What Tortle is best Tortle?

[Klaus Teufel]

What character class(es) goes best with the Tortle race?

[CaptAl]

It's kind of an awkward race. They get good AC out of the gate, plus strength and wisdom bonuses. So, a barbarian would play well if you ignore unarmored defense and just use your shell AC. I feel that a druid or other squishier caster could benefit from the shell armor as well. A strength based Monk could be interesting, again, ignoring unarmored defense and relying on your shell, be a ninja Tortle.

[MrStabby]

I think hexblade. Sure the stats don't match up all that well but most weapon fighters use their attack stat for armour - strength to wear heavy armour or Dex for lighter armours. Having a class that uses Cha for attacks leaves that defence question open. Tortle fills the gap nicely.

[thrdeye]

I think hexblade. Sure the stats don't match up all that well but most weapon fighters use their attack stat for armour - strength to wear heavy armour or Dex for lighter armours. Having a class that uses Cha for attacks leaves that defence question open. Tortle fills the gap nicely.

You're still going to need decent Dex anyway, and now you have two attribute points in your dump stat and one that you can't make good use of. It's certainly workable, but I'd have to question whether it's the best. Perhaps if you were going for a multiclass requiring Str or Wis?

[CTurbo]

Any of the Wis based races would work.

I could see a Tortle War or Tempest Cleric being pretty decent. 19 AC with Shield using Str weapons.

Str Ranger would work.


Pretty much Any Str class would work too.

[Grod_The_Giant]

Pretty much Any Str class would work too.
In particular, any class which could be Str-based if it wasn't for AC. Rangers in particular, I think; being able to go pure Str opens up new options, as would a Str-based Monk with, say, a Fighter 1 dip.

[MrStabby]

In particular, any class which could be Str-based if it wasn't for AC. Rangers in particular, I think; being able to go pure Str opens up new options, as would a Str-based Monk with, say, a Fighter 1 dip.

Oh a Tortle str ranger does have a certain appeal...

[PeteNutButter]

As long as multiclassing is on the table any class that wants a decent AC could usually just start with a single level in fighter except for the barbarian, Druid, and monk.

Druid of course has silly armor requirements so getting that splint AC is precious. This is critical if you are planning on being on the front line and aren’t a Moon Druid.

Barbarian typically precludes prevents heavy armor usage. Tortle AC does match half plate but half plate costs 7 point buy points into dex to match it. Freeing those up on the other hand enables fun MC options for the barbarian such as paladin with a decent cha.

Lastly monk cannot wear armor without losing a variety of their features. The tortle AC is equal to a level 4-7 monks AC but will likely never increase. This is best used to combine monk with other classes that might be MAD.

[GorogIrongut]

If I were going Tortle I would:
a. Just go Cleric and not worry about wearing any armour.
b. Go Druid and laugh at the non metallic armour rule.
c. Go multi class and get 2 levels in barbarian while putting the rest in Ranger as the ranger seems to benefit the most (armour, strength and wisdom). Make it a melee ranger and profit from reckless attack.

[Naanomi]

Druids get the most boost (to me) to the armor

[Grod_The_Giant]

Oh a Tortle str ranger does have a certain appeal...
Go Primeval Guardian, pick up a glaive...

[Lord Haart]

Teenage multiclass Long Death monk.

[Klaus Teufel]

A lot of interesting suggestions! What about Str Rogue?

Although I don't understand Lord Haart's post.

[Kane0]

A strength based Monk could be interesting, again, ignoring unarmored defense and relying on your shell, be a ninja Tortle.


Teenage multiclass Long Death monk.

Can't go wrong with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Tortle.

[Dragonkingofth]

Strength monk/Barbarian multi class.

[opaopajr]

Can't go wrong with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Tortle.

Yup, teenage mutant ninja tortles are the best tortles.

Now someone has to stat up Bebop & Rocksteady.

[Malifice]

Monk.

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/trollpasta/images/6/60/Turtle.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170305163004

[Willie the Duck]

In particular, any class which could be Str-based if it wasn't for AC. Rangers in particular, I think; being able to go pure Str opens up new options, as would a Str-based Monk with, say, a Fighter 1 dip.

Or any class that wants to open up the RP option of another high stat--barbarian that wants to be a leader amongst his tribe (maybe Cha 13 and Inspiring leader feat), and thus isn't going to have the stats to do Dex+Con (or Dex 14 plus medium armor) based AC, as and example.

[nickl_2000]

A Strength Rogue/Barbarian Grappler would be a decent choice too. 2 Levels rogue for bonus actions and expertise and the rest Barbarian. Then if you want to be really nasty, you can drag them underwater while grappled and drown them.

[Nidgit]

Hexblade multiclasses let you be even more SAD.

[Incorrect]

If you consider the RP aspect, you might want to consider alternatives to tortle Str Ranger.
I mean, why would the rest of the party trust this tortal stranger...

[Willie the Duck]

If you consider the RP aspect, you might want to consider alternatives to tortle Str Ranger.
I mean, why would the rest of the party trust this tortal stranger...

Your avatar is a woman, but I swear you must be a dad to tell a groaner like that.

[xroads]

If I were going Tortle I would:
a. Just go Cleric and not worry about wearing any armour.
b. Go Druid and laugh at the non metallic armour rule.
c. Go multi class and get 2 levels in barbarian while putting the rest in Ranger as the ranger seems to benefit the most (armour, strength and wisdom). Make it a melee ranger and profit from reckless attack.

I would go so far as to say use cleric domains that don't offer the heavy armor proficiency, to get the most bang for the buck.

[GreyBlack]

A strength based Monk could be interesting, again, ignoring unarmored defense and relying on your shell, be a ninja Tortle.

Only if I can play as an adolescent with a third arm or is larger than normal. Then I would totally play a teenage mutant ninja Tortle.

[Pronounceable]

Obviously Michelang... wait nvm...

[FabulousFizban]

Tortle Soup

[Temperjoke]

Obviously Michelang... wait nvm...

You know what? As a kid, Michelangelo was my favorite, but growing up, I identified more with Raphael and his general frustration with life.

Anyways, on the actual subject.

For some reason I personally keep wanting to make either a druid or sorcerer when I think of a tortle. It's probably because I like using racial bonuses to make up for dump stats when I make characters, that way I don't have any really low scores.

[Phoenix042]

If you consider the RP aspect, you might want to consider alternatives to tortle Str Ranger.
I mean, why would the rest of the party trust this tortal stranger...

I believe you have just won the playground for today.

I laughed for more than a minute. My girlfriend groaned in pain.

It was puntacular.