Class : Swordsovereign

# Swordsovereign
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An elf defending themself against a brutal onslaught deftly dodges attack after attack. When her assaulter is sure that their last attack is bound to land, the elf surprises them by blocking the final blow with the pommel of her sword and begins her counterattack.

A dragonborn blocks a corridor with their spear in hand, ready to confront any who cross his path. Anyone with the guts to try only meet a flurry of spear strikes and a painful death, or several wounds at best.

A gladiator in the midst of a heated battle launches a flurry of attacks before taking a moment to catch his breath. Before his foe can create a safe distance between the two of them in this momentary respite, he begins another flurry of attacks in the same amount of time it would normally take somebody to attack once.

All of these fighters are swordsovereigns, prodigies who're unparalleled in close quarters combat. Varied as they may be, they are all united by their extraordinary reflexes and tactical prowess, no matter what weapon they may use.

### Unparalleled Combatants
Swordsovereigns specialize in fighting face to face with their enemies, unlike fighters who carry some degree of familiarity with nearly all weapons. In exchange for forgoing proficiency with such weapons, swordsovereigns learn techniques which allow them to close the distance between themselves and any enemies, or execute a variety of tactics to gain the advantage.

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### Grueling Tutelage
The path of a swordsovereign is rife with difficulty. While a fighter may learn the basics of using a variety of weapons or tactics and the art of war, a swordsovereign must train their body and reflexes so that they can not only barrage enemies before they can blink once, but also react with precision and speed to shut down enemies before they take even one step.

A swordsovereign's martial prowess and incredible reflexes naturally makes them an excellent adventurer or companion. Their extensive training is put to use when slaying monsters, delving into dungeons, or exploring areas that are dangerous or filled with traps.

### Creating a Swordsovereign
When creating a swordsovereign, think about what sets them apart from other warriors around them and the extraordinary they have undergone. Becoming a swordsovereign is a titanic undertaking, one that breaks those who cannot withstand the rigorous training and is extremely physically taxing. Were you exceptionally dedicated, or did you feel that you need to prove yourself?

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##### The Swordsovereign
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features |
|:----:|:---:|:----------------------------------------------|
|  1st |  +2 | Martial Stratagem                             |
|  2nd |  +2 | Flourishing Surge                             |
|  3rd |  +2 | Martial Stratagem (2), Sovereign Archetype    |
|  4th |  +2 | Ability Score Improvement                     |
|  5th |  +3 | Extra Attack                                  |
|  6th |  +3 | Exemplary Reflexes, Martial Stratagem (3)     |
|  7th |  +3 | Sovereign Archetype Feature                   |
|  8th |  +3 | Ability Score Improvement                     |
|  9th |  +4 | Unwavering Resolve                            |
| 10th |  +4 | Martial Stratagem (4)                         |
| 11th |  +4 | Sovereign Archetype Feature                   |
| 12th |  +4 | Ability Score Improvement                     |
| 13th |  +5 | Extra Attack (2)                              |
| 14th |  +5 | Sovereign Archetype Feature                   |
| 15th |  +5 | Exemplary Reflexes (2), Martial Stratagem (5) |
| 16th |  +5 | Ability Score Improvement                     |
| 17th |  +6 | Flourishing Surge (2)                         |
| 18th |  +6 | Sovereign Archetype Feature                   |
| 19th |  +6 | Ability Score Improvement                     |
| 20th |  +6 | Exemplary Reflexes (3)                        |

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Swordsovereigns are regarded for their martial prowess, but that doesn't always come naturally. You may have enjoyed years of formal training in an army or militia, but that alone is not enough to learn the basics of becoming a swordsovereign. You might have spent even more years under the tutelage of a mentor willing to train you afterwards, or maybe you've spent your childhood and young adult years sharpening your skills and honing your body so that it doesn't break under pressure.

Also consider what led your character to turn to a life of adventuring. Did wanderlust call you away from a sedentary life, or did the allure of treasure charm you? Or perhaps the mundane life you live was not enough and adventure will ail you of your desire for battle or to put your skills to the test.

#### Quick Build
You can quickly create a swordsovereign by following these suggestions. First, Strength or Dexterity should be your highest ability score, depending on what kind of melee weapon you want to focus on, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the outlander background.

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#### Optional Rule : Multiclassing
If your group uses the optional rule on multiclassing in the Player's Handbook, you must meet the prerequisites listed below in order to multiclass into a swordsovereign.

**Ability Score Minimum.** The prerequisite to multiclass into a swordsovereign or take a level in another class if you are already a swordsovereign is a Strength score of at least 13 and a Dexterity score of at least 13.

