Fighter

Fighter

• The following is a list of Additional Fighting Styles
• The following is the Alternate Fighter and Alternate Fighter Expanded. It is recommended to take Alternate Fighter as your base class if you choose to play a fighter. You can take any of the homebrew subclasses for base fighter, but work with your dm to decide on martial exploits

Official Subclasses

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Arcane Archer		*
Banneret		*
Battle Master		*
Brute
Cavalier		*
Champion		*
Echo Knight		*
Eldritch Knight		*
Psi Warrior		*
Rune Knight		*
Samurai		*

Homebrew Subclasses

The following table contains the subclasses that do not abide by a singular archetype.

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Adventurer	Resourceful survivors that excel at tackling a wide range of situations with preparation	KLL
Alternate Champion	Resourceful survivors that excel at tackling a wide range of situations with preparation	KLL
Corsair	Champions strive for perfection—exemplars of form and fitness, they represent masters of straightforward martial prowess	VSS*
Crusader (LaserLlama)	Those who fight for the gods without their explicit blessing	LL*
Guerrilla	Warriors marked by their determination and adaptability	LL*
Living Crucible	While most other fighters train in martial traditions or study the art of war, Living Crucibles hone their craft of alchemy and prepare their body to endure compounds poisonous to others	GH*
Mage Hand Magus	Manipulates a pair of mage hands to fight at range with levitating weapons	VSS*
Master of Hounds	Fighters who take up this mantle train Loyal Hounds to adventure by their side	LL*
Swordsage	Expert warriors who dedicate their lives to the art of war	LL*
Tech Knight	Focusing on the science of war as much as the art of war, this fighter uses dangerous new weapons and gadgets	KCCC
Tinker Knight	Augment their physical ability with mechanical inventions and innovative weaponry	LL*
Toxic Avenger	The Toxic Avenger is a creature of polar opposites, depending on the flow of chemicals running through their veins	TTB*

Brawler

Fighter subclasses that specialize in grappling, improvised weapons or unarmed strikes

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Brawler (Valdas)	A bare-knuckle fighter that wrestles and delivers staggering punches	VSS*
Brawler (Kibbles)	A brawler is always armed and dangerous, they just don’t view themselves as limited to traditional options	KLL
Martial Artist	Whether masters of hand-to-hand combat or street fighters, these warriors are peak physical specimens.	LL*

Caster

Fighter subclasses that grant them the ability to cast spells

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Crusader (Kibble)	Crusaders wield powers that let them protect themselves from the evils of their foes and purge that which defies them	KLL
Crusader (Ultimate)	Archetypal Crusaders faithfully execute the will and enforce the ideologies of their deities, their martial prowess augmented by divine magic	UAH
Green Knight	The Green Knight is a fighter who draws on the power of nature to imbue their attacks with the strength of the earth itself	KLL
Spiritsworn	A Spiritsworn fighter is one that masters their martial prowess in tandem with a special spirit weapon	KLL
Witch Knight	Those willing to give up anything, are often approached by Eldritch Powers, beings of otherworldly might	LL*

Damage

Fighter subclasses focused on dealing damage

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Celestial Lancer	Leaps dozens of feet into the sky and comes crashing down, lance first	VSS*
Gladiator	You’ve turned life or death combat into a form of entertainment	UAH
Marksman	Marksmen dedicate themselves to be masters of ranged weapons	LL*
Sniper	Firing shots from afar, with dangerous traps to protect their flanks or cover an escape route, each of the sniper's shots is precise, calculated, and deadly	RJ

Support

Fighter subclasses that focus on supporting their team

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Commander	Warriors who lead their soldiers from the front	LL*
Quartermaster	Supportive warriors strive to help their allies reach their full potential	LL*
Seafarer	The seafarer is not always the most practiced fighter, but what they lack in expertise they make up for in camaraderie	UAH

Tank

Fighter subclasses that help reduce the damage you or your party takes

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Source
Armiger	Armigers take pride in their armor and learn to use it to deflect attacks that might otherwise prove lethal	UAH
Bone Knight	Manipulates their skeleton to sprout weapons and armor of bone	VSS*
Bulwark Warrior	Endurance and strength are primary skills of these warriors, they are prepared to take lethal strikes for their compatriots	GH*
Guardian	Elite defensive warriors whose strengths shine while fighting side by side with their allies	LL*
Stalwart	As the first line of defence, the Stalwart is also able to protect nearby allies by putting their whole body on the line	S12

Below Average Homebrew

The following are homebrew subclasses that, while they miss the mark on balance, offer interesting role playing alternatives. Speak with your GM if they are comfortable using or modifying these subclasses.

Martial Archetype	Archetype Description	Balance	Source
Combat Medic	A Combat Medic knows how to create carnage as well as any other fighter, but also learns to deal with the aftermath	Not enough healing to be worth a subclass	UAH
Discordant	In battle, blades clash and ring, shields break and snap, warriors yell and scream, and beneath it all, the sound of violence reigns supreme	Book keeping	CoFS:A*
Drifter	These solitary warriors can be found wandering from town to town, making a living hunting bounties - whether they be man, beast, or monster	Underpowered	LL*
Dungeoneer	A veteran of dungeon survival that knows every trick in the book	Underpowered	VSS*
Timeless Monumental	Wandering between worlds, a massive fortress known as the Eternal Citadel collects forlorn travelers, hermits, and sole survivors to work in its service	Underpowered	CoFS:A*

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