Warrior

Class Description

“A sword is merely a tool. The sword matters not, only who wields it. True warriors defend others and persist in virtue.”

Why be a Warrior? You want to be a strong defensive fighter who excels at tactics. Warriors are a good choice for a player who wants to lead from the front.

Attributes. +1 Brawn, +1 Destiny
Skills. Learn two of: Agility, Athletics, Coercion, Influence, and Searching
Statistics. 5 Fight, 5 Counter, +1 Health, +1 Spirit
Traits. Warriors gain the following traits at 1st level:
  • Warrior Training: All attribute requirements for armor and weapons are reduced by 2.
  • Warrior's Legacy: You may bond with a legacy item starting at level 1.
  • Amazing Glory: When using glory to re-roll a check, regain glory if the check Amazes.

Equipment

Pack Equipment.

  • Outfit (100g or less)
  • 2 Weapons (50g or less each)
  • Cloak
  • Water Gourd

Pouch Equipment

  • Dagger
  • 2 Poultices
  • Torch

Abilities

Warriors have the following ability options:

  • Attack of Opportunity (Reaction, One Adjacent, 1sp): If target is moving away, make a basic strike.
  • Piercing Assault (Strike, 1sp): Add armor piercing.
  • Superior Parry (Reaction, One Adjacent, 1sp): Add +2 Counter against a strike.
  • Interposing Block (Reaction, Adjacent Other Ally, 2sp): If target is damaged by an attack, halve the damage.
  • War Cry (Action, Allies, 1sp): All targets may use glory to become Courageous.
  • Press On (Maneuver, Adjacent Allies, 1sp): Remove Slowed from all targets.
  • Retreat (Reaction, Self, 1sp): If a foe entered a hex adjacent to you, move your speed.
  • Warrior's Charge (Maneuver, Self, 2sp): If you are not adjacent to a foe, move your speed and make a basic strike.
  • Perseverance [T] (Action, One, 2sp): Revive target at +1 HP.
  • Sacrifice (Reaction, One Adjacent, 1sp): If the target just acquired a condition, steal it.
  • Relentless Assault [T] (Strike, 2sp): On hit, target loses a boon and then is stunned.
  • Issue Challenge (Maneuver, Adjacent Foes, 2sp): Targets cannot use hostile actions against anyone but you until the start of your next turn.

Progression

The Warrior receives additional benefits at the following levels:

Level Feature
2 Learn an ability from the Warrior list, +1 Fight & Counter, also choose:
+1 Damage OR +1 Counter & Health
3 +1 Brawn, also choose:
Mighty Blood: You become Mighty whenever you are bloodied.
OR
Soldier's Focus: Reduce the req of all soldier weapons by 2.
4 Learn an ability and a skill from the Warrior list, +1 to two Attributes, also choose:
+1 Fight OR +1 Counter
5 +1 Destiny, also choose:
Heroic Feats: Add +2 to your Brawn or Dexterity attribute checks.
OR
Heroic Labors: The DC of any meal you cook or downtime project you lead or assist with is reduced by 2.
6 +1 to two Attributes, also choose:
+1 Fight OR +1 Counter
7 Learn an ability from the Warrior list, also choose:
+1 Glory & Spirit OR +1 Health & Speed
8 +1 Fight, Counter, and Damage; +1 to two Attributes, also choose:
Armor Mastery: Ignore the armor penalty from wearing heavier armor.
OR
Powerful Grip: May wield 2-paw melee weapons with one paw, still gaining the bonus damage from Brawn.

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