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FIGHTER

Fighters share an unparalleled mastery with weapons and armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. They are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face.

Starting Proficiencies

Skill Proficiencies (choose two)

Athletics

Intimidation

Acrobatics

Handiness

History

Profession

Animal Handling

Insight

Perception: Spot

Perception: Vibe

Survival

Armor Proficiencies

All Armor types,
Shields

(Druids will not wear armor
or use shields made of metal)

Weapon Proficiencies

Simple weapons,
Martial weapons

Tool Proficiencies


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Saving Throws

Strength

Constitution

Fighter Specializations

These are some of the special features you will experience as a Fighter:

Fighting Style

You are specialized in a particular set of tactics.

You choose one Fighting Style from the Fighter list, gaining you a benefit in specific circumstances.

Second Wind

You have a limited well of stamina that you can draw on to protect yourself from harm.

You can use a bonus action to regain HP once per long rest.

Action Surge

You can push yourself beyond your normal limits for a moment.

You can take an additional action once per long rest, and twice starting at 17th level.

Extra Attack

Nothing will stop you from taking down an enemy.

You gain at extra attack starting at 5th level. This number of attacks increases at 11th and 20th level.

Martial Archetype

At 3rd level, you choose an archetype that you strive to emulate in your combat styles and techniques. The archetype you choose grants you features at 3rd level and again at 7th, 10th, 15th, and 18th level.

Arcane Archer

The Arcane Archer is an elite warrior skilled in a distinct method of archery, infusing their arrows with magic to achieve supernatural feats.

Banneret

A banneret is a knight who inspires greatness in others through brave deeds, capable of transforming a poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band and awakening courage and conviction in their allies.

Battle Master

The Battle Master is a fighter archetype that embraces martial techniques as an academic pursuit, delving into the realms of history, theory, and artistry to become a well-rounded fighter of great skill and knowledge.

Class Stats

Primary Attributes

Strength

Dexterity

Constitution

Hit Die

1 d10 per fighter level

Starting HP

10 + CON Modifier

HP at Higher Levels

1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per fighter level after 1st

Starting Equipment

– chaimail; or leather armor and a longbow with 20 arrows
– a martial weapon and a shield; or 2 martial weapons
– a light crossbow with 20 bolts; or 2 handaxes
– a dungeoneer’s pack; or an explorer’s pack