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	==In 3e==		==In 3e==
	Goliaths originated in 3rd edition in the [[~~Races of X\|~~Races of Stone]] splatbook, which focused on "earthen" races like the more mainstream [[dwarf]] and [[gnome]]. There, mechanically, it was basically the ''Expanded Psionics Handbook'' Half-Giant but with the psionics stuff replaced by lame mountain terrain stuff. They are given a few unique [[Prestige Class]]es in the same book. The Goliath Liberator and Dawncaller are both are terrible, effectively require Ranger/Bard to enter while being worse than just staying in the base class. Liberator only gains anti-giant abilities and nothing else while Dawncaller only gains slight variants of Bardic Music and nothing else. Peregrine Runner is a [[Scout]] with some [[Ranger]] abilities which would be interesting... if it weren't published ''after'' the Swift Hunter feat which does this but better. The best by far is the [[Druid]] based Stonespeaker Guardian, which makes wild shape beefier and advances casting at every level.		Goliaths originated in 3rd edition in the [[Races of Stone]] splatbook, which focused on "earthen" races like the more mainstream [[dwarf]] and [[gnome]]. There, mechanically, it was basically the ''[[Expanded Psionics Handbook]]'' Half-Giant but with the psionics stuff replaced by lame mountain terrain stuff. They are given a few unique [[Prestige Class]]es in the same book. The Goliath Liberator and Dawncaller are both are terrible, effectively require Ranger/Bard to enter while being worse than just staying in the base class. Liberator only gains anti-giant abilities and nothing else while Dawncaller only gains slight variants of Bardic Music and nothing else. Peregrine Runner is a [[Scout]] with some [[Ranger]] abilities which would be interesting... if it weren't published ''after'' the Swift Hunter feat which does this but better. The best by far is the [[Druid]] based Stonespeaker Guardian, which makes wild shape beefier and advances casting at every level.

	3e's art is inconsistent for Goliaths. The first illustration and a few later ones looks like the one pictured above. Most illustration, including the large ones and the cover, instead show them as humanoids with bumpy, rocky skin. No explanation is given for this inconsistency.		3e's art is inconsistent for Goliaths. The first illustration and a few later ones looks like the one pictured above. Most illustration, including the large ones and the cover, instead show them as humanoids with bumpy, rocky skin. No explanation is given for this inconsistency.

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 In the [[Icewind Dale]]: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure, Goliaths got a bone thrown their way and Mountain Born went from just making them "adapted to cold climates" (so no Exhaustion checks caused by cold environments) to full-on Cold Resistant, which makes them the only race with resistance to Cold Damage outside of [[Dragonborn]] with [[Silver Dragon]] or [[White Dragon]] ancestry.
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	::Languages: Common and Giant.		::Languages: Common and Giant.

	In the [[Icewind Dale]]: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure, Goliaths go a bone thrown their way and Mountain Born went from just making them "adapted to cold climates" (so no Exhaustion checks caused by cold environments) to full-on Cold Resistant, which makes them the only race with resistance to Cold Damage outside of [[Dragonborn]] with [[Silver Dragon]] or [[White Dragon]] ancestry.		In the [[Icewind Dale]]: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure, Goliaths got a bone thrown their way and Mountain Born went from just making them "adapted to cold climates" (so no Exhaustion checks caused by cold environments) to full-on Cold Resistant, which makes them the only race with resistance to Cold Damage outside of [[Dragonborn]] with [[Silver Dragon]] or [[White Dragon]] ancestry.

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1d4chan>QuietBrowser: The new Icewind Dale 5e adventure has modded goliath stats.

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The new Icewind Dale 5e adventure has modded goliath stats.

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	5th edition's Goliaths appeared in Elemental Evil Players Guide. Same old perfect barbarians, but transplanted the hippie stuff into the [[Firbolg\|firbolgs]]. Instead, they're vocal in their mockery of the tendencies of civilization's structures - they have a sense of fairness that no position can hope to dissuade, the weak and useless die trying to keep up, everyone is constantly tested in their environment (especially their leaders) which they will still relish continuing in fairer places, and they would all sooner die fighting hopelessly than waste away remembering glory days.		5th edition's Goliaths appeared in Elemental Evil Players Guide. Same old perfect barbarians, but transplanted the hippie stuff into the [[Firbolg\|firbolgs]]. Instead, they're vocal in their mockery of the tendencies of civilization's structures - they have a sense of fairness that no position can hope to dissuade, the weak and useless die trying to keep up, everyone is constantly tested in their environment (especially their leaders) which they will still relish continuing in fairer places, and they would all sooner die fighting hopelessly than waste away remembering glory days.

