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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thurmas" data-source="post: 7290397" data-attributes="member: 6866167">Below is a project I have been working on for a bit, trying to create an Arcane equivalent to the Paladin or Ranger. It is obviously Homebrew, but I could have the chance to use it in the future.  Looking for any input, thoughts or criticism from all of you. It gains spells slots as a half caster, like a Paladin. After level 2, it learns one new spell per level.Warden1: Warden Discipline, Magical Connection, Spellcasting Focus2: Empower Weapon (1d4), Spell Casting, Bonus Spells3: Arcane Shield4: Ability Score Improvement5: Extra Attack, Empower Weapon (1d6)6: Arcane Warrior Feature7: Distant Step8: Ability Score Improvement9: --10: Magical Attunement11: Arcane Warrior Feature, Empower Weapon (1d8)12: Ability Score Improvement13: --14: Spell Shatter15: Expediency16: Ability Score Improvement, Arcane Warrior Feature, 17: Empower Weapon (1d10)18: Magical Resistance19: Ability Score Improvement20: Arcane Warrior FeatureClass FeaturesAs a Warden, you gain the following class features.Hit PointsHit Die: 1d10 per Warden levelHit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifierHit Points at higher levels: 1d10 (or 6) + Your Constitution modifier per Warden level after 1st.ProficienciesArmor: Light armor, medium armorWeapons: Simple and martial melee weapons that don’t have the Two-handed property, Simple and martial ranged weapons.Tools: NoneSaving Throws: Constitution, IntelligenceSkills: Choose two from Animal Handling, Arcana, Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Investigation, and Perception.EquipmentYou start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">(a) scale mail or (b) leather armor</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">(a) long sword or (b) a simple or martial melee weapon</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two daggers</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">(a) a dungeoneer’s pack or (b) an explorer’s pack</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">(a) longbow and a quiver of 20 arrows or (b) 4 javelins</li> </ul>Warden DisciplineAt 1st level, you choose a Warden Discipline. Your choice grants you features at 1st level, as well as discipline spells at 2nd level, and other features at 6th, 11th, 16th and 20 levels.Magical ConnectionAlso at 1st level, You have gained enough arcane knowledge to be minorly proficient. You learn the Prestidigitation cantrip if you do not already know it. You also gain proficiency in the Arcana Skill.Spellcasting FocusYou can use an arcane focus (found in chapter 5) as a spellcasting focus for your Warden spells. Additionally, at the end of a long rest you can perform a short ritual. One one-handed melee weapon of your choice becomes a spellcasting focus. This effect lasts until you perform the ritual on a different weapon.Empower WeaponAt 2nd level, you learn how to weave arcane magic into your weapon. When you hit with a weapon attack, you add 1d4 damage to the damage roll. The damage type is determined by your Warden Discipline. It increases as you gain more Warden levels; 1d6 at 5th level, 1d8 at 11th level, and 1d10 at 17th level. Spell CastingBy the time they reach 2nd level, Wardens have learned to cast spells. See chapter 10 for the general rules of spellcasting and below for the Warden spell list. Preparing and Casting SpellsThe Warden spell table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. Spells Known of 1st-Level and Higher.You know three 1st-level Warden spells of your choice from the Warden spell list. The Spells Known column of the Warden Spellcasting table shows when you learn more Warden spells of 1st level or higher. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For instance, when you reach 5th level in this class, you can learn one new spell of 1st or 2nd level. Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of the Warden spells you know with another spell of your choice from the Warden spell list. The new spell must be of a level for which you have spell slots.Spellcasting AbilityIntelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Warden spells, since your magic draws on your attunement to the Arcane. You use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a Warden spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifierSpell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifierDiscipline SpellsEach Discipline has a list of associated spells. You gain access to these spells at the levels specified in the Discipline description. Once you gain access to a Discipline spell, you always have it prepared. Discipline spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare each day. If you gain a Discipline spell that doesn’t appear on the Warden spell list, the spell is nonetheless a Warden spell for you. Shield WardAt 3rd level, you gain a bonus to AC equal to half your proficiency bonus (minimum +1). You must have a free hand or be holding an arcane focus to gain this benefit. You lose this bonus until the