**Proficiencies Gained.** If swordsovereign isn't your initial class, you gain proficiency with martial weapons and simple weapons.

## Class Features
As a swordsovereign, you gain the following features.

#### Hit Points
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- **Hit Dice :** 1d10 per swordsovereign level
- **Hit Points at 1st Level :** 10 + your Constitution modifier
- **Hit Points at Higher Levels :** 1d10 (or 6) + your Constit-ution modifier per swordsovereign level after 1st level

#### Proficiencies
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- **Armor :** Light armor, medium armor
- **Weapons :** Simple, martial weapons
- **Tools :** Calligrapher's supplies
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- **Saving Throws** : Strength, Dexterity
- **Skills** : Choose two from Acrobatics, Athletics, Investigation, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, and Sleight of Hand

#### Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:
- (*a*) a longsword or (*b*) any martial melee weapon
- (*a*) a shortsword or (*b*) any simple melee weapon
- (*a*) a glaive, (*b*) a halberd, (*c*) a lance, or (*d*) a pike
- (*a*) a dungeoneer's pack or (*b*) an explorer's pack
- leather armor

### Martial Stratagem
As a swordsovereign, you know and learn several maneuvers as well as unconventional techniques. As a bonus action, you can take the Disengage or Dodge action, attempt to stabilize a creature, or shove a creature no more than one size larger than you that's within your reach. If you stabilize a creature with your bonus action this way, they immediately gain 1 hit point.

#### Stratagems
When you first choose to gain a level in this class, you know two stratagems of your choice. Stratagems are actions, that use either your bonus action or reaction, which allow you to control and maneuver the battlefield.

You learn two additional stratagems of your choice when you reach 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 15th level. Each time you learn new stratagems or gain another level as a swordsovereign, you can also replace a stratagem you know with a different one that you meet the prerequisite level for.

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##### Bonus Actions
The stratagems are presented in alphabetical order.

***Critical Attack.*** (Prerequisite: 6th level) You steady your weapon in preparation for the next attack you make with it. The next attack you make with the weapon you're currently holding scores a critical hit on a roll of 18—20 this turn.

***Exacting Attack.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) You exert your very soul upon your weapon. The next attack you make with the weapon you're currently holding ignores any resistances the target may have against its damage types and deals half damage, instead of no damage, if the target has immunity to any of your weapon's damage types.

***Hasty Inquisition.*** You take the Search or Use an Item action.

***Parlance of the Blade.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) You become one with the blade, able to speak in the ever-present language that is warfare momentarily. Until the beginning of your next turn, you understand all spoken languages and any creature that can understand a language can understand what you say.

***Phantom Strike.*** (Prerequisite: 10th level) You will your weapon to pierce through all obstructions. The next attack you make with a melee weapon you're currently holding ignores any cover the target benefits from, and can be made against a creature you know is on the other side of a barrier or cover as if there were no obstacles in its path.

***Pommel Strike.*** You strike with the pommel or butt of your weapon. On a hit, the target takes 1d4 bludgeoning damage. You do not add your proficiency bonus or ability modifier to the damage roll. You can't use this stratagem if you're fighting with two weapons at once or are wielding a shield.

***Sovereign Perception.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) Until the end of this turn, you have truesight out to a range of 10 feet.

***Steady Advance.*** You move up to 10 feet.

***Sure Strike.*** (Prerequisite: 10th level) You sharpen your senses in preparation for your next attack. The next time you make a weapon attack against a creature, you treat its Armor Class as 15 for that attack.

***Swordsoul's Clarity.*** (Prerequisite: 6th level) You end one effect on yourself that is causing you to be blinded, deafened, poisoned, or nonmagically restrained (for example, manacles or a creature grappling you).

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##### Reactions
The stratagems are presented in alphabetical order.

***Adamantine Will.*** (Prerequisite: 10th level) When a creature scores a critical hit with an attack against you, you can use your reaction to make that attack become a normal hit.

***Counterstrike.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) When you take damage from a creature that is within your weapon's range, you can use your reaction to make a weapon attack against that creature.

***Evasive Withdrawal.*** When a creature misses you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to move up to 10 feet away from them. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.

***Expeditious Obscuration.*** You take the Hide action as a reaction to another creature moving, attacking, or casting a spell.

***Merciless Alacrity.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) You can use your reaction when another creature moves into your reach to immediately make a melee attack against that creature. If the creature moves out of your reach before the end of this turn, you can make another melee attack against it without using a second reaction.

