@mikemearls many people complain about the Dragonborn being underpowered. If u knew that when writing, how would u have designed them? #DnD
— Alasdair Phoenix (@knuckleofvecna) July 4, 2017
Not sure I see them as underpowered. They might not come with as many total abilities but it's hard to argue with breathing fire. #wotcstaff https://t.co/29Onvdfnc0
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) July 4, 2017
Or the first!
Have you guys considered reverting draconic breath weapons to the 2nd edition versions? Damage equal to hit points.
It's a winner.
— Cam Banks (@boymonster) July 4, 2017
I actually really like that mechanic – makes whittling away the dragon's hit points dramatic
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) July 4, 2017
Now wait just a minute. Did you play it as CURRENT hit points? Yeah, pretty sure that's the role, though if it was max i'm not sure how any party of that vintage doesn't die horribly
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) July 4, 2017
I play in a game a lot recently with a red dragon oath breaker paladin, pretty powerful at level 6. Breath weapon less often but fun impact
— Nathan Stewart (@NathanBStewart) July 4, 2017
I see dragonborn underpowered and it not just me, Everyone I talk to thinks the same. I really love the flavor of dragonborn but said about what they get for their race ability