Critical Lancer (5e Subclass)
Critical Lancer[edit]
Fighter Subclass
Warriors who follow the path of the Spear of the Relentless Fate are masters of executing critical strikes. Their technique is a combination of extreme precision and an innate knowledge of enemy weak points. With each level they reach, their ability to deliver devastating blows increases, making them the nightmare of any adversary.
- Spear Master
At 3rd level, when wielding a spear, you roll a d8 for damage when wielding it in one hand, or a d10 when wielding it with both hands. In addition, while wielding a spear you cannot be disarmed from it while you are conscious.
- Inevitable Strike
Starting at 3rd level, you begin to develop a supernatural ability to land critical spear strikes. When you hit a creature with an attack made with a spear you can turn a normal hit into a critical hit. In addition, whenever you roll a critical hit against an enemy or reduce a creature to 0 hit points with a critical hit, you regain 1 use of this feature.
You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and regain uses of this feature after finishing a short or a long rest.
- Master of Critical Strikes
At 7th level, you have reached a level of precision that transcends human limits for you spear. You score critical hits with a 19-20 when attacking with a spear. This improves to 18-20 at 18th level.
Additionally, when you score a critical hit with a spear, you can move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
- Devastating Impact
At 10th level, your ability to capitalize on critical strikes becomes lethal. When you score a critical hit for spear, you can use your reaction to double the total damage of your attack.
- Supreme Critical
At 15th level, your critical hits become absolute and lethal. When you score a critical hit, instead of rolling the damage dice, you deal the maximum possible damage.
Additionally, if you have Advantage on an attack with a spear, instead of rolling two dice, you roll three and choose the highest result.
- Avatar of Death
At 18th level, your mastery of lance combat has reached an almost divine level. When you score a critical hit against an enemy or reduce an enemy to 0 hit points using a spear, you can make an additional attack using a Bonus Action.
In addition, when you score a critical hit with a roll of 20 on the attack roll, your target suffer 1 level of exhaustion.
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