Essentially New Class Features

[Dan'L]

According to undisclosed sources* I've gotten hold of a sneak peak at more upcoming details from the Essentials line!

Apparently, in an effort to maintain balance between the classes, in light of the recent change to Magic Missile, other classes will receive similar "auto-damage" features/options:

Holier Than Thou Attitude Cleric Attack 1
You look down your nose at your enemy, rendering your god’s judgment upon the battle.
At-Will • Divine, Implement, Radiant
Standard Action • Ranged 10
Target: One creature
Effect: 2 radiant damage, and one ally adjacent to the target gains a bonus to their next d20 roll before the end of your next turn equal to your Charisma modifier.
Level 11: Increase radiant damage to 3.
Level 21: Increase radiant damage to 5.
Special: If the implement used with this power has an enhancement bonus, add that bonus to the damage. In addition, you can use this power as a ranged basic attack.

Strike a Pose Fighter Attack 1
You flex your muscles and brandish your weapon in a stunning display of glistening sinew and steel.
At-Will • Martial, Weapon
Standard Action • Melee 1
Target: One creature
Effect: Strength modifier damage, and the target is immobilized until the end of your next turn.
Level 11: target also grants you combat advantage until the end of your next turn.
Level 21: target also grants your allies combat advantage until the end of your next turn.
Special: If the weapon used with this power has an enhancement bonus, add that bonus to the damage. In addition, you can use this power as a melee basic attack.

Fistful of Sand Rogue Attack 1
You fling dirt and sand into your enemy’s face.
At-Will • Martial, Weapon
Standard Action • Melee 1
Target: One creature
Effect: 2+Dexterity modifier damage, and the target is blinded until the end of your next turn.
Level 11: increase the damage to 3+Dexterity modifier damage.
Level 21: increase the damage to 5+Dexterity modifier damage.
Special: If you are wielding a light blade you may add your sneak attack damage as a bonus to the damage. In addition, if you are wielding a light blade that has an enhancement bonus, add that bonus to the damage whether or not you add sneak attack damage. Also, you may use this power as a melee basic attack.

-Dan'L

*okay, fine, I made it all up.

 

[Black Knight Irios]

*okay, fine, I made it all up.

The powers are a lie. Oh no~es!!

And I thought my fighter could finally strike a pose and...