***Partisan's Reprisal.*** (Prerequisite: 15th level) When a creature you can see takes damage from a creature that's within your weapon's range, you can use your reaction to make a weapon attack against the attacker.

***Sovereign's Wit.*** (Prerequisite: 6th level) You can use your reaction to strengthen your mind when you make an Intelligence or Wisdom saving throw to add your proficiency bonus to that saving throw.

***Spellbreach.*** (Prerequisite: 10th level) When a creature within 5 feet of you casts a spell with a somatic component, you can use your reaction to physically interrupt the creature from properly gesticulating. Make an ability check using  your Strength or Dexterity score (your choice). The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect.

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***Swift Reversal.*** (Prerequisite: 6th level) When a creature you can see makes an attack against a creature that's within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to switch places with that creature if it's willing, becoming the target of that attack instead.

***Unorthodox Defense.*** When a creature attacks you while you're wielding a weapon with one hand, you can use your reaction to reflexively switch to wielding that weapon with two hands, increasing your Armor Class by 2 against that attack.

### Flourishing Surge
Starting at 2nd level, you can push your body beyond its limits for a moment. You can take one additional bonus action if it is your turn, or one additional reaction if it's not your turn.

Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a rest. At 17th level, you can use it twice before a rest, but only once in a single turn.

### Sovereign Archetype
When you reach 3rd level, you undertake an archetype that defines your future endeavors and skills. Some archetypes are detailed at the end of the class description. The archetype that you select grants you features when you first choose it at 3rd level and again at 7th, 11th, 14th, and 18th level.

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### Ability Score Improvement
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2 or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1.

### Extra Attack
Starting at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. At 13th level, the number of attacks increases to three.

### Exemplary Reflexes
When you reach 6th level, and again at 15th and 20th level, choose one of the following benefits to gain. You can select the same benefit more than once.

- You can use an additional reaction on each round. You can't use this reaction to make opportunity attacks.
- You can use an additional bonus action on each of your turns.

### Unwavering Resolve
Beginning at 9th level, you can't be charmed or frightened as long as you are conscious.

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# Sovereign Archetype
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Swordsovereigns are paragons of martial combat. While most commit to the art of warfare and powering through obstacles with their own willpower or just pure skill with weapons alone, others supplement their skills with magic. The sovereign archetype that you choose reflects how you prefer to approach combat and other situations.

## Bladeliege
Bladelieges are masters of using a multitude of weapons, even switching between them on the fly repeatedly in the midst of combat. Even among other swordsovereigns, their martial prowess is unmatched.

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### Promethean Strength

When you first choose this archetype at 3rd level, you become capable of wielding weapons with the *heavy* or *two-handed* properties as though they had the *versatile* property. While you're wielding a weapon with one of those properties this way, you can't wield a weapon or shield in your other hand.

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### Swordshift
At 3rd level, after you hit or miss with a melee weapon attack, you can stow the weapon used to make that attack and draw another melee weapon (no action required). When you do so, you get a +1 bonus to your Armor Class until the start of your next turn.

You can't draw the same weapon more than once on each of your turns with this feature, and the bonus to your Armor Class can't exceed +2 with it.

### Lethal Substitution
Beginning at 7th level, when you use your *swordshift* feature, you may roll a d4 and apply the appropriate stratagem to the weapon that you draw. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until the start of your next turn.

| d4  | Stratagem Applied |
|:---:|:-----------------:|
|  1  |  Critical Attack  |
|  2  |  Exacting Attack  |
|  3  |  Phantom Strike   |
|  4  |  Sure Strike      |

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### Evasion
At 11th level, you can nimbly dodge out of the way of certain area effects, such as an ancient red dragon’s fiery breath or an *ice storm* spell. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half as much damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.

### Fatal Shift
Starting at 14th level, when you use your *swordshift* feature, you can deal extra 2d6 damage on a hit with the next attack you make with the weapon that you draw. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until the start of your next turn.

### Manifold Aggression
At 18th level, when you use your *swordshift* feature, you can immediately make an attack with the weapon that you draw against up to two creatures, other than the last creature you attacked this turn, within that weapon's reach. You don't add your ability modifier or proficiency bonus to the attack and damage rolls of those attacks.  Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until the start of your next turn.

## Thunderlord
Thunderlords compliment their impressive martial skills with lightning and magic. Even among other swordsovereigns, you stand out with a vast array of tools to handle any situation.

### Spellcasting
When you reach 3rd level, you augment your martial prowess with the ability to cast spells.

#### Cantrips
You learn two cantrips of your choice from the Thunderlord spell list. When you reach 10th level, you learn an additional thunderlord cantrip of your choice.

