Fighter 2024
Fighters rule many battlefields. Questing knights, royal champions, elite soldiers, and hardened mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.
Fighters master various weapon techniques, and a well-equipped Fighter always has the right tool at hand for any combat situation. Likewise, a Fighter is adept with every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each Fighter specializes in certain styles of combat.
Some concentrate on archery, some on fighting with two weapons at once, and some on augmenting their martial skills with magic. This combination of broad ability and extensive specialization makes Fighters superior combatants.
Core Fighter Traits | |
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Primery Ability | Strength or Dexterity |
Hit Dice Die | D10 per Fighter level |
Saving Throws Proficiencies | Strength and Constitution |
Skill Proficiencies | Choose 2: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Perception, or Survival |
Weapons Proficiencies | Simple and Martial weapons |
Armor Training | Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields |
Starting Equipment | Chose A, B or C: (A) Chain Mail, Greatsword, Flail, 8 Javelins, Dungeoneer’s Pack, and 4 GP; (B) Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Dungeonneer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (C) 155 GP |
Becoming a Fighter...
As a Level 1 Fighter
- Gain all the traits in the Core Fighter Traits table.
- Gain the Fighter’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Fighter Features table.
As a Multiclass Fighter
- Gain the following traits from the Core Fighter Traits table: Hit Point Die, proficiency with Martial weapons, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields.
- Gain the Fighter’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Fighter Features table.
Fighter Class Features
Level | Prof. Bonus |
Class Features | Second Wind |
Weapon Mastery |
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1 | +2 | Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery | 2 | 3 |
2 | +2 | Action Surge (1), Tactical Mind | 2 | 3 |
3 | +2 | Fighter Subclass | 2 | 3 |
4 | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 4 |
5 | +3 | Extra Attack, Tactical Shift | 3 | 4 |
6 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 4 |
7 | +3 | Subclass Feature | 3 | 4 |
8 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 4 |
9 | +4 | Indomitable (1), Tactical Master | 3 | 4 |
10 | +4 | Subclass Feature | 4 | 5 |
11 | +4 | Two Extra Attack | 4 | 5 |
12 | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 5 |
13 | +5 | Indomitable (2), Studied Attacks | 4 | 5 |
14 | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 5 |
15 | +5 | Subclass Feature | 4 | 5 |
16 | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 6 |
17 | +6 | Action Surge (2), Indomitable (3) | 4 | 6 |
18 | +6 | Subclass Feature | 4 | 6 |
19 | +6 | Epic Boon | 4 | 6 |
20 | +6 | Three Extra Attack | 4 | 6 |
As a Fighter, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Fighter levels. These features are listed on the Fighter Features table.
Level 1: Fighting Style
You have honed your martial prowess and gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice. Defense is recommended.
Whenever you gain a Fighter level, you can replace the feat you chose with a different Fighting Style feat.
Level 1: Second Wind
You have a limited well of physical and mental stamina that you can draw on. As a Bonus Action, you can use it to regain Hit Points equal to 1d10 plus your Fighter level.
You can use this feature twice. You regain one expended use when you finish a Short Rest, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
When you reach certain Fighter levels, you gain more uses of this feature, as shown in the Second Wind column of the Fighter Features table.
Level 1: Weapon Mastery
Your training with weapons allows you to use the mastery property of three kinds of Simple or Martial weapons of your choice. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can practice weapon drills and change one of those weapon choices.
When you reach certain Fighter levels, you gain the ability to use the mastery properties of more kinds of weapons, as shown in the Weapon Mastery column of the Fighter Features table.
Level 2: Action Surge
You can push yourself beyond your normal limits for a moment. On your turn, you can take one additional action, except the Magic action.
Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Short or Long Rest. Starting at level 17, you can use it twice before a rest but only once on a turn.n.
Level 2: Tactical Mind
You have a mind for tactics and getting the upper hand on and off the battlefield. When you fail an ability check, you can expend a use of your Second Wind to push yourself toward success. Rather than regaining Hit Points, you roll 1d10 and add the number rolled to the ability check, potentially turning it into a success. If the check still fails, this use of Second Wind isn’t expended.
Level 3: Fighter Subclass
You gain a Fighter subclass of your choice. The Battle Master, Champion, Eldritch Knight, and Psi Warrior subclasses are detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Fighter levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Fighter level or lower.
Level 4: Ability Score Improvement
You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Fighter levels 6, 8, 12, 14, and 16.
Level 5: Extra Attack
You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
Level 5: Tactical Shift
Whenever you activate your Second Wind with a Bonus Action, you can move up to half your Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.
Level 9: Indomitable
If you fail a saving throw, you can reroll it with a bonus equal to your Fighter level. You must use the new roll, and you can’t use this feature again until you finish a Long Rest.
You can use this feature twice between Long Rests starting at level 13 and three times between Long Rests starting at level 17.
Level 9: Tactical Master
When you attack with a weapon whose mastery property you can use, you can replace that property with the Push, Sap, or Slow property for that attack
Level 11: Two Extra Attacks
You can attack three times instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
Level 13: Studied Attacks
You study your opponents and learn from each attack you make. If you make an attack roll against a creature and miss, you have Advantage on your next attack roll against that creature before the end of your next turn.
