

When raised among their orc counterparts, they are usually evil. Half-Orc 5e TraitsĪbility Score Increase: +2 STR and +1 CON make the half-orc a wonderful pick for almost any martial class.Īge: Half-orcs mature by 14 and live to around 75Īlignment: Half-orcs tend to lean towards their chaotic nature. But when times are good, Half-orcs laugh loudly and heartily, and love to indulge in feasting, drinking, wrestling, drumming, and wild dancing.īecause of their orc heritage, half-orcs tend to be more inclined to take action, rather than contemplation.

Anger can fuel their bodies in battle, while sadness can sap their strength. The combination of human and orc makes half-orcs feel their emotions powerfully. Most Half-orcs grow to between 5 and 7 feet tall and usually weigh anywhere from 180 and 250 pounds. They also acquired other orcish features like sloped foreheads, and jutting jaws that make their orcish heritage plain for all to see.
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Half-orcs’ skin usually takes on the color from their orc parentage. They are constantly at war with the two halves of their nature and have trouble belonging anywhere. Half-orcs are creatures that, like half-elves, are caught between two worlds. To read more about this, visit our D&D Race Guide. Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has added the "Customizing Your Origin" option that may affect the ability score increases, languages, and proficiencies in this guide.