	* Ability Score: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution		::Ability Score: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution
	* Typical Alignment: Favor Lawful Neutral		::Typical Alignment: Favor Lawful Neutral
	* Size: Medium. Described as being between 7 and 8 feet tall, and weighing 280-340 lbs.		::Size: Medium. Described as being between 7 and 8 feet tall, and weighing 280-340 lbs.
	* Speed: Base walking speed of 30 feet.		::Speed: Base walking speed of 30 feet.
	* Natural Athlete: Automatic proficiency in Athletics		::Natural Athlete: Automatic proficiency in Athletics
	* Stone's Endurance: Can use your reaction to roll a d12+Con modifier and reduce damage by that much. Recharges on short or long rests.		::Stone's Endurance: Can use your reaction to roll a d12+Con modifier and reduce damage by that much. Recharges on short or long rests.
	* Powerful Build: Count as one size larger for carrying capacity and determining how much you can carry, drag, or lift.		::Powerful Build: Count as one size larger for carrying capacity and determining how much you can carry, drag, or lift.
	* Mountain Born: Instant acclimation to high altitude, including above 20,000 feet, and naturally adapted to cold climates.		::Mountain Born: Instant acclimation to high altitude, including above 20,000 feet, and naturally adapted to cold climates.
	* Languages: Common and Giant.		::Languages: Common and Giant.

			In the [[Icewind Dale]]: Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure, Goliaths go a bone thrown their way and Mountain Born went from just making them "adapted to cold climates" (so no Exhaustion checks caused by cold environments) to full-on Cold Resistant, which makes them the only race with resistance to Cold Damage outside of [[Dragonborn]] with [[Silver Dragon]] or [[White Dragon]] ancestry.

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	==In 5e==		==In 5e==
	5th edition's Goliaths appeared in Elemental Evil Players Guide. Same old perfect barbarians, but ~~chucked out~~ the hippie ~~fluff~~. Instead, they're vocal in their mockery of the tendencies of civilization's structures - they have a sense of fairness that no position can hope to dissuade, the weak and useless die trying to keep up, everyone is constantly tested in their environment (especially their leaders) which they will still relish continuing in fairer places, and they would all sooner die fighting hopelessly than waste away remembering glory days.		5th edition's Goliaths appeared in Elemental Evil Players Guide. Same old perfect barbarians, but transplanted the hippie stuff into the [[Firbolg\|firbolgs]]. Instead, they're vocal in their mockery of the tendencies of civilization's structures - they have a sense of fairness that no position can hope to dissuade, the weak and useless die trying to keep up, everyone is constantly tested in their environment (especially their leaders) which they will still relish continuing in fairer places, and they would all sooner die fighting hopelessly than waste away remembering glory days.

	* Ability Score: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution		* Ability Score: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution

1d4chan>Skadooshbag at 00:02, 2 October 2019

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	'''Goliaths''' are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're named after Goliath, a larger than average man who was the champion of the Philistine army and killed by David in the Scriptures of the real-life Abrahamic religions. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.		'''Goliaths''' are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're named after Goliath, a larger than average man who was the champion of the Philistine army and killed by David in the Scriptures of the real-life Abrahamic religions. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.

	The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign. They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]]; give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!		The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign (actually not that unfeasible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LDGzXpei8k ). They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]]; give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!

	==Faiths==		==Faiths==

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	[[File:Athasian_Goliath_Warrior.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|A goliath showing the [[Half-Giant]]s of [[Dark Sun]] how it's done.]]		[[File:Athasian_Goliath_Warrior.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|A goliath showing the [[Half-Giant]]s of [[Dark Sun]] how it's done.]]

	Goliaths are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're named after Goliath, a larger than average man who was the champion of the Philistine army and killed by David in the Scriptures of the real-life Abrahamic religions. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.		'''Goliaths''' are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're named after Goliath, a larger than average man who was the champion of the Philistine army and killed by David in the Scriptures of the real-life Abrahamic religions. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.

	The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign. They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]], give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!		The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign. They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]]; give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!

	==Faiths==		==Faiths==

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	[[File:Athasian_Goliath_Warrior.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|A goliath showing the [[Half-Giant]]s of [[Dark Sun]] how it's done.]]		[[File:Athasian_Goliath_Warrior.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|A goliath showing the [[Half-Giant]]s of [[Dark Sun]] how it's done.]]

	Goliaths are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.		Goliaths are borderline savage nomads who live for sport and fighting and live up in the mountains. They're named after Goliath, a larger than average man who was the champion of the Philistine army and killed by David in the Scriptures of the real-life Abrahamic religions. They're excellent at three things: climbing, killing and taking a beating. For this reason, they're excellent for pure combat builds - those bonuses to STR and CON have "Tank" written all over them. They also, for some reason, have natural skin patterns that look like camo body paint. Finally, your dream of building Cammy from Street Fighter as a [[Monk]] can come true! Also, these guys get most the benefits of being large (bigger weapon dice sizes, grapple bonuses,) with none of the penalties (attack penalties, ac penalties, being easier to surround) but lack the most powerful advantage (improved reach) so they are relatively balanced. One of the few races actually worth its level adjustment, at least when LA buyoff rules are used.

	The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign. They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]], give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!		The downside is, they revere nature, like a hippie. Good luck playing one in an urban campaign. They're pretty much the 'one true race' for [[Warden]], give one a 2h weapon and the [[Fighter]] becomes somewhat obsolete, power creep ftw!