Deathbringer Fighter Archetype

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Martial Archetype

At 3rd level, you choose an archetype that you strive to emulate in your combat styles and techniques. The following option is available to a fighter, in addition to those offered in the "Player's Handbook."

Archetypes of Goddehart | Deathbringer

Deathbringer

A deathbringer is a proud servant of Bhaal, and a ruthless killer. Known and feared for their strong sword arms and paralyzing gaze, these warriors are to be avoided at all costs.

Deathbringer Features
Fighter Level Feature
3rd Deathbringer Assault, Fearmonger
7th Terror of the Murder God
10th Strength of the Oppressor
15th Paralyzing Gaze
18th Champion of Bhaal

Deathbringer Assault

Beginning at 3rd level, you gain the ability to occasionally tap into the power of Bhaal to strike a mighty blow against your foes. Once per turn, whenever you make melee weapon attack that scores a critical hit against a creature, you may use this feature to cause the attack to deal additional necrotic damage equal to twice your fighter level.

Fearmonger

Starting at 3rd level, you are immune to being frightened.

Terror of the Murder God

When you reach 7th level, you learn to embody the fear of death, andas an action can attempt to force that fear onto others. You may cast the spell Fear without using material components, and its DC is equal to 8 + your charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. You may use this feature once, and regain its use upon finishing a short or long rest.

Strength of the Oppressor

Beginning at 10th level, your melee weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 when attacking a frightened creature.

Paralyzing Gaze

At 15th level, your terrifying presence freezes those locked in your gaze in their tracks. As a bonus action, you may target one frightened creature within 30 feet of yourself. That creature has its movement speed reduced to 0 until the start of your next turn.

Champion of Bhaal

When you reach 18th level, your affinity to the Lord of Murder's power allows you to strike down lesser foes with ease. As an action you may make a melee weapon attack against a creature within range. If that creature's CR is 3 or less, it is instantly reduced to 0 hit points. You may use this feature twice, and regain all expended uses upon finishing a short or long rest.

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