Fighter

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.


Source: Wizards of the Coast - Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Players Handbook


Multiclassing

You must have a Dexterity or Strength score of 13 or higher in order to multiclass in or out of this class.


Hit Points

Hit Dice: 1d10 per fighter level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per fighter level after 1st


Proficiencies

Armor: All Armor, Shields
Weapons: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
Skills: Choose two skills from Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, and Survival


Equipment

You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:

  • (a) chain mail or (b) leather, longbow, and 20 arrows
  • (a) a martial weapon and a shield or (b) two martial weapons
  • (a) a light crossbow and 20 bolts or (b) two handaxes
  • (a) a dungeoneer's pack or (b) an explorer's pack

Class Progression


Level Proficiency Bonus Features
1st +2 Fighting Style, Second Wind
2nd +2 Action Surge (x1)
3rd +2 Martial Archetype
4th +2 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
5th +3 Extra Attack (x1)
6th +3 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
7th +3 Martial Archetype feature
8th +3 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
9th +4 Indomitable (x1)
10th +4 Martial Archetype feature
11th +4 Extra Attack (x2)
12th +4 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
13th +5 Indomitable (x2)
14th +5 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
15th +5 Martial Archetype feature
16th +5 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
17th +6 Action Surge (x2), Indomitable (x3)
18th +6 Martial Archetype feature
19th +6 Ability Score Improvement, Martial Versatility
20th +6 Extra Attack (x3)

Subclasses


Official Publication Subclasses
Homebrew Subclasses

Class Features