Bishamonten's Wrath

Path of Bishamonten’s Wrath

The Path of Bishamonten’s Wrath is for those who channel the ferocity and protective might of Bishamonten, the god of war, who stands guard over the righteous and strikes down evil with unyielding force. Followers of this path embody both wrathful retribution and protective duty, using their spiritual power to shield allies, smite foes, and purify corruption with searing flames and radiant might. This path blends martial prowess with divine fury, becoming a beacon of relentless protection and judgment.

Subclass Spells

At 3rd, 5th, 9th, 13th, and 17th levels, you gain access to the following spells, which are always prepared and do not count against your number of spells prepared.
Level Spells

3rd Burning Hands, Karma’s Hand

5th Flame Blade, Spirit Guardians

9th Beacon of Hope, Sacred Flame of Fudo Myoo

13th Fire Shield, Guardian of Faith

17th Flame Strike, Lotus Petal Storm

Flaming Wrath of Bishamonten

At 3rd level, you can invoke the fiery wrath of Bishamonten. As an action, you can cause flames to wreathe your body for 1 minute, shedding bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet. While this ability is active:

You gain resistance to fire and radiant damage.

When you take damage from a melee attack, the attacker takes radiant fire damage equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1).

You can end this effect early as a bonus action.
Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a short or long rest.

Wrathful Strike

At 6th level, your attacks channel the wrathful energy of Bishamonten. When you hit a creature with a melee attack, you can spend 1 Karma Point to deal an additional 2d8 radiant or fire damage (your choice). You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once) and regain all expended uses after a long rest.

Burning Vigilance

When you reach 10th level, your senses become attuned to threats and corruption. You cannot be surprised, and you gain advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Additionally, when an ally within 30 feet of you is attacked, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll once per short or long rest.

Avatar of Bishamonten

At 14th level, you can channel the full might of Bishamonten’s wrath. As an action, you can spend 5 Karma Points to transform into a radiant avatar of war for 1 minute. While in this form:

You have resistance to all damage.

Your melee attacks deal an extra 2d6 fire or radiant damage (your choice).

When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to make another melee attack.

Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

Sutra Invocation: Sutra of Righteous Flame

When you choose the Path of Bishamonten’s Wrath at 3rd level, you gain access to the Sutra of Righteous Flame. Sutra of Righteous Flame As an action, you can recite this sutra to conjure a wave of purifying fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature of your choice within the cone must make a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC, taking 4d6 fire or radiant damage (your choice) on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Additionally, any magical darkness in the area is dispelled. Once you use this Sutra Invocation, you cannot do so again until you finish a short or long rest.