How to aquire feats?

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#1

SSJ-Echoes

Sep 20, 2015 16:06:16

I have search online and I was wondering how exactly are the different ways to get a feat other than being a Varient Human?

 

I know there is a certain way to do so but I have no clue as to what exactly this is and my group and I (including the DM) are extremely new to D&D (picked up the Players Handbook and that's it). 

 

Other than these two methods are there any other ways to get additional feats?

 

Thanks a lot guys!

#2

Grazel

Sep 20, 2015 17:53:42

Feats are an optional rule, if used you can get a feat at any level that you'd get an ability score increase, instead of the ability score increase. Many feats do include a +1 in an ability score but many feats don't but provide other useful features to make up for the lack of score increases.

 

Also the ability score cap is 20 (without magical assistance from things like manuals of ability) so depending on the characters scores the ability score increases may not even be very useful.

#3

SSJ-Echoes

Sep 20, 2015 20:28:23

OK so,would i tbe better to max out your main stats or get a feat earlier.  

 

Is it really more important to max out my main stat or get a feat which is "essential" for my character. (Damage Paladin and the feat is GReat Weapon Master).

#4

Macv12

Sep 20, 2015 21:26:25

Feats are more fun to play with than flat numbers. Maxed stats aren't really important. You can have a 14 in your main stat and have a healthy career. Pick what best reflects your character; are you known for being exceptionally stronger than other fighters, or more for having higher skill and training? That kind of thing.

#5

Slagger_the_Chuul

Sep 20, 2015 21:46:07

A high ability score in whatever you use for spellcasting can be significant for the full spellcasters, where you're getting those extra numbers to all the attacks and save DCs of various spells (each of which can be a fun effect in and of itself).  But it depends on what suits you and your character, and feats often give you extra tricks with which to play that you can't duplicate by some othe means.

#6

Mazzy

Sep 21, 2015 11:25:41

SSJ-Echoes wrote:
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