#### Spell Slots
The Thunderlord table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your thunderlord 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.

For example, if you know the 1st-level spell *thunderwave* and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast *thunderwave* using either slot.

#### Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
You know three 1st-level thunderlord spells of your choice.

The Spells Known column of the Thunderlord table shows when you learn more thunderlord 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 7th 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 thunderlord spells you know with another spell of your choice from the thunderlord spell list. The new spell must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

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#### Spellcasting Ability
Wisdom is your spellcasting modifier for your thunderlord spells, since your magic stems from your innate attunement to electricity. You use your Wisdom whenever a thunderlord spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Wisdom modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a thunderlord spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

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### Stormblade
Starting at 3rd level, you can use your bonus action to create a magical blade of electricity from one of your hands, forged from your innate connection to lightning. While one of your hands is wielding this blade, you can't hold anything in that hand. You can dismiss it at any time (no action required).

The sword is a magical martial melee weapon with the *finesse*, *versatile* and *thrown* properties. It has a normal range of 20 feet, and on a hit deals 1d8 lightning damage. The blade disappears if you are incapacitated or after you throw it at a creature, vanishing after it hits or misses its target. Attacks made with it that hit don't leave any marks.

### Scion of Storms
Starting at 7th level, you have resistance to lightning damage. In addition, if a thunderlord spell you're casting has a casting time of 1 action and doesn't deal damage, you can change the casting time to 1 bonus action for that casting.

### Stormcaller's Displacement
When you reach 11th level, you can use your bonus action to create your stormblade if you haven't already summoned it, expend a spell slot, and throw your blade at an unoccupied space you can see, up to a number of feet away equal to 20 times the level of the expended spell slot. You then teleport to that space in a thunderous outburst, and the blade dissipates.

### Electrifying Rebuke
At 14th level, when you take damage from a creature within 10 feet of you, you can use your reaction to cast one of your thunderlord spells at that creature. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.

### Thunderous Ascension
When you reach 18th level, you know how to channel spells beyond your normal spellcasting capabilities. You learn the spells *chain lightning* and *whirlwind* and you can cast them once each without expending a spell slot. When you cast a spell this way, you can't cast it again until you finish a long rest.

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## Thunderlord Spells

##### Cantrips (0 Level)
- Blade Ward
- Booming Blade
- Gust
- Lightning Lure
- Prestidigitation
- Shocking Grasp
- Sword Burst
- Thunderclap

##### 1st Level
- Absorb Elements
- Chromatic Orb (*lightning*)
- Detect Magic
- Earth Tremor
- Expeditious Retreat
- Feather Fall
- Fog Cloud
- Identify
- Longstrider
- Shield
- Thunderous Smite
- Thunderwave
- Witch Bolt
- Zephyr Strike

##### 2nd Level
- Blur
- Dust Devil
- Find Traps
- Gust of Wind
- Hold Person
- Knock
- Locate Object
- Shatter
- Skywrite
- Warding Wind

##### 3rd Level
- Call Lightning
- Dispel Magic
- Elemental Weapon (*thunder*)
- Erupting Earth
- Haste
- Lightning Bolt
- Thunder Step
- Wind Wall

##### 4th Level
- Dimension Door
- Elemental Bane
- Freedom of Movement
- Locate Creature
- Storm Sphere

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##### The Thunderlord
| Swordsovereign Level | Cantrips | Spells Known  | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|:----:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|  3rd |  2  |  3  |  2  |  —  |  —  |  —  |
|  4th |  2  |  4  |  3  |  —  |  —  |  —  |
|  5th |  2  |  4  |  3  |  —  |  —  |  —  |
|  6th |  2  |  5  |  3  |  —  |  —  |  —  |
|  7th |  2  |  5  |  4  |  2  |  —  |  —  |
|  8th |  2  |  6  |  4  |  2  |  —  |  —  |
|  9th |  2  |  6  |  4  |  2  |  —  |  —  |
| 10th |  3  |  7  |  4  |  3  |  —  |  —  |
| 11th |  3  |  7  |  4  |  3  |  —  |  —  |
| 12th |  3  |  8  |  4  |  3  |  —  |  —  |
| 13th |  3  |  8  |  4  |  3  |  2  |  —  |
| 14th |  3  |  9  |  4  |  3  |  2  |  —  |
| 15th |  3  |  9  |  4  |  3  |  2  |  —  |
| 16th |  3  | 10  |  4  |  3  |  3  |  —  |
| 17th |  3  | 10  |  4  |  3  |  3  |  —  |
| 18th |  3  | 11  |  4  |  3  |  3  |  1  |
| 19th |  3  | 11  |  4  |  3  |  3  |  1  |
| 20th |  3  | 12  |  4  |  3  |  3  |  1  |

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## Vanquisher
Vanquishers are swordsovereigns who masterfully employ stratagems in combat to overcome their enemies, more so than their peers. They approach combat carefully, instead of rushing headfirst into battle or using magic to support them.