Level 19: Epic Boon
You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. Boon of Combat Prowess is recommended.
Level 20: Three Extra Attacks
You can attack four times instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your turn
Fighter Subclasses
A Fighter subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Battle Master, Champion, and Eldritch Knight subclasses.
Battle Master
This is the Battle Master according to the information WotC released so far, not yet the official 2024 version.
Battle Masters are students of the art of battle, learning martial techniques passed down through generations. The most accomplished Battle Masters are well-rounded figures who combine their carefully honed combat skills with academic study in the fields of history, theory, and the arts.
Level 3: Combat Superiority
Your experience on the battlefield has honed your fighting techniques. You learn Maneuvers that are fueled by special dice called Superiority Dice.
Maneuvers. You learn three different Maneuvers of your choice from the “Maneuvers Options” section later in this subclass’s description. Many Maneuvers enhance an attack in some way. You can use only one Maneuver per attack.
You learn two additional Maneuvers of your choice when you reach Fighter level 7, 10, and 15. Each time you learn new Maneuvers, you can also replace one Maneuver you know with a different one.
Superiority Dice. You have four Superiority Dice, which are d8s. A Superiority Die is expended when you use it. You regain all expended Superiority Dice when you finish a Short Rest or Long Rest.
You gain an additional Superiority Die when you reach Fighter level 7 (five dice total) and 15 (six dice total).
Saving Throws. If a Maneuver requires a saving throw, the DC equals 8 + your Proficiency Bonus + your Strength or Dexterity modifier (your choice).
Level 3: Student of War
You gain proficiency with one type of Artisan’s Tools of your choice, and you gain proficiency in one skill of your choice from the skills available to Fighters at level 1.
Level 7: Know your Ennemy
As a Bonus Action, you can discern certain strengths and weaknesses of a creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself; you know whether that creature has any damage immunities, resistances, or vulnerabilities, and if the creature has any, you know what they are.
Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest. You can also restore a use of the feature by expending one Superiority Die (no action required).
Level 10: Improved Combat Superiority
Your Superiority Die becomes a d10.
Level 15: Relentless
Once per turn, when you use a Maneuver, you can roll a d8 and use the number rolled instead of expending a Superiority Die.
Level 18: Ultimate Combat Superiority
Your Superiority Die becomes a d12.
Maneuvers Options
The Maneuvers are presented here in alphabetical order.
Ambush. When you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check or an initiative roll, you can expend one Superiority Die and add the die to the roll, provided you don’t have the Incapacitated condition.
Bait and Switch. When you’re within 5 feet of a creature on your turn, you can expend one Superiority Die and switch places with that creature, provided you spend at least 5 feet of movement and the creature is willing and doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition. This movement doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. Roll the Superiority Die. Until the start of your next turn, you or the other creature (your choice) gains a bonus to AC equal to the number rolled.
Commander’s Strike. When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks to direct one of your companions to strike. When you do so, choose a willing creature who can see or hear you and expend one Superiority Die. That creature can immediately use its Reaction to make one attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike, adding the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll on a hit.
Commanding Presence. When you make a Charisma (Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion) check, you can expend one Superiority Die and add that die to the ability check.
Disarming Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die to attempt to disarm the target. Add the Superiority Die roll to the attack’s damage roll. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw, or it drops one object of your choice that it’s holding, with the object landing in its space.
Distracting Strike. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die to distract the target. Add the Superiority Die roll to the attack’s damage roll. The next attack roll against the target by an attacker other than you has Advantage if the attack is made before the start of your next turn.
Evasive Footwork. When you move at least 5 feet on your turn, you can expend one Superiority Die, rolling the die and adding the number rolled to your AC until the end of the turn.
Feinting Attack. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one Superiority Die to feint, choosing one creature within 5 feet of yourself as your target. You have Advantage on your next attack roll against that target this turn. If that attack hits, add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll.
Goading Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die to attempt to goad the target into attacking you. Add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or the target has Disadvantage on attack rolls against targets other than you until the end of your next turn.
Lunging Attack. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one Superiority Die and take the Dash action. If you move at least 10 feet in a straight line immediately before hitting with a melee attack as part of the Attack action on this turn, you can add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll.
Maneuvering Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die to maneuver one of your comrades into another position. Add the Superiority Die roll to the attack’s damage roll, and choose a willing creature who can see or hear you. That creature can use its Reaction to move up to half its Speed without provoking an Opportunity Attack from the target of your attack.
Menacing Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die to attempt to frighten the target. Add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Frightened condition until the end of your next turn.
Parry. When another creature damages you with a melee attack, you can use your Reaction and expend one Superiority Die to reduce the damage by the number you roll on your Superiority Die plus your Strength or Dexterity
modifier (your choice).
Precision Attack. When you miss with an attack roll, you can expend one Superiority Die, roll that die, and add it to the attack roll, potentially causing it to hit.
Pushing Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack using a weapon or an Unarmed Strike, you can expend one Superiority Die to attempt to drive the target back. Add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll. If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 15 feet directly away from you.
