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Hello, everyone. I'm wanting to create a new race, of course.

I'm needing help with certain abilities as far as warriors would go. Magic is permitted, however I want the focus to be on him being a warrior or fighter. As he is a character that is a veteran warrior and I need to know how to make him able to fight and defend himself against those who would use sorcery. As you all know, in formats without dice, the characters that don't use dice are at a disadvantage, and I need a way to increase my own advantage in them circumstances.

Preparations and reaction-time is crucial when fighting deities or magic users. I always tend to base my characters off of those who "seem" to be in a disadvantage. Examples being Gerald from Witcher, Deathstroke from DC and even Link from Zelda-- having the right tool and equipment for the job can go a long way. Also, enemies that get too confident of their inherited abilities often find it hard to adapt their strategies or techniques to an opponent who can change their fighting style on the spot.

Of course, best alternative against sorcerers is to block their magical abilities somehow

Hope this helps~

Maybe they shouldn't be able to defend himself against magic effectively? Maybe it could be a weakness in the same vein as Superman's weakness to Magic?

I have to agree with the recommendation to leave him vulnerable to magic. It created a sense of balance, which makes the character more interesting. Sort of like how most magic users are considered weak at physical combat. It would also give you a reason to interact with people... Like consorting with magic users to help protect him.

However, if you are dead set on magic resistance you could consider enchanted weapons, armor, or jewelry. Maybe look at the elder scrolls universe as they have a race that resists and can absorb enemy magic attacks.