### Bonus Stratagems
At 3rd level, you learn two more stratagems of your choice. Whenever you gain another level as a swordsovereign, you can replace one or both of them with different stratagems that you meet the prerequisite level for.

##### Bonus Actions
The stratagems are presented in alphabetical order.

***Composed Movement.*** Your movement is unaffected by difficult terrain this turn. Moreover, climbing, swimming, and crawling don't cost extra movement even if you do not have a climbing or swimming speed this turn.

***Reinforce.*** You can use your bonus action while wielding a melee weapon to enter a defensive stance until the beginning of your next turn. You immediately end your turn and get a +2 bonus to your Armor Class for the duration. You can't use this stratagem unless you can make at least one more attack this turn.

***Vicious Swing.*** You prepare yourself to attack with lethal force. The next attack you make with a melee weapon you're currently holding gains a +2 bonus to the damage roll on a hit, and even if it misses its target, deals 2 damage to them.

***Weapon Distension.*** You extend your weapon's reach for a short moment. The reach of a melee weapon you're currently holding is increased by 5 feet until the end of the turn.

##### Reactions
The stratagems are presented in alphabetical order.

***Deflecting Swat.*** You can use your reaction to weaken or neutralize the projectile with your weapon when you're hit by a ranged attack. When you do so, the damage you take from the attack is reduced by the damage dice of a melee weapon you're wielding + your proficiency bonus. If the projectile is a piece of ammunition, it's destroyed and can't be salvaged if the damage is reduced to 0.

***Effortless Recovery.*** You can use your reaction when you are knocked prone to immediately stand up again.

***Protective Brace.*** You can use your reaction to weaken an oncoming attack, using your weapon, when another creature within the reach of a melee weapon you're wielding is hit by a melee attack. When you do so, the damage they take from the attack is reduced by the damage dice of a melee weapon you're wielding + your proficiency bonus.

***Sidestep.*** You can use your reaction right before an area effect, such as an ancient red dragon's fiery breath or an *ice storm* spell, occurs to move up to 10 feet, potentially pulling you out of the affected area. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.

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### Second Wind
At 3rd level, you have a limited well of stamina that you can draw upon to protect yourself from harm. During your turn, you can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your swordsovereign level. Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.

### Ironclad Determination
Beginning at 7th level, you can use your bonus action to grant yourself resistance to your choice of bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage until the beginning of your next turn. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until the beginning of your next turn.

### Phenomenal Momentum
Beginning at 11th level, when you use your bonus action to use a stratagem, you can use a second stratagem that uses your bonus action without expending a bonus action. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

### Hypervigilant
Beginning at 14th level, you can make an opportunity attack once each round without using your reaction.

### Vanquisher's Will
Starting at 18th level, when you finish a long rest, choose one of the following stratagems. You gain the effect of the chosen stratagem as long as you're conscious, and already know that stratagem, until you finish your next long rest.

While you're benefiting from a stratagem this way, you can't use a bonus action or your reaction to use it normally.

- **Adamantine Will.** Critical hits against you are treated as normal hits.
- **Critical Attack.** Weapon attacks you make score a critical hit on a roll of 18—20.
- **Evasive Withdrawal.** When a creature misses you with a melee  attack, you can move up to 10 feet away from them. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.
- **Exacting Attack.** Weapon attacks you make ignore the target's resistance and deal half damage, instead of no damage, when the target has immunity to the weapon's damage type.
- **Parlance of the Blade.** You understand any spoken language you hear. In addition, any creature that can understand a language can understand what you say.
- **Phantom Strike.** Melee weapon attacks you make ignore cover and can be made against creatures that are behind cover or other structures as if no obstacles are in the way.
- **Reinforce.** You get a +2 bonus to your Armor Class.
- **Sidestep.** Before an area effect occurs, you can move up to 10 feet, possibly avoiding the area that is affected. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.
- **Sovereign Perception.** You have truesight out to a range of 10 feet.
- **Sovereign's Wit.** You add your proficiency bonus to all Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws that you make.

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