In Dungeons & 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.
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.
10 Tough
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 1
- Description: 10% Max HP Bonus
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 his ally Drizzt Do'Urden, and instead must bear the brunt of enemy attacks. Even though he can endure devastating hits, a 10% Max HP Bonus acts as an incredible buffer against damage. This is especially useful against swarms of foes, or particularly dangerous enemies Bruenor cannot adequately defend against.
9 Shield Master
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 1
- Description: -15% Stamina Cost Bonus
Shield Master provides Bruenor with a 15% decrease to his Stamina Cost. This Level 1 Feat allows him to endure long, perilous battles without fail.
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 can face overwhelming odds with little risk of depleting his Stamina.
8 Charger
- Feat Tree: The Hammer
- Minimal Level: 5
- Description: 10% Physical Damage Bonus for 3 seconds after Sprinting
Charger provides Bruenor a temporary Physical Damage Boost after Sprinting. 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 a 10% boost to Physical attacks for 3 seconds. During this time he can easily cut down enemies.
7 Defender
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 1
- Description: 15% Armor Bonus
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.
Due to his limited movement, Bruenor must suffer the full force of enemy attacks. While his Heavy Armor provides exceedingly effective defenses, this 15% Armor Bonus allows him to endure devastating blows with little consequence. This is tremendously useful when encountering overwhelming numbers or difficult foes.
6 Dungeon Delver
- Feat Tree: The Hammer
- Minimal Level: 1
- Description: 15% Damage Bonus Versus Elites
Dungeon Delver provides Bruenor a Damage Bonus against Elite enemies. A Level 1 Feat, it aids him in dealing with the Dark Alliance's formidable 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.
5 Dwarven Fortitude
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 5
- Description: 20% Condition Resistance Bonus
Dwarven Fortitude grants Bruenor a Resistance Bonus against Conditions. A Level 5 Feat, it protects him from the various harmful Conditions that enemies can inflict.
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 damage or negatively impact Bruenor 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.
4 Battle Master
- Feat Tree: The Hammer
- Minimal Level: 5
- Description: 15% Physical Damage Bonus for 5 seconds after Blocking an attack
Battle Master provides Bruenor with a temporary Physical Damage Bonus following a Block. 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 Block or Parry attacks. Even though Parrying offers greater benefits, in unfavorable circumstances it is safer to Block hits. Moreover, with this Feat, Blocking becomes far more rewarding, as it grants Bruenor a 10% boost to his Physical attacks for 5 seconds.
3 Grudge Bearer
- Feat Tree: The Hammer
- Minimal Level: 5
- Description: 20% Physical Damage Bonus for 5 seconds after Parrying
Grudge Bearer grants Bruenor a temporary Physical Damage Bonus after Parrying an enemy. This Level 5 Feat allows him to effectively counter and punish enemies.
Bruenor compensates for his negligible movement speed by Blocking and 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.
2 Indomitable
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 10
- Description: 30% Armor Bonus when below 40% HP
Indomitable provides Bruenor an Armor Bonus when 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 the most defensive character available, 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 a 30% Armor Bonus at or below 40% HP Bruenor, can avoid death and take revenge against enemies.
1 Blessing Of The All-Father
- Feat Tree: The Anvil
- Minimal Level: 10
- Description: Converts 150% of Constitution into Elemental Resistance
Blessing of the All-Father converts Bruenor's Constitution into Elemental 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.