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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zardnaar" data-source="post: 6733307" data-attributes="member: 6716779">The following is my concept of e Warlord in 5E. Not this is only a rough idea as I have not really designed any of the subclass abilities. My major idea was to have the Warlord work around the short rest mechanic like the Warlock which I borrowed as a foundation to work of. IDK if letting the subclasses in at level 1 is a great idea either but oh well one could bump that to level 2 or 3. I'm not 100% sure if the formatting will work as it is a copy and past from Word. Note that the warlord does get an extra feat over the other classes as it is actually a martial class like the Fighter and Rogue. I didn't want to go as far as the fighters bonus ASI/feat but the Rogue gets one so I thought why not. Note the Warlord doesn't get multiple attacks like the Fighter/Ranger/Barbarian/Valor Bard. This was because I wanted more warlord stuff in. I was planning on an exploit the Bravery Warlord could take at level 5 similar to the bladelock ability which give them an extra attack. The other ones would get abilities based around granting extra attacks to others or even letting them cast cantrips. This is because there are so many Warlord concepts out there one could build your own warlord by tweaking or borrowing some of those concept. The Inspiring Warlord would be the best at healing, buffing etc the tactician would be the best at granting extra attacks/damage, while the bravery warlord would be the best at fighting. For example an exlpoit for the Inspiring one might be let an ally add charisma bonus to hit (as a bonus action) on their next atack, the Bravury one gets an exploit allowing an intelligence bonus to damage at level 12 (similar to bladelocks charisma to damage ability), and/or they may get a a fighting style exploit (if you want it) identical to the Fighter/Paladin/Ranger.Class Features‣Hit Points Hit Dice: 1d8 per warlord level Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per fighter level after 1st Proficiencies Armor: Armor: Light armour, medium armour, shields Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons Tools: None Saving Throws: Charisma, Constitution Skills: Choose two skills from Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, and Survival <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Level</td><td>Proficiency Bonus</td><td>Features</td><td>Superiority Dice</td><td>Exploits Known</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>+2</td><td>Warlord Path, Rallying Cry, Combat Superiority</td><td>2</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>+2</td><td> </td><td>3</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>+2</td><td>Rallying Cry (3/short rest)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>+2</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>4</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>+3</td><td> </td><td>4</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>+3</td><td> </td><td>4</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>+3</td><td>Rallying Cry (4/short rest)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>+3</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>5</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>+4</td><td>Rallying Cry 5/short rest</td><td>5</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>+4</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>5</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>+4</td><td>Rallying Cry (2 allies)</td><td>5</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>+4</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>5</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>+5</td><td> </td><td>6</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>+5</td><td> </td><td>6</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>+5</td><td>Rallying Cry (3 allies)</td><td>6</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>+5</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>6</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>+5</td><td>Rallying Cry (4 allies)</td><td>6</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>+6</td><td> </td><td>6</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>+6</td><td>Ability Score Improvement</td><td>7</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>+6</td><td>Tactical Brilliance</td><td>7</td><td>8</td></tr></table>[TD="colspan: 3"] Warlord [/TD]Warlord Path.You choose a path of the Warlord. You may pick from The Path of the Tactician, Path of Bravery or Path of Inspiration.  Path of the TacticianYour allies within 30’ of you may add your intelligence modifier to their initiative rolls Path of Inspiration You may add your charisma modifier to the hit points restored via rallying cry.  Path of BraveryYou gain proficiency with heavy armour. In addition at 1[SUP]st[/SUP] level your maximum hit points increase by 1 and increases again by 1 whenever you gain a level in this class.   Tactical BrillianceOnce per short rest as a bonus action you can coordinate your allies. Until the start of your next turn they have advantage on attack rolls, saving throws and skill checks.  Rallying Cry As a bonus action you can restore 1d8 (2d8 lvl 5, 3d8 lvl 11, 4d8 lvl 17) hit points to an ally within 30’. You may use this ability up to twice per short rest gaining another use of this ability at level 3,7, and 9. ExploitsCommanders SupremacyYou gain an extra superiority dice.  Echoes of the Ancient SongYou gain proficiency in the history and investigation skills.  Fighting StylePrerequisite: Path of Bravery You may take a fighting style. You may pick from Defense, Dueling, Great Weapon Fighting and Protection styles on page 84 of the PHB. Improved Rallying CryYou may use you rallying cry on an extra ally.Inspired AttackPrerequisite: 5[SUP]th[/SUP] level, Path of Inspiration Starting at 5th level, your leadership allows you and your allies to strike in unison. Once per turn when you take the attack action, one ally within 30 feet can use his or her reaction to make a single weapon attack against a valid target of your choosing. Inspiring StrikePrerequisite: Path of Inspiration As a reaction when an ally within 30’ of you makes an attack you may grant them a bonus to hit equal to your charisma bonus. Extra AttackPrerequisite: 5[SUP]th[/SUP] level, Path of BraveryYou can attack twice, instead of once, when you take the attack action on your turn. Furious SmashIf you take the attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to try and shove a creature within 5’ of you with your shield. You must be using a shield in order to use furious smash.  Coordinated AttackPrerequisite: 5[SUP]th[/SUP] level, Path of the TactitianWhen you take the Attack action, you can choose not to make any attack. If you do this, two of your allies can make a weapon attack against an enemy of their choice or cast a cantrip targeting an enemy of their choice. Timely WarningPrerequisite: Path of the TactitianAs a reaction when an ally within 30’ who can see and hear you within 30’ is attacked may add your intelligence modifier to their armor class. Voice of All The range of your rallying cry doubles to 60’.</blockquote>

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