Rally. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one Superiority Die to bolster the resolve of a companion. Choose an ally of yours who can see or hear you. That creature gains Temporary Hit Points equal to the Superiority Die roll plus your
Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier (your choice).
Riposte. When a creature misses you with a melee attack, you can use your Reaction and expend one Superiority Die to make a melee attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike against the creature. If you hit, add the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage.
Sweeping Attack. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using a weapon or an Unarmed Strike, you can expend one Superiority Die to attempt to damage another creature. Choose another creature within 5 feet of the original target and within your reach. If the original attack roll would hit the second creature, it takes damage equal to the number you roll on your Superiority Die. The damage is of the same type dealt by the original attack.
Tactical Assessment. When you make an Intelligence (History or Investigation) check or a Wisdom (Insight) check, you can expend one Superiority Die and add that die to the ability check.
Trip Attack. When you hit a creature with an attack using a weapon or an Unarmed Strike, you can expend one Superiority Die and add the die to the attack’s damage roll. If the target is Large or smaller, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or have the Prone condition.
Champion
A Champion focuses on the development of martial prowess in a relentless pursuit of victory. Champions combine rigorous training with physical excellence to deal devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor.
Level 3: Improved Critical
Your attack rolls with weapons and Unarmed Strikes can score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.
Level 3: Remarkable Athlete
Thanks to your athleticism, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls and Strength (Athletics) checks.
In addition, immediately after you score a Critical Hit, you can move up to half your Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.
Level 7: Additional Fighting Style
You gain another Fighting Style feat of your choice.
Level 10: Heroic Warrior
The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it.
Level 15: Superior Critical
Your attack rolls with weapons and Unarmed Strikes can now score a Critical Hit on a roll of 18–20 on the d20.
Level 18: Survivor
You attain the pinnacle of resilience in battle, giving you these benefits.
Defy Death. You have Advantage on Death Saving Throws. Moreover, when you roll 18–20 on a Death Saving, you gain the benefit of rolling a 20 on it.
Heroic Rally. At the start of each of your turns, you regain Hit Points equal to 5 plus your Constitution modifier if you are Bloodied and have at least 1 Hit Point.
Eldritch Knight
This is the Eldritch Knight according to the information WotC released so far, not yet the official 2024 version.
Eldritch Knights combine the martial mastery common to all Fighters with a careful study of magic. Their spells both complement and extend their combat skills, providing additional protection to shore up their armor and also allowing them to engage many foes at once with explosive magic.
Level 3: Spellcasting
You have learned to cast spells. See the Player’s Handbook for rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules as an Eldritch Knight.
Cantrips. You know two cantrips of your choice from the Wizard spell list. Whenever you gain a Fighter level, you can replace one of this feature’s cantrips with another cantrip of your choice from the Wizard spell list.
When you reach level 10 in this class, you learn another Wizard cantrip of your choice.
Spell Slots. The Eldritch Knight Spellcasting table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of level 1 and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a Long Rest.
Prepared Spells of Level 1+. You prepare a list of spells of level 1 and higher that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose three level 1 spells from the Wizard spell list, two of which must be from the Abjuration and Evocation schools of magic.
The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Fighter levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Eldritch Knight Spellcasting table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional spells from the Wizard spell list until the number of spells on your list matches the number on the table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 7 Fighter, your list of prepared spells can include six Wizard spells of levels 1 and 2, in any combination.
Changing your Prepared Spells. Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of the spells you know with another spell of your choice from the Wizard spell list. The new spell must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Spellcasting Ability. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Eldritch Knight spells.
Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for the spells you prepare for this subclass.
Eldritch Knight Spellcasting | |||||
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Fighter | Spells | - Spell Slots per Spell Level - | |||
Level | Prepared | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
6 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - |
7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
15 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - |
16 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - |
17 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - |
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - |
19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Level 3: War Bond
You learn a ritual that creates a magical bond between yourself and one weapon. You perform the ritual over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a Short Rest. The weapon must be within your reach throughout the ritual, at the conclusion of which you touch the weapon and forge the bond.
Once you have bonded a weapon to yourself, you can’t be disarmed of that weapon unless you have the Incapacitated condition. If it is on the same plane of existence, you can summon that weapon as a Bonus Action, causing it to teleport instantly to your hand.
You can have up to two bonded weapons, but can summon only one at a time with your Bonus Action. If you attempt to bond with a third weapon, you must break the bond with one of the other two.
Level 7: War Magic
When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of the attacks with a casting of one of your Wizard cantrips that has a casting time of an action.
Level 10: Eldritch Strike
You learn how to make your weapon strikes undercut a creature’s ability to withstand your spells. When you hit a creature with an attack using a weapon, that creature has Disadvantage on the next saving throw it makes against a spell you cast before the end of your next turn.
Level 15: Arcane Charge
When you use your Action Surge, you can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. You can teleport before or after the additional action.
Level 18: Improved War Magic
When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace two of the attacks with a casting of one of your level 1 or level 2 Wizard spells that has a casting time of an action.