Hit Die: d10
Saving Throw Proficiencies: STR, CON
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple, Martial
Armor Proficiencies: Light, Medium, Heavy, Shields

Optimal Strength Standard Array: 15-12-14-10-13-8
Optimal Dexterity Standard Array: 12-15-14-10-13-8
Optimal Eldritch Standard Array: 15-12-14-13-10-8

Optimal Race:

• Mountain Dwarf (STR +2, CON +2) Preview
• Half-Orc (STR +2, CON +1)
• Goliath (STR +2, CON +1)
• Variant Human (Great Weapon Master, STR +1, CON +1)
• Earth Genasi (CON +2, STR +1)

Optimal Fighting Style

• Archery (Dexterity)
• Dueling (Strength)

Optimal Background:

• Sailor (Athletics and Perception proficiency)
• Pirate (Athletics and Perception proficiency)
• Mercenary Veteran  (Athletics and Perception proficiency)
• Solider (Athletics proficiency, Intimidation proficiency)

Optimal Weapon

• Glaive (Two-handed Defenders)
• Greatsword / Maul (Two-handed non-defenders)
• Handaxe (High Strength)
• Longsword / War Pick / Warhammer (High Strength with Shield)
• Rapier (High Dexterity single weapon)
• Shortsword (High Dexterity)
• Longbow (High Dexterity)

Optimal Armor

• Chain Mail
• Half Plate