So the decision really boils down to +2 STR as a Mountain Dwarf or +1 WIS and 1 HP per level as Hill Dwarf. With those rolled stats, it honestly doesn’t matter. I’d probably go 18 STR, 18 CON, 16 WIS as Hill Dwarf and take +2 WIS with an ASI. If you’re set on warcaster, I’d probably go mountain with 18 STR, 18 WIS, and 17 CON. Also, Dwarves do not culturally distinguish between subraces. Mountain Dwarves and Hill Dwarves can be anywhere a Dwarf would be in game. A Duergar, however, would require specific circumstances, such as being a member of Clan Noldrun, the clan believed lost or dead, deep in Khyber, underground. Note In Eberron, the Dwarves and Duergar are both. Hill dwarf is a term used for dwarves that live primarily in the hills. Hill dwarves are found in Khaz Modan, Aerie Peaks, Northeron, Grim Batol and the Hinterlands. The Wildhammer dwarves (aka wild dwarves)and Bronzebeard dwarves have been described as having hill dwarves1 (LoC 19) or mountain dwarves23. Wildhammer hill dwarves construct their buildings above ground, with roofs opened.

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Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs – these common threads unite all dwarves.

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age. Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they're considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.

Alignment. Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order.

Size. Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision. Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Dwarven Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Dwarven Combat Training. You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.

Tool Proficiency. You gain proficiency with the artisan's tools of your choice: smith's tools, brewer's supplies, or mason's tools.

Stonecunning. Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other language a dwarf might speak.

Hill Dwarf

Source: Player's Handbook

Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Dwarven Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.

Mountain Dwarf

Source: Player's Handbook

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.

Dwarven Armor Training. You have proficiency with light and medium armor.

Hill Dwarf Vs Mountain Dwarf 5e

Duergar (Gray Dwarf)

Source: Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.

Superior Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Duergar Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against illusions and against being charmed or paralyzed.

Duergar Magic. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Enlarge/Reduce spell on yourself once with this trait, using only the spell's enlarge option. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Invisibility spell on yourself once with this trait. You don't need material components for either spell, and you can't cast them while you're in direct sunlight, although sunlight has no effect on them once cast. You regain the ability to cast these spells with this trait when you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on Attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Mark of Warding Dwarf

Source: Eberron - Rising from the Last War

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1

Warder's Intuition. Whenever you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check or an Ability Check involving Thieve's Tools, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the total ability check.

Wards and Seals. You can cast the Alarm and Mage Armor spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast the Arcane Lock spell with it. Once you cast either spell with this trait, you can't cast that spell again until you finish a Long Rest. Intelligence is your Spellcasting Ability for these spells, and you don't require material components when you cast them with this trait.

Spells of the Mark. If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature, the spells on the Mark of Warding Spells table are added to the spell list of your Spellcasting class.

Mark of Warding Spells

Spell Level	Spell
1st	Alarm, Armor of Agathys
2nd	Arcane Lock, Knock
3rd	Glyph of Warding, Magic Circle
4th	Leomund's Secret Chest, Mordenkainen's Faithful Hound
5th	Antilife Shell

Dwarf (Kaladesh)

Source: Plane Shift - Kaladesh

Hill Vs Mountain Dwarf 5e

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age. Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they're considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.

Alignment. Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order.

Size. Dwarves stand around 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision. Accustomed to life underground in your race’s ancient past, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Mountain Dwarf Vs Hill Dwarf