beginning of your next turn if you attack with a 2 Handed Weapon, offhand weapon, or equip a shield.Distant StepAt 7th level, as a bonus action, you may teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied location you can see. You must finish a short or long rest before using this feature again.Magical AttunementStarting at 10th level, you are always under the effects of the Detect Magic spell.Spell ShatterAt 14th level you gain the ability to negate magical effects. As a reaction, you can end one magical spell or effect on you as per the Dispel Magic spell. You must finish a short or long rest before you can use this feature again.ExpediencyAt 15th level a Warden gains the ability to urgently manipulate the magical arts in a time of need. As a bonus action, you may cast a spell with a casting time of one action. You must finish a short or long rest before you can use this feature again.Magical ResistanceAt 18th level you gain proficiency in all saving throws versus spells and spell like effects.Warden DisciplinesElemental DisciplineElemental AdeptAt 1st level, you are a student of the four elements. Choose one of the elements to become an adept in. You gain the benefits associated with that element. You choose an additional element at 6th, 11th and 16th level. Air - You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed. This ability only works in short bursts: you fall if you end your turn in the air and nothing is holding you aloft. Your elemental damage type is Lightning. As long as your Shield Ward is active, you gain resistance to lightning damage.Earth - You cannot be forced to move or be knocked prone. Your elemental damage type is Acid. As long as your Shield Ward is active, you gain resistance to acid damage.Fire - Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. Your elemental damage type is fire. As long as your Shield Ward is active, you gain resistance to fire.Water - You can breathe underwater and gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed. Your elemental damage type is cold. As long as your Shield Ward is active, you gain resistance to cold damage.Elemental Bolt Also at 1st level, as a bonus action, elemental damage seeks out a creature. Choose a target that you can see within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d10 elemental damage. The damage type is one of your chosen adept Elemental Discipline damage types. The damage increases to 2d10 at level 8 and 3d10 at level 14. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.Elements of NatureAlso at 1st level, you gain proficiency in the Nature skill.Discipline SpellsYou gain Discipline spells at the Warden levels listed.  Warden Level2nd - Absorb Elements, Chromatic Orb 5th - Gust of Wind, Scorching Ray 9th - Erupting Earth, Tidal Wave 13th - Storm Sphere, Wall of Fire 17th - Maelstrom, Wall of StoneEmpower WeaponWhen you do damage using your Empower Weapon ability, the damage type is your choice of one of your chosen Elemental Adept damage types. Additional Elemental AdeptAt 6th level, choose a second element to become an adept in.Additional Elemental AdeptAt 11th level, choose a third element to become an adept in.Additional Elemental AdeptAt 16th level, choose a fourth element to become an adept in.Elemental Mastery At 20th level, you have mastered the four elements. You gain the ability to become the elements themselves. You gain the following benefits:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The element of air grants you true flight. You no longer fall if you are not being supported by something at the end of your turn.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The element of earth fortifies your body - You gain resistance to bludgeoning, slashing and piercing damage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The element of fire ignites the fury inside of you - You add your intelligence modifier to your damage rolls.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The element of water fortifies you against magic - You gain advantage on saving throws versus spells or spell like effects.</li> </ul>This ability lasts for 10 minutes. Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.Arcane DisciplineArcane ArmorAt 1st level, when you aren’t wearing armor, your AC equals 10 + your Dexterity Modifier + Your Intelligence Modifier.Arcane SpearAlso at 1st level, as a bonus action, you learn to create a magical dart. A creature of your choice within 60 feet is hit by the dart and takes 1d4+1 force damage. This increases to 2 missiles at 8th level and 3 missiles at 14th level. Each missile may target a different creature. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.Discipline SpellsYou gain Discipline spells at the Warden levels listed.  Warden Level2nd - Magic Missile, Shield      5th - Hold Person, Knock      9th - Counterspell, Haste     13th - Banishment, Greater Invisibility     17th - Teleportation Circle, Wall of ForceEmpower WeaponThe additional damage dealt by your Empowered Weapon is Force damage.Arcane ForceAt 6th level, as a bonus action, choose a large or smaller creature within 60 feet. That creature makes a Strength saving throw versus your Spell DC. On a failure, you may either push that creature 10’ directly away or pull it 10’ directly toward you. