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<blockquote data-quote="Fion" data-source="post: 6390873" data-attributes="member: 64365"><p>Lovely feat, I'll be adding it to my list. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>After a bit more thought, let me see if I can improved my Hoplite feat, perhaps inspired by the 3.5e version.</p><p></p><p><strong>Hoplite</strong></p><p><em>Prerequisites: Proficiency with Simple Weapons & Shields</em></p><p>You have trained to fight in close formation with allies or in an army using a spear & shield technique called a Phalanx.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Your Strength score is increased by 1, to a maximum of 20.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When wielding a shield & spear in tandem, the spear looses its thrown property and becomes a d8 weapon.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When you are within 5' of an ally wielding a shield and one-handed weapon you may form a Shield Wall that grants +1 AC and a +1 bonus to dexterity saving throws to both parties.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may perform the Phalanx combat action</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Phalanx Combat Action</strong></p><p><strong></strong>When you take the Phalanx combat action, until the start of your next turn when a creature you can see attacks an ally forming a <em>shield wall</em> with you, that ally gains Advantage on their next attack against the attacking creature.</p><p></p><p></p><p>There, I think that's an improvement. It's more situational now but more flavorful as well. Not sure about the strength bonus though, as it's fairly powerful if your group has a fair number of melee shield users. I can see the group sword & board fighter & pally picking this feat up though. To explain the dex save bonus, I've always liked the idea of the front-line warrior blocking the dragon's breath with his shield. It's classic fantasy art but there is no mechanic for it in 5e (that I've found at least).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fion, post: 6390873, member: 64365"] Lovely feat, I'll be adding it to my list. :) After a bit more thought, let me see if I can improved my Hoplite feat, perhaps inspired by the 3.5e version. [B]Hoplite[/B] [I]Prerequisites: Proficiency with Simple Weapons & Shields[/I] You have trained to fight in close formation with allies or in an army using a spear & shield technique called a Phalanx. [LIST] [*]Your Strength score is increased by 1, to a maximum of 20. [*]When wielding a shield & spear in tandem, the spear looses its thrown property and becomes a d8 weapon. [*]When you are within 5' of an ally wielding a shield and one-handed weapon you may form a Shield Wall that grants +1 AC and a +1 bonus to dexterity saving throws to both parties. [*]You may perform the Phalanx combat action [/LIST] [B]Phalanx Combat Action [/B]When you take the Phalanx combat action, until the start of your next turn when a creature you can see attacks an ally forming a [I]shield wall[/I] with you, that ally gains Advantage on their next attack against the attacking creature. There, I think that's an improvement. It's more situational now but more flavorful as well. Not sure about the strength bonus though, as it's fairly powerful if your group has a fair number of melee shield users. I can see the group sword & board fighter & pally picking this feat up though. To explain the dex save bonus, I've always liked the idea of the front-line warrior blocking the dragon's breath with his shield. It's classic fantasy art but there is no mechanic for it in 5e (that I've found at least). [/QUOTE]
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