InDungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance,players can fill the shoes of the Dwarven King Bruenor Battlehammer. This stubborn yet compassionate Dwarf has ruled Mithral Hall graciously, and united many under his rule. With the arrival of a new threat to Icewind Dale, Bruenor must once again defend Ten-Towns alongside his friends.
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Bruenor Battlehammer is a formidable fighter capable of both taking hits and dishing them out. Even so, his stout build greatly his mobility in battle. With the aid of Feats, however, Bruenor can easily overcome this limitation to become an insurmountable force in combat. Though each Feat grants exceptional benefits, there are those that outshine all others.
10Tough
Tough grants Bruenor a boost to his Maximum HP. This Level 1 Feat enhances his already impressive Health, making him far more formidable in battle.
Bruenor is unable to maneuver like hisally Drizzt Do’Urden, and instead must bear the brunt of enemy attacks. Even though he can endure devastating hits, a10% Max HP Bonusacts as an incredible buffer against damage. This is especially useful against swarms of foes, or particularly dangerous enemies Bruenor cannot adequately defend against.
9Shield Master
Shield Master provides Bruenor with a15% decreaseto hisStamina Cost. This Level 1 Feat allows him to endure long, perilous battles without fail.
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Bruenor must directly defend against enemies of great numbers or strength. This requires a great deal of Stamina to effectively defend and attack oncoming foes. Consequently, Bruenor may completely drain his Stamina, allowing enemies to take advantage of his weakened state. With Shield Master, however, he canface overwhelming oddswith little risk of depleting his Stamina.
8Charger
Charger provides Bruenor a temporaryPhysical Damage BoostafterSprinting. This Level 5 Feat allows him to charge into battle and immediately gain an advantage against enemies.
Although Bruenor benefits greatly from counterattacking, a devastating first blow can turn the tides of combat. Rushing towards enemies and attacking allows him to unleash such a blow. With this Feat, after Sprinting, Bruenor receives a10%boost to Physical attacks for3 seconds.During this time he can easily cut down enemies.
7Defender
Defender grants Bruenor a boost to his Armor. This Level 1 Feat adds to his already incredible Heavy Armor, making the mighty dwarf a nearly insurmountable tank.
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Due to his limited movement, Bruenor must suffer the full force of enemy attacks. While his Heavy Armor provides exceedingly effective defenses, this15% Armor Bonusallows him to endure devastating blows with little consequence. This is tremendously useful when encountering overwhelming numbers or difficult foes.
6Dungeon Delver
Dungeon Delver provides Bruenor aDamage BonusagainstEliteenemies. A Level 1 Feat, it aids him in dealing withthe Dark Alliance’sformidable troops.
Bruenor’s unmoving and stalwart build leaves him susceptible to foes, especially more powerful opponents. Although he is a phenomenal attacker, Bruenor struggles against Elite enemies, the enhanced variants of normal foes. However, Dungeon Delver’s 15% Damage Bonus against these daunting adversaries makes them far more manageable.
5Dwarven Fortitude
Dwarven Fortitude grants Bruenor aResistance BonusagainstConditions. A Level 5 Feat, it protects him from the various harmful Conditions that enemies can inflict.
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The Icewind Dale’s surroundings and the Dark Alliance’s forces can both impose harmful effects. Bruenor may be Blinded, Confused, Exhausted, Grappled, or Frozen. These Conditions can damageor negatively impactBruenor during battle, leaving him susceptible to foes. With Dwarven Fortitude, however, he has a 20% Resistance to these detrimental status effects, allowing him to endure.
4Battle Master
Battle Master provides Bruenor with a temporaryPhysical Damage Bonusfollowing aBlock. This is a Level 5 Feat that allows him to endure an enemy’s onslaught and return the favor with interest.
Bruenor cannot Evade or Dash effectively, and must instead Blockor Parryattacks. Even though Parryingoffers greater benefits, in unfavorable circumstances it is safer to Blockhits. Moreover, with this Feat, Blockingbecomes far more rewarding, as it grants Bruenor a 10% boost to his Physical attacks for5 seconds.
3Grudge Bearer
Grudge Bearer grants Bruenor a temporary Physical Damage BonusafterParrying an enemy. This Level 5 Feat allows him to effectively counter and punish enemies.
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Bruenor compensates for his negligible movement speed byBlockingand Parrying instead. When under favorable situations, he can easily Parry foes knocking them off guard and leaving them open to counterattacks. Additionally, with this Feat Parrying becomes an immensely devastating method of punishing adversaries.
2Indomitable
Indomitable provides Bruenor anArmor Bonuswhen his HP starts to drop. This Level 10 Feat gives him a second wind during combat, altering the outcome of encounters in his favor.
Bruenor is themost defensive characteravailable, yet even he falters in battle. When against swarms of enemies or formidable foes, he will suffer and may even reach the brink of death. However, with a30%Armor Bonus at or below40% HPBruenor, can avoid death and take revenge against enemies.
1Blessing Of The All-Father
Blessing of the All-Father converts Bruenor’sConstitutionintoElemental Resistance. This Level 10 Feat allows him to effectively defend against the dangers of Icewind Dale and the Dark Alliance.
Throughout his adventure, Bruenor will encounter many Environmental Hazards and enemies capable of dealing Elemental Damage. These deterring dangers include Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, and Necrotic damage. However, by converting 150% of Bruenor’s most prominent Attribute, Constitution, to Elemental Resistance, these threats become far less detrimental.