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.Arcane LeapAt 11th level, you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed. This ability only works in short bursts: you fall if you end your turn in the air and nothing is holding you aloft.Arcane WardAt 16th level, as a bonus action, you may create a 10’ x 10’ panel of force as per the Wall of Force spell within 60’ of you. You may only have one panel active at a time. This panel lasts for 10 minutes or until you dismiss it. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.ArchonAt 20th level, you become pure arcane energy. When you use this ability, you gain the following benefits: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You gain resistance to all damage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You gain advantage on all saving throws versus spells and spell like effects.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When you successfully make a saving throw against a spell or spell like effect, you regain 10 hit points as you absorb part of the arcane energy.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You gain the benefits of the telekinesis spell as if you had cast it. It lasts for the duration of your Archon feature and does not require concentration. You can perform any ability of telekinesis that requires an action as a bonus action. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.</li> </ul>This ability lasts for 10 minutes. Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.Blood DisciplineBleed the Body, Feed the SoulAt 1st level, as a bonus action, you may sacrifice a number of hit points equal to your level. You gain a +1 bonus to hit and damage. This bonus lasts until you finish a short rest. This bonus increases to +2 at 8th level and +3 at 14th level.Life Syphon Also at 1st level, as a bonus action, make a melee spell attack - On a hit, the target takes 1d6 necrotic damage. You regain hit points equal to half the damage dealt. This damage increase to 2d6 at level 8 and 3d6 at level 14. You may not use this ability if you are holding a two handed weapon, two weapons or weapon and shield.Grisly ProfessionAdditionally at 1st level, you gain proficiency in the Intimidate skill.Discipline SpellsYou gain Discipline spells at the Warden levels listed.  Warden Level2nd - Cure Wounds, Inflict Wounds      5th - Protection from Poison, Ray of Enfeeblement      9th - Bestow Curse, Fear     13th - Blight, Death Ward     17th - Contagion, Raise DeadEmpower WeaponThe additional damage dealt by your Empowered Weapon is Necrotic damage.Soul CollectionAt 6th level, when you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, you gain temporary hit points equal to the number of that creature’s total hit dice.Blood FeastAt 11th level, when you make a melee weapon attack and deal necrotic damage to a creature, you gain hit points equal to half the damage dealt. In addition, you gain resistance to necrotic damage.Touch of AtrophyAt 16th level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, that creature must make a Constitution saving throw against your spell DC. On a failure, that creature becomes poisoned until the beginning of your next turn.The ReaperAt 20th level, you become death incarnate. You gain the following abilities: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You become shrouded in shadow. A cloak of black shadow magic billows around you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Attacks against you have disadvantage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Whenever you deal necrotic damage to a creature, that creature’s hit point maximum is also reduced by that amount.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You add your intelligence modifier to your damage rolls.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You gain true sight.</li> </ul>This ability lasts for 10 minutes. Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.Warden Spell ListLevel 1Absorb ElementsAlarm Burning Hands Charm Person Color Spray Comprehend Languages Detect Magic Expeditious Retreat Feather Fall Fog Cloud Grease Identify Jump Longstrider Shield Silent Image Sleep Thunderwave Unseen Servant 2nd LevelBlindness/Deafness Blur Cloud of Daggers Continual Flame Darkness Darkvision Enlarge/Reduce Gust of Wind Hold Person Invisibility Levitate Locate Object Mirror Image Misty Step See Invisibility Shatter Spider Climb Suggestion Web 3rd LevelBlink Clairvoyance Dispel Magic Fly Gaseous Form Haste Leomund’s Tiny Hut Major Image Nondetection Protection from Energy Sending Stinking Cloud Water Breathing4th LevelConfusionControl WaterDimension DoorFabricateFire ShieldGreater InvisibilityLocate CreatureMordenkainen’s Faithful HoundMordenkainen’s Private SanctumPolymorphStone ShapeStoneskin5th LevelAnimate ObjectsCreationHold MonsterLegend LoreMisleadPasswallScryingTeleportation CircleWall of ForceWall of Stone</blockquote>

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