While all of the core mechanics and guidelines of D&D nonetheless apply, all the character creation options have been changed. None of 5e’s default character choices are available in W&W: no races, lessons, backgrounds, feats, triton race or tools are appropriate (except particularly noted, like a handful of feats). The technique of character creation remains unchanged, so you want only progress by means of the W.A.N.D.S. Rulebook sequentially, just like you’ll with the PHB. Under is a desk that converts the 5e terminology into W&W terminology.
Now choosing a DnD background isn’t straightforward as it requires much more than simply random concepts put collectively to make a personality. It depends upon the kind of theme your DM goes for, the map or recreation setting, your character class and lastly how you need your character to slot in all that.
When a mortal, you can see a sufferer that’s within 5 toes of you with one assault, you should use your response to lower the injury that the sufferer takes to 1d10 + your capacity bonus. To make use of this response, you must use a shield or a modest or martial armament.