏹 The rogue class is chosen for its skill set and abilities that align with Batman's stealth and detective nature.
• 🤺 The monk class is taken for its unarmored defense and martial arts skills, fitting Batman's acrobatic combat style.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the 'Building Character' show?

The main objective of the 'Building Character' show is to figure out how to play as favorite fictional characters in Dungeons and Dragons using fifth edition statistics and related books.

Which character is being built in the script?

In the script, they are building a character based on Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman.

What are the key attributes of Batman that the script aims to incorporate?

The script aims to incorporate Batman's intelligence, gadget usage, hand-to-hand combat expertise, and his role as a detective.

What are the recommended ability scores for the Batman character build?

The recommended ability scores for the Batman character build are high Intelligence, Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma, and Strength, with Constitution being the lowest.

Why is Constitution considered a dumped stat for Batman in this build?

Constitution is considered a dumped stat for Batman in this build because Batman's biggest weakness is being human and vulnerable to physical harm like bullets and knives.

What race is chosen for the Batman character and why?

The race chosen for the Batman character is variant human, as it is versatile and allows for a feat, which is beneficial for the character build.

What feat does the Batman character take at level one and what does it provide?

At level one, the Batman character takes the Skulker feat, which allows hiding with light obscurity, seeing in dim light without disadvantage, and not losing stealth if missing a creature with a ranged attack.

What background is chosen for the Batman character and what benefits does it provide?

The background chosen for the Batman character is Noble, which provides 25 starting gold, a free language, and proficiency with History and Persuasion.

What is the significance of the 'Insightful Fighting' feature in the Batman character build?

The 'Insightful Fighting' feature allows the Batman character to use a bonus action to make an Insight check against a target's Charisma (Deception) check, potentially allowing the use of sneak attack damage once per turn for the next minute or 10 combat rounds on that target.

How does the 'Deflect Missiles' feature work in the Batman character build?

The 'Deflect Missiles' feature allows the Batman character to use their reaction to reduce the damage of ranged weapon attacks made against them by rolling 1d10 and adding their Dexterity modifier and Monk level to the roll, which determines the amount of damage reduced.

What is the role of the 'Kensei' monastic tradition in the Batman character build?

The 'Kensei' monastic tradition allows the Batman character to use a whip as a monk weapon and a throwing dagger as a ranged weapon that counts as a monk weapon, providing additional combat options.

What are the key abilities gained at higher levels of the Monk class for the Batman character?

At higher levels of the Monk class, the Batman character gains abilities like 'Evasion', 'Stillness of Mind', 'Unarmored Movement', 'Stunning Strike', 'Patient Defense', and 'Kensei's Shot', which enhance mobility, defense, and combat effectiveness.